Battle Erupts Over Plan
to Make Holly Tree Landmark
One of the oldest holly trees in San Francisco has become the
central character in a feud involving the owners of a Richmond
District home, their neighbors and politicians at City Hall.
Fake I.D.s
Used to Commit Burglaries
Incidents involving false identification and burglary have
been turning up in the Richmond District over the past several
months. Five such incidents were recorded between April 6 and
May 25, according to a bulletin put out by the San Francisco
Police Department's (SFPD) Richmond Station.
Appeals Court
Rules City Must Create EIR for Changes to Housing Element
Neighborhood groups won a major victory at the end of June
when the First District Court of Appeals ruled the City had
to create a new Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for modifications
made to the housing element of the city's General Plan.
Mayor Hears
Concerns about Park Road Closures
Representatives from several community groups met with SF Mayor
Gavin Newsom in June to address concerns about the city's closing
of a portion of John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park on
Saturdays.
Lindy in the Park
Captures Fascination of Jitterbuggers
Every Sunday, the music from Hep Jen's free dance lesson behind
the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in Golden Gate Park draws
a loyal crowd of dancers who boogie, not to hip hop, but to
lindy hop.
COLUMNISTS
Paul Kozakiewicz:
Kudos for Kathy, Recall Going Strong
Assemblywoman
Fiona Ma: Town Hall Meeting Results
Supervisor Jake
McGoldrick: Homelessness, Stables, Rossi
Myrna
Lim: City's Predatory Pricing Policies
Arlene Uribe: Groups
Unite for Public Safety
