Concern over plans by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to make major changes to Polk Street has stepped up, with more meetings, petitions, and community organizing taking place to sway opinions in the neighborhood and among city leadership. SFMTA is plann... Read More
The marina welcomed the Golden 1 credit Union in late January when the state’s largest credit union celebrated the opening of its newest branch. Golden 1 kicked off a weeklong open house at 2298 Lombard Street with giveaways and specials at the new location. “We are v... Read More
Last month’s front-page article about the possibility of a restaurant in the degaussing station contained a number of inaccurate statements about the Marina Community Association. The article included quotes from people who claim to have “heard” things, but at n... Read More
The Union Street Association presented certificates of honor for outstanding holiday window and store displays this year. Best Interior Design was awarded to Betelnut restaurant, 2044 Union Street. The whole interior is festooned in red and gold decorations, making for a festive ... Read More
The Marina Green Bicycle Trail Improvement Project will complete a vital pedestrian and bicycle link in the San Francisco Bay Trail between Fort Mason and Crissy Field. This segment serves thousands of residents, commuters, and tourists on a daily basis. This project will improve... Read More
Earlier this year, the San Francisco Police Officer’s Pride Alliance did what no other law enforcement agency in the nation had done at that time. They created an inspiring and courageous video to give hope to lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) youth who are stru... Read More
I talk every day about my priority of putting residents back to work and creating jobs for people from every San Francisco neighborhood. And we’re seeing some good results. However, even as unemployment rates fall and jobs are being created, I know we can do better – ... Read More
At a recent Union Street Association meeting, Super-visor Mark Farrell covered numerous subjects, from the closure of Doyle Drive, to the renovation of Lafayette Park, to the huge CPMC hospital projects. He spoke about the upcoming Mountain Dew Tour, the America’s Cup, and ... Read More
A different world cannot be built by indifferent people. – Nelson Mandela I know it’s tempting to sit on the sofa and complain about how the ol’ neighborhood just isn’t the same any more, but with very little time and effort you can be informed about upcom... Read More