An exuberant fountain, now restored to its original glory, entices visitors to the center of the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park.
‘Looking Back’: Rideout Fountain
City Grapples With Homelessness as Haight Safe Sleeping Site Closes
The closure of a Safe Sleeping campsite for homeless people at the corner of Haight and Stanyan streets last month, and a new housing proposal for that site, are raising questions about how the City is dealing with such issues in a post-pandemic world.
Announcements: July, 2021
Announcements for July, 2021.
Richmond District’s Youngest Activist
Sarah Geronemus was encouraged to do something before she turned 4 years old about her strong desire to see a matching rainbow on the Robin Williams Tunnel in Marin County.
Sponsored: Cruise Delivered 1 Million Meals to SF Residents in Need
Cruise delivered 1 million meals to SF residents in need.
Block by Block: Irving Street Between 19th and 25th Avenues
After a short break, Block by Block is back! Irving Street is featured for the last time this week, so enjoy these final photographs of the lively neighborhood. We’re jumping over to Judah next, so don’t forget to tune in!
Rec. and Park Approves Transportation Equity Measures
Parking rates at the lot on Stanyan Street next to Kezar Stadium (above) and the parking lot below the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park were discussed at a recent Rec. and Park Commission meeting.
Upper Great Highway’s Future Debated
“It’s certainly a complex process and issue,” said Edward Wright, legislative aide to District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar. The Upper Great Highway is in Mar’s district.
Press Release: SF’s Minimum Wage Rises to $16.32 Per Hour
Effective July 1, 2021 the minimum wage for all workers in the City and County of San Francisco will increase to $16.32 per hour.
Press Release: Weekend Transit and Traffic Advisory from SFMTA
The July 4 annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will take place along the waterfront near the Municipal Pier and Pier 39. Entertainment will be at Pier 39, Aquatic Park and Ghirardelli Square.
Press Release: Help for People Impacted by the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created serious hardships for many Californians. As the state continues to reopen, we still have much work to do in order to make sure that people are able to recover.
Letter to the Editor: Find Middle Ground on Fate of Upper Great Highway
I think it’s time for people who are for and against the Great Highway closure to try to find some middle ground. As someone pointed out on Nextdoor, the June 22 meeting was a waste of time …
‘Richmond District Yesteryear’: ‘I’m Over It’
One of my favorite things to do for teachers in high school was to go get their mail, partly to get out of class to stretch my legs, the other part was to see if I could pick up on any good gossip going on in the office.
Mid-Sunset Community Meeting June 30
Inner Sunset community meeting June 30, 7-8 p.m.
Press Release: ‘Monuments, Murals and Memorials’ Panel Discussion – Western Neighborhoods Project
Join us for “Monuments, Murals and Memorials” moderated by Executive Director Nicole Meldahl of Western Neighborhoods Project on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 6:00pm via Zoom
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