Monthly Archives: November 2009
Abandoned Yellow Mountain Bike Found
| November 17, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Neighborhood Crime Watch |
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Granted it is a longshot, please e-mail me at RinconHill@gmail.com if you are missing a yellow mountain bike within the past week. This past Wednesday evening, a resident at 81 Lansing found a yellow mountain bike in our lobby. The bike does not belong to anyone at 81, so I was wondering if it might… Keep reading
Personal Safety During the Holiday Shopping Season
| November 17, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Neighborhood Crime Watch |
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The holidays are here, and the criminals know it. This post is not intended to create fear … but to remind ourselves that we live in a downtown area despite the relatively safe environments of Rincon Hill and nearby areas. Granted, anyone who has had their car window smashed or bicycle stolen feels violated, I’m referring… Keep reading
TEDxSoMa coming to PariSoMa in January
| November 17, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Events |
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From the PariSoMa e-mail list, an event that may be of interest to many Rincon Hill and nearby residents … TEDxSoMA January 22nd, 2010 TEDxSoMa seeks to bring the TED experience to a local level, bringing together innovative ideas and concepts through TEDtalks and inspiring speakers. Through TEDxSoMa events, we hope to: – Foster education,… Keep reading
Trees, signs, and lighting at Temporary Transbay Terminal
| November 16, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Transbay Transit Center |
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The paving around the Temporary Transbay Terminal appears finished, and several trees and other plants along with signs have appeared. This progress means that we’re closer to seeing the eastern overpasses of Transbay demolished – that’s a good thing, I think. Bravo to whomever chose lighting fixtures similar to the style installed by The Infinity… Keep reading
SOMA Leadership Council Meeting
| November 15, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Activism |
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SoMa Leadership Council meeting Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 6:00 PM at The Arc of San Francisco 180 Eleventh Street, 2nd floor (wheelchair accessible) Children’s Village gets eviction notice San Francisco will lose more than 100 childcare spaces if the Roman Catholic Archdiocese goes ahead with plans to shutter the Children’s Village at the site… Keep reading
Bay Bridge Toll Hike Public Forums
| November 15, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Transportation & Ped Safety |
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From the Metropolitan Transportation Commission …. Bridge Toll Hike Proposed for Earthquake Safety – Upcoming Public Hearings in San Mateo, Concord and San Francisco The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) is considering a toll increase on the seven state-owned Bay Area toll bridges: the Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael, San Francisco-Oakland Bay and San… Keep reading
BBBC Clean Up and Off-Leash Dog Playtime in Rincon Hill
| November 11, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Open Spaces, Volunteer |
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From our good friend and open space advocate Marty Coressel … It is looking like another nice Saturday on November 14th. It is a good opportunity to bring your dog(s) and to help your fellow neighbors do some very minor lot maintenance on the northwest corner of Bryant and Beale Streets (primarily some new weeds from the past rain). … Keep reading
RSVP for Neighborhood Night at The Iron Cactus
| November 10, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Events |
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Passing along from our friend Katherine Webster … A SouthBeachMissionBay.COM Holiday Event! Please join us for holiday night at The Iron Cactus. Join fellow South Beach, Mission Bay, & Rincon Hill neighbors for Cocktails, Free Appetizers, & Conversation Where: The Iron Cactus 683 – 4th St (between Brannan/Townsend) When: Tuesday, Nov 17th from 6:30p-?? What: Cash Bar,… Keep reading
San Francisco Needs to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure
| November 10, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Transportation & Ped Safety |
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Kudos to Manish Champsee, President of Walk San Francisco, for working with Transportation for America and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership to pull together some statistics behind the argument for improving pedestrian safety infrastructure in order to decrease the number of preventable pedestrian injuries and deaths in San Francisco and elsewhere. “Dangerous By Design: Solving… Keep reading
Ozone Thai Open at 2nd and Brannan
| November 10, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Rincon Hill Businesses |
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Tonight, I noticed that Ozone Thai (in the former Jack Falstaff space at 2nd and Brannan) was open for business. Their grand opening was this past Saturday, and they are open 11am until 2am – yes! I’m always happy to have another affordable, late night restaurant option nearby since many late evenings are spent at… Keep reading
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