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Dead whale washes ashore at Ocean Beach; onlookers decide to climb and kick it

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Sarah B.

A dead whale washed ashore on the north end of Ocean Beach on Monday. Identified as a grey whale, the mighty carcass had a gash on its side which may indicate it was struck by the propeller of a ship.… Continue Reading →

Ocean Beach, Wildlife
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#FewerPotholes is back! Report those pesky Richmond District potholes for repair

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Sarah B.

You’re driving down a street in the Richmond District, minding your own business, maybe humming along to the song on your radio when, BAM, your wheel hits a pothole, rattling your vehicle and making you grit your teeth in frustration.… Continue Reading →

Community, Sandra Lee Fewer, Traffic, Transportation
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Saturday: View the WPA-era George Washington High School murals

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Sarah B.

This Saturday, May 4, SFUSD will open George Washington High School to the public for viewings of the Life of George Washington mural series inside the school, painted by Victor Arnautoff in 1936. The murals are currently endangered, and may… Continue Reading →

Art, Schools
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Volunteer to help a Senior with “one hard thing”, May 5

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Sarah B.

The Richmond District Senior Center, located at 6221 Geary, is holding a volunteer event on Sunday, May 5 from 10am until 12:30pm. The theme is “one hard thing”, and goal is for volunteers to help a senior in the neighborhood… Continue Reading →

Volunteer
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Historic WPA murals at George Washington High School are facing destruction due to controversial depictions of Native Americans and African-Americans

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Sarah B.

When George Washington High School opened its doors in August 1936, 1,600 square feet of its interior walls were covered with a a series of murals depicting the life of the school’s namesake, and the country’s first President, George Washington.… Continue Reading →

Art, Schools
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Board of Supes says Outside Lands Music Festival will be around until 2031, despite complaints about noise levels

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Sarah B.

On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve a 10 year contract extension for the annual Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park. The new extension permits festival operators to put on the event every summer through… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park, Live Music, Uncategorized
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Star of the Sea School to close down at end of 2018-2019 term

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Sarah B.

On Wednesday, officials from Star of the Sea School announced that the school, grades K – 8, will close down at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. The Catholic school was founded in 1909 and has served generations of… Continue Reading →

Schools
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Star of the Sea School may close after continued dissatisfaction with parish Pastor and “Classic Catholic” curriculum

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Sarah B.

In August 2014, Star of the Sea Church appointed a new lead Pastor at the church, and head of the adjoining Star of the Sea School, Reverend Joseph Illo. Prior to that posting, from June 2000 through July 2012, Illo… Continue Reading →

Schools

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