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Quick action by SFMTA on dangerous intersection

August 22, 2024 by Bonnee Waldstein

In the aftermath of the accident of August 15 in which a 61-year old woman was fatally struck by a truck, SFMTA  has initiated “No Right on Red” signs at the Diamond/Bosworth intersection. The accident is under a thorough investigation by SFPD. This morning work crews were already installing the signs on three of the […]

Filed Under: Safety, SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

Fatal accident in busy intersection of Glen Park–Update

August 20, 2024 by Bonnee Waldstein

  At the monthly SFPD Ingleside Community Meeting, the Glen Park News asked about the status of the investigation.  Officer James George, substituting for Captain Amy Hurwitz, said the information is still scanty. The case has been turned over to the Traffic Company, a unit of SFPD. Due to staffing shortages in that department, it’s […]

Filed Under: Safety, SFPD, traffic, Uncategorized

Fatal accident in busy intersection of Glen Park

August 15, 2024 by Bonnee Waldstein

Sometime after 1pm this afternoon, a fatal accident occurred at the southwest corner of Diamond and Bosworth Streets. According to a bystander who overheard a witness telling SFPD, a woman is deceased after being hit by a truck outside the Glen Park Market. The driver remained at the scene. According to the most current information […]

Filed Under: Crime, Safety, traffic

Two of San Francisco’s highway bridges with “major defects” are in Glen Park

April 4, 2024 by Bonnee Waldstein

In a scary article, the San Francisco Standard printed the locations of 18 San Francisco bridges which are in “poor” condition. Only one bridge traverses a body of water; the rest are highway overpasses or, in one case which is in Glen Park, an overpass above the J-Church Muni line. Here are the locations. Read […]

Filed Under: Safety

The Superbowl: Local traffic tips from the Ingleside Station

February 4, 2024 by SFPD Ingleside Station

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, the San Francisco 49ers will play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl # 58, with kickoff  scheduled for  3:30 PM. The Ingleside Police district is home to very enthusiastic 49ers fans. If the 49ers win, Ingleside Station anticipates post-game celebrations spilling out into the streets within the Ingleside Police District. […]

Filed Under: Safety, SFPD, Uncategorized

Fireworks safety tips for people and pets & how and when to report to SFPD

July 1, 2022 by Bonnee Waldstein

The current Ingleside Station newsletter has a lot of valuable advice about fireworks issues on this July 4 weekend. Read the newsletter here.  

Filed Under: Safety, SFPD, Uncategorized

Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting: Transit Focus

April 27, 2021 by Mary Szczepanik

Come learn more about upcoming transportation issues in SF and Glen Park. Glen Park Association Spring 2021 Quarterly Meeting Thursday, April 29, 7 p.m. ZOOM LINK HERE. Agenda Q&A with Jeffrey Tumlin, Executive Director, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency   San Francisco County Transportation Agency to discuss Downtown Congestion Pricing   Have questions for our transit […]

Filed Under: Meeting announcement, Road Construction, Safety, SFMTA

Notes from the Glen Park/Diamond Heights Public Safety Town Hall

February 28, 2021 by Carolyn White, GPA recording secretary

Several crimes involving firearms have rocked our two neighborhoods in recent months. In response, a town hall public meeting was held on February 17. The latest incident was a drive by shooting on Sunday, January 24 at 3:00 p.m., at the intersection of Chenery Street and Brompton Avenue. A young man had dropped his mother […]

Filed Under: Meeting Summaries, Safety, SFPD, Uncategorized

Sunday afternoon drive-by shooting at Chenery and Brompton leaves young man injured

January 25, 2021 by Elizabeth Weise

Sunday afternoon saw the second drive-by shooting in two months in Glen Park, leaving a young man in stable condition at San Francisco General Hospital and the Glen Park neighborhood shaken. It began at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Sunday when a 25-year-old man dropped his mother off for work on Bosworth street and then turned […]

Filed Under: Featured, Safety, SFPD

“Slow Streets” program rolls out on Chenery Street

May 29, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

As of this morning, and for the duration of the pandemic, Chenery Street from Elk Street to Brompton Avenue is closed to through traffic, in order to facilitate walking with social distancing. Through traffic by local residents needing access is permitted. Below is the statement by SFMTA: “The SFMTA announced the Slow Streets Program back […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Safety, SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

SFMTA Slow Streets Initiative

May 7, 2020 by Heather World

Tired of the sidewalk dance required for six feet of distance between you and your neighbors? SFMTA is rolling out a Slow Streets initiative, which is meant to limit traffic on a handful of streets so pedestrians and bicyclists can pass each other more freely and safely using the road. This is not a destination […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Safety, SFMTA

Notes on the winter meeting of the Glen Park Association

February 3, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

Photos by Michael Waldstein The quarterly meeting had a great turnout – folks were anxious to hear from several local leaders who came to give updates and hear about neighborhood concerns. First up– Introducing Ingleside Captain Christopher Woon: Captain Chris Woon made his first appearance since assuming his position at the Ingleside Station. Born and […]

Filed Under: Featured, Glen Park Association, Rafael Mandelman, Safety, Scott Wiener, SFMTA, SFPD, SFPW, traffic, Transit, Uncategorized

Happy New Year from the Glen Park News!

December 31, 2019 by Bonnee Waldstein

Here’s hoping 2020 is a happy and safe year for all in Glen Park!  Here’s some advice from our Ingleside Station and Captain Woon on staying safe in 2020! Copy and paste this URL: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ed4a08071cbc3bf508fd1fa81/files/8c7bc6fd-f44b-4258-95f9-835e5cb84e5f/January_2020_week_1.pdf See especially page 2!    

Filed Under: Neighborhood, Safety, Uncategorized

Notes on the summer Glen Park Association meeting

August 4, 2019 by Bonnee Waldstein

  There seemed to be a lot of new faces at the meeting at the Rec Center on July 25.  Maybe they wanted to hear and speak to Supervisor Mandelman, or find out the latest in the Kern alley saga, or broaden their vision of the future with the presentation on autonomous vehicles in San […]

Filed Under: Kern Alley, Meeting Summaries, Rafael Mandelman, Safety, SFFD, SFMTA, Transit, Uncategorized

Free Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness Fair

January 30, 2019 by Betsy Eddy

WHAT The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD), in collaboration with Community Youth Center, SF, Resilient Diamond Heights and St. Aidan’s Church, will hold a Community Safety Fair for members of the public. This fair will include Fire Prevention and Education materials, demonstrations, and answers to inspection questions. SFFD EMS members will teach hands-only CPR and […]

Filed Under: Diamond Heights, Emergency preparedness, Featured, Safety, Uncategorized

10 Things to Know about Bike Theft in San Francisco

November 29, 2018 by Bonnee Waldstein

Listen to this 11-minute podcast and read the accompanying story by KQED’s Bay Curious.

Filed Under: Biking, Safety, Uncategorized

Taking the Bus for a Spin

November 28, 2018 by Heather World

Tuesday’s wet weather was treacherous for this 35 Eureka bus, which lost traction on the steep grade of Miguel Street past Chenery during the morning commute. Neighbors reported that the bus slid and turned perpendicular to the street, crashing into a pickup truck on the south side of Miguel and mowing down a street tree […]

Filed Under: Miguel Street, Safety, SFMTA, Uncategorized

Haunting Chenery Street on October 31!

October 19, 2018 by Heather World

Thanks to the Glen Park Association, SFPD Captain Jack Hart and Liveable Streets, this year Chenery Street between Diamond and Elk will be officially closed on Halloween so the mob of trick-or-treating tykes can rove safely through the neighborhood. Click on the picture of the map below to get a PDF version you can actually […]

Filed Under: Safety, SFPD, traffic, Uncategorized

Come to the GPA quarterly meeting! Thursday, October 18

October 16, 2018 by Bonnee Waldstein

We have a great program lined up! Thursday, October 18, 7:00 pm, Glen Canyon Park Rec Center Here’s the agenda: Motivate/SFMTA – Bike share program in Glen Park Captain Hart – Chenery Street closure on Halloween/other items Assemblyman David Chiu legislative update and Q&A Glen Park Association – Amendments and changes to Bylaws We’ll have […]

Filed Under: Bike Share, Glen Park Association, Meeting announcement, Safety, SFMTA, Uncategorized

Free Stop the Bleed Training, Sept. 27th at St. Aidan’s

September 10, 2018 by Betsy Eddy

Nan Slavin, an ER nurse and trainer for the national program called Stop the Bleed,  http://www.stopthebleedingcoalition.org, will conduct free training on Sept. 27th. This program is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.   Stop the Bleed Training Thursday Sept. 27, 6:30 to […]

Filed Under: Diamond Heights, Safety, Uncategorized

Progress report on Diamond/Bosworth intersection

August 14, 2018 by SFMTA

(Note:The Glen Park Association has received this information from Sustainable Streets Director Tom Maguire.) Below is a short summary of what we have currently done at the intersection to date and what our next steps will be. Summary of Changes Signal timing changed on 7/18/2018 o Improves pedestrian safety by removing conflict between southbound left […]

Filed Under: Neighborhood, Safety, SFMTA, traffic

Sept. 8: Supervisor Mandelman hosts meeting on fire mitigation and evacuation planning

August 11, 2018 by Betsy Eddy

To Resilient Diamond Heights Workgroup and Other Interested Persons,  Resilient Diamond Heights is delighted that Supervisor Rafael Mandelman will host a meeting with City Officials concerning wildfire mitigation in our neighborhood parks and evacuation planning on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 2 pm at the SF Police Academy. Supervisor Mandelman has confirmed attendance by representatives of the […]

Filed Under: Diamond Heights, Fire, Glen Canyon Park, Meeting announcement, Rafael Mandelman, Safety

Don’t miss the Annual Night Out with the SF police!

July 27, 2018 by Bonnee Waldstein

Tuesday, August 7 at the Police Academy, 350 Amber Drive, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Come out to meet your neighbors and law enforcement in your neighborhood during national night out at the Police Academy on 350 Amber drive for a night of fun! There will be free activities, arts and crafts, games, food and more! […]

Filed Under: Diamond Heights, Events, Safety, SFFD

Hit and run crashes on Chenery Street

July 22, 2018 by Elizabeth Weise

Two recent hit and run crashes on Chenery St. are reminders that the dangers of driving don’t end once you’re parked. Certainly cars in San Francisco are sideswiped all the time, whether from people losing control on tiny roadways or simply traveling too fast on surface streets. These usually result in a smashed sideview mirror or […]

Filed Under: Parking, Safety, SFPD

Log a Complaint and They Will Come

July 19, 2018 by Heather World

Hate litter? Get SF311 mobile and tell the city! The new app automatically marks your location. You simply select the problem* and either upload a photo or describe it or both. You can easily report any problem from broken streetlights to blocked driveways to tree maintenance needed. Recently Public Works has cleaned under the Richland […]

Filed Under: Neighborhood, Recreation and Parks Department, Safety, SFMTA, SFPW

Most walkers are not texting when crossing streets, says a new study

June 24, 2018 by Bonnee Waldstein

Here’s an article that debunks received wisdom about “distracted walking.”  The results of a study appear to exonerate distracted pedestrians as the cause of vehicular accidents, but caution against complacency. https://www.curbed.com/2018/6/21/17477026/distracted-walking-pedestrian-deaths-crosswalk

Filed Under: Muni, Neighborhood, Safety, SFMTA, traffic

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Photos and Fun courtesy of the Glen Park Library!
It was a great turnout at the Glen Park Library Open House on Saturday May 17th!

Thank you to all who attended and a big thank you to Glen Park Branch Library Manager Darren Heiber and his staff for a fantastic day!! 🙌🏽

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Photos and Fun courtesy of the Glen Park Library! 
It was a great turnout at the Glen Park Library Open House on Saturday May 17th!

Thank you to all who attended and a big thank you to Glen Park Branch Library Manager Darren Heiber and his staff for a fantastic day!! 🙌🏽

@sfpubliclibrary @arionpress @museumofcraftanddesign @rafaelmandelmand8 #glenparklibrary #arionpress #museumofcraftanddesign #glenparksf #sanfrancisco #incommunity
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Qi Gong & Tai Chi Thursdays at the Glen Park Rec Center!

Thursdays 2:00PM - 2:45PM
Room #1
Led by led by Ashima Sarin

Beginners and All Levels of Mobility Are Welcome! It’s FREE and drop-in!

(There will be no class the second half of June and July)

📍Glen Park Rec Center, 70 Elk Street

QUESTIONS? CALL 415-239-4007
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Qi Gong & Tai Chi Thursdays at the Glen Park Rec Center!

Thursdays  2:00PM - 2:45PM 
Room #1
Led by led by Ashima Sarin

Beginners and All Levels of Mobility Are Welcome! It’s FREE and drop-in! 

(There will be no class the second half of June and July)

📍Glen Park Rec Center, 70 Elk Street 

QUESTIONS? CALL 415-239-4007
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