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 […]
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Tell Rec & Park what you think on Saturday 10-12
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 […]
Fire on Monterey
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 […]
Keeping up Glen Canyon
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 […]
Halloween tips from Ingleside Station
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 […]
Crime Report for this week – mostly nothing
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 […]
Diamond Heights Health and Safety Fair Oct. 30
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 […]
Bird & Beckett events this weekend
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 […]
Gas leak near 18th & Castro – residents told to shelter in place
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 […]
Pumpkin carving and a Concert at the Conservatory
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 […]