Monthly Archives: November 2007

SFPD Southern Station District Newsletter 11-29-2007

Southern Station’s Capatin McDonagh sent out a newsletter this week. You can read the entire contents or sign up to receive the email newsletter directly by visiting the Southern Station Newsletter on Google Groups. The main letter appears below along with a couple of crime notes from within the Rincon Hill neighborhood. Hello everyone, Well,… Keep reading

Where Do Empty Taxis Linger?

I saw this information in a post on SFist.com the other day, and I thought it was useful to share. In Rincon Hill, taxi cabs tend to linger near the Courtyard Marriott at 2nd and Folsom, around the Transbay Terminal between Fremont and First on Mission Street, on Folsom between Steuart and Spear, and around… Keep reading

Christmas Trees For Sale at Pier 32

www.DelanceyStreetFoundation.org If you’re in the market for a Christmas/Holiday tree, please consider buying a tree from the good people at Delancey Street. They have their annual tree business set up on a portion of Pier 32 (near Bryant on The Embarcadero). Learn more about Delancey Street. Keep reading

High-Rises Add a Touch of Glass to San Francisco

Photo taken by Jamie Whitaker San Francisco Chronicle writer John King has an interesting article today about the use of glass in the various high-rises going up in Rincon Hill and SoMa. Click here to read the article. Keep reading

SPUR Lunch Hour Forums

SPUR is a fabulous organization for San Franciscans interested in public policy and planning issues (among other things). Their lunch time talks scheduled throughout the month allow folks to bring their food and hear from leaders about local and Bay Area topics. On Tuesday, 11/27/2007, the 12:30PM topic is the Northern California Megaregion. Learn more… Keep reading

SPUR Brownbag: In depth look at the Transit Center tower

December 4, 2007 at 12:30 PM A noontime forum, held at SPUR, 312 Sutter St. (at Grant), Fifth Floor, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. We are located close to the Powell St. BART station and several Muni lines. Feel free to bring a lunch. SPUR Forums are open to the public, free for members and… Keep reading

SPUR Brownbag: The Northern California Megaregion

11/27/2007 12:30 PM A noontime forum, held at SPUR, 312 Sutter St. (at Grant), Fifth Floor, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. We are located close to the Powell St. BART station and several Muni lines. Feel free to bring a lunch. SPUR Forums are open to the public, free for members and $5 for non-members.… Keep reading

Improved Pedestrian Safety Thanks to Residents Stepping Up

www.WalkSF.org We are very lucky to have a strong, involved leader in the Walk San Francisco pedestrian advocacy group as one of our neighbors. Katy L.’s passion for pedestrian safety improves the quality of life for us all. Here is an account of her latest progress in making Rincon Hill and South Beach safer for… Keep reading

Police Community Relations Forum on Monday, November 26th

Police Community Relations Forum Monday, November 26th @ 6pm the topic will be Drugs in the South of Market and the location will be 270 – 6th St Keep reading

Upcoming Neighborhood Emergency Response Team Training

The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team training courses offered for free by the San Francisco Fire Department are must-do classes for anyone living or working in San Francisco. Typically, the training occurs over 6 weeks for 2-3 hour blocks of time. If you would rather complete the courses in just two intensive days, you have that… Keep reading

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