Local experts released a report in 2009 identifying thousands of residential buildings in the city that a major quake could render unlivable — and that was just based on a partial survey. And with seismologists saying that there’s a 63 percent chance the Bay Area will suffer a powerful earthquake within the next 30 years, there is a need to act soon to remedy the problem.
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Posted inEnvironment, News
Bay Area green firms band together to lobby Washington
Green and socially responsible business are flexing their collective lobbying muscles to have their concerns heard in Washington, with firms from the Bay Area leading the way.
Posted inArts & Culture
Kwanzaa celebration focuses on youth
A local Kwanzaa celebration at the African American Art and Culture Complex will highlight Nia, the fifth of the holiday’s seven principles.
Posted inNews
Three quick, cheap kids’ holiday hits
For better or worse, the holidays are a time to spend with the family. Here are three activities to take the edge off.
Posted inHealth
Citywide vaccine clinic plans began years ago
The plans for Tuesday’s vaccine clinic, in which thousands of San Franciscans received swine flu shots, had been in the works for years, according to a spokeswoman for the city Department of Public Health.
Posted inArts & Culture, Community
Hughes’ ‘Black Nativity’ is uplifting holiday musical
The gospel-inspired holiday musical “Black Nativity,” currently being performed by the cast of Lorraine Hansberry Theatre at the Marines Memorial Theatre through Dec. 27, was written by Langston Hughes and was one of the first performances by an African American to play on Broadway.
Posted inFood Systems
Underground farmers market finds home in Mission District
Acorn flour, wild fennel seeds and homemade sarsaparilla (that’s soda for all you non-foodies) are just some of the treats that have found their way into a new alternative farmers market. This underground bazaar sponsored by the founder of forageSF is a house party, dinner party and street fair rolled into one. Small vendors who can’t afford commercial kitchens or a booth at SF’s official farmers market are hawking their food on the second-floor flat of a Victorian.
Posted inNews
Police chief aims to fix record-keeping, ease overtime
Police Chief George Gascón made headlines in October, when he was thrown into a controversy around immigrant youth suspects — a battle he might not have otherwise taken up. But now, four months into his term, he’s beginning to take steps that reflect his priorities for the office. Just weeks after he was hired in […]
Posted inNews
Holiday season, under the radar
Dear readers, During the next few weeks, we would like to write up a short series on holiday-related events and activities — but not the typical homogenized corporate fare. We’re looking for authentic and uniquely local cultural activities that bubble up from San Francisco’s underground. Suggestions and ideas are very welcome as part of a […]
Posted inNews
Toy donations tumble in down economy
As money becomes more scarce throughout the Bay Area donors are pulling back from holiday philanthropic gift-giving. Toy drive organizers in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area say this is the worst year for donations since the drives began decades ago. The San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program has received only 40 percent of the […]