PG&E crews were performing routine maintenance last nght at 6th Avenue and Clement when an operating switch produced a large spark, triggering a power outage for 8,300 customers. That was around 4:15pm. PG&E spokesman Andrew Souvall said all customers had… 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
SF Weekly reports today that another car arson took place at 29th Avenue and Lake Street early this morning. However this copycat missed the memo on how to properly set a car on fire, so the burning sheets of newspaper… Continue Reading
This morning’s Chronicle reports that the serial car arsonist may have struck again, this time setting fire to a Honda Accord early this morning near the corner of 21st Avenue and Balboa Street. Instead of using a newspaper to light… Continue Reading
If you purchased iced, jumbo green onions recently from El Grande Grocery & Produce at 2214 Clement Street. you need to destroy them or return them to the store for a full refund. From the PR Newswire: A precautionary voluntary… Continue Reading
On August 1, the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park launched their updated website at conservatoryofflowers.org. The new site has gorgeous shots of its colorful residents on the front page (along with helpful tags so you know what you’re… Continue Reading
Just got the Richmond Police newsletter for this week and it opens with news related to the car fires that have been set in San Francisco this week (including two in the Richmond): “On July 30, 2009 at about 3:00… Continue Reading
So I was all excited to dive into the SF Bay Guardian’s annual “Best of the Bay 2009” list tonight, confident that our great neighborhood with all its character, fabulous restaurants and history would be well represented. Well, how should… Continue Reading