From the San Francisco Parks Alliance newsletter: Dear Park Lover, Last week the Board of Supervisors adopted a budget for the City that included about $120 million in operating funding for the Recreation and Parks Department. This includes roughly $30 million in funding from the City’s General Fund – less than 2% of that […]
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Overflow crowd at meeting about habitat and wildlife in our park
Story by Bonnee Waldstein, photos by Michael Waldstein Glen Park and Diamond Heights residents recently had an opportunity to gain valuable information, get answers, and express varied opinions on many issues affecting Glen Canyon Park: its flora, fauna, and the rights and responsibilities of local Homo sapiens in achieving and maintaining its natural wonders. On […]
Captain Mahoney on the recent strong arm robberies
Regarding the recent crime in the Glen Park community–we had one night last week where there were two separate robberies where women were the victims–their purses were taken and some injuries occurred. One incident caused serious injury (as widely reported). That case in under investigation by the Department’s Criminal Investigation Unit from the Hall of Justice. […]
Crime Report June 8 – June 24, 2012
Captain’s Message: This month (June 2012), the Police Department is experiencing an unprecedented loss of experience as nine (9) Captains/Commanders take their retirement. This is not counting the 10-12 Lieutenants who have/are retiring as well. Many have worked in command positions at Ingleside and as one knows—once you are a part of the Ingleside family—you […]
Park police crackdown on unleashed dogs?
From a Surrey Street resident: Neighborhood dog walkers are being hit by huge fines for walking their dogs off leash in the canyon. The ticketing has apparently intensified since a local dog was killed by coyotes a few weeks ago.Rumor as it that the head of the park police has ordered the increased ticketing campaign […]
Richard Chenery: Forgotten Gold Rush Pioneer
From a great new blog: Tramps of San Francisco Snippets and tidbits of San Francisco’s storied past Richard Chenery: Forgotten Gold Rush Pioneer If you’ve ever ventured to the village of Glen Park in San Francisco to experience a fine dining establishment, or ambled your way to Nature’s respite in Glen Canyon, you’ve likely crossed […]
Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting Program July 19
Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting July 19, 2012 Glen Park Recreation Center – 700 p.m. Program Recreation and Park Department update on Glen Park Recreation Center Improvement Plans. Proposed Glen Park Association Resolution of Support for the 2012 San Francisco Clean & Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Ballot Measure Planning Department update on traffic plans at Bosworth […]
Woman badly hurt in purse-snatching at Bosworth and Brompton
Woman badly hurt in S.F. purse-snatching A 28-year-old woman who refused to surrender her purse to robbers suffered a life-threatening head injury when she was knocked to the ground in San Francisco’s Glen Park neighborhood late Thursday, police said. The woman was walking at Bosworth Street and Brompton Avenue near the Glen Park BART Station […]
Cheese Boutique settles into new digs
Rick with guests, Nada at door greeting guests By Gail Bensinger Photos by Michael Waldstein Jun 11, 2012 Rick and Nada Malouf, the owners of the Cheese Boutique, threw a cheerful store-warming for the neighborhood Monday night, welcoming old customers and new friends with — what else? -sandwiches and cheese and Middle Eastern treats, plus […]
Cheese Boutique open for business in its new home
Rick Malouf and his Family would like to give a big THANK YOU! to Glen Park neighbors and businesses for their support… Come celebrate the new CHEESE BOUTIQUE with Rick and his Family at their new Location 660 Chenery Street (next door to the old location) MONDAY June 18th 6:00 – 8:30pm