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Local links: Spring break options, Alexandria for sale?, RV parking bans & more

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Sarah B.

Ocean Beach, March 11, 2014 Here are some local links to get you through your Wednesday: The venerable Green Apple Books has been named one of five finalists for Publishers Weekly’s Bookstore of the Year Award. We’ll have to wait… Continue Reading →

Kids, Parks, Traffic
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A peek at the upcoming $26k parklet on Balboa Street

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Sarah B.

A rendering of the planned parklet on Balboa Street Simple Pleasures Cafe at 3434 Balboa near 35th Avenue is the latest merchant in the Richmond District to sponsor a parklet, or mini park, in front of their business. On Monday,… Continue Reading →

Business, Parks
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Local Links: Balboa is 88, museum news, new BBQ, 20 years of LGBTQ & more

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Sarah B.

Photo by Daniel Hoherd We’ve been storing up a lot of great linkage for ya! Enjoy – Sarah B. The Balboa Theater turns 88 this weekend and is celebrating on Sunday with a party and screening of Frank Capra’s 1926… Continue Reading →

Events, Food, Museums, Parks, Traffic
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Remediation complete at Mountain Lake; Planting day February 8

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Sarah B.

Since last spring, Mountain Lake has looked a lot like a construction site as dredging equipment has sat on the surface, methodically removing sediment contaminated with lead and motor oil from the bottom of the lake. In late 2011, a… Continue Reading →

History, Parks
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Revamped Eagle’s Point overlook opens at Lands End

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Sarah B.

Last fall, the El Camino entrance to Lands End was closed off for reconstruction of the Eagle’s Point overlook. It’s one of the best views in the neighborhood, overlooking China Beach, Baker Beach and the majestic Golden Gate Bridge. The… Continue Reading →

Lands End, Parks

Mountain Lake Park Family Festival, January 11

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Sarah B.

There are lots of changes going on at Mountain Lake Park, and Saturday’s Family Festival is a great chance to learn more about them, and have some fun. Come out between 10am and 12:30pm to learn more about the lake… Continue Reading →

Events, Parks
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Beach Chalet renovation clears final legal hurdle; construction to start in 2014

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Sarah B.

A conceptual, overhead rendering of the four renovated fields at Beach Chalet City Fields Foundation issued a press release today about a legal ruling that will finally allow the Beach Chalet Soccer Fields renovation project to proceed: =============== The San… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park, Parks
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Fundraising drive underway for Mountain Lake Park playground renovation

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Sarah B.

The FMLPP’s (L to R) Claire Myers, Jen Fetner and Kate Green. A few years ago, three moms that live near Mountain Lake Park got together to officially kick off the effort for a full renovation of the park’s playground.… Continue Reading →

Community, Parks

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