Monthly Archives: January 2008

Willie Brown Promoting New Book at Ferry Building on February 5th

I spotted this in the San Francisco Chronicle Magazine a couple of Sundays ago. Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown has a new book called Basic Brown that sounds like an interesting read for any engaged resident of our City. He will appear from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. on February 5th at the Ferry Building… Keep reading

Waterbar and Epic Roasthouse Open to Public this Tuesday!

Manny, the Sevillano olive tree I love that Pat Kuleto named this tree Manny. It is an almost 200-year-old Sevillano olive tree that he had transplated to our waterfront from Tehama County. Sitting between Waterbar and Epic Roasthouse (closest to Epic Roasthouse, as pictured in its finishing stages of preparations last weekend), Manny certainly provides… Keep reading

Temporary Transbay Terminal Facility – Parking and Traffic Changes Public Hearing

Scroll about halfway down this meeting notice for details about the Friday, February 1, 2008 public hearing at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall in Room 416 (Hearing Room 4). Keep reading

Temporary Transbay Terminal – Public Hearing on Parking and Traffic Changes

Public hearing notice Sorry for the lack of postings this past week … this personal blog hobby of mine had to take a backseat to my job. I noticed a public hearing posting on one of the lightpoles that may be of interest to you (or maybe not). The hearing is in regards to proposed… Keep reading

MILK – Movie Extras Needed

Are you ready for your close up? Well, maybe not quite a close up, but a chance to say you appeared on the silver screen. Gus Van Sant is filming the biopic about slain San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk. He needs some extras – this is where you come in! BE IN A MAJOR MOTION… Keep reading

Barack Obama Meets San Francisco Chronicle Editorial Board

I’ve already voted my vote-by-mail ballot, and I must say I’m even more pleased with my Democratic Presidential candidate selection after viewing this video. It is 52 minutes long and well worth every minute of your attention – especially the last 3 minutes of the video. Vote! Keep reading

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Events on Monday

For the first time since 2005, there’ll be a march commemorating MLK day in San Francisco. A sampling of related acitivies on Monday, January 21st include: 10 a.m. – Freedom March, starts at Fourth and Towsend (Caltrain station), up 3rd Street to Market Street, and west to the Civic Center where there will a MLK… Keep reading

San Francisco 2108: City of the Future Event at Ferry Building this Sunday

I noticed an advertisement in The Examiner for this event. There are eight design and engineering teams that will present their vision of San Francisco in the year 2108 at this competition. You can check out their designs at the Ferry Building on Sunday, January 20th between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. I’ll try to… Keep reading

Pedestrian Safety: Walk San Francisco's Letter to Members

www.WalkSF.org One of the biggest public safety issues in Rincon Hill is the current streetscape that consists of wide, multi-lane roads, blind spots due to street parking, and long, uninterrupted blocks that allow drivers to speed excessively – not to mention their habits of using cell phones and text messaging devices while rounding corners to… Keep reading

Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Seminar

Join fellow residents and businesses from South Beach, Mission Bay, and Rincon Hill: SFFD’s NERT Training – Learn how you can prepare yourself, your family, your home, and your business for a disaster. SF Safe / Neighborhood Watch – Learn how you can organize your neighbors And Guest Speakers from the Mayor’s Office, the DA’s… Keep reading

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