There’s a new community-building tactic underway in Oklahoma City – conversations with strangers. It’s remarkably cheap, easily implementable and has anecdotal support for its effectiveness.
Commentary – Kevin Frazier
Sunset Beacon
Calendar of Events – January 2020
Things do on San Francisco’s west side in January, 2020.
Commentary – Quentin Kopp
Although she has ended her fanciful campaign for president of the United States, the heuristic Kamala Harris remains a United States senator. As Savannah Blackwell, SFProgressive editor, wrote 15 years ago: “… by law, Harris should not even be the city’s district attorney.
Assembly – Phil Ting
California is in the midst of a housing crisis. For decades, we have not been building enough homes to meet demand. In fact, by some estimates, we’ve produced only 40 percent of what is needed since 2007.
Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, Feb. 2, 2020
Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, Feb. 2, 2020, Golden Gate Park, starts at 8 a.m.
Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon Feb. 2, 2020
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, presented by Pamakid Runners. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, Golden Gate Park, 8 a.m. start.
Historical Photo – Carville High-rise
The photo, circa 1905, above shows a three-story home made from old horsecars on La Playa, between Irving and Judah streets, in a bohemian enclave known as Carville at Ocean Beach.
New Year’s Day 2020 – Polar Plunge at Ocean Beach
Hundreds of hearty souls braved the chilly Pacific Ocean waves at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach on the first day of 2020 to start the new year off with an exhilarating experience.
Art Exhibit Reflects Community’s Frustration With City College Cuts
Taking place at the Fort Mason campus art gallery, students, faculty, and activists convened in an exhibition displaying student art in protest of the classes getting cut for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Dog Park Fetches $2.7 Million for Renovations
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department will throw local canines a special treat: $2.7 million from state coffers to renovate the dog exercise area in Golden Gate Park.
Wiener Tries Again to Pass Housing Density Law
Like the phoenix on San Francisco’s city flag, a controversial bill from a former city supervisor, which had died before in the state capitol, is once again rising from the ashes of legislative defeat, but not without pushback.
Commentary – Kevin Frazier
By designing our city government to facilitate participation rather than political pandering, more residents will have a chance to add their unique and diverse perspectives to how our City governs, acts and plans.
Press Release: Observation Wheel Planned for GG Park’s 150th Anniversary
The observation wheel will launch on April 4, 2020 and operate through March 1, 2021. It is planned for Golden Gate Park’s Music Concourse, the outdoor plaza near the de Young Museum, the California Academy of Sciences and the Japanese Tea Garden.
Press Release: Ride Muni for Free on New Year’s Eve
Ride Muni, BART, Caltrain and SanTrans for free on New Year’s Eve.
SFUSD Attempts to Provide Fresh School Lunches
As of now, serving pre-packaged lunches is a necessary evil that SFUSD is being forced to accept. The process of eliminating packaging and waste will take time, effort and a significant initial investment.
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