Since I started the blog, a few people have written in asking what’s happening with the long-abandoned property at 32nd Avenue and Clement Street. When I was young it was a Safeway (great for 10 cent Cragmont Cola and Hostess… Continue Reading
I previously posted about some Richmond District t-shirts that are sold by the Western Neighborhoods Project. Today I came across some more fun t-shirts, this time showing pride for your favorite neighborhood Muni lines. The collection includes tees for a… Continue Reading
This Friday, State Senator Leland Yee and the Contractors State License Board will host a free seminar to help educate consumers about common scams run on seniors and tips for avoiding them. The event will include a panel of experts… Continue Reading
The Richmond District Neighborhood Center will hold registration for their six, one-day summer art workshops this Saturday, June 27 from 10am to 12noon. The workshops are led by Bay Area professional artists in the visual and performing arts. You can… Continue Reading
According to a 2004 report from the Board of Supervisors (see page 9 of the PDF), Outer Richmond firehouse 34 has been labeled a “low-volume” station and may face temporary closures to help the city rein in its budget. Station… Continue Reading
Earlier this month there were rumblings of this but now it looks like it will be happening. The Examiner reports that Supervisor John Avalos, chair of the Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee, is “committed to having meters in… Continue Reading
As part of the Highway 1 Traffic Signal Upgrade Project, Caltrans will be closing various lanes of both northbound and southbound traffic on 19th Avenue between California and Fulton. Work will run Monday through Friday of this week. The southbound… Continue Reading
For the past several months, residents and flora fans have been fighting the Park and Recreations Dept. to prevent them from charging an admission fee for the Botanical Gardens. The idea was then revised to only charge out-of-town visitors, but… Continue Reading