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Video: Attempted break-in via brick at Sea Cliff Optometry on Sunday

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Sarah B.

Last Sunday around 3am, a man attempted to break in to Sea Cliff Optometry (3032 Clement). As can be seen in the video, the man used a brick to try to break the windows of the business, which recently opened… Continue Reading →

Business, Crime
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Thidwick Books closing its doors after 25 years; 40% off sales through the end of year

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Sarah B.

Thidwick Books owner Lea Dimond knows her way around Clement Street, and the challenges of running a small business in San Francisco. Her store has been located in two different places on the street. After opening and running the original… Continue Reading →

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Local links: LEAP Sandcastle contest rescheduled; Want different library hours?; DIY upholstering with Save my Seat; RD resident Larry Baer profiled & more

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Sarah B.

Happy almost Halloween, Richmond District! Here are some local links to start off your spooky week: The LEAP Sandcastle contest has been reschedule to Saturday, November 11 at Ocean Beach, 11am – 3:30pm. Get all the details here. The building… Continue Reading →

Business, Events, History
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Enough is enough: City files suit against Balboa’s Paradise Health Center for operating covert brothel

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Sarah B.

Back in March, we wrote about Paradise Health Center (242 Balboa) being shut down temporarily for lewd conduct after inspectors walked in on a female practitioner completely nude and engaged in a lewd act with a male client, also nude.… Continue Reading →

Business, Crime
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Safeway signs lease for former Fresh N’ Easy space on 32nd Avenue

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Sarah B.

A reader sent in a tip this week that late last month, Safeway signed a lease for the vacant retail space at 375 32nd Avenue near the corner of Clement. The space was formerly occupied by a Fresh N’ Easy… Continue Reading →

Business
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Local links: It’s hot!, Aziza to become Amara, new Treasures on Clement, Tee Off is back, Cinderella gets legacy’d

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Sarah B.

Here are some local links to get you through the week. Enjoy! Man, it’s hot out there today! Temps are projected to be in the 90’s. Rossi Pool on Arguello is our official neighborhood “Cooling Center” so stop in there… Continue Reading →

Business, Food, Weather
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Green Apple celebrates 50 years this weekend with free coffee, beer + good deals

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Sarah B.

Everyone’s favorite bookstore, Green Apple Books, is turning 50 this week. Yes, that’s right, FIFTY years in business! That’s nothing to sneeze at in these days of internet superstores and digital books. Green Apple was opened by 25 year old… Continue Reading →

Business, Events
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Video: The robots are invading!!! Well, just to deliver your food.

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Sarah B.

Reader Derek had an unusual encounter in the neighborhood on Monday: While out shopping for groceries this afternoon I saw what looked like a large gas range BBQ on wheels rolling along the sidewalk. On closer inspection I saw that… Continue Reading →

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