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www.rottenneighbor.com

2008-06-29T01:41:45Z

Interesting website, try putting in a neighbor's or your own address.

http://www.rottenneighbor.com

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~little Fire on The Big Hill~

2008-06-27T04:27:50Z

Would it be possible to make a little fire on the big hill? {..in the rocky area..}
What kind of permits would this need and what kind of chance
to get this permit is? Anyone knows?
Also what is the official name for our big Bernal Hill?
{I guess Bernal hill....}.

The purpose of the fire is for little gathering with music, possibly for some
tribal fire dancing...The Hill is a wonderful spot for creating something magical..
Thanks for any ideas, inputs..

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Is the Soapbox Derby this weekend 5/11/08?

2008-05-05T16:20:15Z

Usually it's Mother's Day (as well as Halloween time), correct?

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Mullen Ave Speedway?!?!

2008-04-29T04:13:28Z

Lots of people have been speeding around the blind corner on Mullen near Peralta Point.. We have nearly been hit head-on several times by people yakking on their cell phones and speeding. There are a lot of kids, and dogs that cross in the area by the blind spot and this morning, a beautiful and quite large O'Possom was struck and killed by a car at the pathway to Peralta Point. So, as my neighbors, and friends... slow down! Would anyone be interested in starting a petition to either put in speed humps or one of those mirror thingys? Much obliged...

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Bernal artwork appearing at Yuri's Night

2008-04-09T18:18:21Z

Hey Bernal friends, the new sculpture I've been creating right here on Ellsworth will appear this Saturday at Yuri's Night down at NASA Ames in Mountain View. Come out and see what your neighbor is making.

False Profit Labs represents this Saturday at Yuri's Night with the debut of The Hydrogen Economy for 2008 with a new Hydrogen chamber, entirely polycarbonate clear plastic aesthetic, and 8-40x more explosions than before.

http://labs.false-profit.com

Calling all cosmonauts, inventors, dreamers, and explorers...
tickets for Yuri's Night Bay Area 2008
are now on sale!

2PM–2AM SATURDAY 12 APRIL 2008
NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER, MOFFETT FIELD, CA

www.ynba.org

$40 online, $50 at the door
VIP tickets $200
Tickets are available at www.ynba.org

Once a year in over a hundred places all over the world, Yuri's Night commemorates the anniversary of the launch of the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin.

This year the San Francisco Bay Area will be home to the largest Yuri's Night celebration ever. At the NASA Ames Research Center over 8,000 people will join scientists, musicians, and artists to learn, celebrate, and pay tribute to our global space heritage; and to celebrate the anniversaries of the first human spaceflight and the first space shuttle mission. Yuri's Night Bay Area 2008 is a one-of-a-kind local community event: a perfect fusion of celebration and tribute, technology expo, Maker Faire, art exhibition, and music festival; all rolled into one.

Yuri's Night Speakers

Come and be inspired by amazing talks by NASA scientists and other pioneers in space exploration and radical technology, and keep your minds moving through the event with our brand-new Festival of Ideas!

Here are some of this year's speakers to whet your appetite:

World-renowned video game designer Will Wright, creator of SimCity, SimEarth, The Sims, and many other games, including his exciting upcoming game of life, evolution, and exploration, Spore
NASA astrobiologist Jonathan Trent, leader of the new NASA G.R.E.E.N. team for green technology research
Saul Griffith, an MIT-trained mad scientist and founder of one of the most innovative green power companies today, Makani Power
Remarks by Stewart Brand, a founder of The Long Now Foundation and creator of the Whole Earth Catalog
... and many more!
Yuri's Night Music

This year we are expanding our musical offerings to include TWO FULL STAGES, which means more performers and more variety. Artists from a wide array of musical traditions will be playing all day long. Check the schedule for details.

Electronic music by:
Amon Tobin (Ninja Tune, Montreal)
A special twilight downtempo set by Tipper (HI)
John Tejada (LA/palette recordings): live set
Lusine (Ghostly Intl., Seattle): live set
Scuba (Hotflush Recordings, UK)
Digitonal vs. Posthuman (UK): with live violin
... and many more!
Live vocal and instrumental music by:
Telstar (Featuring: Phil Lesh, Steve Molitz, & John Molo)
Freezepop (Rykodisc, Boston): indie synthpop / new wave
Particle (LA): free-wheelin' space grooves
BLVD w/ Souleye (LA): hip-hop flavored jam shred
Zoë Keating: avant garde looping cello
... and many more!
Other Highlights

A technology showcase featuring leading Bay Area alternative energy companies including SolFocus, Wrightspeed, The California Cars Initiative, and Tesla Motors.
Dozens of art and science installations spanning everything from NASA Lunar Research Robots to the unveiling of the newest sculptures by Michael Christian the Flaming Lotus Girls.
Live performances of all kinds, from dance and acrobatics by Capacitor (San Francisco's ground-breaking interdisciplinary dance company) to aerial demonstrations featuring Yuri-Gagarin-era Aerobatic Aircraft.
...and much, much more! Check out www.ynba.org for all of the details.
2008 VIP Information

The VIP area will feature a quiet indoor lounge overlooking the hangar, in addition to a heated tent providing easy access to the rest of the event; both will be excellent for small business meetings and networking. The VIPs will also have private demonstrations from several of the technology exposition participants about current and future technologies and projects.

The VIP package is fully catered and includes food and drinks throughout the day in addition to a dinnertime meal. Discounted hotel accommodations may be available for out-of-town VIPs. VIP tickets are onsale now for $200.

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Home Depot permit issued?

2008-03-08T08:51:28Z

I saw a notice of permit issued to Home Depot on the Goodman Lumber parking lot fence, on Bayshore Blvd. I haven't heard anything in a long time. is it a done deal?

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LGBT All Age Community Meeting - Feb 28 at BHNC

2008-02-26T21:53:50Z

There will be an All Age Community meeting at the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center on Thursday, February 28th, 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

You are invited to come and meet your Bernal Heights lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender LGBT residents, friends, and allies. We know that there are so many of us living on Bernal, but we don’t always know who we are. This is an opportunity for you (LGBT neighbors of all ages) to share your ideas on how we can create a vibrant and caring community and how we can reach out to our LGBT seniors on the hill who are often isolated .

We anticipate that this meeting will be a dynamic first step as we create our vision of our Bernal Heights community. You and your ideas are vital to that evolving vision of our village on the hill. We’ll have pizza and other light fare. Child care will be provided but please let us know how many children and their ages. We will also have a senior LGBT resource table and we encourage you to bring information that you may have to share with your neighbors.

For more information, please call or email
Roxie Kellam at openhouse 296-8995 x7, roxie@openhouse-sf.org
Karen Garrison at the BHNC 206-2140x131, kgarrison@bhnc.org

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Water Main break on Eugenia

2008-02-15T21:11:48Z

Just uphill from Folsom St. Apparently a water main broke, and a LOT water is coming up THROUGH the street and sidewalk. It's popped the tops off of the utility vaults, and is coming out of the tree wells and from underneath the stairs of one of the houses. One of the residents said the water is coming out of his taps brown.

SFFD called the water department.

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New mini-traffic island: Eugenia/Coleridge

2008-01-07T03:02:53Z

Does anyone know what this is for? It looks like every truck will run over it.

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Street Sweeping revoked by DPW on Gates & Virginia

2007-12-02T04:19:14Z

I received a formal email notice yesterday that DPW is revoking the proposed parking restrictions for mechanical street cleaning on Gates St. and Virginia Ave. They also put notices on some phone poles. Thanks to the overwhelming majority of residents who opposed this and showed up at the hearings, and especially the Elsie Street Neighbors group who really pushed this through. Not one person showed up to support street cleaning. The petitions were 80% against. A couple of people supported street cleaning, and the balance of the 20% were never home to contact. The notice ends ominously with: "...revoked AT THIS TIME". DPW told some people that: "street cleaning was inevitable with changing demographics in Bernal Heights".

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What's up with all the open houses?

2007-11-13T23:37:21Z

Last weekend, there were soooo many in walking distance of my house.

Did I not get the memo?

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Street sweeping starting on Bernal

2007-11-06T04:32:37Z

I got back from a hearing at City Hall yesterday. DPW is trying to start mechanized street cleaning on 3 blocks of Gates St., where I live and 3 blocks of Virginia, above Mission. The first block of Virginia has it already. There would be 2 hour no parking on each side of the street, once a week, the same as others streets that have street cleaning. Tickets are $50.00. We only found about it 2 weeks ago. One flyer was discovered down on Cortland Ave. DPW says they put notices on both streets, but none of us ever saw any. I think they are under pressure from the Mayor's office because of Newsom's "clean streets initiative". In 1 week we were able to get over 80% AGAINST on a petition. Some people are on vacation, or out of town. The hearing judge decided because of complaints about poor noticing on our streets that there will be a 2nd hearing in Sept. About 25 people took off work to attend. Not 1 person in favor attended. There are many gray areas about how this came about and how to procede. Ms. Pilar from Tom Ammiano's office has been very helpful after receiving many e-mails, fax's, and our petitions-100% against. This seems to be mainly about getting rid of parked cars and not about clean streets. It seems anybody can start a petition in favor of it and submit it to the DPW. DPW says they received 2 petitions with 10 and 15 sigantures, but they won't let us view the petition. We can't find anybody who says they signed it. Perhaps whoever started it signed up people not on our streets. The DPW website says you must sign up as many people as possible. DPW came with some pictures of leaves at curbside, but no litter. I feel we don't get much foot traffic which produces litter. I'm interested in your thoughts.

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Friends of Holly Park

2007-11-04T18:55:43Z

November Bulb Planting in Holly Park!
Meet at the Barbaque Pit - I will bring bagels and coffee
Monthly Work Party
Saturday, November 17th
9am - 12 noon

help plant new bulbs at the East Entrance
CHILDREN welcome!
PLANT a BULB, WATCH it GROW!

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Fiesta on The Hill

2007-10-21T17:58:47Z

...it is today. what a beautiful sunny day!

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Holly Park - Volunteer Day

2007-10-15T17:43:02Z

This coming Saturday, October 20th

HOLLY PARK WORK PARTY

9am to 12 noon

Meet at the Barbeque Area:

We supply tools and gloves and provide refreshments too!

Hope to see you!

Come on by before Fiesta on the Hill.

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Bedroom Set For Sale

2007-10-08T18:32:55Z

Hey everyone - I have this bedroom set i want to get rid of. it is a classic 1950's conservative kinda thing. 6 /drawer vanity with a 36"x28" mounted mirror, bed is a full or standard double w/double pillow-top mattress & box spring ($1600 set!), bookcase style head board and a 5 drawer hi-boy dresser. All is in immaculate condition. Great starter set. Asking $500. It is a steal considering it is solid wood (!) dark brown finish w/ wood-grain hi-gloss laminate tops. This was my parents wedding bedroom set and has been kept in very good condition since its purchase in 1955!! I live at the top of Alabama & Bradford, i can help transport locally, but a truck will be needed for the dressers. e-mail me redkayte@yahoo.com if you are interested we can arrange for viewing.

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Nervous Dog Cafe

2007-09-24T00:02:59Z

they opened a couple of weeks ago...they're on Kingston & Mission (one block north of Cortland), and they rawk.

Great coffee, teas, setting and it's 1/2 block from my place, which is the added bonus.

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what's up with the coyote??

2007-09-23T01:12:14Z

okay anyone seen it lately? is it still around or did the evil cops get it?

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Love Bernal Heights and Owls

2007-09-17T04:03:07Z

How lovely to find Bernal Heights Tribe! I've been in love with this part of sf!
Lived here for about ten years...To me it is the sacred ground of the city..haha
{ no seriously did you see those amazing owls on the Big hill???!}
I love Holly park...I just wish that the Big hill would not have those ugly antenas,
there should be nice chill out place with trees or something!!

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Bernal Hill hike! (the Mt Davidson, Twin Peaks, Tank Hill, etc....)

2007-08-25T00:11:46Z

Hi my Bernal Neighbors!
Thought some might be interested in the urban hike happening this saturday (these are usually posted over in the bayareahiking tribe...but tomorrow's seemed a propos here:

August 25th SF City Hill Climb

10-ish Miles BUT the great thing about City hikes is you can stop for coffee or hop on a bus or cab just about anytime you want! If you don't know the busses, we'll help you out. Do one hill or all of them or anything in-between. We're meeting at a coffee shop at 10am; I'm just wearing sneakers...
Meeting at Martha Brothers on Cortland @ 10am.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=745+Cortland+Ave.+San+Francisco&sll=37.77916,-122.42009&sspn=0.801022,1.697388&ie=UTF8&ll=37.740449,-122.414947&spn=0.006261,0.013261&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

Hiking up Bernal Hill, Mt. Davidson, Twin Peaks, Tank Hill, Monument Hill, Buena Vista Park and Corona Heights, then back to Cortland....
Ignore the map--our hike is half as far as the one shown there, but there's a goofy record of lots these places over at http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&FriendID=6093222&blogMonth=8&blogDay=14&blogYear=2007

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September 2nd
Angel Island--the paved loop plus the Mt Livermore "summit" hike

8.6 Miles (Time Permitting--we may only do 6 or 7 miles in order to catch the last Ferry)
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/468/files/AngelIslandPDFRev0905.pdf
We'll do the Sunset Trail to Mt. Livermore, and then the North Ridge Trail down to the Perimeter Road which we'll do clockwise (folks who want to skip the Perimeter trip will can easily go counter-clockwise the other way to the Ferries).
This one is all about the views--the perimeter road is paved and full of strollers and bikes, but Angel Island is an amazing vantage point.
Get Ferry Tickets here:
http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/Ferry/Angel/angelislandsummerschedule.cfm
Folks can meet at the SF Ferry Building at 10:45 to take the 11:20 Ferry.
Return ferry leaves Angel Island at 3:55.
Here's a little more info (but not the hike we're doing) http://www.bahiker.com/northbayhikes/angelisland.html
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September 8th
Mt Tam East Peak plus Inspiration Point

Meet at 10:30am. Mountain Home Inn/Throckmorton Fire Station parking off Panoramic Higway (see brochure link:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/471/files/MtTamalpaisBrochure.pdf )
Hogback to Hoo Koo Ee Koo to Temelpa trail up and Fern Trail Down, approx. 10 miles. Kinda tough but scenic as all get out. Check out the photo from last winter: http://bayareahiking.tribe.net/photos/768fd893-d226-4c1a-9927-d74a99717ac3
View it full size if you have time!

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September 23rd
Redwood Regional Park--Stream Trail Loop

This one's 3.5 miles but for folks interested in something longer we might make it a double loop after returning to the trailhead, heading out for another 7 miles further up to the ridge trail perhaps...
11am--meet near the Fishway Interpretive Site at the first parking area after the Redwood Gate entrance off Redwood Road (see map).
http://www.ebparks.org/files/EBRPD_files/brochure/redwood_map_full.pdf
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Let us know if you're coming so we know to look for you!
We'll get you a ride if you need one.
These are low-to-no-pressure groups--folks can run ahead with their stopwatches and headphones, dawdle and snack endlessly, take pictures, meditate, trot, ruminate, chat, not-chat, you name it. We just get there and enjoy the place however we each see fit, trying not to hinder anyone else from doing the same.

Cheers!
:)
Mike

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Stop Sign Stupidity

2007-08-21T00:47:55Z

Hey Kids,

Here's one for the books: We live up on Mullen Avenue, off of Alabama and there have been a lot of changes recently, most of them just plain dumb. First, they started 90 degree parking at the corner of Mullen and Alabama, which means you cannot see traffic coming down the hill on Alabama. To make matters worse, they moved the stop sign from the corner of Mullen and Alabama to (GET THIS) thirty feet up Mullen. This means there is no stop sign at the corner, its one third of the way up Mullen Avenue. I guess this means you stop on the middle of the hill, then step on the gas and drive blindly out into a dangerous intersection. Man, A chimp with learning disability could of made a better judgment call on this situation. So who do we complain to about correcting this situation. There is going to be a fatal accident one of these days. For those of you that don't know the intersection, I beg you to drive by (VERY CAREFULLY) and check out the mess. I try not to complain about things is life, but this one is a safety hazard.

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Meeting at the Bernal Neighborhood Center on Wed, August 15th at 6:00 PM regarding Fire Prevention on the top of Bernal Hill

2007-08-11T07:11:55Z

A small committee of Elsie Street Neighbors have been busy since our last meeting regarding reducing the risk of fire on Bernal Hill. Much of the hill is covered with dry grass. Some parts along the property line of many residents along Elsie, Bonview and Ripley have thick tree and brush cover with lots of dead leaves, fallen limbs, dried grass and other consumables. (The committee includes Madeline Flemate, Monica Stokes, myself and other neighbors).

We have walked the hill to show these “Hot Spot” locations to the Fire Marshall. We have sent E-mails to Park and Recreation as well as DPW regarding removing the flammable material on the hill to reduce the risk of catastrophic fire. There has been a excellent response from these departments on these issues. In addition, Pilar Schiavo of Supervisor Tom Ammiano’s office and Alfred Pedroza of the Mayor’s office have been strong supporters of our efforts.

On Wednesday, August 15th, there is a meeting at the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center (across from the Library) at 6:00 PM to meet with city officials to discuss how to reduce fire risk on the dry hill sides above Alemany Blvd and the top of Bernal Heights. Attending from the city will be the Fire Marshall (she lives in Bernal), Captain Chignell from Ingleside, Alfred Pedroza of the Mayor’s office, Executives from DPW and Park and Recreation as well as other city representatives. We want to hear a report from them regarding the action they have taken to address our concerns and the time table to complete the work. And we will all have follow-up questions as well as other “Hot Spot” locations that need action. Do you have a vacant lot next door that is loaded with trash, dried grass and dead brush – a potential fire hazard? Bring the location to the meeting to get action – there are laws that require lot owners to clean and cut down potential fire fuel. If you go to only one meeting this year – let this be the one…

Tell your neighbors and lets try to get a good turn out for this meeting to show the city that we are concerned and that we want results.

Cordially,

Charles Bolton
415.647.8861
crebolton@earthlink.net

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DPT patrols?

2007-07-31T14:25:07Z

Does anyone know how often the DPT patrols the Hill for violators? Cars blocking driveways, cars that haven't been moved in forEVAH, etc.

Thanks!

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Elsie Street Neighbors group?

2007-07-28T19:02:13Z

Does anyone know anything about this group? We get their flyers ALL the time (and they're posted everywhere).

They seem really oriented towards fearmongering (latest flyer: "FIRE on the Top of Bernal Hill?").

Thanks.

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Do you have Tea Roses?

2007-07-22T19:48:58Z

I need to acquire some Tea Roses by monday (7/23/07) afternoon for a personal project. If you live in Bernal Heights and have an abundant amount blooming right now, I would love to take some off your hands. (Not sure if it is even in season...but hoping)

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Holly Park

2007-07-19T00:18:53Z

I went for a little jog yesterday to my beloved Holly Park. I discovered that 9 little trees were choped down. The little ones at the play field on the top. I wonder what was the reason. I am sure it was something about some deasese as I know authorities. I never notice any notice to public about cutting them down. I love trees much. It is hard for me to live in the city for the lack of trees on the streets. I specially love my Holly Park. It is my little HOLY land in the city. I am sad.

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Tom's on Cortland reviews?

2007-07-15T06:26:47Z

Has anyone had their hair cut at Tom's? How is it? Cost?

I'm hoping to find a convenient place to get my locks trimmed. Nothing fancy, but I don't want to walk out with a Martha Stewart haircut, which is what happened with my last cut someplace else. I want someone who can keep it simple but has an edge. Thanks.

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Help the trees on Mission St.

2007-07-05T22:19:32Z

North West Bernal Alliance invites you to join us for our Mission St. Clean-up Event

The NWBA in partnership with the Clean Team will be out on Mission St. on July 14th to clean and weed the tree wells and put down some decomposed granite. We'll also be painting the street light poles green (new city color) and picking up litter.

We need your help from 9:00 - noon or whatever time you can spare.
July 14th at 9:00 am Cortland and Mission
If you want to join us for a no-host cup of coffee/tea we'll be at Nervous Dog Coffee 3438 Mission St. @ Kingston at 8:30 am.

Lunch will be provided if you RSVP to northwestbernal@aol.com by July 9th (we have to place our order in advance) Please leave your name and any diet restrictions that you may have.

Questions: email northwestbernal@aol.com

Wear your grubbies and bring gloves if you don't want to wear our one-size-fits-all version.
Children are welcome but if you're under 14 you must be accompanied by an adult and please bring gloves because we know ours won't fit small hands.

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attacked just outside bernal heights

2007-07-05T22:04:53Z

i was attacked and beaten during a robbery yesterday at the edge of mission just over from bernal heights on my way from my home (in bernal) to the 24th Bart station.

i'm feeling really upset and wondering how safe our neighborhood is.

i blogged about it and posted crime stats.

thanks for letting me air this here; it helps me feel better.

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walking tours of bernal heights?

2007-06-18T23:01:57Z

does anyone offer walking tours of bernal heights which share the history and interesting architecture?

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has anyone seen the new alemany farms project below st mary's and holly park?

2007-06-16T01:13:05Z

you can go volunteer at this community garden/farm and take home fresh organic veggies as your pay.

it's a great place to take the kids.

http://www.alemanyfarm.org/

it's right on the south edge of bernal heights. some way cool young urban hippies have reclaimed this parks and rec land for growing organic fruits, herbs and veggies.

i took the tour on saturday and loved it!

they also are doing great outreach to the public housing projects and providing a summer job and stipend for youth to learn green sustainable agriculture skills.

they get my award for best new project!

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Cortland Ave

2007-06-15T19:02:29Z

In response to a few ads that have been posted around regarding businesses for sale on Cortland Ave, there has been some seriously lively discussion on the Bernal Safe and Bernal Parents yahoo groups. (see http://www.sundius.com/brownbear click on the 701 and 801 cortland listings). As I am listing 2 of the 3 business/lease opportunities, and represented the buyer of the old Chez Maman/Aura business, and because I got a real kick out of the responses I figured that I would tip you all off to this discussion. I just figured that most of you did not run in the same circles as the Bernal Parents Group.

Have you any thoughts about the fact that 2 corner market businesses (Pay Little Market and Reliable Grocery) were listed for sale? Or what is going on with the vacant law office on the 700 block, or speculation about the new "Tinderbox Restaurant"?

And By the way, if you or anyone you know are interested in opening/buying a business on Cortland Ave, Please contact me at (415)608-0121 or msundius at sundius.com

:] m

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planning commission hell

2007-05-28T15:32:09Z

I'd like to know if anyone else has been going through the Bernal Heights planning commission to make additions to your house. We have been going back and forth for over a year, lost our contractor and have now completely lost contact with the commission (no returned phone calls or emails) for the last 2 months. We've particularly been stuck w/ the historical section over the past 7 months -- but our main planner assures me that much scrutiny is yet to come. Our plans are hardly ambitious, but do involve structural additions to the house.

Can you please share some of your experiences with the planning commission and any tricks you may have to get them to at least respond? Do I have any recourse? The historical person has told me in no uncertain terms that trying to overrule his decision will cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars. I've tried speaking to Tom Ammiano, but haven't been able to get him to return my emails either. It seems too trivial a case to bring forward to a newspaper or ombudsman.

Additionally, if any of you are currently having issues, perhaps we can come forward together?
Cheers.

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NWBA Mtg. May 9th: Sale of Roccapulco, Save the Morton Fig at St. Luke's, Safeway parking lot changes and more

2007-05-06T15:58:45Z

The North West Bernal Alliance will be meeting on May 9 at 190 Coleridge (near Virginia) at 6:30 pm. Nominations for the North West Bernal Design Review Board will be taken. Applications will be available at the meeting. Please visit northwestbernalalliance.org and click on committees for detailed information and a contact number. In addition, nominations for Secretary of the NWBA will also take place. Both elections will be held at the NWBA June 13th meeting.

Additional agenda items include more details about our Clean Team event on Mission Street on July 14th, the Safeway parking lot, the sale of Roccapulco, Phase II of GreenSpaces (north of 29th Street on Mission) and possible land marking of the Morton Fig at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Save the Date: June 13, 2006
Speaker: Alfredo Pedroza Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Liaison to District 9 and the Latino Community
Please bring your questions and concerns.
NWBA June Meeting
June 13th at 6:30 pm
190 Coleridge X Virginia

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Best/Worst delivery

2007-05-06T05:44:50Z

I was completely underwhelmed by my food from Jasmine Tea House last night. Everything tasted the same. The Kung Pao Meatless Chicken was not spicy at all, drenched in soy sauce, and had grody lil' unidentifiable things in it. The mu shu was a soggy mess. The other dish we got had large undercooked zuchini chunks.

I love Zante Pizza & Spicy Bite, but am I missing something? What other restaurants will deliver to Bernal that are worthwhile. Actually, what other ones should be avoided, while we're at it.

From,
Lazy Bathrobe Curlers Lady

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Piqueos

2007-05-04T22:20:48Z

Has anyone tried it yet?

http://www.piqueos.com/index.php

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Good Life - Over priced or what?

2007-05-02T01:16:43Z

I'm pretty new to the neighborhood and have recently encountered The Good Life grocery. I want to shop there, really I do, it's just that many things are two or even three times more expensive than the Safeway down the hill which now has a lot of "organic products", or at least claims to.

Now, I want to support my community and everything, but I wish Good Life could have followed the model of Trader Joe's and gone the cheap generic route instead of the super-expensive "boutique" route.

Don't get me wrong, it's definitely the best market on the hill and the people are pretty friendly, but I just wish I didn't have to pay $10 for a pound of pecans, for example.

What does anyone else think? Over-priced or worth it? And do we really have a choice?

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Bernal Heights in the Financial Times of London

2007-04-25T21:46:07Z

"The city's last secret"

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/72d025c4-edd5-11db-8584-000b5df10621.html

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Bernal Heights Real Estate

2007-04-20T19:59:44Z

I posted monthly real estate statistics for Bernal Heights on my website and the display case out side of Brown Bear Realty yesterday You can check it out if you care:

http://www.sundius.com/brownbear/Bernal_RE_Review.jpg

I made some comments regarding same on my blog at:

http://brownbearrealty.blogspot.com

I hope they are useful and/or interesting to any of you :]

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this may seem off topic but gun violence affects us all, even in bernal heights

2007-04-18T04:40:32Z

Blacksburg is such a beautiful town. It's bike friendly and full of nature lovers. They have the kindest, friendliest small town folks. The gorgeous New river, which is one of the oldest rivers in the country, runs near it. College students love to float down it and climb the mountains which are close by.

I'm just heartsick about these murders. I worked at virginia tech in 1980 in the Chemistry department. My sister volunteered there with countless students and my brother-in-law taught there for years. I dated a police officer there who's still in active duty. I've contacted him to tell him people all over the world are thinking of them. I have college age kids so I particularly empathize with the parents who sent their loved ones to school, expecting them to be safe.

How long will we let American companies profit from the blood of our children?
www.vpc.org/studies/vidintr.htm

Please sign this gun control petition in response to the Blacksburg, Virginia tragedy.
www.bradynetwork.org/site/Survey

This week I'll light candles for those who were killed, all the more tragic, knowing this was utterly preventable.

More helpful links:

California gun law report card:
www.bradycampaign.org/legisla...tate.php

from Million Mom March:

"All Americans have the right to be safe from gun violence in their homes, neighborhoods, schools, and places of work and worship.

All children have the right to grow up in environments free from the threat of gun violence.

Gun violence is a public health crisis that harms not only the physical, but also the spiritual, social, and economic health of our families and communities.

The availability and lethality of guns make death or severe injury more likely in domestic violence, criminal activity, suicide attempts, and unintentional shootings.

It is possible to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by gun violence with reasonable, common sense policy."
www.millionmommarch.org/aboutus/

The Brady campaign to prevent gun violence has excellent statistics that prove that nations that implement gun control have much less gun violence.
www.bradycampaign.org/

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Holly Park

2007-04-17T00:54:19Z

Holly Park Work Party
Bernal Heights Needs Your Help!
Join your neighbors and be a member of
Friends of Holly Park
and help clean and green your park to make it SAFE!
Saturday, April 21st
9am to 12pm
Meet at Holly Park BBQ/Picnic Area
Refreshments Provided
For more information, contact Chloe Good, Outreach Coordinator at Neighborhood
Parks Council, 415-621-3260 ext. 116 Learn more at: www.sfnpc.org

¡Vecinos en Acción!
Día de Limpieza del
Parque Holly
¡Necesita Su Ayuda!
¡Venga a unirse con sus vecinos para empezar
un Grupo Para el Parque y limpiar el Parque
Holly!
Proveen bebidas.
Sabado, el 21 de Abril
9am to 12pm
Unanse en el parque
Para mas informacion, llame a Chloe Good, Outreach Coordinator a
Neighborhood Parks Council, 621-3260 ext. 116
www.sfnpc.org

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potluck?

2007-03-14T22:03:31Z

i saw on a poster by good life gro that there's a potluck this weekend but i forget the time and date. it said something about old timey music. anyone know anything?

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Windmills in Bernal?

2007-03-14T17:34:42Z

Attend the North West Bernal Alliance Meeting and check it out!
March 14, 2007 6:30 pm Coleridge Park Homes 190 Coleridge/north of Virginia

For more information please visit: www.northwestbernalalliance.org/Ca...tml and be sure to click on
click on "NWBA Meeting" for a copy of the meeting agenda

Check out www.windside.com/ once you're there

Presentations will include:

Windmills? In Bernal?
Speaker Todd Pelman has developed a pilot wind turbine system and installed it at 23 Roscoe in Bernal Heights. Todd is a Bernal homeowner and is CEO of Blue Green Pacific, Inc.

“It is my hope that by gathering the feedback and consensus of my local community, we can work together to create a renewable energy model that ensures environmental, economic, and societal advancement.” - -- Todd Pelman

"On-street bike parking on Mission St."
1 motor vehicle parking space = more than a few parking spaces for bikes!
Speaker: Deidre Weinberg, Department of Parking and Traffic Bicycle Program

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PG&E Gas Upgrade Mess

2007-03-10T03:52:28Z

PG&E has just scheduled Anderson Street south of Cortland for it's gas pipe upgrade project. If anyone has already gone through this process, can you tell us what we're in for? I know the street will be torn up, but do they do anything major to actual houses to put in the new gas meter. Do you have to pay for this or do they cover the cost? How long does it take to complete a block? Knowing their track record, I'm not looking forward to this. Can anyone fill me in on what it's like? Thanks.

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Holly Park Clean Up

2007-03-08T21:36:27Z

Holly Park Work Party
Bernal Heights Needs Your Help!
Join your neighbors and be a member of
Friends of Holly Park
and help clean and green your park to make it SAFE!
Saturday, March 10
9am to 12pm
Meet at Holly Park BBQ/Picnic Area
Refreshments Provided
For more information, contact Chloe Good, Outreach Coordinator at Neighborhood
Parks Council, 415-621-3260 ext. 116 Learn more at: www.sfnpc.org

¡Vecinos en Acción!
Día de Limpieza del
Parque Holly
¡Necesita Su Ayuda!
¡Venga a unirse con sus vecinos para empezar
un Grupo Para el Parque y limpiar el Parque
Holly!
Proveen bebidas.
Sabado, el 10 de Marzo
9am to 12pm
Unanse en el parque
Para mas informacion, llame a Chloe Good, Outreach Coordinator a
Neighborhood Parks Council, 621-3260 ext. 116
www.sfnpc.org

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what's best way to get to financial district from york and halladay?

2007-02-28T23:18:08Z

anybody have recommendations for getting to the financial district on weekdays from york at holladay?
just checked 511.org and it recommends picking up the #9 at bayshore and jerrold. any better suggestions?

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am new to bernal

2007-02-28T23:16:41Z

hello; i just got an apt on york and am so excited to be moving to b h this weekend. yay! i already love the red hill and am def going to attend the bernal bubble lecture series.

any tips for newcomers: feel free to send my way.

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Bernal Heights Great Horned Owls

2007-02-28T07:10:20Z

I thought you all might like to see the photos of the owls on Bernal Hill. Please visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/artolog/sets/72157594542903043/detail/
if you'd like to see them. They are gorgeous and Art, my neighbor, took the photos.

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Aura closing / other openings?

2007-02-16T06:57:22Z

I noticed about a month ago that Aura's closed. I was wondering if anyone knew what was going to take its place.

Also, I love the restaurants already in the neighborhood but I think there could be better food still. We are sooo close to The Mission where there is a great abundance of fantastic food, some of it very reasonably priced. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I've noticed that some members here seem to be very active in neighoborhood planning-type stuff, so does anyone know of any new restaurant openings?

I've also seen a store more towards the Bayshore side of Cortland, sort of across the street from Little Nepal. I saw they had applied for a liquor license, which is exciting. Does anyone know what this place might be?

That is all, except... What is up with the new-ish art gallery that opened up on Cortland? I don't mean to be rude, but what is going on with those pregnant elephant/human things? Would anyone have those in their house? It's cool that they wanted to make a go at an art gallery here in Bernal Heights, but I just can't see it surviving for long. Sounds rude. I'm a cynic, sorry. Oscar Wilde said a cynic is someone who know the price of everything and the value of nothing.

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Residential water rates to be increased by 8% to continue seismic upgrades to HH water delivery system

2007-02-15T23:36:15Z

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission newsletter announcement:

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is proposing increases to water and wastewater rates beginning July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008 to continue the seismic upgrades to our Hetch Hetchy water delivery system and address urgent flooding issues and other neighborhood concerns with our wastewater system. Part of the rate package includes a residential conservation rate structure that promotes water conservation and a new water capacity charge that will be administered to new and expanding development in the city. The average residential household will see their bimonthly bill increase by approximately 8%. Learn more about the proposed rate package and the many water conservation programs offered through the SFPUC by visiting http://www.sfwater.org .

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New sidewalk bulges : Alabama St. ?

2007-02-03T21:16:15Z

Anyone know about the new sidewalk "bulges"; midblock on Alabama St., between Mullen and Montcalm ?

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Nena's 3459 Mission Street between Cortland and Kingston

2007-01-21T19:16:33Z

I tried Nena's for breakfast this am and I'd go back. The music was a bit loud (they turned it down upon our request) but the food is excellent. My son had the Latin Scramble...yum, and I had the Citrus French Toast..also yummy. The portions are large so don't go unless you're hungry. They also serve lunch and dinner. The menu is California and Latin Salvadorian. You're sure to find something on the menu that you can't resist. I hear from excellent sources that the turkey hash is also a good choice. One of today's specials is pumpkin pancakes.

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Italian Restaurant on Mission near Valencia - Name? Any good?

2007-01-21T15:50:24Z

Has anyone tried the new place on Mission near the Cancun (at Valencia)?

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Nice Neighborhood!

2007-01-15T19:12:32Z

So, the day before Thanksgiving, I was riding my bike down Elsie from Holly Park when some-random-thing-that-I-don't-actually-remember happened and the next thing I know I'm on standing on the sidewalk in a daze with bloody fingers while two kindly folks strongly suggest I sit down awhile and a third person says, "I'll get your bike!"
It was very surreal, I couldn't remember my street (Virginia) and all the ones these nice folks named sounded like Martian words: Blimskadip Street? Fumzoopa Street? Eshbeshawappa Street? No no no. Very confusing... And there was this big blur in the middle of my vision...
Anyway, I was and am very grateful. These three folks stayed with me (at 7:30am or so) until the ambulance came and carted me away, which seemed like a very long time. So
a) seems like we have nice neighbors around here...
and
b) does anyone in this tribe know who those folks were or, just maybe, are they tribesters? I'm thinking maybe I should put up thank you notes on Cortland.

Cheers all.
Oh, all I suffered was a broken pinky...after all that...kinda embarassing. :)

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Delivery in Bernal

2007-01-13T19:37:05Z

After three years on top of the hill I am stymied...so here is the question of the day-

where and who has the best take out..???all cuisine...there has to be more then whats on my front door!!!! please?

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Progressive Grounds...or Martha's?

2007-01-09T07:53:32Z

Where do you get yer coffee?

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Dealing with the crime spike in Bernal

2007-01-08T22:32:35Z

Over the past couple weeks there has been a spike in crime along Cortland Ave. A few examples:

- An armed robbery at Vino Rosso
- An attempted robbery at Dan's Cleaners followed by a successful armed robbery one week later
- A break in and theft of an ATM machine from Moonlight Cafe

There is a meeting with the police and other city officials to discuss how to deal with the crime in Bernal on Wednesday, January 17, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00PM at the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center on Cortland Ave.

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Mi Lindo Peru Restaurant

2006-12-23T22:13:51Z

Mi Lindo Peru Restaurant
3226 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 642-4897

Has anyone been here?

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Beranl Hights is part of a bigger world.

2006-12-14T01:06:47Z

Yes that's right,
Bernal Dog Poop Digesters (BDPD) can help.

Check out these videos they represent competing views on our energy situation.

1st one, We need BDPD now the oil has peaked!
oil smoke and mirrors
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8677389869548020370

2nd one, No need for BDPD we are floating in oil.
Interview with greg pallist
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8587218250845679725

Say no to sit com TV.
Say yes to Independent Media.

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Northwest Bernal Alliance

2006-12-12T00:58:51Z

A friend has asked me to join the Northwest Bernal Alliance and I am curious how other members of the Tribe feel about it. Thanks

Pam

BTW 8 months in The City and I have gotten to hate Muni. I miss the Boston transit system

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north bernal cleaning service

2006-12-01T23:31:04Z

my roommates and i have finally decided to admit defeat in our continuing efforts to keep the common spaces clean by ourselves.

can anyone suggest a good cleaning service to come by on the north side of bernal hill, twice a month, and clean bathroom, kitchen, and living room?

thanks,
beth

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4-Star's David Ayoob has passed on....

2006-12-01T21:28:07Z

There is a sign in the window of 4-star saying that Dave passed away suddenly this morning.

Cortland will be a darker place without Dave.....truly a sad, sad day.....

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Free wireless cafes in the mission

2006-12-01T06:34:54Z

Any recommendations? I like Progressive grounds but they close early. The later they are open the better.

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Violence Prevention in Bernal

2006-11-27T17:58:53Z

For those of you who have experienced any crime in Bernal or to
prevent more crime happening in our seemingly idyllic neighborhood,
please join the yahoo Bernal Safe group. In order for the police to
respond to us better when we do call them, we need to come together
as a group of concerned neighbors. Many of us have reported crime
and have received little or no response from them. Individually this
can be frustrating. As a group we have a louder voice, and our local
politicians can hear us too (especially when they want to be re-
elected). Things you can do:

Join the Bernal Safe group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bernalsafe/

Become aware of what's happening in your neighborhood. You can read
all about it on Captain Chignell's police reports from our local
Ingleside police station. Email him if you want to be on his report
list: Paul.Chignell@sfgov.org

Contact SF Safe (#553-1984) and they can tell you how to form
a 'neighborhood watch'. Get to know your neighbors. Swap phone
numbers and keep an eye on each other's property.

Attend the BHNC's Monthly Violence Prevention Group Meeting,
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 6:30pm at Bernal Heights Neighborhood
Center, 515 Cortland Avenue.

** Prevention and street-smarts will not only protect the value of
your home, but most importantly, your family~

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Police Action Last Night?

2006-11-26T17:12:16Z

Noticed there were a ton of cops hanging out in Bernal last night. Some friends saw a few guys getting searched in the (un)safeway around 7pm, then there were cops cruising all over that side of the hill for the rest of the evening and one was parked in front of my place on prospect and coso for hours, just hanging out and watching for - something. Anyone know what's up?

posted in Bernal Heights - 9 replies

My 16 yr old daughter needs work

2006-10-30T13:50:52Z

anyone know of any work on Cortland?

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Fiesta 2006

2006-10-29T16:21:39Z

So- what did everyone think of the Fiesta this year? Pretty low key and quiet (might have been the weather) compared to the past years. I thought there were a few to many similar vendors. I would have liked to see a henna artist, some more variety in the jewelry/clothing areas.

The kids had fun though, they are exhausted and very satisfied with their loot (from various vendors incl the "must have" Heartfelt grab bags). I didn't see a lot of bad behavior this year. No fights/arrests. We didn't see any anyways.

What do you all think- did you have fun? Find treasures? Meet up with old friends? See something memorable or amazing?

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CMTs in or near Bernal

2006-10-24T21:19:36Z

Can anyone suggest somewhere or someone (CMT certified) in or near Bernal that gives deep tissue or trigger point massage. How much did you pay and how long was it?

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Why Bush's NSA Wire tapping is defeated by VoIP Networks

2006-10-23T02:44:53Z

HELP EXPOSE BUSH'S WIRETAP LIES !!! The truth be told about land line vulnerability and the REAL way the bad guys communicate. The link below will take you to Marc Perkel's 13min video on EXACTLY how Mr. Bushes' "TERRORISTS" communicate. Wake up America, Mr. Bush & his NSA cronies have blatently violated this country's constitutional right to privacy by using the mask of "Security". TERRORISTS DO NOT USE PHONES THAT CAN BE TAPPED!! HELL...OOOHHHHH!! CHECK IT OUT AND PASS IT ON!!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8493098426180726284

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New restaurants

2006-08-29T22:47:58Z

Anyone been to The Front Porch yet? (On 29th St, between Mission and San Jose.)

Or to Chez Maman's new incarnation-- described here:
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/316988

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New in the 'hood

2006-08-29T22:09:47Z

My husband and I just moved here with our two-year-old son from a small community called La Honda - a redwood forest near Pesadero/Half Moon Bay. We're looking for recommendations for ways to meet progressive, open-minded, eccentric, interesting parents and non-parents. We just left behind a really great group of friends and are jonesing for some community in our new digs. My husband is kind of a solo flyer but he tends to groove with other musicians (base/electro rock), art movie fanatics (a la David Lynch), and people who speak Hebrew or any other second language. I tend to get a long with just about anyone who has a big heart and an open mind. Does anyone remember what it was like to be new in town? How did you meet the people you now call your friends?

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Franconia incident last night

2006-08-25T19:54:09Z

Does anyone know what all that was about last night with the yelling and the cops and stuff? about 2:45 at montcalm and franconia

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Q: When's the next soapbox derby?

2006-08-24T15:49:17Z

After seeing pictures of the illegal soapbox derby online, I was motivated to build one out of a kid's peddlecar I found on CL. I'm putting the finishing touches on the braking system so I'm ready to race.

My only problem is that I don't know when this event is supposed to occur.

Q: Do people gather on JUST Mother's Day and Halloween Sunday or is it every 3 sundays starting on Mother's day?

I found two references to the actual time:

From 2004: Every 3 Sundays from MD to Halloween
http://bernal.tribe.net/thread/46bb679c-20fa-4800-9e14-d46ad64d1e47

From 2005: Says it is now just those two days
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/11/01/DDGABFGU5E1.DTL&type=travelbayarea

I'm testing my vehicle at home in North Beach so I'm ready and willing to race this summer!
-g

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Bernal Heights on YouTube

2006-08-20T20:59:37Z

Here's a video using time lapse photography-- mostly, of the view from the north slope of Bernal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U_ryyr-yUQ&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fbernalheightssf%2Eblogspot%2Ecom%2F

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more violence in the 'hood

2006-08-14T22:28:39Z

hey 'Tribe_Sucks', looks like the 'Powers that Be' telepathically heard your suggestion about the surveillance cameras...
..........................
Man shot to death in Bernal Heights
Jaxon Van Derbeken, Chronicle Staff Writer

Monday, August 14, 2006

(08-14) 14:38 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco police are hoping that surveillance cameras posted at a Bernal Heights public housing project will help them solve the slaying of a 28-year-old man who was gunned down between buildings there early today.

Travis Williams, a suspected drug dealer with a long criminal history, was shot repeatedly shortly before 6 a.m. in between two buildings on the 900 block of Ellsworth Street.

San Francisco police Inspector Dennis Maffei said Williams was known to sell narcotics in the area where he was attacked.

"We are following up with the cameras," he said. "We don't know if it was caught on tape or not.''

Williams was pronounced dead at San Francisco General Hospital.

In June, San Francisco police announced that San Francisco's fledgling program to post video cameras in crime-plagued neighborhoods had paid off for the first time with the arrest of a man suspected of shooting a 13-year-old girl in the same housing project.

Bennie Powell, 21, was arrested on attempted murder charges Tuesday night in the April 27 shooting, which left the unidentified victim hospitalized for two days.

Police said a review of the tape helped cement the case against Powell.

E-mail Jaxon Van Derbeken at jvanderbeken@sfchronicle.com.

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Moving to San Francisco

2006-07-31T21:24:39Z

So it looks as if my boyfriend and I may be moving to San Fran VERY soon (we live in NYC now). We've been researching neighborhood guides, and asking friend's opinions, etc., etc., and we really like what we've read about Bernal Heights - community, nature, city - it seems to have the perfect mix.

My boyfriend is flying out this week for final interviews and to get a real feel of the neighborhoods and hopefully set up a couple apartment views.

Is there anything specific we should add to his itinerary in Bernal Heights - things to see/do - apartments seem very few and far between there - any recommendations/lists besides craigslist? We've got one appt scheduled for saturday, but I'd love for him to see a few more.

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elevation

2006-07-26T00:38:40Z

What elevation are we at?

I have been wondering...if there was a sudden flood...due to global warming... would running to the top of the hill save my life?

or

do i need to get a boat to put on the top of my building?

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home break-ins

2006-07-21T16:36:13Z

just so you are aware...

i have friends on Holly Park Circle who had their home broken into, fortunately while they were not home. the perpatrator kicked the door in and took a bunch of their stuff.

i also saw a sketch drawing of someone who broke into someone's home on Prospect street *while* someone was home... apparently was threatening and then proceeded to steal some stuff in front of the resident, and then took off.

i have just read this article on sfgate.com about people who are using Craigslist to rob people *at gunpoint*....

am I in L.A. or what?

Craigslist users hit by robbers
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/07/21/BUG3KK0NBU72.DTL

i'm reminded of that part in Fellowship of the Ring where the gatekeeper of Brie says to the Hobbits 'there's word of strange folk abroad... you can't be too careful!'

xo
love pand0ra

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Vandalism on Mullen Street

2006-07-12T14:45:38Z

If you live on Mullen street and have been vandalized, threatened, or harassed, or have witnessed any of those crimes, please contact me. I am interested in starting a neighborhood petition against residents of 354 Mullen street as public nuisances. Please read on:

I made the mistake of parking in front of 354 Mullen Street, Saturday June 10th, between 11:00 and 12:00 am after getting home from work.

On Monday afternoon when I returned to my car; a rare, 1961 Cadillac Eureka Hearse, I was shocked to discover a broken windshield and dried on eggs, splattered across the roof, hood, and right side of the car.

There were rocks splintered across the hood, but the rock that broke my windshield was not on the car. It was neatly set on the sidewalk on top of some lumber next to the stair well leading up to 354 Mullen Street. These rocks came from their yard. The angle in which the eggs hit my car was from the right of my car, and above; the garden at the top of the stairs.

I photographed everything, took my car to a self service car wash, washed and vacuumed the broken glass, and then drove it to a police station to file a report. My assessment of who did this was corroborated by a neighbor with prior experience with those persons. According to him, this couple has been vandalizing vehicles, leaving notes, and making threats against people who park on the street in front of their house for 2-3 years. After many phone calls and taking my car into shops, I am still unable to get this fixed. The first shop estimated $1600, and I am waiting on what the current one discovers. It has been suggested to me that vandalism of prperty resulting in $1000 or more in damages is a felony.

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Advice for a incoming UCSF student

2006-07-11T00:59:50Z

I'm going to be a new graduate student at the UCSF Mission Bay campus. I was in the city this past weekend and found a nice little flat on Macedonia St. I was wondering if this area of Bernal, plus the area between Macedonia and the hospital, is fairly safe? I need to be able to walk from there to the General Hospital so I can catch the shuttle to campus, many times it will be in the evenings. I'm a small town guy from Davis so I'd rather not worry about being harrassed as I'm trying to get to and from school!! Thanks for your help!

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older responsible guy looking for live alone or roommate housing

2006-07-02T19:51:01Z

my friend is employed, responsible, quiet and clean. his current digs are being remodeled and he just needs to get out of dodge.

he's looking to spend around <$1200. move in date aug. 1st or sooner

he's artist, freak, gay friendly. non-smoker. some 420. social drinker. somewhat of a loner so no big parties or jammin tunes.

drop me a line and i'll get you his contact info.

thanks folks
xx
ty

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Bicycle lane on Cesar Chavez

2006-06-28T23:06:18Z

Anyone know the status on a bicycle lane on Cesar Chavez that would reduce eliminate 1 lane ?

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Shiso's added a Sushi Bar

2006-06-16T15:20:01Z

3452 Mission Street...south of Nervous Dog Coffee

Hey, I'm a vegetarian so I didn't do fish but I ordered the Vegetarian Roll, Vegetarian Dragon Roll, and Inari and it was all fabulous. Everything was fresh and a lot of imagination went into the preparation which is always appreciated by vegies. I'm hoping that someone on the tribe that eats fish will comment on the Sushi and Sashimi. The carnivore with me didn't like the New York Steak. It came to the table whole without a steak knife and was served with Chinese rice. But we'd go back again and try other plates.

And if you are into vegie Chinese ask them to fix you spicy eggplant with an assortment of veggies, like snow peas, bell pepper, red onions, and tofu. It's not on the menu so you really have to give them direction but it's worth every bite.

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CITY|SPACE presents Get on the Bus :: Opening Night June 16th in San Francisco!

2006-06-16T03:41:45Z

CITY|SPACE presents a reconsideration of the experience, culture and meaning of our nation's least-loved transit mode. An art exibition and events including panel discussions and film screenings from June 16th to July 2nd in the Levin Brothers Warehouse, 2255 Third Street, betw. 19th and 20th Street, San Francisco. Opening night on Friday, June 16th, 7pm. FREE.

Please forward to anyone you think might be interested... Thanks!

http://www.city-space.org/events/gotb/2006_get_on_the_bus.html

About Get on the Bus
Get on the Bus will consider the experience, culture, and meaning of our nation’s least-loved transit mode. Stigmatized as the transit of last resort—the realm of the poor, elderly, and infirm—the bus nonetheless moves millions of people every day. On the cutting edge in some cities, marginalized in others, the bus evokes a surprising range of emotions for people, planners, cities and artists. Get on the Bus will begin to illuminate the world of the bus as a ubiquitous but neglected arena of city life.

An open call drew submissions from seven countries. Selected works are drawn from throughout the US, as well as Canada, Mexico, and the UK, and include fine art, documentary photography, lighthearted urban interventions, and a range of film and video projects. In addition innovative, historic, and artistically modified buses are anticipated to be on display at various times during the exhibition. CITY|SPACE is working with local transit agencies, including San Francisco MUNI, AC Transit, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and expects to collaborate with them on a variety of projects, including the donation of buses to the exhibit.

Get on the Bus will be on display at Levin Brothers Warehouse located at 2255 3rd St, in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood. This striking 9000 square-foot renovated warehouse space, at the convergence of 3 major bus lines and adjacent to the San Francisco’s new third street light rail line, has been kindly donated for the exhibition by the Martin Building Company, and features a large yard that can accommodate several buses.

A panel discussion, entitled "No F#@*ing Way! Selling America on the Bus," will bring together marketing and public relations professionals to consider how bus transit might be creatively reimagined to broaden its appeal.

A second panel presented with SPUR and entitled the Future of the Bus, will consider the rapidly unfolding future of the bus, as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and new hybrid and fuel cell technologies alter the landscape of urban transportation.

CITY|SPACE will also present an evening of bus-related film, in the spirit of Asphalt Shorts, CITY|SPACE's popular annual festival of short films about cities and urbanism.

An additional component of Get on the Bus will be the publication of an anthology entitled "Get on the Bus: Short and True Tales of Bus Travel". The anthology will be self-published in conjunction with the exhibition, with future plans to develop a book proposal and approach publishers.

Get on the Bus is supported in part by generous grant from the LEF Foundation and by the donation of exhibition space by the Martin Building Company. CITY|SPACE is a fiscally sponsored project of Intersection for the Arts.

About CITY|SPACE
CITY|SPACE is a cultural organization dedicated to exploring the built environment through events and exhibitions in a wide range of disciplines, including design, visual art, cultural landscape research, and film. CITY|SPACE cuts across disciplinary boundaries to draw on a wide range of work: aesthetic, documentary, architectural, and beyond, that converges around the city as we find it, make it, and struggle with it. By engaging Bay Area audiences in complex and challenging questions about the cities we inhabit, we hope to deepen our communities' experience, understanding, and stewardship of urban places

CITY|SPACE was founded in 2002 by a group of urban designers, planners, artists, and enthusiasts of the urban landscape. Since 2003, CITY|SPACE has presented Asphalt Shorts, an annual program of short films on cities and urbanism projected on a parking lot wall in Downtown Oakland, creating an impromptu public space in a forgotten corner of the city. In 2004, CITY|SPACE mounted the exhibition Urban Legends: The City in Maps at Oakland's Oaklandish gallery.

For more information about CITY|SPACE visit: http://www.city-space.org
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Brian Cronin
Board Member
CITY|SPACE
1434 Shotwell Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel.No. - +1 (415) 643.7387
Email - brian@city-space.org
Website - http://www.city-space.org
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posted in Bernal Heights - 4 replies

plant a tree

2006-06-14T19:02:11Z

Reposting this from the NWBA list:

Trees for Bernal Heights! If you would like a street tree and you live within the boundaries of Eugenia to Crescent and Andover to Putnam please contact Jennie Foster at goldiec@earthlink.net to sign up.
Jennie is working with Friends of the Urban Forest to organize a tree planting event. Trees benefit the community and our environment. You will have help with species selection, the permit process, concrete cutting, and the planting process.
Sign up today!
If you do please tell Jennie that you heard about this from the NWBA.
Regards
Jaime
Secty/NWBA

posted in Bernal Heights - 7 replies

Would you support a NYC style BART stop at 30th and Mission Streets???

2006-06-14T18:48:03Z

A few years back BART did a feasibility study on a BART station for 30th and Mission. The study included costly, above ground station but there's no reason why we can't opt for the least expensive BART stop. Apparently there's still hope for a stop at 30th...NYC style. That is, stairs/escalator/elevator down to platform.

There's a fair amount of support for such an idea coming from some folks in Bernal and Noe and I was just wondering if there's support on the tribe for such a stop.

Question: Would you be willing to sign a petition to ask BART to consider a NYC style BART stop at 30th and Mission and would you be willing to attend a hearing to show support for such a stop. I support the idea. I don't mind walking to BART at 24th in good weather but it's a real drag when it's wet and windy.

posted in Bernal Heights - 11 replies

Nena's (on Mission St.)

2006-06-11T16:12:58Z

Has anyone tried this restaurant. I understand that the french toast made with orange bread that they bake on the premises is very good. Anyone tried other items on the menu? There's one review on Yelp and it's enough to make the reader run, not walk to 3459 Mission St.

FYI Rudy (co-owner of Nena's) cooked at Joann's on the pennisula for years. He may even be part owner of Joann's so if you've ever eaten at there you've hit the jackpot with Nena's as many of your favorites are sure to be on Nena's menu as well.

Nena's Restaurant
El Salvadorian and California Cusine

(415) 285-8985

3459 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Cross Street:Near intersection of Mission St and Kingston St

posted in Bernal Heights - 2 replies

geranium

2006-06-01T20:34:50Z

Has anyone been here? What would you recommend?

Thanks!

http://www.geraniumrestaurant.com

posted in Bernal Heights - 18 replies

zante pizza

2006-05-30T00:38:20Z

Hey folks, I'll be headed out to Zante tomorrow and I'm extending to anyone interested in here.

http://tribes.tribe.net/df26540e-f932-4d15-82cb-86ab6838d503/thread/bd0a617e-9bfb-4691-927b-8c1d5de30c7a

BTW, what do you recommend at this place?

posted in Bernal Heights - 8 replies

spicy bite?

2006-05-30T00:36:21Z

http://www.spicy-bite.com/menu.htm

How's this place?

posted in Bernal Heights - 4 replies

How's the 67 MUNI line?

2006-05-27T17:06:38Z

I hear service is unreliable, but I'm going to have to start using it to get around, so I hope what I heard is not based on fact. -M

posted in Bernal Heights - 7 replies