Uncategorized

Harold, a mix of American Eskimo and wire-hair terrier, proudly displays to his guardian the makeover he got at Critter Fritters, Sunday, Nov. 14.   The shop sponsored a dog wash and groom to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. The groomer, Pam, will be offering her services on Mondays at Critter Fritters, 670 […]

We would like to invite you to the Glen Park Library, this coming Tuesday November 16 for presentations by students at San Francisco State University examining Islais Creek through the lenses of art, design and geography. We will be gathering at 2PM and with presentations running between 2:30PM~4PM and informal conversations ongoing until about 5PM. […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Nothing in the report from Glen Park. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 The following incident is officially out to the GP boundary but close enough to cause concern. 10:30 am, 100 blk Lyell, Robbery, Street, W/Force PSA Zabarte was approached at […]

As of Friday, District 8 supervisor candidate Scott Wiener was ahead in the vote count, though the final outcome isn’t yet known because of the ranked vote system used in San Francisco. Glen Park’s own Rachel Gordon has an excellent article on the count in the San Francisco Chronicle. Here’s an excerpt: In District Six, […]

The line to get tickets at the Glen Park BART station went around the block as people streamed downtown for the Giants parade today. Glen Park News photographer Michael Waldstein got this great shot. The Chron has a nice story here.  

Given the ranked choice voting, these numbers could change. For an explanation of how it works, please see the sfgov site here. From the SF Chronicle Wednesday morning. Board of Supervisors, District 8 Votes Percent SCOTT WIENER 8849 41.66% REBECCA PROZAN 3560 16.76% RAFAEL MANDELMAN 7727 36.37% BILL HEMENGER 1107 5.21% WRITE-IN 0 0%   

Photos by Michael Waldstein, Glen Park News                                            

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Monday, October 25, 2010 07:59 am, 385 Monterey, Theft from Locked Vehicle Sgt Escobar with Officers Rosiak and Smethurst responded to an auto boost that had just occurred. Sgt Escobar and Officer Rosiak located the described suspect and detained him. The witness positively identified […]

Murray Schneider Glen Park News On a slushy and muddy Saturday morning, 12 volunteers planted scores of native plants on Billy Goat Hill. Stretching from Laidley Street to Beacon Street, natives such as California Sage, Sticky Monkey Flower and Yarrow now complement a trail and hardwood steps, many already completed, that will stretch between the […]

A correspondent notes: “This came in the Rec and Park newsletter. I’ve been to meetings run by Meredith Thomas of NPC, and I can tell you she runs a tight ship. If anyone can create a productive meeting, it’s her.” == The Neighborhood Parks Council (NPC) has heard your desire to have more access to […]

Firefighters extinguished a one-alarm fire at an apartment building in San Francisco’s Glen Park neighborhood early this morning, a fire dispatcher said. At 2:57 a.m., crews responded to reports of a fire at 670 Monterey Blvd., which is between Foerster and Gennessee streets. The fire was extinguished by 3:45 a.m., although crews remained on the […]

The Canyon may look entirely natural, but it takes a lot of upkeep to make a small space pleasant for humans and a good habitat for animals. This week, Randy Zebell with Recreation and Parks worked with two volunteers from the Friends of Glen Canyon Park to deal with some overgrown Arroyo willow. Arroyo willow […]

Happy Halloween From Your Neighborhood Police Station As you know, Halloween is fun for kids & adults alike. It is also one of the busiest nights for police officers. SFPD will be out in full force to help everyone enjoy a great Halloween. As a father of two kids, when I’m not working, I will […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Tuesday, October 19, 2010 12:42 am, 300 blk Laidley, Theft from Locked Vehicle Officers Jones and Vizcay met with a victim who showed them that the right front passenger window of his vehicle had been smashed. The victim told the officers that he heard […]

Please help spread the word about the Diamond Heights Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, October 30, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Diamond Heights Shopping Center.  The attached flyer (Word and in pdf) provides an overview of participating organizations including the SF Mounted Police and Dog Unit, the SFFD Ladder Truck, many community […]

From Eric and Bird & Beckett We’ve got a little bit of all of it this weekend at Bird & Beckett — Tonight, The 230 Jones Street, Local 6 Liteary Jazz Band– five vets play like they’ve been doing it all their lives– and indeed they’ve been serious, swinging, bop and west coast cool jazz […]

A high pressured gas line has been ruptured by worker’s using a backhoe at 18th and Castro. SFPD is asking residents to shelter in place. The wind is moving the smell of gas north. There is no fire at this time. Please stay away from the affected area. The affected area is 18th between Collingswood […]

PARK NEWS a publication by Sunnyside Park Families & Neighbors October 20, 2010 THE FINAL CONCERT OF THE 2010 SERIES Sunnyside Conservatory Friday, NOVEMBER 12, 2010 Doors open at 6:00 PM Concert begins at 7:00 PM $20 suggested Donation – No one turned away Refreshments available The Friends of Sunnyside Conservatory are delighted to announce […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Wednesday, October 13, 2010 03:54 pm, 200 blk Arlington, Warrant Arrest Officer Daggett and Officer Hurwitz went to the home of a woman who they knew to have an outstanding arrest warrant. The woman was located there, and taken into custody for the warrant. […]

By Murray Schneider, Glen Park News staff Sylvia Hochede will never be accused of being frightened of arachnids! Photographed on October 20th, Sylvia, an Arlington Street resident and Friends Glen Canyon Park volunteer, is seen becoming friendly with a pregnant Pumpkin Spider. Working with several other volunteers Wednesday morning, Sylvia picked willow herb and spent […]

  Fourteen people (all but three from Glen Park) went on a Bird Walk in Glen Canyon Sunday morning and then enjoyed a pancake breakfast sponsored by Friends of Glen Canyon Park. The “birders” braved a light rain but saw around a dozen different birds )identified by naturalist David Armstrong) plus two very sedentary and […]

from a neighbor – Today (Oct 16 – afternoon) I helped chased down a man from the Bart Station to Bosworth St. I got off at Glen Park Bart station and made my way to the escalator to go home. Then someone brushed against my arm as he was running up. I had my headphones […]

See them here.

District 8 Supervisor Candidates Forum Sponsored by the Neighborhood Parks Council and Glen Park Association When: October 12, 2010 6:00 PM Where: Glen Park Elementary School Forum agenda: 6:00pm Welcoming Remarks Meredith Thomas, NPC Executive Director Michael Rice, Glen Park Association President Libby Smiley, Barbary Coast Consulting 6:05pm Introductory Remarks: Issues re/ Parks & Open […]

A message from Betsy Eddy, President of Diamond Heights Community Association: Please join us for presentations on the November ballot issues. When: Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive at Diamond Heights Blvd. (parking is available in the Safeway lot) Our DHCA meeting agenda: 1· Jeff […]

To celebrate the Glen Park Association Website turning ten years old, we are reposting some of our favorite stories from the last ten years. Captain’s Message from Ingleside Station: I’ve been writing in the newsletter and speaking at community meetings about car break-ins for many weeks. We know the criminals are breaking into several parked […]

Hello Fans of Glen Park, This is just a quick reminder that John Billovits and I (Planning Department staff) will be at the Glen Park Recreation Center this coming Tuesday, October 5th from 5:30-7:30pm.  This is NOT a public meeting. Rather, it’s an opportunity for us to have an informal dialogue with you regarding the […]

From Murray Schneider, Glen Park News correspondent: Led by their teacher Eliza Shepard, a class of San Francisco State University biology students posed for a photograph preparatory to beginning a trek through Glen Canyon Park on Wednesday, September 29th. Their undergraduate class, “World of Plants,” studies California native plants, which the students found in abundance […]

The All Seasons restaurant at Diamond Heights held a grand opening Saturday afternoon, complete with lion dancers and firecrackers. According to the sign the restaurant features dim sum, lunch and dinner.

Courtesy of the San Francisco Unified School District. Of especial note to Glen Park Parents is the outlines of the Glen Park and Sunnyside attendance areas. They forgot, in doing the map the first time, that there are multiple pedestrian bridges over San Jose/280 and that kids from very close to Glen Park Elementary can […]

From our excellent summer intern, Kristy Hamilton. Please watch here.

NERT has new partners in disaster preparedness. The DPCA*. The Disaster Preparedness Coalition for Animals (DPCA) thinks everyone should be prepared for a disaster. If you have a pet, make them a part of your disaster preparedness plans. To learn more about this new partnership and how to prepare your pet for a disaster, please […]

Hello! Thank you to all who attended the Glen Park Community Plan meeting Tuesday night at St. John’s Elementary School. We found the event very productive and are happy to begin the conversation with you all on what the Final Plan will look like.  This was the first discussion and definitely NOT the last. We […]

Thanks to Elizabeth Olson on the Excelsior Parents list for this update. In its initial creation of neighborhood elementary school assignment patterns, the San Francisco Public School District considered Interstate 280 to be an impenetrable barrier – forgetting that there are several pedestrian overpasses and underpasses that allow children to walk to schools on the […]

This from alert neighbor Mike in Glen Park: ==== Did anyone else find an official-looking piece of paper attached to your house today entitled, “COMMUNITY NOTICE”? At first glance, it appears to be an official posting from the city. And a scary one at that, between the all-uppercase title and a first paragraph declaring that, […]

Captain’s Message: Lately, I have been writing about “Neighborhood Heroes.” Neighborhood heroes are residents who see suspicious activity and report it to the police. Here is another example of a hero: On Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 11:30 in the morning, our hero walked out of his home and saw two persons wearing black hooded […]

Date: Sept.18th          9 am – noon Please Join Us for a  Work Day at the Sunnyside  Conservatory ·      We will have a gardener from R&P to guide us. ·      Tools and gloves will be provided. ·      Simple refreshments available. Please wear long sleeves! We have a stand of spiny weeds to remove (Echium vulgare). In […]

Glen Park Community Plan September 14th, 2010 Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM St. John’s Elementary School Auditorium 925 Chenery Street (Btw. Chilton & Burnside) The Planning Department has prepared an updated draft of the Glen Park Community Plan based on discussions with the Glen Park community over the past year. We are holding a meeting to distribute […]

It’s the Countdown to the 5K Fun Run/Walk for SAFEty! With just 3 weeks left until race day, here are 3 great reasons why you should participate: 1. Enhance your awareness of personal and family safety, while joining forces with your community and the SFPD 2. Spend a Sunday afternoon getting some exercise, eating good […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Nothing in the report from Glen Park Wednesday, August 25, 2010 11:07 am, Diamond/Chenery, Suspended Driver Thursday, August 26, 2010 05:13 am, 100 blk Roanoke, Theft from Vehicle Officer Anderson and Officer Otaguro responded to the report of an auto […]

MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2010, 7:00 sharp – 8:30 PM, (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Sunnyside Park CLUBHOUSE, (Mid-way up/down hillside; Melrose/Foerster/Teresita) Beverages and Cookies The future of small neighborhood parks seems precarious. Clubhouses are being leased out, programs and maintenance services are being concentrated in large parks, picnic tables are being rented so frequently that […]

Residents of Chenery St. between Elk and Diamond report receiving calls from PG&E canceling today’s planned electrical outage. Letters from PG&E sent several weeks ago announced the shut down, though it wasn’t clear why it was being done. But now, it’s not.

Two Painted Lady butterflies landing on Pearly Everlasting plants along Islais Creek in Glen Canyon Park on Wednesday, August 18th. The butterflies, V. annabella, have a wide range. They’re also sometimes called West Coast Ladies. These two decided to make acquaintanceship with plants cared for by Friends of Glen Canyon Park. Anyone interested in joining […]

The Dept. of Public Works will be resurfacing Chenery St. between Diamond and Elk for the next several weeks. According to workers, each stretch they work on should take three days to complete.

SF Municipal Transportation Agency staffers and City police officers staked out the 44 line at Bosworth and Chenery in front of BART this afternoon. As each bus pulled in to the stop, transit fare inspectors stopped all exiting passengers to make sure they could show proof of payment. “This is our first day implementing enforcement […]

Seen on Arlington St.

Who says San Franciscans don’t love public transit? Four-year-old Sam loves it so much he demanded a BART birthday party, which obliging BART employees turned into a wonderful, transit-themed bash. Sam, who moved from New York last fall, loved the subways in his old home town. But here in Glen Park, he’s taken to BART […]

Vandal uses pesticide to kill 200,000 honeybees 07-23 05:57 PDT San Francisco, CA (AP) — A beekeeper says someone deliberately wiped out two hives in San Francisco, using a household pesticide to kill 200,000 honeybees. Karen Peteros says the two mature bee colonies kept at Hayes Valley Farm were destroyed this week. Her nonprofit San […]

No, it’s not the much-awaited school boundaries, which will be out later this year. These are the neighborhood boundaries from the San Francisco Association of Realtors, which are expected to roll out on August 10. According to Socketsite, what realtors call Glen Park will change in these ways: – 5a (Glen Park) expands to include […]