A local San Francisco website since 1994 … and now based in the Bayview. Magic … it happens in the Bayview. Street cleanup, Saturdays 4-5 in front of Gratta Winery/deli on Lane between Underwood and VanDyke – reward – $20 comp of free food and wine. Come join and meet the neighbors.
Best Wishes to all in the New Year of the Dragon.
First of all I want to commend Supervisor Shamann Walton and his excellent Staff … told him today that I would vote for him in whatever elected office he runs for. Excellence appreciated.
Spring Open Studios at Hunters Point – April 27-28 11AM – 6PM
@ The Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek Studios. More than 100 artists have already signed up!
Parking and admission are always free.
Bayview Mens Meeting – 6-7PM every Thursday – Bayview Comunity Center 1550 Evans Ave. Potreo Hill Room. Food Will be Served. Host: Mr. Dwayne Gaines. 415.368.2197
Most Satisfying Factory Machines and Ingenious Tools | Compilation 2024
The Arts in San Francisco …
- Minnesota Projects … They seem to be leading the way for Arts in the City … lots of Events and support for Artists … Minnesota Street Project Foundation, 1150 25th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
- If you have some extra cash and are interestered in supporting arts in SF, consider making a donation to the Graphic Arts Workshop . It was founded in 1952 by faculty and artists from the California Labor School and is one of the last remaining printmaking studios in the city. 2565 3rd St. #305 San Francisco, CA 94107
- I also suggest donations to the Free to Choose Network and the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. And possibality the Independent Institute in Oakland CA … Who’s to Blame for High Gas Prices? California’s Democratic Politicians Should Look in the Mirror.
- Shaping San Francisco also seems like a worthy cause to consider supporting.
Media/websites/email lists …
- designboom.com – interesting design news from around the World
- missionlocal.org – Independent news from the Mission in San Francisco – consider supporting
- The San Francisco Standard, 290 Division Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 – another interesting local publication
- ProPublica – interesting news site/service and worth donating to.
- Catalyst … an intersting publication
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Quincy Institute – another interesting organization
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Gotham by Susan Dyer Reynolds – Corruption in the city
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California Political Review – For another perspective on CA politics
- Western Neighborhoods Project. Dedicated to the history of San Francisco’s Richmond, Sunset, OMI and West of Twin Peaks districts.
- Recomend Los Angeles Times Essential California newsletter. Sign up LaTimes.com
news of note …Speculations Rise: Michelle Obama vs. Trump in 2024 … Go Michelle … you would have my vote. as perhaps the best Women President in the USofA. Teen Hits 112 mph, Kills Four in Tragic Crash … What is going on in the World? article In today’s (3/31/2024) New York Times about Garry Tan.
We live in the Bayview of San Francisco. The Bayview is an interesting district in San Francisco with lots of Art/business stuff going on and great weather. But be careful while driving … not everyone stops at Stop signs in the Bayview.
Happy New Year and Wish the Best to all in the year of the Dragon in 2024
Yours Truly, Bob (bob@zpub.com)
What is the World coming to – 6 Officers Killed in Violent Ambush ?
And then there is Gavin Newsom’s gas prices in California – now $5.45 per gallon while in Florida it is $3.517 per gallon. And Newsom … Do you take any responsibilty for paying unemployement to people in your prision system in California?
Mailing address to Gov. Newsom:
Governor Gavin Newsom
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841
Mayor London Breed does not respond to mail to her office – Willie Brown did. What is going on with her? Try sending her mail/email:
Office of the MayorCity Hall
1 Dr Carlton B. Goodlett Place Room 200
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-554-6141 MayorLondonBreed@sfgov.org
Let me know what replies you get from sending USPS mail to her office. Bob@zpub.com
Homeless man creates mini mansion alongside Pacoima freeway
Bayview Video on youtube.
In memory of Kate Steinle …
Killing of Kate Steinle – July 1, 2015, 32-year-old Kathryn “Kate” Steinle was shot and killed while walking with her father and a friend along Pier 14 in the Embarcadero district of San Francisco
update 4/15/2024