In a post on his blog, SF Rec & Park Department chief Phil Ginsburg writes: In the afternoon, I visited the “non-fountaining” fountains in the Concourse between the de Young Museum and the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park… Continue Reading
This weekend we’ll host the final Sunday Streets of the year. Like last time, they will close off most of Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway to car traffic from 10am to 2pm (see map). You can stroll, bike,… Continue Reading
If you see the Green Apple mascot speeding by in a Ferrari around the neighborhood, it’s because the store has officially hit middle age. This month, everyone’s favorite bookstore turns 42. The Green Apple Core, the store’s blog, has a… Continue Reading
I have fond memories of the King Norman toy store that used to be on Clement Street near 8th Avenue. As a kid, I used to ride my bike a couple of miles to the store to spend my latest… Continue Reading
[Via SFAppeal – thanks Eve!] UPDATE, 12:08PM – SFAppeal reports that “SFFD spokesperson Lt. Mindy Talmadge says the two packages, described as “some sort of bottles containing some liquid” were left in front of houses at 669 and 670 20th… Continue Reading
Historic photo courtesy of cliffhouseproject.com 2009 marks the 100 year anniversary of the venerable Cliff House out on the Great Highway. Just to be clear, that’s 100 years of the third version of the Cliff House built in 1909 by… Continue Reading
The backyard within our backyard, the SF Botanical Garden, is looking for a few good docents. Their next docent training session begins on September 12 and will emphasize the plants and gardens of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Chile,… Continue Reading
A well-known, local children’s author and his wife invite you to enjoy their favorite family movie on Sunday, September 13 at The Balboa Theater: Young Frankenstein. Daniel Handler, a.k.a Lemony Snicket, and his wife, Lisa Brown, are co-hosting a benefit… Continue Reading