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Another good Samaritan rescues a baby raccoon from traffic in GGP

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Sarah B.

On Thursday, we had another good Samaritan step in to spare some city wildlife. Reader Adriana wrote in about her drive through Golden Gate Park around 4pm that afternoon, which came to a halt on Chain of Lakes Drive near… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park, Wildlife

Neighborhood beaches score low on recent NRDC water quality survey

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Sarah B.

On Wednesday, the Natural Resources Defense Council published their nationwide beachwater quality rankings. Overall, California ranked 20th in Beachwater Quality out of 30 states, with only “8% of samples exceeded national standards for designated beach areas in 2012”. This report… Continue Reading →

Ocean Beach, Parks, Safety

Police Blotter – June 28, 2013

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Sarah B.

[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of June 28, 2013. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.] CAPTAIN SHARON FERRIGNO’S MESSAGE We have been very busy this week. We bid a fond farewell to 8 of… Continue Reading →

Crime
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Photos: From the board of an Ocean Beach surfer (6/26/13)

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Sarah B.

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Ocean Beach, Photos
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Balboa Food News: Shanghai Dumpling re-opens, Hockey Haven does BBQ, Cassava almost ready to re-open, new Marla Bakery in 2014

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Sarah B.

Artists HsiaoChi Chang and Alex Lee stand in front of their chalkboard mural of Balboa Street inside Cassava Bakery Lots of food tidbits to report on for outer Balboa this week! Shanghai Dumpling (3319 Balboa) closed a few months ago… Continue Reading →

Business, Food
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Cabrillo Playground renovations nearly complete; will re-open August 3

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Sarah B.

Photo by Friends of Cabrillo Playground Cabrillo Playground has been closed since last June for extensive renovation, but judging from some recent photos posted by the Friends of Cabrillo Playground, it will be well worth the wait when it re-opens… Continue Reading →

Parks

Free “Healthier Living Workshops” begin June 29; in English & Mandarin

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Sarah B.

Healthier Living Program Coordinator Ken Wong and Supervisor Eric Mar at the Richmond District Community Health Festival on May 14, 2011 Starting Saturday, June 29, the Richmond District YMCA (360 18th Avenue) will host a series of free “Healthier Living… Continue Reading →

Classes, Health
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Good Samaritans rescue pigeon from a muddy Spreckels Lake in GGP

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Sarah B.

As we mentioned about a week ago, Rec & Park recently drained most of Spreckels Lake to make repairs to the walking trails and retaining walls. Last Friday, reader Abigail P. was walking around the lake when she noticed a… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park, Wildlife

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