Dogpatch Family’s Entire Belongings Stolen from U-Haul
At the end of March, Deanna Borbon and René Felbermayr packed a U-Haul to move to Los Angeles with their two small … Keep Reading
Potrero Hill Artists’ Exhibition Returns after Brief Hiatus
Amateur and professional artists alike will have a chance to showcase their work at the Annual Potrero Hill Artists’ Exhibition hosted by … Keep Reading
Dogpatch, Potrero Hill Beset with Unmaintained Right-of-Ways, Known as “Unaccepted Streets”
Residents of southeastern neighborhoods are frustrated by chronic municipal neglect of unaccepted streets, public right-of-ways also known as “dirt” or “paper” roads. … Keep Reading
San Francisco’s Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates Lower than Southern Cities
While many cities have seen escalating numbers of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) over the past few years, San Francisco has experienced only … Keep Reading
ACTCM Struggles to Do Right by Remaining Students
The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) was first established in 1980. In 2024 it’ll cease to exist. Acquired by the … Keep Reading
Activist Works to Improve Dogpatch
Donovan Lacy has lived in lots of places. Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, he found Montreal too cold, Florida too warm. San Francisco … Keep Reading
The Oldest Homes on the Hill
According to the California Environmental Quality Act, buildings constructed more than 50 years ago that have architectural or historical significance may be considered … Keep Reading
Why I Choose to Raise My Family in San Francisco
When I moved to Potrero Hill in 2006 I was single. I didn’t know much about the neighborhood other than the Bottom … Keep Reading
Roughly Half of Potrero Hill High School Students Graduate
Downtown High School’s four-year graduation rates compare favorably to the San Francisco Unified District’s (SFUSD) average rates for the 2021-2022 cohort, while … Keep Reading
Residents Call for City, Developer to Proceed with Promised Rec Center Staircase
For almost a decade, residents have advocated for development of staircases from the point where 22nd Street turns onto Texas Street, next … Keep Reading
San Francisco Invests in Youth Psychiatric Services
Late last year, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) awarded a $33.7 million grant to the San Francisco Department of … Keep Reading
The Dogpatch Hub to Open this Year
Most any neighborhood would want a place like the Dogpatch Hub, “a communal space with no barriers to entry,” according to Friends … Keep Reading
The Dogpatch Hub to Open this Year
Most any neighborhood would want a place like the Dogpatch Hub, “a communal space with no barriers to entry,” according to Friends … Keep Reading
San Bruno Avenue Project Reconsidered as Affordable Housing
The proposed development of 1458 San Bruno Avenue has been paused while an undisclosed group in the Mission is determining whether they … Keep Reading
Art History on 18th Street
Many Potrero Hill and Dogpatch apartment complexes are products of a 1990s building boom. Between 1988 and 2000, 3000 live-work lofts, intended … Keep Reading
Mission Bay Branch Issues Most Library Cards in San Francisco
Located near the corner of Fourth and Berry streets, Mission Bay library—which opened on July 8, 2006—is the San Francisco Public Library’s … Keep Reading
Dogpatch and Potrero Hill Green Benefit District to Hold Elections
The Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District (GBD) holds board elections this month. There are five open seats, all for … Keep Reading
High Rates of Student Absenteeism on Potrero Hill
Last year, three public schools located on Potrero Hill grappled with distressing levels of chronic student absenteeism. In 2022, 39 percent of … Keep Reading
A Stitch in Time Reweaves Esprit Park
Earlier this year the long-awaited renovation of the 80,000 square foot – 1.84 acre – Esprit Park in Dogpatch commenced. Ceremonial shovels … Keep Reading
Memoirs, Old Titles Top Must-Read Books for Potrero Hill Residents
The most checked-out physical books at the Potrero Hill library for adults and teenagers are memoirs and older titles, according to Rachel … Keep Reading
Why I Choose to Raise My Family in San Francisco
We’ve all been there. A well-meaning friend/family member/colleague knows what’s best for you, for your future kids, for your life. They have … Keep Reading
Obituary
Timothy C. BenettiMay 8, 1964 – January 11, 2023 On January 11, 2023, Timothy C. Benetti, 58, passed away in his sleep … Keep Reading
An Unusual Past and Uncertain Future
The brick building with black columns at 312 Connecticut Street, just up the slope from Goat Hill Pizza, has an unusual history … Keep Reading
One-Quarter of Downtown Buildings Vacant; City Struggles to Fill Void
Late last year, the Financial District’s office occupancy was at 42 percent of pre-pandemic levels, according to data from Kastle Systems, with … Keep Reading
Jackson Park Redo Designs to be Considered by Rec and Park Commission
Early this year, Friends of Jackson Park (FoJP) and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (RPD) will seek RPD Commission approval … Keep Reading