Virtual event provided preliminary information gathered from ongoing investigations, which will continue to develop as multiple independent investigations continue. SAN FRANCISCO (May 26, 2023) — The San Francisco Police Department has concluded its virtual town hall on the May 19, 2023, officer-involved shooting incident that occurred between uniformed San Francisco Police officers and […]
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Greenway Work Party–Saturday, June 3
We’re making plans for our June Work Party. Please put it on your calendar – Saturday June 3. The growing season is still going full-blast with long days and plenty of moisture still in the soil. The Native Meadow is growing beautifully and the oak trees are looking good. I hope that you’ll come and […]
Officer Involved Shooting Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Friday
As part of the San Francisco Police Department’s commitment to accountability and transparency with our community, a virtual town hall meeting will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. to provide the community with an update on the investigation of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on the 100 block of Bosworth Street […]
Glen Park icon Joan Seiwald: Long-time SFUSD staffer, park-saver and A’s fan
Joan Seiwald, 91, one of a trio of young Glen Park mothers who in 1965 kept San Francisco from building a freeway through Glen Canyon Park, passed away on Thursday, May 11. Seiwald and her husband Robert bought their home on Burnside Avenue in 1960, just one block from the park. As today, parents spent […]
Armed suspect shot and killed by SFPD Friday
Yesterday afternoon news broke from many sources about an hours-long standoff at the New Bosworth Market at the 100 block of Bosworth Street between Milton and Marsily Streets. Variously described in reports as occurring “in” or “near” Glen Park, the Glen Park News would say the neighborhood would more accurately be Bernal Glen or St. […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY—Look at this exciting lineup of events!
It’s the middle of May already!? Where has the month gone? Don’t worry, though, as there’s still plenty for you to do at the Glen Park Branch Library including events for youth and families, tweens and teens, and grown-ups! Don’t forget, all San Francisco Public Library programs are free thanks to support from the Friends […]
Chenery will not be a Slow Street, SFMTA Board votes
Chenery Street will not become a slow street again, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board voted Tuesday, May 16. After several hours of many heartfelt statements both for and against a reinstatement by Glen Park residents, the board said it felt there was too little consensus to vote to once again make Chenery a […]
Joan Seiwald, one of the women who kept Glen Canyon from becoming a freeway, has passed away
Joan Seiwald, 91, one of a trio of young Glen Park mothers who in 1965 kept San Francisco from building a freeway through Glen Canyon Park, passed away on Thursday, May 11. Seiwald and her husband Robert bought their home on Burnside Avenue in 1960, just one block from the park. As today, parents spent […]
Glen Park Welcomes Spring (and the Sun!) with a Block Party
Saturday, May 6th started with a torrent of rain, but by 10:00 am the sun was shining, allowing for residents of Glen Park to gather for a spring block party. About 100 people from across the neighborhood circulated through for snacks, chalk, bubbles and conversation to welcome warmer and drier weather. Some had planned the […]
GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE — April Recap
Well, we continue on with our somewhat confusing market. But is it any real surprise? With everything that is going on in the world it seems that there is just a lot of uncertainty out there and as is human nature, that uncertainty makes people look around to see what other people make of it, […]