You might wonder why one of the most popular independent bookstores in San Francisco would host an event about digital books. But it’s true: Yeah, we were pretty terrified of them too, until we discovered that Green Apple can sell… Continue Reading
This Sunday is the 31st annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon which winds its way through the outer Richmond District and Golden Gate Park. The race features a 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz to the St. Francis Yacht Club, an 18… Continue Reading
Beginning this Saturday night at 10pm until Sunday at 7am, the southbound lanes of Highway 101/Doyle Drive will be closed for construction. The ramp closure is necessary to realign the temporary barrier along the off-ramp to southbound Highway 1 in… Continue Reading
In 2009, we told you about Crimespotting, a website that lets you look at crimes in your area down the square block. There’s a new crime mapping service available via Trulia, the popular real estate web site. The site uses… Continue Reading
This weekend, residents that live in zip codes 94115, 94118, 94121, 94129 can get in FREE to the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park. Each visiting adult must show a valid photo ID with proof of residency. The… Continue Reading
Around 9:25pm tonight, a blackout occurred in parts of the Richmond District, Laurel Heights and Presidio Heights. Based on reports from readers and the info on PG&E’s power outage line, the blackout ran from Arguello out to Park Presidio, and… Continue Reading
This Saturday is the 24th annual Multicultural Children’s Arts Fair at the Richmond District Neighborhood Center. Stop by from 11am until 3pm to enjoy music and dance performances, one-of-a-kind art projects, and scrumptious snacks. The event will take place at… Continue Reading
Neighbors celebrate the city’s first bike lanes, installed on Lake Street on May 23, 1971. Photo courtesy of Ann Diaz via sfbike Streetsblog had a great article yesterday about the 40th anniversary of the first official bike lanes that were… Continue Reading