Monthly Archives: October 2008
Rincon Hill's Transbay Block 8 RFP Released
| October 26, 2008 | Posted by jamie under Transbay Transit Center |
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The San Francisco Redevelopment Agency released the RFP for Transbay Block 8 in the Rincon Hill neighborhood. The site will be developed with a high-density, residential project with approximately 600 residential units and ground-floor retail in multiple building types, including a 550-foot tower and an adjacent stand-alone affordable housing development, according to the RFP. Intended… Keep reading
San Francisco Police Effectiveness Review Meetings
| October 26, 2008 | Posted by jamie under Community Services, Neighborhood Crime Watch |
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The San Francisco Police Department and Office of the Controller invite the San Francisco community to take part in two upcoming public workshops regarding the future of the SFPD. Come hear the draft recommendations resulting from a year-long Organizational Assessment of the San Francisco Police Department and provide your feedback on everything from district station… Keep reading
Mini Petting Zoo at Ferry Building Today
| October 26, 2008 | Posted by jamie under Events |
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I’m not sure how long they’ll have the animals there in front of the Ferry Building, just north of the main entrances facing The Embarcadero, but I’d guess they’ll be there until 3 or 4pm at least. They have little pigs, goats, a rooster, rabbit, a lama, and various other farm animals for your kids… Keep reading
Ride on an Airship Ventures Zeppelin for Anyone?
| October 25, 2008 | Posted by jamie under Weird |
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I wandered along the waterfront in search of the satisfying taste of an In ‘N Out Double Double cheeseburger at Fishermans Wharf this morning. After the burger ‘n fries experience, I kept wandering over to the Aquatic Park beach area. I spied a big white blimp-looking thing coming over the Golden Gate Bridge. Turns out,… Keep reading
Get the Word Out that Prop 8 is Wrong, Unfair, and Must Be Defeated
| October 25, 2008 | Posted by jamie under Activism |
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I just signed up for volunteer shifts for every day starting Thursday, October 30th through election day, Tuesday, November 4th because I want to know on November 5th that I did everything I could to persuade voters that the state of California should not treat me and other LGBT folks any different than anyone else… Keep reading
May the Force Be with George Lucas and Lucasfilms for Supporting Equality for All
| October 24, 2008 | Posted by jamie under Activism |
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I just ran across a post on SFist.com indicating that movie making legend George Lucas gave $50,000 personally and his company Lucasfilms kicked in another $50,000 to the Vote NO on Prop 8 campaign. These donations are much needed. Add Lucasfilms to the list of companies that we should salute and support for standing up… Keep reading
Street Artist Shepard Fairey Profile from South Beach's Current TV
| October 24, 2008 | Posted by jamie under Art |
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Tiffany Maleshefski wrote an interesting article on SFist.com about the street artist, Shepard Fairey, behind those awesome Barack Obama graphic posters you see everywhere. Below is an interesting video from South Beach’s Current TV web site about the artist. Keep reading
Weekend Fun – El Día de los Muertos, Fillmore Center Concert, Yerba Buena Kids' Halloween Costume Walk
| October 24, 2008 | Posted by jamie under Events |
Photo taken by Jamie Whitaker Chronicle Books 1st Ever Warehouse Sale Friday, October 24th (9am – 7:30pm) and Saturday October 25th (8:30am – 7:00pm) 680 Second Street between Brannan and Townsend. El Día de los Muertos – Events in Oakland this weekend and San Francisco next weekend Please visit my boyfriend’s most recent Examiner.com article… Keep reading
God Bless Apple Inc. for Donating $100,000 to NO on Prop 8
| October 24, 2008 | Posted by jamie under Activism |
Add Apple Inc. to the list of freedom-loving, patriotic companies that support equality for all … SFGate.com is reporting a donation of $100,000 to the No on Prop 8 campaign by most everyone’s favorite computer maker and media seller. Apple joins PG&E, Levi Strauss, and the founders of Google (I guess not the company itself,… Keep reading
Pray for Snow Preseason Party at 111 Minna Gallery
| October 22, 2008 | Posted by jamie under Events |
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On Thursday, October 23rd, head over to 111 Minna Gallery (2nd and Minna Street on the western edge of the Rincon Hill neighborhood) starting at 9:00 p.m. for SFO Snow’s 10th Annual Pray for Snow Preseason Party to celebrate the upcoming snowboard season. Entry free until 9:30 p.m., $5 between 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.,… Keep reading
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