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Short notice–SF Civil Grand Jury report: Come Hell or Highwater: Flood Management in a Changing Climate

September 17, 2024 by Glen Park News staff

The San Francisco Civil Grand Jury (CGJ) has issued its report, with findings and recommendations, evaluating the city’s flood management system in light of climate change. The CGJ and the City’s response can be found here. The Board of Supervisors Government Audit and Oversight committee will have a hearing to discuss the issues raised in […]

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Part 2: The water beneath our feet in Glen Park

November 15, 2023 by Bonnee Waldstein

Following up on our previous story about the July water main break affecting several homes on the unit block of Sussex Street, the Glen Park News was able to interview Joe Fong, a resident whose family has been displaced to Daly City since that time. Fong is a lifelong San Franciscan, having grown up in […]

Filed Under: floods, SFPUC, Uncategorized

The water beneath our feet in Glen Park

October 29, 2023 by Bonnee Waldstein

  As you’ve no doubt been noticing, Glen Park streets are being torn up thither and yon. Workers from the San Francisco Department of Public Works (SFDPW) can be spotted in deep holes and trenches, replacing old water mains, as reported previously in the Glen Park News. In addition, waterwise, July and August also saw […]

Filed Under: floods, SFDPW, SFPUC, Uncategorized

No Drain on Your Time

January 15, 2023 by Heather World

What takes ten minutes and potentially saves you and your neighbors thousands of dollars? Adopt a Drain, San Francisco’s program that charges volunteers with clearing storm drains so they won’t clog and flood! Perks beyond earning the good will of your neighbors: you get to name your drain, and the name shows up on the […]

Filed Under: Community Servce, Emergency preparedness, floods, SFPUC, storm

Rising Waters in and Around Glen Park is Nothing New: A Look Back

January 9, 2023 by Evelyn Rose, Founder & Director, Glen Park Neighborhoods History Project

The torrent of rain delivered by the Category 4 atmospheric river that careened into San Francisco on December 31, 2022, was nothing short of biblical. The 5.5 inches of rain recorded in those 24 hours (half of the expected total for all of December) exceeded any amount recorded for that date since record-keeping began in […]

Filed Under: floods, Glen Park History, rain, storm, Uncategorized

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It’s the Elk Street Mural Community Celebration!
Join us for the launch of Glen Park Beautiful and celebrate the Elk Street Mural, featuring the brilliant artist, Sirron Norris, who drew upon the ideas of community members about their love of Glen Canyon and transformed them into this magnificent artwork “The Canyon”.
Elk Street Mural Celebration
July 26th, Saturday, 2pm - 4pm
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Attention Marlon Brando Fans!!
Who loves a good crime/drama classic?

“On the Waterfront” will be showing at the Glen Park Rec Center on Tuesday July 15th for #FREEMOVIENIGHT at 6PM!

📍70 Chenery Street

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“On the Waterfront” will be showing at the Glen Park Rec Center on Tuesday July 15th for #FREEMOVIENIGHT at 6PM!

📍70 Chenery Street 

#freemovie #glenparkrec @sfrecpark  #funcheapsf #sanfrancisco #glenparksf #free
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