You would be forgiven if you went to Canyon Market today and felt slightly disoriented–Where are the sausages? Where’s the cream cheese? Where are the cash registers? Every day it seems there are changes at our neighborhood market. Dimitri Vardakastanis, along with his brother and partner Bobby, have owned and managed Canyon Market for the […]
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Glen Park Night Markets
Glen Park will host a series of summer night markets the third Saturday of each month, June through September. From 4 to 8:30 p.m., Kern Street and its parking lot will sparkle with crafts from local artists and makers against a backdrop of live music and DJ sets. There will be a special section with […]
May 2025 SFPD Ingleside Station Newsletters
Dear Ingleside Community, May was a month of both recognition and renewal here at Ingleside Station, and I’m proud to share some exciting updates with all of you. First and foremost, I want to congratulate Officers Mark Lustenberger and Timothy Watts, who were awarded Certificates of Honor for their exceptional work as SFPD Crisis Intervention […]
GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–May recap
Happy June! Now that we are moving into the typically slow summer months, I have a feeling that more people are sticking around and putting their properties on the market. From talking to stagers, they are saying they are busier than usual for the upcoming summer months. Why? I don’t know…maybe the uncertainty that’s going […]
GREENWAY WORK PARTY–Saturday, June 7
Our June Work Party is this Saturday morning. I expect that your plans for the weekend are in focus by now. Many thanks to those who have already contacted me to say that you will join us. If you haven’t yet contacted me about the Work Party on Saturday, please reply to this email and […]
Be a Part of Glen Park’s Next Mural!
Join your neighbors June 7 to clear ivy beneath the Bosworth Pedestrian Bridge, the first step in its transformation from a cement span into a vibrant piece of community art. Inspired by the Portola Pedestrian Bridge, the Bosworth Pedestrian Bridge will eventually have murals on its four pillars and a fresh coat of paint for […]
District 8 Pride TwentyFive Art Show
GREENWAY WORK PARTY–Saturday, June 7
Please put Saturday June 7 on your calendar for our next Work Party. Spring has almost run its course and soon we’ll feel the earth hard and dry beneath our feet as the grasses turn to summer gold. There’s plenty for us to do to protect the Native Meadow from weeds and prepare the Oak […]
Movie filming in Glen Park on Tuesday, May 20
A feature film will be shooting in Glen Park on Tuesday, May 20th, the San Francisco Film Commission has informed the Glen Park News. The filming will occur at Glen Park BART between 7 am and 6 pm. During filming, no stopping signs will be posted on Bosworth between Arlington and Diamond and on Arlington […]
April 2025 SFPD Ingleside Station Newsletters
Hello Ingleside Community, Spring has officially arrived, and here at Ingleside Station, we’ve had a very busy month of April. Our station is currently operating at its lowest staffing level ever, which means our officers are being asked to do more with less. Additionally, we’ve seen a reduction in our overtime budget, which will limit […]
San Francisco Transportation Plan Presentation
Dear Community Members, I am reaching out regarding the San Francisco Transportation Plan, or SFTP, the blueprint for the city’s transportation system development and investment over the next 30 years. The plan analyzes all transportation options like transit, walking, driving, and biking to set investment priorities and advance the city’s goal to build an effective, equitable, […]
GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–April recap
What weird times we are living in! This is a really difficult time to analyze or to make predictions. From where I’m sitting, I see a lot of up and down going on – that relates to the market, consumer sentiment, and just moods in general. Regardless, despite this broader uncertainty, the real estate market […]
Soon! Small Business Stroll in Glen Park
Noe Valley Garden Tour, Saturday, May 17
Mark your calendars for this year’s Noe Valley Garden Tour, which is on Saturday, May 17th. Featured gardens will showcase a variety of styles. You may visit a mature, lush oasis at a wonderful B & B, a front terraced garden with roses, bamboo, ferns, and Japanese Maples, a serene Zen space for meditation, an intimate […]
Destination Bakery reopens after extensive cleanup effort
Glen park’s cherished Destinations Bakery has re-opened. The popular neighborhood spot closed on March 10 after a Department of Public Health inspector found signs of a rodent infestation. Over the course of the next month and a half, proprietor Joe Schuver worked with staff, exterminators and a construction and cleanup crew to bring the entire […]
GREENWAY WORK PARTY–Saturday, May 3
Please put Saturday May 3 on your calendar for our next Work Party. May is the month when the plants on the Greenway seem most luxuriant: some in bloom, others already gone to seed and everything still enjoying the moisture left by the tail end of our rainy season. There’s plenty for us to do […]
Urban Angels, formerly in Diamond Heights shopping center, has moved
For several years the Glen Park Association has spread the word about a local charity, Urban Angels of San Francisco. Recently they’ve relocated. Here’s a brief description of their services from their website: In 2015, Urban Angels SF started with just three seniors taking up collections to deliver hot burritos to those living on the […]
Glen Park Atelier artists’ studio to open in September
Glen Park will soon have a new place for neighbors to make and learn art. In the hills over Glen Canyon, artist David Martinez plans to open an atelier, a type of artists’ studio where pupils can work with a master artist, learning and making art together with other students. Glen Park Atelier is a […]
Bello Coffee is now making its own gelato
Coffee aficionados, there’s even more to love about Bello Coffee (2885 Diamond) at Diamond and Kern just down from the library. The long-time Glen Park coffee spot now offers two flavors of gelato. “We’re starting things off with toasted milk gelato and coffee gelato, both rich, smooth, and perfect on their own or as an […]
5/7 GP Small Biz Stroll
Sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library! (Click image to enlarge)
GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–March recap
As promised in last month’s posting, here are the numbers taking into account the full first quarter of 2025: Looking at San Francisco as a whole: Q1 2025 Single Family Homes: 456 Sold Listings, 728 New Listings, 248 Active Listings (as of March 31st 2025), Median Sales Price: $1,617,500, Days on Market: 14 Q1 2024 […]
You, too, can be a mural artist!
It’s spring, the perfect time to enjoy Glen Canyon and take advantage of a unique opportunity: An invitation to lend a hand painting the Elk Street Mural along the wall by the entry to the canyon. The fabulous design, by well-known artist, Sirron Norris, is based on extensive community input and captures the beauty and […]
Catching up with Bob Seiwald at age 100
When the Glen Park News last met up with Bob Seiwald at age 98, he had big plans: Travel to Europe to retrace his steps as a soldier in World War 2 and make his semi-annual trip to his second home in Mexico. On the day of his 100th birthday, March 26, friends and immediate […]
Destination Bakery hopes to reopen in April
After getting a notification from the San Francisco Health Department about a rodent infestation, Glen Park’s beloved Destination Bakery is in the midst of a major cleanup. The Health Department notice ordered the bakery to shut down while the problems were dealt with. Its demands were very broad and it will take time to finish […]
GREENWAY WORK PARTY–Saturday, April 5
Please put Saturday April 5 on your calendar for our next Work Party. The Greenway is blooming, leaves are unfurling, and the Equinox will happen this week. There’s plenty for us to do protecting the Native Meadow from weeds and preparing the Oak Woodland for the summer. I hope that you’ll come and […]
Charlie Vella, Local Legend
Glen Park knows him for his prolific Halloween pumpkin display on Sussex Street, but 44-year resident Charlie Vella is so much more than that. Read this great article from San Francisco Senior Beat on the life and times of our local Maltese psychologist/amateur paleontologist.
Glen Park Library: A Precious Gem
When it’s playtime for tots at the Glen Park Rec Center, dozens of 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds on trikes are on the move. Where are they going? The destination is obviously not the point. Into this organized chaos, Darren Heiber, Glen Park Library Branch Manager, leads Story Time, a half-hour in which Heiber, a high […]
These little metal street tags are everywhere – flat as they are, one almost tripped up our new restaurant
Glen Park’s soon-to-be newest restaurant, La Cigale, is well on its way to completion. Until there was an unexpected glitch, as the San Francisco Standard reported on Thursday. Have you ever noticed little metal tags embedded in the sidewalk? Neither had the owners. But it turns out they’re important. As San Francisco Public Works notes […]
February 2025 SFPD Ingleside Station Newsletters
Greetings from Ingleside Station! As we step into the new year, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the successes of January and look ahead to February. January Recap: A Month of Dedication and Results We had a productive start to the year, with our officers and sergeant working tirelessly to keep our […]
Need earthquake retrofit for your home? See if you qualify for Earthquake Brace + Bolt
This program is now open through March 26, 2025. To register for up to a $3,000 seismic retrofit grant go to EarthquakeBraceBolt.com. Additional funds may be available for income-eligible households, which are defined as households with income at or below $89,040. We’ve helped more than 29,000 homeowners seismically retrofit their homes. Go to EBBtools.com to order […]
Greenway work party–Saturday, March 1
Please put Saturday March 1 on your calendar for our next Work Party. March is the month when our Coast Live Oaks will put on 95% of their annual growth. We may even see signs of stems and leaves sprouting from the acorns you planted in December. And of course there will be more flowers […]
Glen Park calls out for your inner poet!
Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down. ~Robert Frost Hear ye, hear ye: Our fabulous Glen Park Branch Library invites you to express what makes you smile in Glen Park, in free verse, rhyme, haiku, or whatever style suits you. This project was inspired by the many messages of love […]
Rancho San Miguel: Facts, Myths & Legends of the Glen Park District
The Glen Park Neighborhoods History Project has an exciting new series about the history of Rancho San Miguel. This series of posts delves into the history of Rancho San Miguel as it pertains specifically to the Glen Park district, including Glen Park, Glen Canyon Park, Sunnyside, Fairmount Heights, and Diamond Heights. Throughout this series, some […]
Police chase on San Jose Avenue results in a massive accident
On Friday, February 14 at 5:18pm AlertSF blasted out the warning, “Avoid the area of San Jose Avenue/Rousseau St. due to Police Activity. Emergency crews are on scene.” According to an eyewitness, police were waiting in the northbound side, somewhere just north of the underpass. The witness drove past them (going north) and noticed they […]
San Francisco Superior Court seeks candidates for Civil Grand Jury
The San Francisco Superior Court is currently recruiting members for the 2025-26 Civil Grand Jury. The application deadline is May 2, 2025. More information is available on the Civil Grand Jury website and the SF courts website. Apply to join the Civil Grand Jury | SF.gov Further information about service on the Civil Grand Jury […]
GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–January recap
Happy almost Valentine’s Day Glen Park! I don’t have a whole lot to report since my recap of 2024. As expected, we are moving and shaking in the market and there are a lot of buyers kicking the tires out there. Many properties are sitting in a “Coming Soon” status citywide which predicts a robust […]
Don’t forget One Waan Thai by BART
Since its opening in 2016, Glen Park’s popular One Waan Thai Restaurant has become a neighborhood fixture. As owner Alex Phanupong Prasertsith, a Bangkok native, promised the Glen Park News that year, the menu has continued to expand. He has also experienced challenges familiar to other San Francisco restaurateurs as the city makes its long, […]
New Mayor Daniel Lurie drops in on Glen Park Merchants Association party
Brand new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie made a surprise appearance at the Glen Park Merchants Association New Year’s party on Wednesday, January 22 at the Park Salon at 669 Chenery Street. Every year the party rotates among the merchants. Glen Park merchants provided the delicious food and also supplied free flowing libations. The Association […]
Greenway Work Party–Saturday, February 1
Please put Saturday February 1 on your calendar for our next Work Party. February is the month when plants really start to grow. December and January drench the soil and in February the days start to lengthen faster: moisture plus sunlight equals vegetation. So new growth and blossom will be even more evident. I hope […]
GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–December recap
Welcoming 2025: Reflecting on the Past, Looking Ahead Happy New Year Glen Park! I hope you all had the chance to unwind and enjoy some well-deserved time with loved ones this holiday season. Personally, it was a refreshing break—after a whirlwind of work from summer through the end of the year, everything wrapped up just […]
December 2024 SFPD Ingleside Station Newsletters
Season’s Greetings, Ingleside Community! As we approach the end of the year, the entire team at Ingleside Station would like to extend our warmest wishes to you, your family, and friends for a joyful holiday season and a fantastic New Year! I would like to personally invite you to our December Community Meeting on Monday, December […]
Local charity focuses on reading proficiency in 2025
The year has flown by. Looking back reveals that Urban Angels SF has had its greatest impact in its 9-year history. Looking forward, our most important mission awaits, Rise Up SF, supporting the education of underserved children in grades 1 – 4 in San Francisco. How bad is it? Nearly 50% of the children in the San Francisco […]
Silent Night, Christmas Night
Glen Park was deserted. Even the Glen Park Station bar was closed. You could stand in the middle of the street without fear as you could see traffic coming from a stop light away. The exception was our neighborhood Chinese restaurant, Win Garden, where the joint was jumping and business was brisk. The clientele was […]
Greenway Work Party–Saturday, January 4
Please put Saturday January 4 on your calendar for our first Work Party of 2025. December’s drenching rains are just what the Greenway needs to take care of the seedlings planted in the Native Meadow early this month and to germinate the acorns sown in the Oak Woodland. The rain also softens the soil so […]
Tornado–in SF??
Glen Parkers, and indeed all of San Francisco, were awakened at 5:51am by a screeching emergency alert on their devices. We were being warned about a possible tornado, something we’re used to hearing about in Midwestern flyover country but not here. By 6:15am the shelter in place was called off, no tornado had materialized. But […]
Greenway Work Party – Saturday, December 7
Please put Saturday December 7 on your calendar for our next Work Party. This will be our big, annual planting party! We have many new plants for the Native Meadow (including the pictured Red Ribbons) and more acorns for the Oak Woodland too. As a special bonus, SF Public Works will deliver a pile of […]
New French restaurant to take the place of Modern Past on Chenery
La Cigale, a new French restaurant, is quietly taking shape at 679 Chenery Street, a storefront that formerly held Modern Past. Owners Joseph Magidow and Daisy Linden plan to open by mid 2025. The restaurant will feature cuisine of Occitanie, the region spanning southwest France and the Spanish Pyrenees. La cigale means the […]
KQED Radio’s Bay Curious features Glen Canyon Park, site of first dynamite factory in US
Glen Park historian Evelyn Rose, founder of the Glen Park Neighborhoods History Project (GPNHP), recently was interviewed on KQED’s program about surprising facts about the Bay Area, this time focusing on Glen Canyon’s status as the location of the first dynamite factory in the US. Thanks to the efforts of Rose and the late Jean […]
November 2024 SFPD Ingleside Station Newsletter
Greetings, Inglesiders! September was a busy month for our officers as we worked tirelessly to keep our community safe. In addition to responding to daily calls for service, our team has been active in several key areas. We’ve collaborated with local retailers to ensure a secure shopping experience, engaged with community groups and neighborhood […]
Neighbors, politicos flock to opening of Burnside tiled steps
It was an exciting scene as crowds gathered to witness the ribbon cutting of the Burnside Mural+ project, now completed with a mural and tiled steps. It was Glen Park resident Renee Berger’s vision for a drab wall and stairway transformation into an eye-popping instant neighborhood treasure. The timeline required persistence for the complex project. […]