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Who says San Francisco has no seasons? Don’t miss the fall beauty at the Botanical Gardens

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Sarah B.

New York City’s Central Park is known for its beautiful foliage when the leaves turn every Fall. And while San Francisco is often written off as “not having seasons”, the Botanical Gardens are proof that we do have some pretty… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park
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Uber / Lyft loading zone being considered for Clement Street

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Sarah B.

The city is considering removing parking spaces in several neighborhoods to make way for Uber and Lyft loading zones, with the hopes of alleviating double parking and other hazards that the ride company drivers present to every day traffic. On… Continue Reading →

Traffic, Transportation
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Hey! The city might owe you money for an overpaid parking ticket

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Sarah B.

Assemblymember Phil Ting sent out an email last week asking, “Did you receive a parking ticket between January 1, 1995, and June 30, 2014, in San Francisco?” If you did, it’s possible that you paid the city too much money,… Continue Reading →

Traffic

Tickets to Lost Landscapes 2017 now on sale

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Sarah B.

Rick Prelinger is back in December at the Castro Theater with the 2017 installment of Lost Landscapes. The series, different every year, is an archival film program that celebrates San Franciscos past and looks towards its future. Archivist Rick Prelinger… Continue Reading →

Events, History
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SFMTA proposes limiting vehicle access on 8th Avenue to make it a more “pleasant place to walk or bike”

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Sarah B.

UPDATE: An earlier version of this story mistakenly said that the block of 8th Ave between Anza and Balboa would be completely closed to traffic. That was incorrect and apologies for any confusion it may have caused (though clearly I… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park, Traffic, Transportation
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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 →

Business

Photos from the 2017 Halloween Spooky Photo Spot

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Sarah B.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Spooky Photo Spot at Angelina’s Cafe on Halloween night. Here are some pics from the parade of costumed families we photographed. All photos can be viewed – and downloaded for free in high… Continue Reading →

Events, Photos
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More ashcans installed to combat cigarette litter

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Sarah B.

Efforts began this year to clean up those pesky cigarette butts that line the streets of San Francisco, especially the busier commercial corridors here in the Richmond District. Back in March, a small group of volunteers helped pick up and… Continue Reading →

Green, Volunteer

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