Thursday, March 27, 2008
Precita Valley Neighbors March 2008 Meeting Summary
(Thanks to Demece Garepis for this update)
David Alumbaugh, the Planning Dept’s Cesar Chavez Traffic Calming Planner heard our concerns regarding the proposed ICI commercial paint store lease of the old Hollywood Video Store. The Planning Commission later rejected the lease, in support of the neighborhood.
Precita Area Crime Update
Great response from the Ingleside Station – thanks Captain O’Leary and officers!
Solar Picnic May 10th from 10-3pm in Precita Park. SolarCity, District 9’s Aggregate Solar Vendor has committed to providing SOLAR PANELS TO LIGHT THE CHILDRENS’ PLAYGROUND IN PRECITA PARK! Matching funds for installation and additional equipment will be requested through Prop B matching Funds.
Our next meeting is SATURDAY, APRIL 5th at 10 am at Charlie’s to plan and provide flyer routes for flyering the neighborhood about the Solar Picnic.
Contact Precita Valley Neighbors. David Robinson (285-5957) and Demece Garepis (641-0507) Co-Chairs
proposed ICI commercial paint store
David Alumbaugh, the Planning Dept’s Cesar Chavez Traffic Calming Planner heard our concerns regarding the proposed ICI commercial paint store lease of the old Hollywood Video Store. The Planning Commission later rejected the lease, in support of the neighborhood.
Precita Area Crime Update
Great response from the Ingleside Station – thanks Captain O’Leary and officers!
Solar Picnic
Solar Picnic May 10th from 10-3pm in Precita Park. SolarCity, District 9’s Aggregate Solar Vendor has committed to providing SOLAR PANELS TO LIGHT THE CHILDRENS’ PLAYGROUND IN PRECITA PARK! Matching funds for installation and additional equipment will be requested through Prop B matching Funds.
Next Meeting
Our next meeting is SATURDAY, APRIL 5th at 10 am at Charlie’s to plan and provide flyer routes for flyering the neighborhood about the Solar Picnic.
More information?
Contact Precita Valley Neighbors. David Robinson (285-5957) and Demece Garepis (641-0507) Co-Chairs
Labels: Precita Valley Neighbors
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Police Log, March 24th
4:57 pm 3300 block of Folsom Street
Officer Hopkins and posse came upon a group of five juveniles smoking marijuana. One was wanted on a warrant issued by the San Francisco Juvenile Court and another was listed as missing with the SFPD. The other three teens were admonished and released. The first two teenagers were left in the custody of the Child Protective Services at San Francisco General Hospital.
(We like that Officer Hopkins has a Posse! - Ed.)
Officer Hopkins and posse came upon a group of five juveniles smoking marijuana. One was wanted on a warrant issued by the San Francisco Juvenile Court and another was listed as missing with the SFPD. The other three teens were admonished and released. The first two teenagers were left in the custody of the Child Protective Services at San Francisco General Hospital.
(We like that Officer Hopkins has a Posse! - Ed.)
Labels: police blotter
Monday, March 24, 2008
Police Notes
7:15 pm Cesar Chavez and Hampshire Streets
Officer Campos saw a man wandering in traffic. He stopped to question the man and found that the 39 year old San Francisco man was wanted by the California Department of Corrections for parole violation. The man was booked at Ingleside Station.
Officer Campos saw a man wandering in traffic. He stopped to question the man and found that the 39 year old San Francisco man was wanted by the California Department of Corrections for parole violation. The man was booked at Ingleside Station.
Labels: police blotter
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Kelly Moore Paint Store demolition
Demolition has begun on the former Kelly Moore paint store site at Mission and Cesar Chavez.
Labels: construction
Police Blotter: Dog attacks neighbor's Dog
1:50 pm 400 block of Precita Avenue
Officer Altamirano and Officer Alvarado investigated a dog attack. A pit bull dog had jumped a neighbor's fence and attacked another dog. The officers contained the dog in the back seat of a police car and turned it over to an Animal Care and Control officer.
Officer Altamirano and Officer Alvarado investigated a dog attack. A pit bull dog had jumped a neighbor's fence and attacked another dog. The officers contained the dog in the back seat of a police car and turned it over to an Animal Care and Control officer.
Labels: police blotter
Monday, March 17, 2008
Big Fire at 26th and Valencia
A four-alarm fire happened this evening between Valencia, Poplar, 26th and 25th. Several buildings were destroyed, and many residents lost everything. The Chronicle now has a story up with more details. CBS 5 was the first to report it on their website, here's some video grabs from CBS 5's helicopter:
A commenter on the SFGate story wrote:
Someone who lived nearby posted images of the fire.
Here's a map of the location:
Here's a picture from the ally behind the buildings the next day. It's sad and tragic to see.
A commenter on the SFGate story wrote:
I have been watching this for almost 2 hours now, it is almost across the street from me. I think there were some injuries- as I saw people on 3 gernies being wheeled away.
Someone who lived nearby posted images of the fire.
Here's a map of the location:
Here's a picture from the ally behind the buildings the next day. It's sad and tragic to see.
Labels: News
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Shooting at 26th and Shotwell Streets (update)
San Francisco Crime: Two Mission District shootings kill 1, injure 3: "A 16 year-old boy was shot in the arm and leg at 26th and Shotwell Streets at 7:30 p.m. He was transported to SFGH with non-life-threatening injuries."
(Via the excellent San Francisco Crime Blog and tipster Marijane.)
SF Gate also has this:
So that accounts for the sound of gunfire and the tons of sirens shortly thereafter.
There was another fatal shooting at this same location in December of 2006. Because of that, several cameras were installed at that intersection. Apparently, the cameras had no deterrent effect on this crime.
We wonder if the cameras recorded anything useful, or if they help expedite the arrivals of police and ambulances? Or were they useful at all?
(Via the excellent San Francisco Crime Blog and tipster Marijane.)
SF Gate also has this:
A teen was transported to a local hospital after being shot in the arm and leg while in the Mission District Saturday, according to a San Francisco Police Department spokesman.
The 16-year-old victim was standing at the corner of 26th and Shotwell streets around 7:30 p.m. when the suspect allegedly approached him and fired shots for no reason, spokesman Neville Gittens said.
The victim sustained gunshot wounds to one arm and one leg and was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, said Gittens.
Police suspect the incident may have been gang-related.
So that accounts for the sound of gunfire and the tons of sirens shortly thereafter.
There was another fatal shooting at this same location in December of 2006. Because of that, several cameras were installed at that intersection. Apparently, the cameras had no deterrent effect on this crime.
We wonder if the cameras recorded anything useful, or if they help expedite the arrivals of police and ambulances? Or were they useful at all?
Labels: crime, gang, gangs, Neighborhood Watch, police blotter, Precita Park
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Shooting and Sirens, 7:30ish March 15th?
Anyone know any details on the sounds of gunfire followed shortly thereafter by lots of sirens were? The sounds of the gunshots seemed to come from the eastern end of Precita Park.
(Update: turns out it was a shooting at 26th and Shotwell, one injured.)
(Update: turns out it was a shooting at 26th and Shotwell, one injured.)
Labels: crime, Precita Park
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Water Main repair on Harrison
On Harrison, above Precita, there has been water leaking from the curb area for a couple weeks. Some neighbors called 311 about it, and the water department came out and replaced the water line that feeds fresh water to the house by the leak.
Mary Ann from Bernal Hill Realty sent us some pictures of the work:
Mary Ann from Bernal Hill Realty sent us some pictures of the work:
Labels: construction, water main
Monday, March 03, 2008
Precita Valley Neighbors Monthly Meeting
Saturday, March 8th, 10am – 11:00am at the
Charlie’s Deli, 3202 Folsom Street -Folsom at Precita
David Robinson (415 285-5957) and Demece Garepis (415 641-0507) Co-Chairs.
AGENDA
Charlie’s Deli, 3202 Folsom Street -Folsom at Precita
David Robinson (415 285-5957) and Demece Garepis (415 641-0507) Co-Chairs.
AGENDA
I. Talk to David Alumbaugh, the Planning Dept’s Cesar Chavez Traffic Calming Planner: Opposition to ICI Paintstore Commercial Lease at (old Hollywood Video store) 1575 South Van Ness at Chavez: Tell Mr. Alumbaugh we oppose a paint store serving commercial contractors in the middle of a residential neighborhood because it is incompatible with the existing neighborhood traffic flow. Please email your concerns to Diego Sanchez, Planning Dept. Project Manager, at diego.sanchez(at)sfgov(dot)org by this Wednesday.
II. Precita Area Crime Update – great response from the Ingleside Station – thanks Captain O’Leary and officers!
III. Solar Picnic May 10th from 10-3pm in Precita Park. Details and marketing – help plan SF’s first Green Event!
IV. Precita Park Dog Run contacts/ideas, miscellaneous.
I. Talk to David Alumbaugh, the Planning Dept’s Cesar Chavez Traffic Calming Planner: Opposition to ICI Paintstore Commercial Lease at (old Hollywood Video store) 1575 South Van Ness at Chavez: Tell Mr. Alumbaugh we oppose a paint store serving commercial contractors in the middle of a residential neighborhood because it is incompatible with the existing neighborhood traffic flow. Please email your concerns to Diego Sanchez, Planning Dept. Project Manager, at diego.sanchez(at)sfgov(dot)org by this Wednesday.
II. Precita Area Crime Update – great response from the Ingleside Station – thanks Captain O’Leary and officers!
III. Solar Picnic May 10th from 10-3pm in Precita Park. Details and marketing – help plan SF’s first Green Event!
IV. Precita Park Dog Run contacts/ideas, miscellaneous.
Labels: Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Neighborhood Watch Meeting
There is a neighboorhood watch for the 300 Block of Precita Avenue and the 1500 and 1600 Blocks of Treat Ave on Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 at Mona Tong's office, 326 Precita Ave.
This is our 4th meeting!
The purpose of this meeting is to join other neighbors in helping to reduce crime and improve quality of life issues in the immediate neighborhood.
We will be welcoming Captain O'Leary, the new Captain from Ingleside Station.
Please join us and invite others to help get this group underway.
Thursday, March 6 at 6:30pm SHARP at Mona Tong's office, 326 Precita Ave. The meeting will last 1 hour.
This is our 4th meeting!
The purpose of this meeting is to join other neighbors in helping to reduce crime and improve quality of life issues in the immediate neighborhood.
We will be welcoming Captain O'Leary, the new Captain from Ingleside Station.
Please join us and invite others to help get this group underway.
Thursday, March 6 at 6:30pm SHARP at Mona Tong's office, 326 Precita Ave. The meeting will last 1 hour.
Labels: Neighborhood Watch, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Rest in Peace, Turtle
New Mural
Saturday, March 01, 2008
More Treat Ave street work?
In the last few days, a lot of underground survey marks have popped up on Treat from Precita to the South end of Treat. Tonight, we encountered some PG&E employees marking/surveying gas lines, and asked them if they knew what was up.
``The city is going to do construction to fix the pot holes.`` Was the response. ``Not us, the City``.
You may remember, between October 2003 and Feb 2004, the city replaced the sewer line going down Treat ave. They opened up a 2 foot trench in the middle of the street, replaced the sewer lines, repaved the street and also replaced the curbs on the street.
Apparently, they didn't do something right when they closed up the trench in the middle of the street, because it has been sinking. There are numerous potholes, including the rather large one that appeared in January 2008, so hopefully the construction will be done properly this time.
However, we might be in for another 2 months of Treat being under construction again, like it was in last 2003.
(Here are some pictures from the 2003/2004 sewer replacement on Treat)
The photo below shows a cross-section of the street after it was cut through. Notice the old cobblestones/ bricks under the asphalt.
The new sewer line. They would rip out the old pipes, and immediately replace it with the new pipes.
The new pipes were laid in a bed of gravel, our understanding is because that gives the pipes a bit of room to move during an earthquake.
If you know anything more about this construction, post a comment. Calls to 311 were directed to a voicemail number for DPW, who didn't return our call.
``The city is going to do construction to fix the pot holes.`` Was the response. ``Not us, the City``.
You may remember, between October 2003 and Feb 2004, the city replaced the sewer line going down Treat ave. They opened up a 2 foot trench in the middle of the street, replaced the sewer lines, repaved the street and also replaced the curbs on the street.
Apparently, they didn't do something right when they closed up the trench in the middle of the street, because it has been sinking. There are numerous potholes, including the rather large one that appeared in January 2008, so hopefully the construction will be done properly this time.
However, we might be in for another 2 months of Treat being under construction again, like it was in last 2003.
(Here are some pictures from the 2003/2004 sewer replacement on Treat)
The photo below shows a cross-section of the street after it was cut through. Notice the old cobblestones/ bricks under the asphalt.
The new sewer line. They would rip out the old pipes, and immediately replace it with the new pipes.
The new pipes were laid in a bed of gravel, our understanding is because that gives the pipes a bit of room to move during an earthquake.
If you know anything more about this construction, post a comment. Calls to 311 were directed to a voicemail number for DPW, who didn't return our call.
Labels: construction, precita
