Monthly Archives: April 2009
Muni Fares Set to Increase July 1
| April 30, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Open Spaces, Transportation & Ped Safety |
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According to this article by the Chronicle’s Rachel Gordon, the SFMTA approved raising the bus fare from $1.50 to $2.00 per ride for healthy adults beginning July 1st. The fast pass was already set to go up from $45 per month to $55 per month on July 1st, but an additional $5 increase has been… Keep reading
Transbay Transit Center Animation
| April 29, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Video |
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In case you haven’t caught it elsewhere … Keep reading
New Neighborhood Walking Group
| April 27, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Open Spaces |
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One of our neighbors on Lansing Street is looking for others in South Beach, Rincon Hill, and Mission Bay who would like to begin walking together for fun and fitness. Everyone is welcome! Please send an email to Eileen Ward at ebjward =at= hotmail.com to indicate your preferred days/times to walk. Eileen plans on scheduling… Keep reading
Upcoming Artists' Events in Eastern Neighborhoods
| April 27, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Art, Events |
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We’re blessed to be among many artists (and art students, for that matter, at Academy of Art University and other, similar schools). Here are a few art shows coming soon …. Hunters Point Shipyard Artists’ 18th Annual Spring Open Studios – Featuring work of over 150 artists Friday, May 1st, 6pm – 10pm – Preview… Keep reading
Questioning Validity of SOMA Stabilization Fee – Hindering Future of Rincon Hill Neighborhood?
| April 27, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Activism, Buildings |
At Thursday’s Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Michael Antonini made a comment during Commission Comments (Agenda Item 8, if you wish to view/hear it yourself on SF Government TV online) that I encourage Rincon Hill neighbors to contact the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, and the Mayor to support and to encourage follow-up. First, let me… Keep reading
Series of Meetings on Pedestrian Right-of-Way Enforcement
| April 27, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Meetings, Transportation & Ped Safety |
For the next four months the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee will host a 4 part monthly series on Pedestrian Right-of-Way Enforcement. The series will discuss the issues and challenges of pedestrian right-of-way and the role of the city in ensuring pedestrian safety for all city residents, merchants and visitors. Presenters will be four of the… Keep reading
Learn to Kayak in Mission Creek with UCSF Instructors
| April 24, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Open Spaces |
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If the How Weird Faire isn’t really mom’s cup of tea for a Mother’s Day outing, how about free kayak lessons in Mission Creek Park from UCSF? UCSF OFFERS FREE KAYAKING DEMONSTRATIONS Here is your chance to try the sport of kayaking in your own backyard! On Sunday, May 10th in conjunction with the 2009… Keep reading
Bay to Breakers on May 17th
| April 24, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Events |
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I know I posted a long listing of upcoming events, but I figure an event that has been happening for 98 years deserves its own posting. The ING Bay to Breakers event starts at 8am at Beale and Howard Streets in the Rincon Hill neighborhood on Sunday, May 17, 2009. Several streets will be closed… Keep reading
Spring and Summer Bring Some Negative Activities
| April 24, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Neighborhood Crime Watch |
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We’re lucky to live in a relatively safe area of the City in Rincon Hill (and South Beach and Mission Bay). While last weekend’s shooting at 3rd and Folsom and stabbings at the End Up are kinda close to home, Rincon Hill has a pretty good track record (knock on wood) of being a safe… Keep reading
Cool Weekend Events
| April 23, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Events |
This time of the year is my favorite because it marks the beginning of the wonderful string of weekend festivals, street parties, and other events that help to make San Francisco a wonderful place to call home. Here are just a few of the cool weekend events that are coming soon: Bay Area National Dance… Keep reading
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