Programs for Adults Holiday Harp Concert with TriskelaPaper and Light Tinkering: Make electrical circuits on a piece of paper. Sign up by calling 415.355.2822 or stop by the branch. This is an adult program. Wednesday, March 9, 6 to 7 p.m. Chair Yoga with Connie Scott: Enjoy an energizing chair yoga class! No yoga experience… Keep Reading
A neighborhood mainstay for more than sixty years, the Potrero Branch Library has literally measured its popularity over the decades, celebrating its one millionth patron in January. One barometer of the branch’s enduring attractiveness is the heavily attended, bi-weekly storytime sessions that the library offers for free. Every Tuesday and Thursday youth services librarian Jenny… Keep Reading
I had a morning call at a waterfront home in Tiburon. There were six cars parked in the driveway. Three were under covers – two vintage Ferraris and a BMW CSI – three were exposed: a Jaguar convertible, an older Mercedes and a tricked out bright yellow Jeep. I was met by an attractive Middle… Keep Reading
Through April 8 Community: Free Tax Prep The Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, in partnership with the San Francisco Housing Corporation and the United Way of the Bay Area, will provide free tax filing services for households with income less than $54,000. Every Friday, 12 to 4 p.m., Nabe, 953 DeHaro Street. Walk-in only. Information:… Keep Reading
“So, what have we here?” Pete exclaimed. Pete had encountered Justin, trailed by Nash, Stephanie, and Jordan, just inside The Connecticut Yankee’s short corridor entryway, next to a wooden shelving unit that held newspapers and flyers. He bobbed his head, birdlike, as he blocked Justin from moving past him in the narrow passageway. Justin bobbed… Keep Reading
More than 30 years have passed since photographer Barbara Martz was robbed, raped and knifed to death in her home near 25th and Texas streets. In late-January a jury convicted a San Francisco man of her rape and murder for the second time. John Davis, 49, was found guilty of first-degree murder with special circumstances,… Keep Reading
Located at Potrero Hill’s western edge, San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) has long demonstrated its commitment to public health. With 70 percent of its patients un- or underinsured, SFGH tends to the poor, working families, undocumented immigrants, and the elderly, regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital’s new nine-story Acute Care and Trauma Center,… Keep Reading
Last month, University of California, San Francisco staff and almost one-dozen Dogpatch residents and property owners held tense discussions about the university’s proposed new psychiatric center, as well as plans to develop student housing. Community members are unhappy with the psychiatric center’s proposed location, 2130 Third Street, which is now home to a building and… Keep Reading
QB3@953, a biotech incubator, has been so successful that many of the startups housed there are searching for larger laboratories in Southside San Francisco. But their moves have been stymied by high rents and real estate prices, as well as a lack of space for midsize companies. The incubator, launched almost two years ago, provides… Keep Reading
My earliest memory of visiting a doctor was created when I was four years old. I had a wart on my index finger, which made it hard to properly hold a pencil. My dad drove me to a medical office, where an avuncular physician made a quick examination, left the room, and came back with… Keep Reading
Family House The Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House opens next month in Mission Bay. For more than thirty years, Family House has served as a home away from home for families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, providing physical comfort and emotional support, free from financial concerns. The Family House is a… Keep Reading
Editor, I was surprised to see “The Debate Rages: Are Turf Fields Safe?” in last month’s View. The article is factually incorrect, as artificial turf isn’t being considered for the Potrero Hill Recreation Center renovation. The $4 million project is funded by the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Bond. The scope will likely include replacement… Keep Reading
Last fall, glyphosate – commercially sold as Roundup or Aquamaster – the pesticide most commonly used by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (SFRPD), was classified by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) as a known carcinogen. Glyphosate is a herbicide used to kill unwanted plants, especially annual broadleaf weeds. CalEPA’s action didn’t go… Keep Reading
Invitae Corporation is moving into the former Jessica McClintock headquarters at 1400 16th Street, after signing a $7 million lease for the 103,000 square foot art deco building last September. “Right now, the landlord’s renovating the building,” said Lee Bendekgey, Invitae’s chief financial officer. “We expect…move into around the middle of the year, in June… Keep Reading
Walking into Yield, located on Third Street, is like entering into a friend’s living room. It’s cozy and comfortable; a welcome change to the more modern design wine bars spilled throughout San Francisco. When it opened in 2006 Yield was ahead of its time, featuring wines cultivated using sustainable, organic and biodynamic practices. In addition… Keep Reading
Nothing’s and everything’s changed for the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM), located on Arkansas Street, following its merger with the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) last summer. The merger created new academic and research opportunities for ACTCM and CIIS, according to ACTCM executive director Lixin Huang. Logistically speaking, 250 ACTCM students continue… Keep Reading
Americans are living longer, healthier, lives, redefining the meaning of aging. Today’s “old” looks much differently than previous generations. With extended lifespans, though, comes new challenges, which often require advance planning and tough conversations with family members. Given longer life expectancies and the concomitant possibility that protracted care will be needed, health care costs facing… Keep Reading
When should a child first visit a dentist? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends a first dental checkup six months after the initial tooth erupts, or by age one. The goal of the first appointment is to introduce the youngster to the dentist and help establish a positive foundation for future care. What… Keep Reading
The Golden State Warriors will delay construction of their Mission Bay arena by at least a year, hoping to move to San Francisco by the fall of 2019, said Warriors chief operating officer Rick Welts last month in an interview with the San Jose Mercury News. Welts’ announcement came after the Mission Bay Alliance filed… Keep Reading
Malia Cohen, 38, was first elected to the District 10 Board of Supervisor’s seat in 2010. She was reelected in 2014. The district includes Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Bayview-Hunters Point, and Visitacion Valley. Cohen’ll be termed out in 2019, which has prompted speculation about what political position, if any, she’ll seek in the coming years, with… Keep Reading
At nine stories, encompassing 200,000 square feet, and housing 500 physicians and support staff, Kaiser Permanente’s Mission Bay Medical Offices, located at 1600 Owens Street, opens next month. The facility, which isn’t a hospital – emergency services won’t be available – will principally serve Southside San Francisco residents, who may have had trouble accessing Kaiser’s… Keep Reading
The San Francisco Giants, Anchor Brewing Company, and Port of San Francisco are progressing with plans for their Mission Rock development in the wake of last year’s passage of Proposition D by 74 percent of voters. “We’re obviously delighted with the final numbers of the election,” said Fran Weld, vice president of strategy and… Keep Reading
February 1 Tour: Anchor Brewing Company For the first time ever, Anchor Brewing Company opens its doors to the public for a self-guided facility tour, which will take visitors through the taproom and brew house, showcasing several beers along the way. Tourists will view the traditional all-copper brew system and unique open-fermentation techniques. There’ll be… Keep Reading
“Geez, I thought these guys might hangout someplace, I dunno, gayer,” said Jordan. He and Stephanie were at the entrance to The Connecticut Yankee, in Potrero Hill. The bar-eatery was packed, two large televisions blared a baseball game. Many of the patrons wore San Francisco Giants’ colors. “I don’t know what you mean by that,”… Keep Reading
According to San Francisco Police Department Captain Raj Vaswani , who heads Bayview Station, which is responsible for peace on Potrero Hill, among other Southside neighborhoods, in light of the Mario Woods shooting SFPD needs more ways to handle similar violent situations. Woods was shot by police in an incident that unfolded on December 2.… Keep Reading