The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Saturday, April 30, 2011 1:05pm, Unit blk Joost, DV Arrest Officers Jones and Otaguro responded to a domestic violence disturbance. Reportee stated that a man she resides with had slapped her during an argument they were having. Officers detained the gentleman in another area […]
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Invasives out, natives in at the Canyon
By Murray Schneider, Glen Park News On a day that hit 80 degrees, volunteer Gary Fie, fighting a head cold, still found a way to contribute to the May 4th Friends of Glen Canyon Park work party. A 46-year veteran of the United States Merchant Marines, Fie spent several hours sewing together torn Recreation and […]
Aurora Mandolin Ensemble at Sunnyside Conservatory Friday
Enjoy the later sunsets and come hear six members of the Aurora Mandolin Ensemble at Sunnyside Conservatory this Friday, May 6. Doors Open at 6, Concert at 7. Light snacks. Suggested Donation $10, but no one turned away. Proceeds go to support music, art, and family programming at Sunnyside Conservatory. Sponsored by Friends of Sunnyside […]
Plan our park’s future – May 5
Dear Glen Canyon Park Community, The 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond dedicated $5.8 million to improving Glen Canyon Park. SF Recreation & Parks (RPD) is partnering with The Trust for Public Land (TPL) to design and prioritize a park improvement plan at Glen Canyon Park. We will be holding the 5th community meeting […]
Glen Park Festival a huge hit
Take a beautiful sunny Sunday, hundreds of neighbors and the efforts of a horde of volunteers and you get an absolutely fantastic Glen Park Festival. Thanks to all the folks who made it possible – what a lovely day! (If you’ve got photos you’d like to share of the festival, send them to news@glenparknews.org)
Neighborhood self defense class May 25
The second annual neighborhood Safety Awareness and Self Defense Class, organized by the Patrol Special group in Glen Park, will be held on Wednesday, May 25. It will be instructed by Ken Craig, President & Grand Master Instructor, Triangle Martial Arts Association, who holds a 9th degree black belt in HapMooseKi-Do and an 8th degree […]
San Jose Clean up Pix
We’re running a little behind here at the Glen Park News, apologies to the amazing group of volunteers who worked on April 23rd to clean up along San Jose Avenue. At its height, there were close to 60 volunteers working with the Dept. of Public Works to clean up the trash-strewn corridor. Multiple neighborhood groups […]
Crime Report Arpio 20 -28, 2011
The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:25 pm, 400 blk Monterey, Vandalism Arrest Officer Aslam and Marino responded to a call of a suspect swinging a chain with a rock tied to it that was swinging it and hitting street signs. When the officers arrived, officer […]
See you at the festival Sunday!
Just a reminder that tomorrow is the…. Glen Park Festival Sunday, May 1st 10-4:30 Diamond and Wilder Streets (near the Glen Park BART) The kids’ band Orange Sherbert will play from 10-11, followed by a full line-up of awesome local bands. Also, we are excited to have tons of NEW fun activities for families this […]
Glen Park and Richmond together at last
By Murray Schneider, Glen Park News With the Dave Parker Quartet taking a well-earned set break Friday night at Bird and Beckett, Jimmy Ryan stepped onto the stage and pitched a cultural event that will bring two San Francisco neighborhoods together for a night of music and film. On May 19th, Jimmy, who has been […]
New Glen Park Village Certified Farmers’ Market To Hold Grand Opening on May 15
Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association 5060 Commercial Circle, Suite A, Concord, CA 94520 925-825-9090 • 925-825-9101 (fax) • www.pcfma.com PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Market Manager: John Silveira Phone: (925) 825-9090 Fax: (925) 825-9101 Email: john@pcfma.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Glen Park Village Certified Farmers’ Market To Hold Grand Opening on May 15 Concord, CA (April 29, […]
Farmers Market launches May 15
Hello Glen Park and Neighbors! It is with great pleasure I officially announce the newest addition to our beautiful Glen Park Village: The GLEN PARK VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET It has been a long road, but well traveled with only a few bumps. I want to give thanks to all the Groups, Associations and neighbors for […]
Glen Park Environmental Review available
Glen Park: Home to the Red-back Jumping Spider
By Murray Schneider, Glen Park News High above Alms Road on April 27th, with the Miraloma Improvement Club behind him, Dylan Hayes, Recreation and Parks gardener, demonstrated to six Friends of Glen Canyon Park volunteers the art of pulling invasive Italian thistle, wild radish and poison hemlock that threaten native Douglas iris and aromatic yarrow. […]
Do you know this man?
San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center is seeking the help of city residents to identify a patient. The unidentified man is in fair condition. He was admitted on Monday April 11 after being found around 4:00 pm on Richland Avenue by San Jose Avenue. The patient is a Latino man in his 40s, with […]
BART supports Glen Park Farmer’s Market
Teenage boy seen aiming assault rifle at 30 and San Jose
Teenage boy seen aiming assault rifle at passers-by in San Francisco (From the SF Examiner, http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2011/04/teenage-boy-seen-aiming-assault-rifle-passers) By: Mike Aldax 04/19/11 2:33 PM Examiner Staff Writer (Examiner file photo) A 14-year-old Oakland boy was seen aiming an assault rifle at random people in San Francisco on Monday afternoon, police said Tuesday. Shocked citizens called cops around […]
The Chron’s C.W. Nevius weighs in on cable boxes
In this town there is controversy over every sort of construction – high-rise condos, commercial buildings and residential renovations. But here’s a first. This is a fight over a 4-foot box. AT&T wants to upgrade its residential network so it can offer San Francisco customers their U-verse (who names these things?) phone, Internet and TV […]
Volunteers keep the canyon green
Before their scheduled Wednesday work party, eight Glen Canyon Park volunteers were treated to a field trip along Islais Creek, in order to best view the fruits of their labors. Their guide on April 20th was Randy Zebell, a San Francisco Recreation and Parks gardener. Winding down a path leading to the creek bed, the […]
Cap. Cassanego message: Crimes around vehicles
Captain’s Message: I would like to talk about the crimes surrounding vehicles, namely car break-ins, stolen cars and stolen catalytic converters. Car Break-ins. Ingleside Police District has seen a rise in car break-ins. This type of crime typically effects the more affluent neighborhoods and where the streets are still during the late hours of the […]
Crime Report: April 15 – 18, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011 4:00pm, 500 Blk Joost St, Stolen license plate 10:00pm, 500 Blk Joost St, Stolen license plate Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:56pm, 700 Blk Bosworth St, Theft from vehicle PSA Flynn took a report regarding a theft from a vehicle. The victim stated he returned to his vehicle to find the trunk […]
Get ready for the Glen Park Festival – May 1st
Lots of fun for everyone, and here are the things specifically for kids: Glen Park Festival Sunday, May 1st 10-4:30 Diamond and Wilder Streets (near the Glen Park BART) We are excited to have tons of NEW fun activities for families this year! Look for our canopy located in front of 41 Wilder Street. Lakeshore […]
GPA Meeting: AT&T Boxes coming to a corner near you?
by Murray Schneider Glen Park News More than 20 Glen Park residents attended the April 14th scheduled informational meeting of the Glen Park Association, held in the Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center. Calling the meeting to order, Michael Rice, GPA association president, laid the ground rules for the two-hour meeting to learn about the possible […]
Tyger’s Fred Galarneau dead at 77
by Murray Schneider Glen Park News A fixture in the village for well over 30 years, Fred Galarneau, long-time Tyger’s cashier, died peacefully on April 1, 2011. He is survived by a son, Eric Utto-Galarneau, and a daughter, Anita Andrews. He is also survived by his former wife, Inge Loeffler. Fred, 77, was discharged from […]
Town Hall meeting with Mayor Lee and Sup. Wiener Thursday
From Sup. Wiener: Reminder: Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Lee and Supervisor Wiener I hope to see you tomorrow (Thursday) night at the District 8 Town Hall meeting I’m co-hosting with Mayor Lee, at 6:30 p.m. at Mission High School (18th St. between Church and Dolores). This is your opportunity to hear from me, the […]
Glen Canyon Improvement – Mockups
Dear Glen Canyon Park Community and Stakeholders, The 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond dedicated $5.8 million to improving Glen Canyon Park. SF Recreation […]
Glen Park Assoc. meeting Thursday – AT&T street box installation discussed
Here is the agenda for the next quarterly meeting of the Glen Park Association: April 14, 2011 7 PM Glen Park Recreation Center AGENDA 700 PM Call to Order 1. Committee / Treasurer Reports PROGRAM Presentation on AT&T U-verse street box installation plans in Glen Park, by Marc Blakeman, AT&T. Staff from Department of Public […]
Crime report April 1 – 7, 2011
The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Friday April 1, 2011 4:38 pm, 2900 blk Diamond, Robbery/Gun Officer Archilla responded to investigate a robbery. The victim told the officer that she called a friend and told her that she was interested in purchasing a gun. The friend agreed to help her. […]
Nutritional therapy lecture at Glen Park library
NUTRITIONAL THERAPY LECTURE ON DIGESTION Given by Ashley Hathaway Wednesday, May 18th, 6:30pm-7:30pm Glen Park Library Meeting Room – FREE Topics include: *How the digestive system works *How to improve your digestion naturally *What happens when it doesn’t work for more information, email AshHath (at) mindspring.com
Sup. Wiener’s April newsletter
April Newsletter Office Phone: 415-554-6968 Email: scott.wiener@sfgov.org Community Updates District 8 Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Ed Lee April 14th, 6:30-8:30pm Mission High School, Auditorium* 3750 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 Please come share your thoughts and concerns at this District 8 Town Hall I am co-hosting with Mayor Ed Lee. […]
Glen Canyon Park community meeting TONIGHT
Dear Glen Canyon Park Community, The 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond dedicated $5.8 million to improving Glen Canyon Park. SF Recreation & Parks (RPD) is partnering with The Trust for Public Land (TPL) to design and prioritize a park improvement plan at Glen Canyon Park. We will be holding the fourth community meeting […]
Get yer snazzy Glen Park t-shirts!
As part of the upcoming 2011 Glen Park Festival (Sun. May 1st), we are selling Glen Park neighborhood t-shirts. You may remember last year’s snazzy tshirts that were snapped up like hotcakes! This year’s shirt maintains the same stylish motiff on an American Apparel t-shirt, but in dark blue with green logo and lettering. Adult […]
Sup. Wiener upcoming meetings
***District 8 Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Lee and Supervisor Wiener April 14, 6:30 p.m. Mission High School Also present at this town hall will be Interim Chief of Police Godown, District Attorney George Gascon, Rec & Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg, DPW Director Ed Reiskin, and representatives of other departments. Hearing on the J […]
San Jose Ave. clean up Saturday April 23, 9 – 2:30
A group of neighbors concerned about the blighted section of San Jose Avenue between Randall Street and Monterey Avenue, with the support of SFDPW and Friends of the Urban Forest, are organizing a community clean up and (hopefully) tree planting for Saturday April 23 from 9am-2:30pm. For more information and to volunteer (on the events […]
Crime Feb. 26 – March 1
Below are crime incidents that occurred in Glen Park over the past week. There was a street robbery late last Friday on Chenery, so please be very cautious when walking at night and try to avoid walking alone. February 26-March 1 No incidents in GP March 2 4:00 pm 300 Blk Arbor Warrant Arrest Officers […]
Attend our Sup’s meeting Saturday in Diamond Heights
Supervisor Wiener’s First Diamond Heights /Glan Park Quarterly Meeting Saturday, March 5 at 4 pm St. Aidan’s Church, 101 Gold Mine Dr. at Diamond Heights Blvd. A large turnout will help express concern about the recent shooting on the 5300 block of Diamond Heights Blvd. Sadly, a 20 year old man was shot in his […]
Check out the Park plans – at the library
Denise Sanderson, branch manager at the Glen Park library, has posted a board with photos and information about the Glen Canyon Park Plan The Glen Park Library is proud to have the Display Board with images of the options in the Library for all to view. It’s in the display area next to the restrooms. […]
Give feedback on the Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan
Dear Glen Canyon Park Stakeholders and Enthusiasts: *** We want your feedback on conceptual design options for the Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan! The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is partnering with SF Recreation & Parks to vision and design a Park Improvement Plan for Glen Canyon Park. At the community workshop meeting held on […]
Crimes, Feb. 18-25
Hi everyone – below is a list of crimes from February 18-25. Thefts, robberies, and burglaries continue to occur in GP, so please ensure that your homes/cars are secure and that you are aware of your surroundings when walking at night. February 18th 9:30 am 30th/Chenery Theft/Building Officers Toomey and Gamboa were sent to […]
Supervisor Wiener’s First Quarterly Meeting
Supervisor Wiener’s First Quarterly Meeting in Diamond Heights March 5 at 4 pm. St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 101 Gold Mine Drive at Diamond Heights Blvd. Supervisor Scott Wiener invites the public to his first Community Meeting in Diamond Heights. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at 4:00 pm at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, […]
Weekend events and beyond at Bird & Beckett
Walker Brents on Dostoevsky’s The Idiot on Sunday at 2:30. A fascinating fella on a fascinating book… Sufi singer Riffat Sultana w/tabla & guitar on Sunday at 4:30. 500 years of family heritage on powerful display here! The Glen Park Garden Club is holding its meeting here next Tuesday (Mar. 1) at 7:00 pm. And […]
Red + White pairs with Laurent owner, to add oysters
By Gail Bensinger Attention oyster lovers – big changes are afoot at Red + White, and everybody’s favorite bivalve will play a starring role in the makeover. R+W owners Juliana Flores and Peter Bell are pairing up with Laurent Legendre, of Le P’tit Laurent, for a new and improved neighborhood hangout, complete with oyster bar […]
Cover your pipes and crops – freezing degrees coming
Special Weather Statement San Francisco (California) SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 411 AM PST THU FEB 24 2011 CAZ006-505>513-516>518-528>530-250000- SAN FRANCISCO- COASTAL NORTH BAY…INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE- NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS-NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS- SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE-SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST- EAST BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS-EAST BAY HILLS AND DIABLO RANGE- […]
Sunnyside: Parking restrictions on Circular Ave.
The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Board recently became aware that parking restrictions have been proposed for Circular. See the attached notice of public hearing. One proposal would ban parking from 10pm to 6am everyday on the south (freeway) side of Circular from Havelock to Monterey. The other would ban parking of vehicles of six feet or […]
Glen Canyon Park meeting Thur. Feb. 24
Dear Glen Canyon Park Community: The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is partnering with SF Recreation & Parks to vision and design a Park Improvement Plan for Glen Canyon Park. We will be holding the third of six community workshops this Thursday, February 24th, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Glen Canyon Recreation Center, located inside Glen […]
Weigh in on Monday on off-leash dog access at Fort Funston and Chrissy Field
Re: SF Residents: Call-In Day is TOMORROW Tues 2/15 From Sup. Wiener’s office: February 15, 2011—In response to a recent draft proposal by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to restrict off-leash dog access in certain federal properties like Fort Funston and Crissy Field, Supervisor Scott Wiener is calling for a hearing to explore the […]
Crime Feb. 13 – 17, 2011
The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Sunday, February 13, 2011 12:19 am, 100 blk Moffitt, Vandalism to Vehicle Officers Otaguro and Morse responded to an auto boost call. The officers met with the victim and a witness. The witness stated that she was at her kitchen window when she heard […]
A Sunnyside Update
Thanks to Chris Loughran for sending this, and apologies for getting it up late. === I was at the Sunnyside Neighborhood Assoc. meeting last night (seriously need more families to join and attend). Here are a few updates I said I would pass along. SFMTA presented on the new plan for bike lanes […]
Got thoughts on the Glen Park Plan? Tonight’s a night to share them
Saturday, February 19, 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. The Glen Park Public Library Hello everybody, We continue to work away on the Glen Park Community Plan. Right now we’re in the process of refining the Plan based on input we received at community meetings held last September and November. We look forward to working with you […]
Glen Park Community Plan UPdate
Hello everybody, We continue to work away on the Glen Park Community Plan. Right now we’re in the process of refining the Plan based on input we received at community meetings held last September and November. We look forward to working with you more over the next several months. Expect to see us later this […]