The Board of Supervisors voted in favor of legislation to curb luxury home conversions in central San Francisco neighborhoods like Noe Valley, Dolores Heights, and Glen Park. On March 1 the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted for an ordinance introduced by District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to combat the ongoing trend of large, luxury single-family […]
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Freeway encampment fire–Supervisor’s take and further details
(Photos: Bonnee Waldstein) At a neighborhood event this past weekend, the Glen Park News caught up with Supervisor Mandelman and asked for his reaction to the circumstances of the fire, whose cause is still under investigation. Here’s what he said. “The reality is there are people living along freeways up and down California. We have […]
Glen Park Incidents – February 2022
Date Time Intersection Description 2022/02/01 19:41 WHITNEY ST \ CHENERY ST \ MIGUEL ST Theft, Other Property, $50-$200 2022/02/02 16:00 SURREY ST \ CHENERY ST \ MIZPAH ST License Plate, Stolen 2022/02/03 06:25 BEACON ST \ HARRY ST Vehicle, Stolen, Attempted 06:25 BEACON ST \ HARRY ST Burglary Tools, Possession Of 2022/02/04 03:49 […]
There’s more to the story of the fatal fire in a Glen Park encampment
By now most Glen Parkers may have heard about the fire in a homeless encampment at the 280 South freeway overpass at Bosworth Street, at 1:17 a.m. on February 23. The fire took the life of one of the four persons who were sheltering there. The other three are being treated at a burn unit […]
Work Parties on Greenway Native Meadow grasslands
Hello Friend and Supporter of the Greenway, The grass plants that we put in the Native Meadow in January are looking good, and now is our chance to prepare them for the summer by installing a temporary drip irrigation system. This is the most water-efficient way for us to care for the recently-planted grasses so […]
Celebration 2/26 – Arlington Path/Bernal Cut Path
It’s time to celebrate! Join us in recognizing the amazing work of our city partners, our art partners, our gardeners and our refuse reclaimers who are turning the two sides of San Jose Avenue into a clean greenbelt. When: Saturday February 26, 2022 1-2pm Where: Richland Ave Bridge @ the Bernal Cut Path (across […]
See the new changes to the Glen Park Association website
At first glance the Glen Park Association website might look like it always has–beautiful, thanks to the major talents of our webmaster, the tireless Mary Szczepanik. Perhaps you’ve noticed that many of the columns that were in the print edition are appearing on the website. The final print newspaper was Spring 2021. Since then we’ve […]
GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–January Recap
(Glen Park News note: Be sure to play Sales Price Roulette by Feb. 18! Details below.) Happy February! After the wild ride that was 2021, 2022 has started out a bit more quietly, with only three total home sales in the month of January (See the table below). This new year slowdown is par for […]
Glen Park Crime Incident Map January 2022
Time Intersection Description 2022/01/02 21:54 Gold Mine Dr \ Diamond Heights Blvd Theft, Shoplifting, $200-$950 19:00 Topaz Way \ Gold Mine Dr Vehicle, Stolen, Auto 2022/01/04 11:56 Diamond Heights Blvd \ Diamond St Vehicle, Stolen, Auto 2022/01/05 16:45 Surrey St \ Chenery St \ Mizpah St License Plate or Tab, Theft of 2022/01/07 13:13 Natick […]
Derrick Lew is Ingleside Station’s new captain
The Ingleside Station has a new Captain, Derrick Lew. He replaces Nicole Jones, the former captain who was promoted to Commander in December 2021. Captain Lew is expected to lead the Ingleside for at least the next two years. Read about him and other Ingleside news in the Ingleside Station weekly newsletter. You can also […]