The Barbary Coast News

Ugly signs of our times

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:22:25 -0700

"Tide Pool" by Claire Falkenstein, 1983

Last week, even as 24-hour security people walked their beat around The Commons, copper thieves stole one of our most treasured pieces of art—"Tide Pool" by Claire Falkenstein. Even with building security, these thugs managed to ruin it for all of us who have enjoyed this wonderful copper artwork. Here's the result of greed and insensitivity

About the artist

Because she loved the ocean�s fresh air, artist Claire Falkenstein often depicted water topics in her art. Being near the water appears to have been central to her work and her life. She was born along the coast in Coos Bay, Oregon, in 1908, but spent her early years in San Francisco studying at U.C. Berkeley. Remaining near the
coast, she taught sculpture at California School of Fine Arts.

Then Europe called, and Claire traveled the Continent during the 50s only to find her final resting place near the water in Venice, California, where she eventually died in 1997.

We see, hear and appreciate her beautiful copper sculpture, suggestive of seaweed, on the south-facing wall of The Commons Building II. It�s �typical Falkenstein� according to those who know her work. For 30 years, one of her sculptures was a landmark piece on Wilshire Boulevard in front of the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Unfortunately for all of us, that piece was vandalized, cut up and sold for scrap in 1990. Entrance gates of iron and colored glass invite visitors into Peggy Guggenheim�s Venice, Italy, home. Claire completed these beautiful gates in 1961.

In contrast to the massive pieces of art for which she is well known, Claire also created modernistic jewelry, paintings, ceramics, prints, and stained glass windows. She�s best known for her forged abstract and modern metal sculptures that fit into the environment.

SHAME!

Rincon Hill Dog Park
Grand Opening this Saturday!

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:45:00 -0700

Jamie Whitaker, Publisher
Rincon Hill newsletter
www.rinconhillsf.org/

Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the Rincon Hill Dog Park at the NW corner of Beale and Bryant Streets on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.!

Learn more and get a flyer here

Silent Auction with items from local restaurants, pet services and supplies, San Francisco Giants, personal care, and other great items and services! Funds raised will help to pay for the maintenance and operation of the Rincon Hill Dog Park!

Dog Treat handouts and dog nail trimming

Ask a Veterinarian table

Ask a Professional Dog Trainer table

Dogs looking for foster and permanent homes from Grateful Dogs Rescue and San Francisco SPCA Emcee Bud E. Luv

DJ Boom Bostic

ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW:
Becky Shaw (a Must See!)

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:11:01 -0700

Norman Patrick Doyle
Resident, The Commons

Once again, SFPlayhouse has brought together a brilliant cast, a superlative script, an ingenious set, and stellar direction to give us "Becky Shaw," running through March 10. Playwright Gina Gionfriddo has a flawless ear for dialog and writes lines that had must have audience members wishing they had said that.

Set in 2009, the play revolves around the complicated relationships between Suzanna, played to perfection by Liz Sklar, her newly minted doofus husband Andrew (Lee Dolson) and her childhood friend, quasi step brother, one-night lover Max, played by Brian Robert Burns with razor sharp wit and a take no prisoners attitude to everything. And then there's Becky Shaw, played by the brilliant Lauren English.

Becky enters late in the play, appearing to be a hapless co-worker of Andrew's. Slowly we see her becoming more involved with the group until it starts to dawn on us that this woman is far from the harmless naif that she would like us to see her as. To say more would be to say too much, but the ending is so good you'll want to hit "replay."

Amy Glazer's direction is, as always, faultless and provides yet one more evening of great theater in San Francisco.

Weekly Polices Report
February 2, 2012

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:31:54 -0700

Central Police District
Stephen A. Tacchini, Captain
Central Station: 415.315-2480
stephen.tacchini@sfgov.org
NON-EMERGENCY: 553-0123

CENTRAL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

Captain�s Message

Taking recyclables from recycling carts and bins
is against the Law!

A committee has been formed by Troy Sanders of SAFE, several Neighborhood Watch Block Captains, a representative from Recology and a member of the SFPD. They meet periodically to discuss current trends, ways to abate curbside recycling theft, and what Recology and SFPD are doing about the thefts.

Stealing recyclables is a problem throughout San Francisco. Recycling poachers look for items of value such as aluminum cans, bottles and personal information. This crime problem has a far-reaching and negative impact on neighborhood public safety, the environment and consumer recycling efforts. As a direct result, you and your neighbors are exposed to:

-- Increased noise and often trespassing on private property, at all hours.
-- Increased street litter and contamination of potential compost in another bin.
-- Reduction of recyclables collected for San Francisco means higher garbage rates for you.

S.F. Municipal Health Code Sec. 293.1 states that it shall be unlawful for any person other than an authorized City employee or the City�s authorized curbside recycling program collectors to take, remove, move or otherwise appropriate the container in which recyclable materials are placed for collection and the matters contained therein. The City and its duly authorized collectors shall have the exclusive right to collect recyclable materials placed for collection in public sidewalk and street areas.

Sec.293.2 Penalty: Any person violating any of the provisions of Section 293.1 shall be guilty of an infraction or a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, a person is subject to the following penalty:

Infraction - fine not less than $20 or exceeding $250.00 for the 1st offense. 2nd or additional offense by a fine of not less than $100 or exceeding $250.

Misdemeanor - a person can be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500, or both.

You and your neighbors can minimize the theft of recyclables by:

Remove any personal information from documents or Junk Mail.

Never confront poachers! If they threaten your safety, call 9-1-1

Report persistent recycling poachers to the SFPD by calling (415) 553-0123. Take notes on the vehicle license number, car description, time of the theft, description of the person and direction they were heading.

Report Recycling theft online to Recology at http://www.recologysf.com

Organize a SAFE Neighborhood Watch on your block and communicate with your neighbors and the police regularly. Call SAFE at (415) 553-1984 or visit www.sfsafe.org.

Central Station Community Meeting
The next community meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2011, 5:30pm at 660 Lombard Street.

Wilderness Information
On Monday, January 30, 2012, the Wilderness Program provided a day hike to Angel Island State Park. Gordon J. Lau Elementary participated with 26 students, 2 parents, 1 teacher, and 3 officers.

Upcoming Events
Community Clean Team Kickoff: Saturday 2/4/12, 7AM-1PM, Portsmouth Square. Volunteers will be landscaping, removing weeds, painting over graffiti, and helping clean up litter around the neighborhood. Lunch will be provided for volunteers and staff. Contact

City Announces Interfaith Winter Shelter Program for 2012
The San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA) has announced the following schedule for the San Francisco Interfaith Council Emergency Winter Shelter Program and shelter site locations. For 23 years, the Human Services Agency and Episcopal Community Services have collaborated with the San Francisco Interfaith Council to provide additional shelter services to homeless men in San Francisco.

�San Francisco is committed to providing our homeless residents with housing, shelter and supportive services,� said Mayor Lee. �The need for shelter is even greater during the colder winter months. I thank the Human Services Agency, Episcopal Community Services and the San Francisco Interfaith Council who in partnership are ensuring our homeless residents have refuge from the anticipated cold and wet weather this season.�

The 2011-2012 Winter Interfaith Shelter Program began on Sunday, November 20, 2011. The following congregation will provide overnight emergency shelter for the winter beginning January 29, 2012 through February 25, 2012.

Jan 29 � Feb 25, 2012 First Unitarian Church, 1187 Franklin St. 70 men � 7:00 pm

Community Police Advisory Board - Neighborhoods Represented
Aquatic Park Neighbors
Chinatown
Financial District
Fisherman�s Wharf
Lower Nob Hill
Middle Polk
North Beach
Russian Hill
Telegraph Hill
Union Square

Broadway Entertainment Corridor
Friday January 27, 2011
Felony Arrests 1
Misdemeanor Arrest 0
Drunk Related 5
Moving Citations 7
Parking Citations 12
Vehicles Towed 12

Saturday January 28, 2011
Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 1
Drunk Arrests 1
Moving Citations 9
Parking Citations 12
Vehicles Towed 12

Crimes of Note &
Outstanding Police Work
January 27, 2012, 2345 hours, Clay and Hyde Street:
A man was on his way home along Clay St. when he was approached by three male suspects walking in the opposite direction. One of the suspects walked up to the victim and put the muzzle of a black semi-automatic handgun up against the victim�s stomach. The suspect demanded the victim�s cell phone which he was holding in his hand. The reached and grabbed the phone while another suspect removed the victim�s wallet from his back pocket. The three suspects then fled on Clay St. to Hyde St. where they jumped into a black, Ford, Mustang. The Mustang sped off south on Hyde St. toward California Street. Officers searched the area for the Suspects to no avail.

January 29, 2012, 2154 hours, Post and Mason Streets:
Officers Huang and Bernstein responded to the area regarding a robbery call. Several units responded to search for the suspects. The female victim told the officers that she was walking down Mason St. talking on her iPhone when she was approached by two suspects. One of the suspects grabbed the woman�s hair and pulled her to the ground. The suspect then grabbed the woman�s cell phone and the two suspects ran off toward Union Square. A �good Samaritan� chased after the suspects and caught up with the one without the stolen iPhone. Officers took custody of the suspect and continued to search for the other to no avail. Officers were able to obtain information from the detained suspect. The woman stated she was not injured during the robbery.

January 30, 2012, 0443 hours, Shannon Alley and Post Street:
Officers Shablinskiy and Cunnie were on uniform patrol in a marked police vehicle when they came across a suspect sitting on the sidewalk. The suspect was sitting in a way that obstructed the sidewalk for any passer-by�s. As the officers approached the suspect, they could see he was drinking out of a can of beer. The officers identified the suspect and found he was on felony probation with a search condition. The officers searched the suspect�s back pack and found several pieces of identification along with credit cards and a checkbook which did not belong to the suspect. They also found a prescription pill box in another person�s name. The suspect was arrested and transported to Central Station.

January 31, 2012, 1019 hours, California St. at Sansome Street:
Officers McLauglin and Woods responded to the area regarding a prisoner being held by citizens. Upon their arrival, they took over the secured the scene and spoke with witnesses. The main witness told the officers that he saw a suspect ducked down near some parked bicycles. It appeared the suspect was attempting to cut the security chain off of one of the bicycles. The witness yelled out to the suspect who stood up and was holding a pair of pliers. The suspect ran off with the witness giving chase. The witness continued to yell at the suspect to stop and a group of citizens answered the call detaining the suspect. The officers transported the suspect to Central Station where they learned the suspect also had a warrant for his arrest.

February 1, 2012, 0226 hours, Bush and Taylor Streets:
A security guard was at her station when she noticed on the security monitor a vehicle leaving the garage. After the vehicle was out of view, two suspects crawled under the gate just prior to its closing. The security guard watched on the monitor as the suspects peered into the parked vehicles. The security guard then decided to contact the police. Officers Huang and Bernstein responded and met the security guard. The officers watched the suspect on the monitor as they made their way to the mezzanine level. The officers were preparing to approach the suspects on the mezzanine level when the suspects entered the elevator and came down to the lobby level. There they were met by the two officers and the security guard who quickly took the suspects into custody. The male suspect had a �punch tool� in his pocket and both suspects were in possession of stolen property and illegal narcotics. They were arrested and transported to Central Station.

At the Farmers' Market
February 4, 2012

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:12:00 -0700

FERRY PLAZA FARMERS' MARKET
Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA)
(http://www.cuesa.org/)

Plant starts
Milk

Hot house tomatoes
Treviso radicchio
Beets
Gold turnips
Chinese broccoli
Grapefruit
Cilantro
White guavas

Special Events and Announcements

Cooking Demos Return, Now in a New Location!
Market to Table programs resume this Saturday with a seasonal cooking demonstration by Olivier Said and Chef MikeC. For a more enjoyable and educational market experience, programs will now take place in a large tent among the market stalls in front of the north arcade. Stop by and meet our new market chef, Elianna Friedman, and try some free samples. See below for a schedule of upcoming demos. As a result of this market musical chairs, Hodo Soy Beanery, Rancho Gordo, and Saint Beno�t Creamery have joyfully relocated to the back plaza, in the vendor aisle. If you have questions, don't hesitate to visit us at the information booth.

Beyond Cage-Free: A Panel Discussion ~ February 16
If you choose cage-free eggs, it's probably because you want them to come from hens that get to go outdoors. More often than not, though, those hens may be technically "cage-free," but their home is a far cry from the picture on the carton. Egg eaters in search of an honest dozen are better off seeking the "pasture-raised" label. Join CUESA at the Ferry Building for a discussion with Douglas Gayeton, creator of The Lexicon of Sustainability, a series of "information art" photo collages that teach the vocabulary of sustainable agriculture (read more in this week's e-letter). Douglas will lead a conversation with two Ferry Plaza farmers who offer pastured eggs: Marin Sun Farms owner David Evans and Charlie Sowell of Rolling Oaks Ranch. The event will include a screening of "The Story of an Egg," one of the short films that supplement the Lexicon.

Farmers Market Winter Cocktail Night: Lady Leap Year ~ February 29
CUESA and the Northern California chapter of the United States Bartenders' Guild kick off the 2012 Cocktails of the Farmers Market series with an all-female line-up of star bartenders for "Lady Leap Year." The theme is a nod to a folk tradition from the early twentieth century, when women were encouraged to propose marriage during leap year. We can't promise anyone will pop the question, but we know it will be a most engaging night as guests enjoy signature cocktails, sample-sized drinks, and bite-sized snacks featuring fresh farmers market produce.

Food from the Heart ~ February 10-11
A romantic mood will envelop the Ferry Building Marketplace on Valentine's weekend. Providing a rare opportunity to experience the magic and beauty of the waterfront at night, the eighth annual Food from the Heart will kick off on Friday, February 10, with classical music and tango dancing in the candlelit Grand Nave. Marketplace merchants and restaurateurs will offer chocolate tastings and seasonal hors d'oeuvres, while local Napa Valley vintners pour wine. Proceeds from food and drink sales will benefit Slow Food San Francisco programs such as the School Garden Project. The romantic revelry continues on Saturday with additional offerings from the Ferry Building Marketplace.

"Land, Use" Art Exhibit ~ Opens February 9
Communities around the world have been broken apart by land development, the disappearance of tradition, and stark differences in values around land use. From farming and seed libraries to the livelihood of a nomadic shepherd, what does "preservation" mean when it comes to tradition, land, and knowledge? Artists Amy Franceschini and Fernando Garc�a-Dory explore the intersection of agrarian practices and contemporary life in a new exhibit that opens this Thursday at the David Brower Center in Berkeley. On February 11, meet the artists and watch a new documentary about America's young farmers from the creators of The Greenhorns.

Programs in the Market

Saturday, February 4 ~ Market to Table
11:00 am - Seasonal cooking demonstration - Olivier Said and Chef MikeC., Kitchen on Fire

Saturday, February 11 ~ Market to Table
11:00 am - Seasonal cooking demonstration - Michael Hung, Bushi-Tei
11:45 am - Seasonal cooking demonstration - Francis Ang, Fifth Floor

View a full listing of upcoming events on the CUESA website >

Yay! New trees in Walton Square!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:43:27 -0700

Photo courtesy Maria Matson

Weekly Police Report
January 26, 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:25:14 -0700

Central Police District
Stephen A. Tacchini, Captain
Central Station: 415.315-2480
stephen.tacchini@sfgov.org
NON-EMERGENCY: 553-0123

CENTRAL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

Captain�s Message
You may already know that San Francisco S.A.F.E. helps with safety tips, neighborhood watch and crime map statistics, but did you know they also perform Home Security Assessments.

One of SAFE's Security Specialists will walk through your individual home, apartment or condominium with you and discuss ways that you can make it safer and more secure. Their Specialists will also provide you with a free written report of the recommendations for improvement. They try to make simple and low-cost recommendations unless you have more complex needs.

SAFE Security Specialists are trained in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), which provides a comprehensive approach to overall security. With this unique perspective their specialists are able to examine lighting, landscaping, and access control as well as the whole picture of safety in the area.

Security Assessments for multi-unit buildings, apartment complexes, and condominiums are charged a fee for this service due to the increased size and scope of the property.

SAFE can also provide Residential Security Presentations to groups, and will discuss general safety best practices. For more information, call: (415)-553-1984.

Central Station Community Meeting
The next community meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2011, 5:30pm at 660 Lombard Street.

Upcoming Events
Tel-Hi Lunar New Year Luncheon: February 1, 10:30am-2:00pm at the Tel-Hi Gymnasium (555 Chestnut Street). For more information, please contact Ruby Gim at 415-421-6443 ext 10 or email

City Announces Interfaith Winter Shelter Program for 2012
The San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA) has announced the following schedule for the San Francisco Interfaith Council Emergency Winter Shelter Program and shelter site locations. For 23 years, the Human Services Agency and Episcopal Community Services have collaborated with the San Francisco Interfaith Council to provide additional shelter services to homeless men in San Francisco.

�San Francisco is committed to providing our homeless residents with housing, shelter and supportive services,� said Mayor Lee. �The need for shelter is even greater during the colder winter months. I thank the Human Services Agency, Episcopal Community Services and the San Francisco Interfaith Council who in partnership are ensuring our homeless residents have refuge from the anticipated cold and wet weather this season.�

The 2011-2012 Winter Interfaith Shelter Program began on Sunday, November 20, 2011. The following congregations will provide overnight emergency shelter for the winter beginning November 20, 2011 through February 25, 2012.

Jan 1 � Jan 28, 2012 St. Boniface, 133 Golden Gate Ave. 60 men � 6:30 pm
Jan 29 � Feb 25, 2012 First Unitarian Church, 1187 Franklin St. 70 men � 7:00 pm

Community Police Advisory Board -
Neighborhoods Represented
Aquatic Park Neighbors
Chinatown
Financial District
Fisherman�s Wharf
Lower Nob Hill
Middle Polk
North Beach
Russian Hill
Telegraph Hill
Union Square

Broadway Entertainment Corridor
Friday January 20, 2011
Felony Arrests 1
Misdemeanor Arrest 0
Drunk Related 5
Moving Citations 7
Parking Citations 12
Vehicles Towed 12

Saturday January 21, 2011
Felony Arrests 1
Misdemeanor Arrests 1
Drunk Arrests 0
Moving Citations 9
Parking Citations 9
Vehicles Towed 9

Crimes of Note &
Outstanding Police Work
January 21, 2012, 0300 hours, Geary and Mason Streets:
A woman was standing outside a restaurant when she was approached by a female suspect. The two engaged in conversation when the woman took her cell phone from her pocket. Without a word, the suspect grabbed the cell and ran off west on Geary Street. The woman began to pursue the suspect until another male suspect stood in front of her, wrapped his arms around her and asked her what the problem was. The woman explained what had occurred and the male suspect ran off as if to chase the female suspect. The male suspect soon returned and told the woman he lost sight of the female suspect. The woman then remembered that the two suspects were standing with each other prior to the incident. The woman accused the male suspect of conspiracy and threatened to call the police. The male suspect then fled the scene.

January 21, 2012, 1300 hours, 100 block of Jefferson St. at Mason Street:
Police received a call from a restaurant manager who claimed to have been the victim of a battery. Officer Lee arrived on scene and interviewed the victim. The victim told Officer Lee that a suspect walked into the restaurant and filled his personal cup from the soda fountain. The suspect then sat down at a table and may no attempt to pay for the soda. An employee of the restaurant asked the suspect to pay for the soda, but the suspect refused and moved to another table which was occupied by other customers. The victim then approached the suspect and told him to leave the restaurant. The suspect responded by spitting in the face of the victim and running out of the restaurant. Officer Lee searched the area for the suspect to no avail.

January 21, 2012, 1731 hours, Geary and Jones Street:
Officers Valentini and Soo Hoo responded to the area regarding a robbery. Upon their arrival, they found the suspect being held by two passer-by's. The officers spoke with an elderly couple who were the victim of the robbery. They told Officer Valentini and Soo Hoo that they had just walked out of the corner store when they were approached by the female suspect. The suspect asked the elderly woman for three dollars, but the woman said she only had a dollar. The woman�s husband instructed his wife not to give the suspect anything. While the couple was talking, the suspect grabbed a dollar and lighter from of the elderly woman�s hand with such force it caused her to fall to the ground. Officer Soo Hoo searched the suspect and found the dollar and the lighter. The suspect was arrested and transported to Central Station.

January 21, 2012, 2100 hours, Pacific Ave. and Stockton Street:
Officers Tiffany and Reyes responded to a victim�s apartment to take a report of a robbery. The victim told the officers that she was walking on Pacific Ave. at Stockton St. while she held her iPhone which was in her purse. A suspect came up from behind her and grabbed the iPhone out of her hand which was still in her purse. The suspect was accompanied by another male and the two ran off toward Broadway.

January 22, 2012, 1923 hours, 200 block of Broadway at Battery Street:
Officers Murphy, Ciudad, Richins and Sullivan were in the area and working plain clothes as part of an auto burglary abatement team. The officers noticed two suspects walking on the sidewalk and using a flashlight to look into parked, unattended vehicles. The officers exited their unmarked vehicle and took turns keeping constant surveillance. Officer Murphy noticed the two suspects stop by a certain vehicle while looking around to assure they were not being watched. Officers Murphy saw one of the suspects use the flashlight to shatter the front, passenger window and watched as he removed a backpack from inside. The two suspects walked around the corner and went through the backpack. After they were finished, the suspects began walking away. Officer Murphy alerted the team of his findings and then grabbed one of the suspects from behind taking him into custody. Officer Sullivan chased after the other suspect who fled the scene. Officer Sullivan quickly apprehended the suspect and the two were transported to Central Station.

January 23, 2012, 1108 hours, Stockton St. and Broadway:
Insp. Lew and Insp. Loftus were in plain clothes, driving an unmarked police vehicle and stopped at a red light. They noticed two individuals on the corner engaged in some type of dialogue. The suspect grabbed the arm of the victim who appeared to be frightened. The victim reached into his pocket and handed the suspect an unknown item. The suspect took the item and then seemed to have noticed the Inspectors looking at him. The suspect turned and ran toward Broadway. The victim shouted that he had just been robbed so Insp. Lew chased the suspect down to Broadway. Insp. Lew quickly caught up to the suspect and ordered him to the ground. The suspect complied and Insp. Loftus placed him in handcuffs. Insp. Loftus also retrieved the victim�s wallet which the suspect had in his hand. The suspect also had the victim�s cell phone. The suspect was arrested and transported to Central Station.

January 23, 2012, 1442 hours, Sansome and Green Streets:
Officers Marte, Callo and Oliver responded to the area regarding an auto burglary that had just occurred. The officers were in plain clothes and drove an unmarked police vehicle as part of an auto burglary abatement team. While responding to the scene, Officer Marte noticed the suspects walking along Broadway near Montgomery Street. Officer Marte noticed the suspects were walking at a fast pace and constantly looking behind them. Officer Marte alerted other uniform officers who responded to his location. The officers converged on the suspects and Officer Marte did the initial contact. One of the suspects attempted to run into traffic, but Officer Marte grabbed him. The suspect continued to resist and try to run away. While holding on, Officer Marte and the suspect fell to the ground where Officer Marte took control of him and placed him in handcuffs. Officer McLaughlin conducted a search for weapons and located on the suspect a metal puncture tool. Officers detained the other suspect and located on his person a crowbar and metal puncture tool. The suspects were identified by witnesses as the culprits who burglarized the vehicle. The suspects were arrested and transported to Central Station.

Appeal Of America�s Cup Environmental Impact Report Rejected

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:06 -0700

Story courtesy SocketSite
www.socketsite.com

Rejecting an appeal we didn�t expect to be successful, San Francisco�s Board of Supervisors has unanimously certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) required to move forward with the construction of venues for the 34th America's Cup in San Francisco.

In the words of a plugged-in reader last night:

The appeal was denied, with the proviso that there will be supplemental EIRs. I don't know how much this addresses the ambiguity and structural deficiency of the EIR--perhaps they should split it into a program EIR and a project EIR for those projects that are known to-date.

Key other points that were made included that the mitigation funding was based on an expected attendee size of X, whereas later impact analysis assumed 0.2X. No resolution was reached on who will pick up the tab if mitigation funding predictions turn out to be optimistic. The ACEA voluntarily backed down on the floating jumbotron in the aquatic park, and there was much rejoicing amongst the aquatic park users.
∙ Appealing The Impact Of The America's Cup In San Francisco [SocketSite]
∙ Comments, Responses And Revisions To The America�s Cup Draft EIR [SocketSite]
∙ Rendering Scoop: San Francisco's Major America�s Cup Venues [SocketSite]

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Year of the Water Dragon begins January 23, 2012

If you'd like to have your photo posted on our weekly Calendar listing, please send a jpeg of your photo to editor@sfbcnews.com . For a listing of monthly events, please click on Read More (below). To list your event, please send information to editor@sfbcnews.com

MONTH OF JANUARY 2012

YEAR OF THE DRAGON (Dragon Year begins 23 Jan 2012 and ends 09 Feb 2013)

MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2012

February 6
Design Review Board meeting for SF Bay Conservation & Development Commission (BCDC), 50 California St. 26th floor. 6:30 - 8:00 pm. For info: Ellen Miramontes, 415.352.3643. Item #3, Alcatraz Landing, Alcatraz Cruises - www.bcdc.ca.gov

February 7
SPUR SAFETY EVENT 6-8 pm (The exhibition will run through April 18, 2012) 654 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94105-4015 - What will it take for San Franciscans to live safely in their homes after an earthquake?Local earthquake experts and special guests will join us in celebrating the opening of Safe Enough to Stay at SPUR�s Urban Center Gallery on February 7, 2012. SPUR's newest exhibition highlights the steps the city can take now to help ensure the safety of its residents after the inevitable Big One hits.

SPUR�s exhibition draws upon examples from around the world. See what damage earthquakes have caused in Chile, Japan and right here in the Bay Area. Visit a recreation of a neighborhood support center and a San Francisco apartment to see what living in a retrofitted home might be like after a major earthquake. Learn what steps we should take to make San Francisco resilient to disaster and ready for recovery.

February 12LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY

February 14
VALENTINE'S DAY

February 17 - 20
Bay Bridge (west direction) closed for construction
Presidents' Day weekend

February 23
The Planning Commission hearing for the 8 Washington /Seawall Lot 351 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 2012 has been rescheduled. The new date is Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 10:00am, Room 400, City Hall.

MONTH OF MARCH 2012

March 8
The Planning Commission hearing for the 8 Washington /Seawall Lot 351 Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
at 10:00am, Room 400, City Hall.

ONGOING EVENTS

Transbay Archaeology Exhibit now open. The Transbay Joint Powers Authority is pleased to host the Transbay Archaeology Exhibit, which will be on display in the lobby of 201 Mission Street through the end January 2012.

Free Group Row Boating on the Bay - The Embarcadero Rowing Club offers free recreational rows in the Bay every Tuesday evening at 6:45 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The club uses 26-foot long whaleboats made for 10 people. No experience necessary. Boats dock next to The Ramp Restaurant, at Illinois St. and Mariposa St., San Francisco. Visit the club website for details on what to wear and other information you will need to know for your first row. www.rowrenegade.org

Every Body Walk : Walking just 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week can make you healthier and happier. Walking doesn't require any special skill or previous training. Anyone can do it. It's practically free. All you need is a pair of good shoes. Every Body Walk is committed to getting Americans up and moving. Be inspired by stories from walkers across America. Find tools to help you start walking today - maps to locate nearby paths, walking groups, and a pledge to help you stay committed. www.everybodywalk.org

Weekly specials at Embarcadero Center
January 23-January 29

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:01:40 -0700

Boston Properties
Embarcadero Center