Photo by Natures Lantern – David Cruz On Saturday around noon, a group of surfers ran into trouble off Ocean Beach. Big waves trapped the men behind Seal Rock just below the Cliff House, and they were initially unable to… Continue Reading
The fire as seen from Great Highway and Balboa. Early Saturday morning around 4am, the SFFD was called to the corner of 48th and Balboa. A fire had broken out up above in Sutro Heights Park. The flames, which could… Continue Reading
Photo by David H. It’s “go” time this Sunday for the 49ers and the Balboa Theater has the perfect sequence of film titles on their marquee to show their support. Thanks to cub reporter David H. for snapping the pic… Continue Reading
[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of January 18, 2013. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.] CAPTAIN SHARON FERRIGNO’S MESSAGE On Tuesday night officers from Richmond Station responded to the home of a man suspected… Continue Reading
Inside Cassava Bakery on Balboa. Photo by SF Chronicle It’s a new year and that means there are a lot of adventurous entrepreneurs out there, bringing their cafes, restaurants and stores to the neighborhood. Here’s the latest roundup: Congratulations to… Continue Reading
Next Tuesday, the Richmond Village Beacon (part of the Richmond District Neighborhood Center) kicks off their Spring schedule of classes for adults that includes ballroom dancing, computer, English (ESL), yoga, tai-schi and Zumba. Most classes are free and some request… Continue Reading
Photo by pneyu This motel’s sign – located on Geary near 12th Avenue – gets photographed a lot. But I like this juxtaposition of this shot against the blue sky. On a related but random note, do you realize how… Continue Reading
Photo by Judy Fayollat The team over at the Conservatory of Flowers sent us this photo today of the infamous Voodoo Lily, also known as the “Devil’s Tongue” (scientific name: Amorphophallus konjac). It’s breaking into full bloom this week which… Continue Reading