The first report of damage caused by Tuesday's wild storm that the Glen Park News received was of a tree toppling down on the 500 block of Arlington Street, bringing down a power line. Residents on that block and others were without power for several … Read More about Glen Park neighbors tell harrowing stories of damage from recent storms
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Downed trees in Glen Canyon block popular walking path
The heavy winds of Tuesday's storm downed multiple trees in Glen Canyon Park. While Glen Canyon … Read More... about Downed trees in Glen Canyon block popular walking path
Fallen tree knocks out power on Arlington Street
A tree fell down on the 500 block of Arlington Street this afternoon, bringing down a … Read More... about Fallen tree knocks out power on Arlington Street
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When Trees Attack: An Investigation into the Dorothy Erskine Park Tree-Tastrophes
(Note: The title of this post was generated by ChatGPT, AI chatbot, courtesy of Octavio Di Sciullo. The rest was generated by a human.) The Trust for Public Land says San Francisco is the first … Read More... about When Trees Attack: An Investigation into the Dorothy Erskine Park Tree-Tastrophes
Fire displaces Glen Park merchant from his home
Critter Fritters Manager Tony Jerez was tuning into the TV news last Friday at 11 p.m. when the fire alarm in his Tenderloin apartment building went off, but he didn’t realize the situation was … Read More... about Fire displaces Glen Park merchant from his home
Glen Park Gets Greener
Glen Park is about to get greener, thanks to a grant that will buy 30 California native trees, 50 drought-resistant shrubs and numerous native grasses to beautify a stretch of land running between … Read More... about Glen Park Gets Greener
Popular Viking Giant Subs to close, owners retiring
After 18 years in Glen Park, the owners of Viking's Giant Submarines at 2906 Diamond St. are taking a well-deserved retirement. Since 1995, Betty & Steven Chang have been working from early … Read More... about Popular Viking Giant Subs to close, owners retiring
GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–February recap
We’ve made it past the shortest month of the year and are staring right into our busy spring real estate market. As expected, things are continuing to pick up with an increase of buyer interest and … Read More... about GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–February recap
Glen Park – February 2023 Incidents
February 2023 - Incidents Incident Time Intersection Incident Description 2023/02/01 09:20 BOSWORTH ST \ DIAMOND ST Theft, Vehicle Strip, … Read More... about Glen Park – February 2023 Incidents
You won’t want to miss Glen Park’s cleanup days
Once a month--usually the second Saturday morning--a merry group of volunteers meets up at Critter Fritters on Chenery Street to be dispatched for a cleanup of commercial corridors and public spaces … Read More... about You won’t want to miss Glen Park’s cleanup days
Greenway Work Party–Saturday, March 4
Hello Friend and Supporter of the Greenway, We are making plans for our March Work Party. Please put it on your calendar: it’ll be on Saturday March 4. This will be our last Work Party before the … Read More... about Greenway Work Party–Saturday, March 4
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–March is Women’s History Month
All year round, the Library champions women writers, artists, academics and professional leaders in their fields, and Glen Park Branch Library invites you to shine a light on HERstory with us during … Read More... about CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–March is Women’s History Month
GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–January Recap
Hello Glen Park and Happy Mid-Wintertime! It sure has been rainy (needed) and cold (brrr). I even heard that next week it may snow! Would be fun to take another picture sitting at a picnic table in … Read More... about GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–January Recap
On Monday Perch is celebrating its 15th anniversary with drawings for $150 gift cards
Perch is celebrating 15 years in business this month. Since first opening in 2008, owner Zoel Fages has been offering a unique, curated selection of gifts and just-for-fun items on Chenery … Read More... about On Monday Perch is celebrating its 15th anniversary with drawings for $150 gift cards
Empty tree basin? Friends of the Urban Forest can help fill it
(Here's an item from FUF's current newsletter that the Glen Park News thinks will be of interest to our community.) Our rainstorms last month brought down hundreds of street trees in San Francisco … Read More... about Empty tree basin? Friends of the Urban Forest can help fill it
Glen Canyon Park gets high scores in annual report
Every three months the Recreation and Parks Department (RPD) and the Controller's Office rate the city's 166 parks, playgrounds and civic plazas on a wide array of criteria covering built facilities … Read More... about Glen Canyon Park gets high scores in annual report
New pilot program for instant, online electrical solar permits
Great news! Today, the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) launched a pilot program for instant, online electrical permits for some residential rooftop solar panel projects! During the pilot … Read More... about New pilot program for instant, online electrical solar permits
Glen Park – January 2023 Incidents
January 2023 - Incidents Incident Time Incident Description Intersection 2023/01/03 21:00 Theft, Shoplifting, >$950 GOLD MINE DR \ DIAMOND HEIGHTS … Read More... about Glen Park – January 2023 Incidents
Neighbors recount wild night in upper Glen Park
By Sal Novoa: Multiple high schools got together Saturday night for a big party in Glen Canyon Park at around 8 pm. I estimated the crowd size at 200-250. According to some of the kids I … Read More... about Neighbors recount wild night in upper Glen Park
Wet concrete vs. car on Elk Street conjures troubled history of achieving crosswalk
Glen Park resident Sal Novoa was driving on Elk Street Tuesday afternoon, January 24, when he spotted a most peculiar scene. He tells it this way: "Sharing some photos of an unfortunate driving … Read More... about Wet concrete vs. car on Elk Street conjures troubled history of achieving crosswalk