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And here’s the plant they’re hoping will have space to blossom. Crimson Columbine, in its nascent stages, perched on a hillside above Islais Creek has yet to reach its vibrant color. Look carefully and you’ll see morning moisture tickling the plants cratered pedals. Photo and report: Murray Schneider, Glen Park News  

Himalayan blackberry uprooted from a slope west of Islais Creek. If left to their own devices, the invasive tendrils would strangle native California wildflowers such as Crimson Columbine, now in its early stages of growth, not yet ready to flower into its richness. Sylvia Hochede, a Friends of Glen Park Canyon Park volunteer, wrestled with […]

Holiday Safety Tips from SFSAFE A few important tips on preventing crimes that usually happen more frequently during the holiday season. Home Burglary Prevention • Put timers on different lights throughout the interior and exterior of the house if you are away on vacation. • Gifts and valuables should be kept out of sight and […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Monday, November 29, 2010 08:22 am, 600 blk Congo, Threatening Phone Calls A man approached PSA Knuckles at Ingleside Station and reported that he had received numerous threatening phone calls and text messages from an unknown person who threatened his life. Report number 101104068 […]

The 13th Annual Glen Park Festival Vendor Applications Accepted Beginning December 1, 2010 The Festival The Glen Park Festival will be held this year on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m.  For those new to the festival, it has evolved from a neighborhood get-together to a well-planned annual event that brings together […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Wednesday, November 24, 2010 09:35 am, 5200 blk Diamond Heights, Robbery, Bank Officer Johnson responded to a bank robbery call and met with the teller who was robbed. The victim teller told the officer that a Hispanic female, 30-40 years old, 5’7, 150 lbs, […]

Sunnyside Conservatory (236 Monterey Blvd., between Baden and Congo) San Francisco Saturday, December 4, 2010 11 am – 2 pm rain or shine FREE Lots of examples and inspiration for making handmade cards using recycled, found, salvage, and everyday materials will be provided, along with some cardstock, punches, and other notions. info@sunnysideconservatory.org Children welcome, but […]

Upcoming community workshops to vision and design improvements for Glen Canyon Park! Beginning this winter and continuing through late spring, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD), in partnership with The Trust for Public Land (TPL), will host six community workshops to vision and design a Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan. RPD and TPL will […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Monday, November 22, 2010 Nothing in the report from Glen Park Tuesday, November 23, 2010 7:30 pm, 500 blk Bosworth, Purse Snatch Officer Leong was sent to investigate a purse snatch case that had occurred. The victim told the officer that she had just […]

for the stand-up family that lives over the dry cleaners, who put up paper and pens so people in our neighborhood could publicly give thanks on this Thanksgiving Day.  

Taken on November 24th – “Lots to be thankful for on the day before Thanksgiving as the sun rose above a trail adjacent to Islais Creek. On a 50 degree Glen Park Canyon morning, dog walkers, runners and walkers passed along a cedar rail fence throughout the chilly morning, managing to avoid a solitary Himalayan […]

Taken at about 7:30 am Saturday morning.

Who says there’s no wildlife in the City? There were a flurry of emails on various lists earlier this week about pheasant-spottings in Glen Park. Tara Diachenko got this great shot, of said  pheasant, strolling up Congo St. toward Stillings, last week “I took it from the window, but the bird flapped away when I […]

Glen Parkers, Thanks to those who came out for Tuesday’s Community Plan meeting. We had a good discussion on the draft zoning proposal and public comments we’ve received on the Plan. All materials from the meeting including copies of the ORIGINAL public comments are now posted on our website. Take a look here There are […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Wednesday, November 10, 2010 11:40 am, Bosworth/Still , Robbery w/ Force A woman flagged down officers Ng and Hintzen and told them that she had been robbed. The victim stated that she was walking when an African American male, 25-27 years old, 6’0, 180 […]

Harold, a mix of American Eskimo and wire-hair terrier, proudly displays to his guardian the makeover he got at Critter Fritters, Sunday, Nov. 14.   The shop sponsored a dog wash and groom to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. The groomer, Pam, will be offering her services on Mondays at Critter Fritters, 670 […]

We would like to invite you to the Glen Park Library, this coming Tuesday November 16 for presentations by students at San Francisco State University examining Islais Creek through the lenses of art, design and geography. We will be gathering at 2PM and with presentations running between 2:30PM~4PM and informal conversations ongoing until about 5PM. […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Nothing in the report from Glen Park. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 The following incident is officially out to the GP boundary but close enough to cause concern. 10:30 am, 100 blk Lyell, Robbery, Street, W/Force PSA Zabarte was approached at […]

As of Friday, District 8 supervisor candidate Scott Wiener was ahead in the vote count, though the final outcome isn’t yet known because of the ranked vote system used in San Francisco. Glen Park’s own Rachel Gordon has an excellent article on the count in the San Francisco Chronicle. Here’s an excerpt: In District Six, […]

The line to get tickets at the Glen Park BART station went around the block as people streamed downtown for the Giants parade today. Glen Park News photographer Michael Waldstein got this great shot. The Chron has a nice story here.  

Given the ranked choice voting, these numbers could change. For an explanation of how it works, please see the sfgov site here. From the SF Chronicle Wednesday morning. Board of Supervisors, District 8 Votes Percent SCOTT WIENER 8849 41.66% REBECCA PROZAN 3560 16.76% RAFAEL MANDELMAN 7727 36.37% BILL HEMENGER 1107 5.21% WRITE-IN 0 0%   

Photos by Michael Waldstein, Glen Park News                                            

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Monday, October 25, 2010 07:59 am, 385 Monterey, Theft from Locked Vehicle Sgt Escobar with Officers Rosiak and Smethurst responded to an auto boost that had just occurred. Sgt Escobar and Officer Rosiak located the described suspect and detained him. The witness positively identified […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Wednesday, October 13, 2010 03:54 pm, 200 blk Arlington, Warrant Arrest Officer Daggett and Officer Hurwitz went to the home of a woman who they knew to have an outstanding arrest warrant. The woman was located there, and taken into custody for the warrant. […]

By Murray Schneider, Glen Park News staff Sylvia Hochede will never be accused of being frightened of arachnids! Photographed on October 20th, Sylvia, an Arlington Street resident and Friends Glen Canyon Park volunteer, is seen becoming friendly with a pregnant Pumpkin Spider. Working with several other volunteers Wednesday morning, Sylvia picked willow herb and spent […]

  Fourteen people (all but three from Glen Park) went on a Bird Walk in Glen Canyon Sunday morning and then enjoyed a pancake breakfast sponsored by Friends of Glen Canyon Park. The “birders” braved a light rain but saw around a dozen different birds )identified by naturalist David Armstrong) plus two very sedentary and […]

from a neighbor – Today (Oct 16 – afternoon) I helped chased down a man from the Bart Station to Bosworth St. I got off at Glen Park Bart station and made my way to the escalator to go home. Then someone brushed against my arm as he was running up. I had my headphones […]

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District 8 Supervisor Candidates Forum Sponsored by the Neighborhood Parks Council and Glen Park Association When: October 12, 2010 6:00 PM Where: Glen Park Elementary School Forum agenda: 6:00pm Welcoming Remarks Meredith Thomas, NPC Executive Director Michael Rice, Glen Park Association President Libby Smiley, Barbary Coast Consulting 6:05pm Introductory Remarks: Issues re/ Parks & Open […]

A message from Betsy Eddy, President of Diamond Heights Community Association: Please join us for presentations on the November ballot issues. When: Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive at Diamond Heights Blvd. (parking is available in the Safeway lot) Our DHCA meeting agenda: 1· Jeff […]

To celebrate the Glen Park Association Website turning ten years old, we are reposting some of our favorite stories from the last ten years. Captain’s Message from Ingleside Station: I’ve been writing in the newsletter and speaking at community meetings about car break-ins for many weeks. We know the criminals are breaking into several parked […]

Hello Fans of Glen Park, This is just a quick reminder that John Billovits and I (Planning Department staff) will be at the Glen Park Recreation Center this coming Tuesday, October 5th from 5:30-7:30pm.  This is NOT a public meeting. Rather, it’s an opportunity for us to have an informal dialogue with you regarding the […]

From Murray Schneider, Glen Park News correspondent: Led by their teacher Eliza Shepard, a class of San Francisco State University biology students posed for a photograph preparatory to beginning a trek through Glen Canyon Park on Wednesday, September 29th. Their undergraduate class, “World of Plants,” studies California native plants, which the students found in abundance […]

The All Seasons restaurant at Diamond Heights held a grand opening Saturday afternoon, complete with lion dancers and firecrackers. According to the sign the restaurant features dim sum, lunch and dinner.

Courtesy of the San Francisco Unified School District. Of especial note to Glen Park Parents is the outlines of the Glen Park and Sunnyside attendance areas. They forgot, in doing the map the first time, that there are multiple pedestrian bridges over San Jose/280 and that kids from very close to Glen Park Elementary can […]

From our excellent summer intern, Kristy Hamilton. Please watch here.

NERT has new partners in disaster preparedness. The DPCA*. The Disaster Preparedness Coalition for Animals (DPCA) thinks everyone should be prepared for a disaster. If you have a pet, make them a part of your disaster preparedness plans. To learn more about this new partnership and how to prepare your pet for a disaster, please […]

Hello! Thank you to all who attended the Glen Park Community Plan meeting Tuesday night at St. John’s Elementary School. We found the event very productive and are happy to begin the conversation with you all on what the Final Plan will look like.  This was the first discussion and definitely NOT the last. We […]

Thanks to Elizabeth Olson on the Excelsior Parents list for this update. In its initial creation of neighborhood elementary school assignment patterns, the San Francisco Public School District considered Interstate 280 to be an impenetrable barrier – forgetting that there are several pedestrian overpasses and underpasses that allow children to walk to schools on the […]