A Geary geyser
Our local firefighters at work turning off a fire hydrant that was sheared off near onhealthy zithromax online Geary and 15th Avenue yesterday. Thanks to beamjack for sharing the photos. Sarah B.
New “parklet” planned for 5th and Clement
The Chronicle reports today that the city will be expanding their pedestrian plaza plans after successful experiments with locations like 17th and Market streets in the Castro. The program is part of a larger effort to convert “pavement to parks”… Continue Reading
Underground MUNI…in the Richmond?
Travel back in time to 1967 when plans were in the works for an extensive underground subway that would connect the Richmond with the new BART system once it opened. The image below is a concept showing it running underneath… Continue Reading
Chinese New Year celebration at Supervisor Mar’s office this Friday
Supervisor Eric Mar is hosting a public reception at his office this Friday night in celebration of the Year of the Tiger. Stop by for light refreshments and to meet and talk with your local representative. The reception will run… Continue Reading
Food news
Some culinary tidbits to share with you all… Hot dogs for everyone! SFGate’s City Insider reports that plans are being finalized for new cart vendors to find a home in Golden Gate Park by this summer. Look for Blue Bottle… Continue Reading
Running errands
This photo was snapped by Richmond resident, Methanie, near 7th and Geary. The story behind the photo: When you live in a neighborhood as long as I have, you see the same people over and over again. I have been… Continue Reading
Premiere of new Playland documentary, March 16
Travel back in time to check out Playland at the Beach, the once bustling, 10-acre amusement park that sat on Ocean Beach here in the Richmond District until it closed in 1972. A new documentary about the park, entitled “Remembering… Continue Reading
The Balboa Theater turns 84 – come celebrate!
This Sunday, The Balboa Theater will celebrate its 84th birthday with a special show of old films, a live vaudeville show, prizes and of course, birthday cake. After kicking off with the premiere of a delightful new silent short filmed… Continue Reading