Mayor’s Budget Forum & “No Funding” for Rincon Hill Park

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Rincon residents have an opportunity to talk to both our Mayor Ed Lee and our District Supervisor Jane Kim this Monday at the Mayor’s Budget Town Hall at the Main Library’s Koret Auditorium (100 Larkin, next to Civic Center BART/Muni Metro station) starting at 6pm. Reference: http://www.sfmayor.org/index.aspx?recordid=285&page=846 One issue that I am hopeful SEVERAL will… Keep reading

Rincon Hill CBD Steering Committee Meeting on May 7th

Please join your neighbors at the 14th Rincon Hill Community Benefit District (CBD) Steering Committee Meeting this Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 6pm at Eucharist Church, 285 Main Street (at Folsom). Please visit www.RinconHillCBD.org/meetings for an agenda and other information. Thank you to Arlen and Ryan for allowing the community to use their meeting space… Keep reading

VIDEO: Warriors Arena Design Not the Problem – Problem is Traffic Congestion the Proposed Location Makes Worse

Although it will be another large terrorist target next to our homes in addition to the Bay Bridge and the high-rise towers, the arena design is not a problem in itself. The problems come from the City and County of San Francisco’s record of failure to invest in infrastructure and to actively mitigate the harm… Keep reading

South Beach Democratic Club Planning Meeting on May 2nd

For your information: ==================== Dear Current, Past and Future Members, South Beach Democratic Club has scheduled an informal planning meeting for Thursday May 2nd, 7:00PM at the Java House ( pier 40 ) to discuss the issues important to the neighborhood such as (parking, safety, waterfront development or that incredibly annoying air plane that circles… Keep reading

14th Annual How Weird Street Faire on Sunday, April 28th

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Let’s hope next weekend is just as gorgeous as the current one because one of the more fun street fairs will be held Sunday, April 28th from Noon until 8 p.m. with its gravitational center at 2nd Street and Howard Street. It is the 14th Annual How Weird Street Faire (learn more here: http://howweird.org/ ).… Keep reading

San Francisco Waterfront Alliance’s simple goals: transparent, fair, and thoughtful process

The wolf is in the hen house, but residents can unite to muzzle the wolf a little by joining the San Francisco Waterfront Alliance. The Alliance have pretty noble and seemingly simple goals that City employees should embrace: “fighting for a fair process where all the facts are known and all voices will be heard.”… Keep reading

San Francisco Waterfront Alliance – Demanding a thoughtful process for Warriors Arena project

While lots of folks like the idea of an arena in San Francisco (and some may even think that it could work at Piers 30-32 without shortening our lives and dramatically harming our quality of life), I believe everyone should support a thoughtful process that holds the City accountable for keeping residents safe from environmental… Keep reading

Waterfront Playground Under Construction!

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I’m so thrilled to see the efforts of neighbors coming to fruition with the start of construction over at Sue Bierman Park (Washington Street and The Embarcadero) of the community-driven Waterfront Playground!!  I understand it should be built and ready for kids seeking hours of joy by early July! Congratulations to all the neighbors and… Keep reading

Walk to Work on Friday – Pedestrian Safety Hearing on Monday

If pedestrian safety is a concern of yours – or you just enjoy walking – consider participating in Walk to Work Day tomorrow April 12th and then showing up for a hearing on Pedestrian Safety in District 6 at City Hall on Monday, April 15th at 1:30pm in Room 263. Details below from Supervisor Jane… Keep reading

Second Saturday Rincon Hill Dog Park Clean & Sweep

Please stop by and help pull out weeds at the dog park (Bryant and Beale Streets) this Saturday from 10am to 11:30am! From Marty: Hey All, Our Community Park and Open Space desperately needs some clean up from the recent rains which has brought the weeds out in force.  So, please come join members of… Keep reading

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