• Thursday, July 29, 3:15 p.m. Group leaves from Downtown Campus, 6th floor Lobby or meet at the College of Creative Arts Box Office at 4 p.m., 1600 Holloway Avenue, off 19th Avenue.


• Tuesday, August 17, 12:15 p .m. Group leaves from Downtown Campus, 6th Floor Lobby, or meet at the Main Campus Box Office at 1:00 p.m.

CENTRAL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
If you don’t report the crime—it never happened!

Special Events & Announcements

Programs At The Market

CENTRAL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
If you don’t report the crime—it never happened!

• Market to Grant


• Grant to Geary


• Geary to Mason


• Mason to Post


• Post to Stockton


• Stockton to Sutter (in front of Grand Hyatt)

“All Shook Down” Music Festival,
Saturday, July 25, 2010 from noon to 7pm
Street Closures: on Green St, between Columbus & Kearny and Grant Street between Union & Vallejo. Music and alcohol sales stop at 6pm.

“Youth Tennis Advantage” Summer Program
Youth Tennis Advantage, in partnership with SF Rec and Parks, is now providing a six week program at Hamilton Park (Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3pm), Steiner and California and another six week program at Joe DiMaggio Park (Mondays and Wednesdays 1-3 pm) The programs will run from June 28 through August 4. Youth ages 6-17 are welcome; a permission slip must be completed prior to participation. For more information, call Carl Mendoza at 415-346-0589, or visit YTA’s website at www.youthtennis.org .

Central Station Community Meeting
Our next community meeting will be on August 19, 2010, 6pm, 660 Lombard.

Compstat
Next Metro Compstat will take place on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 10am. Unless changed prior, Compstat presentations are held at the Scottish Rite Auditorium at 19th and Sloat. Central is part of Metro Division.

Entertainment Corridor
Friday, July 16, 2010
Felony Arrests: 0
Misdemeanor Arrests: 1
Drunk Related Arrests: 1
Moving Citations: 27
Parking Citations: 19
Vehicles Towed: 15

Saturday, July 17, 2010
Felony Arrests: 0
Misdemeanor Arrests: 4
Drunk Related Arrests: 3
Moving Citations: 25
Parking Citations: 13
Vehicles Towed: 10

Crimes of Note
July 13, 2010, 1740 hours, an on line report was made regarding a wallet being taken out of the victim’s purse while riding the 30 Stockton. The bus was very crowded and the victim did not feel or see anyone taking her wallet.

July 14, 2010, 0136 hours, 300 block of Jefferson, while investigating a possible auto boost, Officers Shanahan and Brakel were informed by the reporting party that an individual who was asking officers for the location of a restroom was possibly involved in the auto boost. Officers ran a check on the subject and discovered that he was on probation with a search condition. Subject made a spontaneous statement that he had “speed” (a term used for methamphetamine) in his possession. Officers located the suspected narcotics and the subject was booked accordingly.

July 14, 2010, 1640 hours, victim was pick pocketed on a crowded 30 Stockton MUNI line.

July 14, 2010, 2300 hours, 200 block of Jefferson, Officers Eastland and August were told by employees that they observed a suspect enter the employee locker room and steal a black backpack and contents. A subject matching the suspect’s description was detained and a cold show was conducted with positive results. The suspect was booked on attempted burglary, possession of methamphetamine and narcotic paraphernalia, and revocation of probation, as he was on probation.

July 15, 2010, 1445 hours, 400 block of Bay, employees observed the suspect walking out of the grocery store with a basket full of groceries that had not been paid for and were not bagged. Officers Archini and Lee responded and took the suspect into custody. Computer check revealed that the subject used several aliases and was arrested previously for burglary and petty theft in other cities.

July 15, 2010, 2140 hours, Broadway and Sansome, a citizen (reportee) flagged down Officer Eastland who was driving a marked black and white. The reportee stated that he was being harassed by a suspect. Officer Eastland detained the suspect who had an alcoholic drink in his hand and detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. Officer Eastland took the suspect into custody for public intoxication and an open container; a computer check revealed the suspect also had four active warrants for his arrest.

July 15, 2010, 2214 hours, Alta and Montgomery, Officer Eastland responded to a call of a “hot prowl” burglary, along with Officers Parry and Garay. The victim stated that she while making dinner she heard a noise but located nothing. Less than five minutes later, she was taking her laundry downstairs when she saw the suspect coming out of the master bathroom. She screamed and the suspect fled through a sliding glass door. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, 150-160 lbs, with a buzz haircut.

July 16, 2010, 1250 hours, 600 block of Hyde, Officer Cunnane was working the Union Square foot beat and responded to a call of a women being threatened by a male with a knife. While enroute, Officer Cunnane was informed that Officer Lee had the suspect detained. While running warrant checks on the suspect, he began yelling obscenities at the officers and then began to threaten them. Officer Jackson arrived with a wagon and transported the suspect directly to County Jail. The suspect, a paroled felon, has an extensive criminal record.

July 16, 2010, 1300 hours, Fisherman’s Wharf area, Officer Heredia took a report from a victim who stated that his two wallets were taken from his pants pocket while in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. He had also utilized the F trolley during this time, but he doesn’t know exactly when his wallets were taken.

July 16, 2010, 1606 hours, Pier 47 area, Officer Merino observed an individual rolling a cigarette and inquired what he was doing. The suspect responded he was rolling marijuana. Officer Merino inquired if he had a medicinal marijuana card and the suspect answered no. The suspect was cited.

July 16, 2010, 1705 hours, 400 block of Stockton, Officer Doherty and Oliver were on patrol when they observed a subject looking around and then walking away when he saw the officers. Officers exited their vehicle to talk to the subject but he attempted to flee, causing two buses, a cab and a car to stop to avoid hitting him. Officers detained the subject and determined that he was on parole. During a search, officers located a plastic gun in the suspect’s pocket. Further investigation revealed that he had previously committed robberies using replica guns. He was booked with a hold for Parole.

July 16, 2010, 1953 hours, 900 block of Broadway, Officers Oliver and Doherty observed a pickup truck parked on the sidewalk with a man sitting on the bed of the truck. Officers asked why he was parked on the sidewalk and the subject answered he was doing plumbing work. Officers asked to see identification. The subject stated it was in his backpack in the garage. Officers followed him in a dark garage and while shining their flashlights observed a glass pipe, known to be used for smoking methamphetamine. The suspect then stated that he had methamphetamine in his pocket. The suspect was transported to Central Station and a presumptive drug test indicated it was meth. He was booked for possession of the meth and paraphernalia.

July 17, 2010, 0210 hours, 1000 block of Hyde, Officers Eastland and August responded to a call of a citizens arrest of a subject who had shoplifted items. A record check revealed that the subject had a no bail parole warrant and had previously been convicted on petty theft. He was taken into custody.

July 17, 2010, 0215 hours, Vallejo and Sansome, Officers Parry and Garay were flagged down by a victim who stated that he was sitting in his parked car listening to his radio with his eyes closed when he heard a tap on his window. When he opened his eyes, he saw a suspect pointed a black semi-automatic gun at him. The suspect ordered the victim out of his car and then ordered him to leave his wallet and other items. The car was later recovered on the 100 block of Greenwich. The vehicle may have been used to commit a robbery in the Southern District.

July 17, 2010, 1150 hours, 100 block of Jackson, Officer Koltzoff responded to a call of security holding a shoplifting suspect. A records check revealed that the suspect had previously been arrested and convicted for theft.

July 17, 2010, 1430 hours, 100 block of Jackson, Officer Oliver and Doherty responded to a call of security holding a shoplifting suspect. A computer check revealed that the suspect was on active felony probation. He had also been arrested the day prior for stealing two bottles of alcohol. He was booked with a probation hold.

July 17, 2010, 1500 hours, 300 block of Jefferson, while on bicycle patrol, Officer Merino was speaking with a store owner who relayed an incident that had occurred earlier in the day with a subject who had threatened to fight. Officer Merino ran a computer check on the subject, identified by another individual, and found that he had a no bail parole warrant. He was booked.

July 17, 2010, 1604 hours, Jefferson and Mason, while investigating a call of several males in a physical altercation, Officer Merino ran warrant checks and found that one subject had an outstanding warrant. He was booked.

July 17, 2010, 1749 hours, 30 Stockton Bus Line, Officer Yuen took a report from a victim who stated that she told a subject that was riding the bus to stop bumping into her. He responded with obscenities and punched her, then exited the bus.

July 17, 2010, 1910 hours, California and Drumm, Officers Tiumalu and Ritter responded to a call of a man with a gun. Multiple units were already on scene and had three suspects in custody. One suspect had a loaded revolved concealed in his waistband and socks with suspected marijuana and rock cocaine. The reportee in this case stated that the suspect had his car parked in the taxi zone and when he asked him to move his car, the suspect displayed a gun and threatened him. He called police. Further investigation revealed that the suspect is prohibited from possessing firearms. He was booked on several violations.

July 18, 2010, 0050 hours, 1000 block of Kearny, Officer Landi, working the Broadway detail on his motorcycle, observed a driver make an illegal u-turn. Officer Landi initiated a traffic stop. The driver was found to be under the influence. He also had expired registration, no proof of insurance and an outstanding warrant. He was booked on all.

July 18, 2010, 0441 hours, 900 block of Hyde, Officer Eastlund and Shanahan responded to a call of a person with a warrant. They confirmed that the subject had a no bail parole warrant and was also a sex offender registrant who was not in compliance with the terms of registration. He was booked on both.

July 18, 2010, 1107 hours, 1300 block of Grant, Officer Vallarino responded to a call from a DPW employee who was reporting that someone was using markers to vandalize the street. Officer Vallarino observed that there was writing on a piece of tape. The subject was admonished regarding the writing as he was able to pull the tape from the street causing no damage. The subject was cited for having marijuana in his possession and released.

July 18, 2010, 1825 hours, 2500 block of Mason, Officer Carew observed an individual that he knew had a warrant for his arrest. After confirming he warrant, the subject was booked.

July 19, 2010, 0214 hours, Bay and Powell, Officer August and Weems, along with several other Central units, responded to the areas of Francisco and Mason regarding multiple calls of shots fired.

July 20, 2010, 0040 hours, Mason and Pacific, Officer Weems, Doherty and Oliver responded to a call of a burglary in progress. The victim stated that he observed two individuals at his front door; the lock box was pried open and the key missing. He called police and officers detained two subjects matching the description. One of the subjects had an outstanding warrant for burglary.

Take advantage of information that
is available on the sfgov website.
If you go to www.sfgov.org/police , there is information on press releases, crime data, and much more. You can also watch the weekly Police Commission meetings that take place every Wednesday night at 5pm on sfgtv, which can be accessed through the sfgov website.

Text a Tip-
Community Policing is successful only when the community is actively involved and engaged in crime prevention in their neighborhoods. Calls to police may be made in a variety of ways, some anonymously. You can call to report a crime, or even text through a mobile phone. Here’s how: Text to: 847411, type your message starting with SFPD (space) … then send. You will receive a response within second Or, if you prefer, call: 575-4444 or at Central’s tip line: 392-2623.

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Norman Patrick Doyle
Resident, The Commons
On July 19, the San Francisco Public Safety Committee, consisting of Supervisors Chiu, Mirkarimi, and Elsbernd, voted unanimously to recommend the Board of Supervisors empower the Entertainment Commission to revoke the entertainment permits of clubs that cause a public nuisance or are the source of violent incidents.

This represents a step in the right direction.

At the present time, the Commission can only suspend permits for up to 90 days. In the case of the shootings and killing at Club Suede on Bay Street last February, it took a costly and time-donsuming effort by the City Attorney to revoke the club's permit.

In the preceding agenda item, Jocelyn Kane presented the Entertainment Commission's quarterly report to the Committee. The EC now provides a greatly expanded database with information about permits, complaints, violations and violence, for which effort Supervisor Chiu complimented them.

Commander Kit Crenshaw of the San Francisco Police Department addressed problems the Department has in controlling the exploding number of weekend club attendees. The Department spends in excess of $10,000 every weekend on club-related issues and, unlike other cities, has no means of cost recovery. He estimated that the City spends $600,000 to $700,000 annually to cover problem areas, principally Broadway and South of Market. Commander Crenshaw emphasized that clubs should have detailed security plans which are reviewed regularly by the EC and police, trained security staff, video surveillance, and ID readers.

In introducing the permit revocation topic, Supervisor Chiu, who has led the campaign to address club-related incidents, stressed the rising concern of residents over the increasing level of violence. Public comments were given to the meeting by residents from Russian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf, Barbary Coast, and the Tenderloin.

Next Step
Now the Board of Supervisors will vote on the issue. Will they give permit revocation power to the EC? We shall see. Will the EC use it to reduce the number of problem venues in our area? We shall see.

It's a start.

N.B.: In the meantime, for those with the patience, the recording of this Public Safety Committee meeting can be viewed by clicking here. Coverage of Item #4, the EC quarterly report on violence and incidents, begins at 9:04 minutes and Item #5, permit revocation power for the EC, begins at 40:00 minutes.


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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 JULY


JULY 26
Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Moyoli Flamenco and friends, Flamenco, 101 California St. Plaza, noon-1


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JULY 27
ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION MEETING. City Hall 6:30 pm


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Board of Supervisors meet to vote on giving the Entertainment Commission authority to shut down nightclubs. (This is item #38 on the agenda) Tuesday, July 27 at 2:00pm.


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JULY 29
Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Left Coast Special, Cajun, Embarcadero 3, noon-1
Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Larry Vann, R&B, 333 Market St. Plaza, noon-1
Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Skunkweed Junction, Classic Country, Pyramid Center Redwood Park, noon-1


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JULY 29
IIE WEST "Haiti Sustainable Urban Development and Reconstruction" - Reception and Panel Discussion
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Hilton Financial District Hotel, 750 Kearny Street. JOIN US as we welcome 10 Haitian Engineers, Environmental Developers and Community Organizers to the Bay Area where they will examine approaches to urban environmental planning challenges and review policies on environmental issues that affect urban communities. They will share their personal experiences and knowledge in an open discussion with IIE West Coast Center members and friends. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by July 27 to: Julie Guy, email: iiesfmembership@iie.org - tel: 415.362.6520 x200. This event is offered free of charge for 2010-2011 IIE West Coast Center Members plus one guest. Additional guests and non-members are $15 each. Space is limited


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JULY 30
What: City Insider Lunch with CMAC (California Music and Culture Assn): State Board of Equalization Chairwoman Betty Yee. Lunch will be included. ($20 for CMAC members, $35 for non-members, $10 for lunch-free attendees)
When: Friday, July 30, 2010 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Where: Radius, 1123 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, July 28. Email info@cmacsf.org or call Frieda Edgette at (415) 364-0000 for more information.


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Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Carne Cruda, Nuevo Latino, 101 California St. Plaza, noon-1


MONTH OF AUGUST


AUGUST 2
Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Saddle Cats, Western Swing, 101 California St. Plaza, noon-1


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AUGUST 3
Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Pan Extasy, Caribbean, Rincon Courtyard, noon-1


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AUGUST 3
National Night Out will be held on August 3, 2010. Central Station is planning on a BBQ in the alley next to the station, starting at 6pm. We will also have a display of police “modes of transportation” that adults and children alike can observe. Officers will be on hand to answer questions. SF SAFE is helping out with this event. Tel-Hi Community Center at 660 Lombard will also be having events going on so please go by there as well.


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AUGUST 4
Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Sounds of Rhythm, Doo Wop, One Bush Plaza, noon-1


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Supervisor John Avalos' proposed alcohol fee (which will be heard at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 4 at 11:00am at City Hall, Room 250).


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AUGUST 4
The next meeting of the NORTHEAST WATERFRONT ADVISORY GROUP will be our regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting held on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm here at the Port of San Francisco in the Bayside Conference Rooms. The Planning Department invites NEWAG members and interested citizens to attend the Planning Commission hearing on the Northeast Embarcadero Study to be held at 10 am on Thursday July 8 in City Hall, Room 400.


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AUGUST 5
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
David Boies: Challenging Law And Making History.
One of America’s most prominent attorneys discusses his controversial cases, including his current bid to overturn California’s ban on gay marriage
-- David Boies, Attorney; Chairman, Boies, Schiller, and Flexner LLP
-- Pamela S. Karlan, Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Professor of Public Interest Law and Co-director, Supreme Court Litigation Clinic - Moderator
Boies has been deeply involved in some of the most prominent legal disputes of the past two decades. From serving as special counsel to the Justice Department in the United States v. Microsoft trial to representing Vice President Al Gore in the Bush v. Gore case following the 2000 presidential election, Boies' legal experience is extensive and varied. Currently, Boies and former Solicitor General Theodore Olson are working to overturn California's Proposition 8 ban on gay marriage. In a recent interview with Salon.com, Boies asserted that overturning this legislation will "improve the lives of gay and lesbian couples...it will not in any way harm heterosexual marriage." In 2010, Boies was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. Boies will provide a behind-the-scenes look at his most well-known cases, including Prop. 8, and provide insight into what it takes to challenge the status quo and make legal history. Location: SF Club Office. Time: 5:30 p.m. networking Reception, 6 p.m. program. Cost: $12 members, $20 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID)


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AUGUST 8
Age March: Pre-March Registration (Sports Basement, 610 Old Mason Street, The Presidio: Saturday July 31 10 a.m. to 12 noon and Sunday August 1 12 noon to 2 p.m.) Day of March – Sunday August 8, 9:00 a.m. – Registration, Crissy Field at Sports Basement.
10:00 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Remarks of Special Guests
11:00 a.m. – 1-Mile March at Crissy Field
12 Noon – Closing Ceremonies


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AUGUST 10
ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION MEETING. City Hall 6:30 pm


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AUGUST 24
ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION MEETING. City Hall 6:30 pm


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MONTH OF SEPTEMBER


SEPTEMBER 13
Moon School opens. See press release.


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SEPTEMBER 24
Free San Francisco Symphony Concert at Justin Herman Plaza. Join the San Francisco Symphony for an afternoon of music across from the Ferry Building at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco’s financial district. Bring your lunch and enjoy a program of popular works while relaxing by the Bay. Conductor/Performers, Michael Tilson Thomas. Program To Be Announced. Performance Date(s) Fri, Sep 24, 2010 12:00pm. Justin Herman Plaza. No Tickets Required.


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CONTINUING PROGRAMS:


• City Guides tour of the Barbary Coast area: Tuesdays and Saturdays at noon, Thursdays at 5 pm. Forty-five-minute tours begin at the central stairway of the Ferry Building.


• City Guides tour "Embarcadero North" (every second Sunday). One-and-a-half-hour-tour starts at Ferry Building at 2 pm, weaves through Walton Park, along Front and Battery to Levi's Plaza.
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Snapple is touring the country this summer
offering free samples of their beverages.
Come enjoy!
WHEN: Tuesday, July 20; Wednesday, July 21; Thursday, July 22
WHERE: Three Embarcadero Center, Street Level

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