By Murray Schneider Alma Hecht is convinced she lives in a Chenery Street earthquake cottage. Purchased 15 years ago, the original 500 square foot home can be found between 30th and Elk Streets. She’s doubled its size since then. “It was on September 9, 1999 when I bought it,” she said, while she and Moki, […]
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An earthquake cottage in Glen Park
A call to conserve from SF Water
“A Call to Conserve Water We didn’t get enough rain or snow this winter – plain and simple. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is officially asking all customers to voluntarily reduce water use by 10%. Conservation is easy; turn off the faucet while brushing teeth or soaping hands; shorten shower time; install water-efficient […]
Public art at Glen Canyon Rec Center: The proposals
=== As some of you may know, all public capital projects like the upcoming renovation of the Glen Canyon Recreation center, include a public art component. We have been working with the San Francisco Arts Commission and the Department of Public Works work with their artists to develop an artwork that will highlight […]
Diamond Heights Median Project funded
Hello All, I’m pleased to share that our Diamond Heights Blvd. Median project has received funding from a District 8 Greening grant made possible by the office of Supervisor Scott Wiener. With support from Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF), we have scheduled our first work day on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
San Jose Avenue Lane Changes Pilot Project – work on June 2-6
Dear San Jose Avenue / I-280 Pilot Project Neighbors, Thank you for your interest and involvement in the SFMTA’s San Jose Avenue and I-280 Pilot Project. Construction is scheduled to start on the restriping of northbound San Jose Avenue from the I-280 off-ramp to Randall St beginning Monday, June 2. During construction several roadways entering […]
Invitation to SFMTA’s District 8 Transportation 2030 Open House
Dear members of the Glen Park Association, The SFMTA invites you to attend a District 8 Open House to learn about Transportation 2030 – the proposed infrastructure investment program proposed for the November 2014 ballot. Through three ballot measures and two funding sources, Transportation 2030 will provide $1.5 billion to complete hundreds of transportation […]
In front of Glen Park Station, Wednesday morning
How the Garden Grows at the Sunnyside Conservatory
Story and photos by Murray Schneider Sun smiled on rows of succulents hugging the soil in front of the Sunnyside Conservatory last Saturday morning, but frowned on weeds that a squad of neighborhood volunteers removed from the array of agave, aloe and aeonium. Supervised by two City Recreation and Parks gardeners, a dozen men and […]
Crime report April 12 – 21, 2014
Saturday, April 12th, 2014 8:30pm Arlington/Bosworth Stolen Vehicle Sunday, April 13th, 2014 Nothing to report from Glen Park. Monday, April 14th, 2014 Nothing to report from Glen Park. Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 8:00pm Kern/Brompton Theft from Vehicle 8:35pm 2800 Blk Diamond Burglary Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 Nothing to report from Glen Park. Thursday, April 17th, […]