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The Academy of Sciences is offering a neighborhood free day for the Mission and Bernal Heights neighborhoods on October 30th, 31st and November 1st.

Visitors are required to prove residency by showing a driver's license or a utility bill. Information about Neighborhood Free Days is available at www.calacademy.org and at (415) 379-8000.

Rusty writes:

I accidentally left my car unlocked, parked in my driveway, Friday night. Sometime after 1am, a thief rifled through my glove box and center console, and stole my GPS and phone charger (which were inside the center console). The contents were thrown all over the car. The thief also took a case of Coca Cola that I had left in the rear of the car.

We've seen other broken glass on Precita around the park. Seems like our neighborhood is being targeted by thieves again, so be on the lookout and make sure your cars are locked!

Labels: car breakings, crime, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn

8/15/09 3200 Folsom St (Between evening of the 14th and morning of the 15th)

Officer Chan responded to a report of a theft. The victim said that she parked her car in front of her house on the evening of 8/14/09. When she returned to he car the next morning, she found the car on a wooden block with both of its left wheels missing. Case number 090832813.

Labels: car breakings, crime, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn

On wednesday night, a car parked on Treat in front of the school had the passenger side window smashed, and some items were stolen from the car; including a back pack full of womens' clothing.

The car belonged to someone visiting from out of state and had only been parked there for one day.

Labels: car breakings, crime, News, precita valley neighboars

Vicky Walker from the Bernal History Project writes:

Help us celebrate neighborhood history at the Bernal Heights History Day!

It happens on Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Anthony Immaculate Conception School (299 Precita at Folsom), and is sponsored by Bernal History Project and Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Admission is free and open to all, but be aware that the school entrance is not fully ADA-accessible (there is one step leading to the hall). Parking is available but limited in the streets around Precita Park as well as in the schoolyard (via entrance on Shotwell Street), but we recommend public transport, as the event is likely to be well attended.

The schedule tentatively looks like this:

• Welcome and introduction from Bernal History Project and Friends of the SFPL, Bernal branch


• Short set by singer and storyteller Nancy Schimmel


• Slideshow and talk by Terry Milne of BHP on "Activism and Open Spaces," looking at the history and establishment of our parks, open spaces, and gardens


• Q&A -- bring your Bernal-related questions


• Refreshments and a short break, after which Nancy Schimmel will play another setSlideshow and talk by author and historian Peter Wiley on "The Brothers and Sisters of Mullen Avenue," detailing family, social, and political life on that street between 1968 and 1980


• "The Living History Panel of Distinguished Old-Timers," moderated by Peter Wiley. We are looking for volunteers. Longtime Bernal residents, or those who grew up here and would like to share their stories -- please let us know if you'd like to be part of the panel. All that's required is a willingness to talk!


• Short set by Bernal's one-woman-band Jackie Jones and her musical saw and tap-dancing cat


• Following the program, Terry Milne of BHP will lead a History Walk of Precita Valley. Note: The walk does not include steep hills.

We'll have all our usual displays, posters, and scrapbooks, and BHP volunteers will be available to help with genealogical and historical research.

There will also be a raffle (proceeds benefit the Bernal Heights Library Campaign and the Bernal History Project) with lots of interesting Bernal-related prizes, including framed prints and local history books.

Bring your photos and family stories to share. We'll have a digital scanner on hand to copy your pictures and letters. Let us know if you want to be part of the Bernal Heights Archive, to be housed by the Bernal branch library (reopening in early 2010).

We look forward to seeing you at History Day!

Labels: News, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn

The Precita Valley Neighbors Monthly Meeting will take place this Saturday, August 8th, 9:30am – 10:30am at
Charlie’s Deli, 3202 Folsom Street (at Precita).

AGENDA:

1. Ingleside Station PVN rep will report the rash of Precita crime and the community patrol officers for our area.

2. Weeding Childrens’ Playground – bring trowels and hand shovels – we’ll walk down there after the meeting

Labels: crime, precita, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 2:18 am
Peralta Ave. at Ripley St. (the top of Ripley)

Wheels stolen from Vehicle

Officer Lozano and Officer Polovina responded a call of a stripped vehicle and found a parked car missing it's two front wheels and tires. The owner told the officers that his car was in operating condition with all four tires prior to that night, case number 090789480.

(This is a common occurrence in San Francisco. People will return to their car parked overnight, only to find it sitting on milk crates and all 4 wheels removed.)

Labels: car breakings, crime, Neighborhood Watch

Monday, August 3, 2009, 6:46 pm
100 block Manchester St.
Burglary

Officer Kabanuck and Officer Paras were dispatched to a report of a burglary. The resident told the officers that he returned home to find a television, two computers, and a video game system stolen.

Note that this was a block away from another burglary reported the previous day. Keep your eyes out for strangers. Report suspicious activities and loitering to 553-0123. If there is an immediate threat to life or property, call 911.

Nigel passes on some additional info:

The suspect(s) entered through an open window within a 2
hour time frame between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please prevent these occurrences by taking precautionary measures to safeguard your home.

Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors

August 1st, first block of Manchester St. Burglary

Officer Paras and Officer Yuen were dispatched to a report of a burglary. The victims stated that they returned home to find three bicycles missing from their garage, case number 090784361.

Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch