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Local links: Purple Skunk closing, BART to the beach?, MAFIA online, reclaimed furniture & more

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Sarah B.

Reindeer are back at the Academy of Sciences for the holidays. Photo by @calacademy Lizzie, the owner of Purple Skunk Skateboard Shop at 6037 Geary wrote us to say they are closing their doors after the Christmas holidays. “After 21… Continue Reading →

Business, Food, Golden Gate Park, Museums, Schools, Shopping
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Water main break opens large sinkhole at 6th Avenue and Lake Street

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Sarah B.

Overnight, a water main break underground at the intersection of 6th Avenue and Lake Street caused a large sinkhole to open up. We first learned of the hole around 7:30am this morning, and when we arrived at the scene at… Continue Reading →

Traffic, Utilities

Golden Gate Park’s 85th annual tree lighting at McLaren Lodge, Thursday night

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Sarah B.

Photo by Richard Tamayo This Thursday night from 4pm until 8pm, Rec & Park is hosting a special holiday celebration featuring carnival rides, cookie factory, arts and crafts for kids, a visit from Santa, and live entertainment. During the event,… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park
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Coast Guard rescues tired surfer near Cliff House

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Sarah B.

Left: Surfer waves from the water for help. Right: Coast Guard boat to the rescue! Photos by @AlicesTake Around 2:51pm today, authorities received a call about surfer in distress in the waters off of Ocean Beach near the Cliff House.… Continue Reading →

Ocean Beach

Photo: Rainy day flooding

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Sarah B.

A blocked drain at 21st & California this morning. Photo by David H. Rainy day floods on your corner? Call 311 or use the 311 app for iPhone or Android to report issues. Stay dry out there! Sarah B.

Photos, Weather

The Doors’ “When You’re Strange” documentary at the Balboa Theater, Dec. 4

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Sarah B.

This Thursday, the Balboa Theater continues its weekly rockumentary series with a screening of “When You’re Strange”, a 2010 documentary about the legendary band fronted by the late Jim Morrison. Narrated by Johnny Depp (did you see him recently at… Continue Reading →

Events, Movies

It’s #GivingTuesday – Support Richmond District non-profits

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Sarah B.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us (phew!), so now it’s time for one of our favorite days during the holidays – #GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is a global, 24 hour movement to celebrate generosity and give. All around the world… Continue Reading →

Community
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Final upgrades & beautification underway for Lincoln Park steps

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Sarah B.

The Lincoln Park steps, located at the end of California Street, are currently closed off to pedestrians while Rec & Park puts the final touches on the upgrade project that has been underway since 2010. Back in late 2010, the… Continue Reading →

Art, Parks

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