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photo: Francis da Silva
Cultural Concerts: Hea Ran Chung, a Korean
folk dancer and choreographer, performs with the Wooden Fish
Ensemble as part of the Old First Concerts series of performances
on Jan. 23.
Parking, Traffic
Top Neighbors' Concerns at Alexandria Site
A
preliminary plan by representatives of Alexander Enterprises
LLC, the new owners of the Alexandria Theater, to convert
the theater to a mixed-use project was met with guarded optimism
Jan. 27 from about 30 members of the Planning Association
for the Richmond (PAR), who raised questions about the price
of the new housing units and possible negative impacts on
parking and traffic
New Community
Court to Debut in February
A community court program, designed to dispense
justice to minor offenders, debuts in the Richmond District
Feb. 10.
The Rooster
Crows During Chinese New Year's Celebrations
With the Chinese New
Year coming, celebrations to usher in the Year of the Rooster
are in full swing. Considered one of the most important holidays
for Chinese families, the New Year marks a time for reunions
and giving thanks.
Tsunamis Always a
Danger to Hit Ocean Beach
Richmond District lies within
possible flood zone in major earthquake event
As the Indian Ocean communities devastated by
last month's earthquake-induced tsunami mourn their dead and
slowly rebuild, Bay Area residents cannot help but wonder: Could
it happen here? The short answer is yes, it is possible, although
the Pacific Ocean tsunami warning system would help save lives.
Presidio Plan
Tries to Balance Needs of New, Old Forests
Seen from the air, or on a map, the Presidio
appears to be one of San Francisco's largest green spaces. As
it turns out, the park is that and much more - the area is officially
designated as a national park, historic district and a Superfund
site.
Annual Bird Count
Confirms Trend of Continued Decline
The annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird
Count found declining numbers of birds and species diversity
in the San Francisco area again this year.
Local Volunteers Work
to Improve Life in Other Countries
Some people are born knowing their mission in life. So it is
with long-time Sunset residents Marina, Jim and their son William
McKenzie and Richmond residents Lillian and Ernest Del Barrio.
Their desire has been to help those less fortunate than themselves,
and their vehicle has been Project Concern International (PCI).
Performers
Have it Their Way at Old First Concerts
At the Old First Presbyterian Church,
the public can listen to such multi-talented musicians as
Dennis Lee, playing the "Sonata in F Minor" on the
piano, or the Gold Coast Chamber Players, with Daniel Shapiro
or David Burgess, playing the works of celebrated Brazilian
composers on guitar.
"Heron Lady"
Shares Love of Majestic Birds with Public
Nancy DeStefanis, the "heron
lady of Golden Gate Park," has formed a non-profit organization,
San Francisco Nature Education, to acquaint underserved third
and fourth grade students with the various types of birds that
can be found in the City.
COLUMNS:
Capt.
Sandra Tong: Police Beat
John M. Lee: State
of the Real Estate Market
Jake McGoldrick:
Geary Transit Improvements
Jennifer Sportsman:
Gaspares Italian Restaurant
