One of the grandest statues in Golden Gate Park has been a part of its history over the last 131 years.
Looking Back – Francis Scott Key Monument in GG Park
UCSF ‘Re-envisions’ Parnassus Campus; Aims to Expand by 30 Percent
An open house titled the “Parnassus Heights Re-Envisioning Process” was held on June 12 to lay out the plans for a 30-year project in which the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Parnassus campus will be renovated, updated and expanded by 30 percent in order to keep up with the advances of modern medicine and science.
New Irrigation, Trees and Native Plants Planned for Sunset Boulevard
A “master plan” released by the San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW) will include improvements like a new recycled water irrigation system, removal of hazardous trees, adding wild flowers and drought-tolerant plants and repairing the sidewalks.
Teaching Kids to Sail
ur next Sunday sailing for kids will be on July 21st. The 11 a.m.-1 p.m. window is the perfect time for good wind conditions.
Hockey Haven Named Legacy Business
Hockey Haven is a neighborhood sports bar established in 1949 by Rene Trudell, a French Canadian professional hockey player.
Ellis Act Evictions on the Rise in the Sunset; Artist Forced to Move
On Sept. 2, 1976, Linda Joy Johnson moved into a flat on 11th Avenue and has called it home ever since. But, this coming November, the 64-year-old woman might get evicted under the Ellis Act.
Muni Track Work at Judah and 17th Avenue to Last Four Weeks
Starting Monday, June 24 and will continue for about four weeks, N-Judah track maintenance work will take place at Judah Street and 17th Avenue.
Calendar of Events – July, 2019
Things two do in San Francisco’s west side in July, 2019.
Letter to the Editor – A Suggestion for a Solution to Washington Mural Debate
I propose that an appropriate sum of money be authorized to paint a mural with the opposing viewpoint.
Artist’s Purpose is to Inspire Compassion for Animals and the Environment
Artist Alicia Guckenheimer credits her father for inspiring her love of art and environmentalism at a very early age. He planted the seeds of compassion and creativity that propelled her to share […]
Muni Fares Increase on July 1
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which manages all transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), reminds customers that select fares will increase effective July 1.
Letter to the Editor – Opposed to Raising Park Fees
Dear Supervisors,
We oppose raising fees at the park sites listed in this legislation for the following reasons:
Letter to the Editor – Open Letter to Paul Simon
I read that you plan to donate proceeds from your performance at Outside Lands to the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and San Francisco Parks Alliance. Please don’t donate to these organizations.
Letter to the Editor – Opposed to Raising Fees at GGPark and Coit Tower
I write to urge you to reject the Mayor’s proposed ordinance that would grant the General Manager of the Recreation and Parks Department unlimited discretion to raise park visitor admission fees by up to 50% at any time, for as long as they wish, and for such arbitrary reasons as the weather.
National Coalition Against Censorship Urges Retaining Washington Murals
As an organization dedicated to promoting free speech, including freedom of
artistic expression, we were concerned to learn that the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is considering removing thirteen 1930s Works Progress Administration (WPA) murals from George Washington High School.
