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Photo: The dancing lion

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sarah B.

Photo by Elijah Ellis. Lion heads are made of paper-mache and bamboo and vary in weight from the very light to somewhat heavy. Lion dancers work in teams of two. The front person handles the head and the back person… Continue Reading →

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Jack in the Box after-hours permit suspended after appeal is filed

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Sarah B.

The neighborhood debate over whether the Jack in the Box on Geary is an appropriate after-hours environment rages on. On January 24th, the Entertainment Commission approved the restaurant’s request to stay open after hours, with some conditions. Rather than stay… Continue Reading →

Business, Crime
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Police Blotter – February 3, 2012 | The Western Union grandparent scam

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Sarah B.

[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of February 3, 2012. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.] CAPTAIN ERIC VINTERO’S MESSAGE The Officers at Richmond Station have been working extremely hard this past week as we… Continue Reading →

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Free adult painting & drawing classes at Park Presidio Methodist, begins Feb. 14

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Sarah B.

Park Presidio United Methodist Church (4301 Geary) is offering a free painting and drawing class for adults, beginning February 14. The class meets every Tuesday night from 6:30 until 8pm, through April 17. The class is designed for beginner and… Continue Reading →

Art, Classes
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Watch Superbowl XLVI for free on the big screen at the Balboa, Sunday

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Sarah B.

So the Niners didn’t make it into the Super Bowl, but chances are you’re still planning to tune into the game on Sunday. So why not watch it on the biggest screen in the neighborhood? This Sunday, the Balboa Theater… Continue Reading →

Events, Sports
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Road repair reveals old streetcar tracks on California Street

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Sarah B.

Road crews uncover old streetcar tracks during sewer work. As we move around in our modern world, we tend to forget how things used to be. But every now and then, during the most meaningless of moments, we are reminded.… Continue Reading →

History, Muni, Transportation

Local links: 2 Clement tee, Troya to expand, new Shabu, Stow Lake & more

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sarah B.

A 2 Clement Muni t-shirt available at Park Life (220 Clement). $26 Some local links to get you through your Wednesday… Turkish / Mediterranean restaurant Troya (349 Clement) will be opening a second location on Fillmore in the former Vivande… Continue Reading →

Food, Golden Gate Park, Shopping
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San Francyclo opens, offering bike repairs, sales and rentals

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sarah B.

Jason Annecone has been providing guided bike tours of San Francisco for several years through his San Francyclo business. Recently, he opened his first retail store on the edge of the Richmond District at Arguello and Golden Gate Avenue. I… Continue Reading →

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