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Month: August 2012

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Photos: Baby ostriches bring on the cute at the Academy of Sciences

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Sarah B.

If you’re headed to the Academy of Sciences soon, don’t miss the baby ostriches that are on site as part of the Earthquake: Life on a Dynamic Planet exhibit that opened in May. The babes are not just there to… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park, Museums, Photos
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Photos: San Francisco’s wild parrots stop by for brunch at 27th and Balboa

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Sarah B.

Photo by Ben L. Reader Ben L. sent us some photos of the city’s Wild Parrots that he took on Tuesday morning. They stopped off to feast on the small berries on a tree near 27th Avenue and Balboa. View… Continue Reading →

Photos
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Mini hanging gardens popping up on Clement Street

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Sarah B.

If you’ve walked along the early blocks of Clement Street recently, you may have noticed small planter boxes affixed to parking meters and the occasional sign pole. Reader Derek got curious about who was behind the tiny beautification project when… Continue Reading →

Green
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Video: Guys rapping in the Richmond about their “Daddy Skills”

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Sarah B.

Reader Rachel sent us this funny video of two Dads rapping about their “Daddy Skills” and pre-parenting lives (“It feels like just last year we were running around playing beach football and drinking beers”). Some of the scenes are shot… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park, Video
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Beware the illegal curb painting scam – it’s hitting the outer Richmond

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sarah B.

The fake curb painting notice. Courtesy of Noe Valley SF Reader JD sent us a heads up that the infamous “curb painting scam” is popping up in the outer Richmond. Homes near Cabrillo Playground received the following notices on their… Continue Reading →

Community
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Three sexual assaults reported at Outside Lands Music Festival

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Sarah B.

CBS News reports this morning that police are investigating sexual assaults that were reported by three women at last weekend’s Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park. According to SFPD spokesman Officer Carlos Manfredi, no arrests have been made… Continue Reading →

Crime, Golden Gate Park
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Public meeting about adding 5 Fulton Limited and short lines, August 21

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Sarah B.

Next Tuesday night, a meeting will be held to discuss a proposal to expand the 5 Fulton bus line service. Currently, the 5 Fulton bus runs at all times as a local, stopping to pick up passengers at every stop… Continue Reading →

Eric Mar, Events, Muni
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Gus’ Discount Tackle gets a fresh facelift

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Sarah B.

Bill at Gus’ Discount Tackle (3710 Balboa at 38th Avenue) sent us the above photo of their fresh facade. The shop has been in business for 56 years, offering fishing tackle, crabbing gear, sporting goods, camping gear and outdoor clothing.… Continue Reading →

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