photo: Philip Liborio Gangi

Mayor Signs On: Mayor Gavin Newsom visited Ulloa Elementary School March 19 for Read A Loud Day and Pajama Day. Many parents and members of the community came to the school to read to students. In addition to reading, Newsom visited different classrooms and signed autographs in Room 105 when the kids made the request. In the photograph above, Newsom signs an autograph for fourth grade student Paul Park, who looks on in delight.

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Fight to Save Parkside School
Society Wants to Restore Original Building by John Reid, Jr.
A group of Outer Sunset District neighbors, called the Parkside School Preservation Society, is attempting to halt the demolition of the Parkside School, located at 25th Avenue and Vicente Street.

Supes Vote to Keep Central Fwy. on Track
The SF Board of Supervisors voted to keep the Central Freeway replacement project on track at its March 30 meeting.

Budget Cuts at Rec. & Park Dept. Could be 'Dramatic'
A top official with the SF Recreation and Park Department confirmed that a $9.2 million budget deficit will likely result in massive layoffs, the closing of recreation centers and delays in maintenance at parks throughout the city.

New Cafe to Open at Historic Beach Chalet
The Beach Chalet Brewery is known for its brews and views of the Ocean Beach coastline but visitors will soon get to see another side of the brewery and restaurant - the Golden Gate Park side.

100-year-old Plant thrives at Conservatory of Flowers
Displaying the plants of the tropical rainforest and the oldest vine on display in the City, the recently restored Conservatory of Flowers will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary this April.

Premiere Sunset Film Festival Debuts
The Sunset District's RCH, Inc. celebrated its first annual Sunset Film Festival on Thursday, March 11.

COLUMNS:

Supervisor Fiona Ma: Citizens Can Fight Brothels

Ann Kelly: Put a Little 'Pep' in your Business

John M. Lee: The Magic of Pricing

Leland Yee: Protecting Our Homes, Families