A massive eucalyptus tree that grew in the street median along Bosworth fell over during high winds Wednesday, Jan. 4 at around 5:30 pm. The tree fell across the westbound lanes of Bosworth, snarling traffic and blocking the roadway. No one appeared to have been injured when the large tree came down, though a car […]
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Deluge will continue over the next 10 days
The SF Chronicle has excellent coverage of the continued storms soaking Northern California. The Glen Park News encourages all residents to read up and be aware of how to stay safe. This link in particular is very helpful. And this, from DEM– SF Department of Emergency Management. In a time sensitive announcement, Glen Park resident […]
Atmospheric river drenches Glen Park with more rain to come
This week San Francisco is experiencing what’s known as either an atmospheric river or, the term more common years ago – a Pineapple Express. Both refer to the same meteorological phenomenon characterized, a storm with heavy rainfall that comes when a flow of warm, moist air flows from the Hawaiian Islands across the Pacific ocean […]
Glen Park – December 2022 Incidents
December 2022 – Incidents Incident Time Intersection Incident Description 2022/12/01 07:30 CHENERY ST \ BURNSIDE AVE Suspicious Occurrence 07:30 CHENERY ST \ BURNSIDE AVE Threatening School or Public Employee 17:00 ARLINGTON ST \ MIGUEL ST License Plate, Stolen 18:30 BOSWORTH ST \ DIAMOND ST Robbery, Att., W/ Gun 18:30 BOSWORTH ST \ DIAMOND ST Weapon, […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–January events
As 2022 draws to a close, the Greenway is still a work in progress
Have you walked along the Glen Park Greenway recently? Many who live in Glen Park use the trail through the Greenway to walk from the BART station and the shops on Diamond Street towards the Recreation Center in Glen Canyon Park; to stretch their legs, clear their mind or walk their dog. Visitors from other […]
After 22 years, Sassy Salon owner is moving to Noe Valley
Genevieve Potter has loved her time in Glen Park, but after a 22-year run as the owner of The Sassy Salon her time here coming to an end – but she’s only moving her business a hill away. “I’m moving to a space that’s just a hop, skip and a jump away, over in Noe […]
Canyon Market is being sold to Gus’s Community Market
Canyon Market is getting new – though still local – owners. After 16 years, owners Richard and Janet Tarvlov are ready for a break. So they have sold the bustling business to Gus’s Community Market, owned by the Vardakastanis family. The sale will be completed on Dec. 21 and the Vardakastanis’ will take over. They […]
GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE — November recap
I just got back from my first real vacation since before the pandemic, and boy was that an adventure! I’ll spare you the details, but let me just say don’t get stuck taking a red-eye flight from an airport and town that closes down completely by 11pm. Any mishap will quickly become an epic disaster. Safe […]
Glen Park – November 2022 Incidents
November 2022 – Incidents Incident Time Intersection Incident Description 2022/11/01 17:15 WILDER ST \ DIAMOND ST Battery, Sexual 22:30 TURQUOISE WAY \ QUARTZ WAY Missing Adult 22:30 TURQUOISE WAY \ QUARTZ WAY Found Person 2022/11/04 01:53 EVERSON ST \ DIGBY ST Death Report, Cause Unknown 18:00 ADDISON ST \ DIGBY ST Death Report, Cause Unknown […]