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August 2001
 

 

Police Blotter/Richmond Roundup/Letters to the Editor

 

Concourse Authority Kicks off Review of Preferred Alternative
A controversial plan to build a parking garage beneath the music concourse in Golden Gate Park took a giant step forward when a top executive of the project announced he will meet with city planners to kick off the environmental-impact review process.

Groups Express Concerns Over Latest Presidio Plan
Neighborhood groups were already crying foul before the Presidio Trust could announce, at a press conference July 25, its new "preferred alternative" for developing the Presidio.

Cottages' Demolition OK Draws Ire of Richmond Residents
A decision by the SF Planning Commission last month to allow the demolition of two Edwardian-era cottages in the Outer Richmond District ended a long and bitter battle that pitted neighbors and their allies against a prominent member of the Asian community.

Comedic Talent Runs High in 'Wild and Crazy Guy'
In a quiet apartment in the Outer Richmond District, Daniel Dechi rehearses a most peculiar musical instrument for a regular Thursday performance at the "Brainwash Cafe." Dechi can play any song, from classical to rock, drumming on his face with a number two pencil.

Housing Crisis Hot Topic at Monthly Town Hall Meeting
District 1 Supervisor Jake McGoldrick and a panel of city officials hosted a Town Hall meeting July 21 to update residents on the current status of the affordable housing crisis and listen to public feedback and ideas. Because demand exceeds supply, the prices for housing have skyrocketed in the past two years.

Golden Gate Park Gophers Still Burrowing, Predatory Birds Flop
The growing gopher population at Golden Gate Park is a continuing problem that has still not been remedied despite the presence of predatory birds that live and use the park. The gophers eat the roots of ornamental plants and reproduce in large numbers.

COLUMNS:

Capt. Edgar Springer: Police Beat

Supervisor Jake McGoldrick: Budget Passes, Pedestrian Safety Next

John M. Lee: House Hunting on the Internet

Ginny Kolmar: Giorgio's Pizzeria

Tony Hall: We Must Save a City Treasure: the Golden Gate Park Stables