The infamous inner Richmond Octo-Truck. Photo by ron_toad Some readers contacted me recently asking if I had any info on where the Octo-Truck had gone. After reading the email a couple of times, I had to feign ignorance. The Octo-Truck?… Continue Reading
[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of January 21, 2011. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.] CAPTAIN RICHARD CORRIEA’S MESSAGE We have had several thefts from apartment buildings in the last week where the suspect(s)… Continue Reading
RichmondSFBlog reader Lauren emailed me recently, lamenting the loss of the palm trees at the 32nd & Clement building that will be home to a new Fresh & Easy Neighborhood market and CVS Pharmacy later this year. “We need all… Continue Reading
A rendering of the new building. Click to view the full project plan. A concerned reader wrote in last week, asking about the construction notices that are plastered all over the building at the southeast corner of 17th and California.… Continue Reading
Last Wednesday, the latest proposal for the Alexandria Theater building renovation was discussed by the Historic Preservation Commission, an arm of the Planning Department whose mission is to advise on projects related to landmark or historic properties in the city.… Continue Reading
Saw this on my walk this morning. I’m guessing it was some kind of attempt to work on the moped (change the back tire?) but wow, what an eyesore. The orange cone is a thoughtful touch, don’t you think? Clement… Continue Reading
On Wednesday, the Conservatory of Flowers will host the second annual Golden Gate Park Volunteer Fair, a gathering of the park’s various organizations who will be on hand to present volunteer opportunities. If you’ve been interested in volunteering in the… Continue Reading
Earlier this month, the Bay Guardian spoke with every San Francisco Supervisor about their priorities for the year. Supervisor Eric Mar has two more years in office and in his talk with SFBG, he identified the top issues he plans… Continue Reading