Planning Association for the Richmond, SF

Ocean Beach Master Plan DRAFT Document- Now Ready for Review

The Ocean Beach Master Plan process was built around public and stakeholder input.

The draft document review period will end February 29, 2012. 

Please review the draft (whole doc here (75M!) and submit your feedback. To ensure your comments are properly recorded and reviewed, please email them to oceanbeach@spur.org in this format:

• Subject line: DRAFT OBMP COMMENTS [your name/affiliation]
• First, GENERAL COMMENTS about the document
• Then, specific comments. For each comment, begin with SECTION and PAGE NUMBER, e.g. “Section V, pp14-15: [your comment]"
• Within your comment, refer to specific graphics as appropriate

OR

• Via US mail:

            SPUR (attn. Benjamin Grant)

654 Mission Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

 

 

Richmond Station Newsletter - Friday, 02/03/12

Captain’s Message

The Officers at Richmond Station have been working extremely hard this past week as we continue our efforts to reduce crime levels, ensure public safety, and manage traffic concerns.  I would like to thank each and every one of you who e-mailed me areas of concern for traffic enforcement.  I have shared these concerns with the Officers at Richmond Station and we will do our best to address all of these issues.  The Officers at Richmond Station issued approximately 275 citations this past week.  Many of the citations were for speeding and for failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.  Many of the vehicles were towed due to the fact that the driver had a suspended driver’s license.  Traffic safety is a high priority and we will continue to conduct various operations to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety. 

A well know prolific auto-burglar (who is on parole for burglary) was arrested in Golden Gate Park this week by two plain-clothes Officers from Richmond Station.  The parolee had a screwdriver in has hand and also had narcotic paraphernalia on his person.  It is a well known fact that a small percentage of criminals are responsible for a vast majority of crime (especially when it comes to property crime).  We are hoping that this fine arrest will reduce the number of auto-burglaries in the area.  Officers at Richmond Station will be conducting extra patrols and enforcement operations in areas where we see patterns of crimes develop.  Please do no hesitate to call the police to report any suspicious activity.   I also encourage you to take advantage of  San Francisco SAFE (Safety Awareness for Everyone  www.sfsafe.org).  San Francisco SAFE engages, educates, and empowers San Franciscans to build safer neighborhoods through crime prevention education and public safety services that result in stronger, more vibrant and resilient communities.  They also provide free residential security surveys and can educate you on ways to make your home more secure. 

We have had several reports of elderly victims falling for the Grandmother/Grandfather scam so I have included in this newsletter a release sent out by our Economic Crime Unit.  Please warn the elderly members of your family that this is occurring and provide them with the information included in the release.

The next Richmond District community meeting will be held at Richmond Station on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7pm. 

 Richmond Station distributes an email newsletter every Friday.  Our newsletter, which is sent to several hundred email addresses, contains information about recent crimes, arrests and upcoming events in the District.   To be added to this list, please email us at SFPD.RICHMOND.STATION@SFGOV.ORG. 

Captain Eric Vintero

Eric.vintero@sfgov.org

 

WESTERN UNION GRANDMOTHER/GRANDFATHER SCAM

The San Francisco Police Department has noticed an increase in occurrences of the “Western Union Grandmother/Grandfather” scam. This is a fraud in which a suspect telephones a victim, claiming to be a relative. The calls are intended to lower the victim’s guard using feigned familiarity and frighten them into wiring money with the report of a tragedy. When a victim picks up the phone, she may hear something like, “Grandma! It’s me! I’m in jail.”

 

The suspect addresses the victim in familiar terms—like “Grandma” or “Uncle”—to gain the victim’s confidence. The caller claims to be in some sort of peril at a distant location and in need of money immediately. For instance, the caller claims to have been mugged or arrested while traveling on vacation. The suspect asks the victim to wire money by Western Union , Money Gram or similar means. The money is relayed electronically to a remote account, often out of the country. The caller will often express embarrassment and ask the victim to keep the information “just between us.”

The San Francisco Police Department is advising people to be on guard for this scam. Anyone receiving a call that they suspect may be fraud can take the following steps to safeguard themselves.

• Be wary of unsolicited calls requesting an urgent wire transfer of funds.

• When receiving a suspicious call, don’t provide information and verify the caller. If the caller claims to be your son or granddaughter, ask, “Which one?”

• Ask questions that you would both know, but a stranger would not, like “What is the name of your dog?” or “Where did you go to elementary school?”

• Call back the family member who claims to be in distress. Don’t ask the caller for the number; if you don’t have the number; call another family member for the number.

• Scammers will often share information with each other about gullible victims. If you recognize the fraud, tell the caller you know, and then hang up.        

 

Noteworthy Arrests 

On 01/26/12 at 10:25pm, the caller reported 3 suspicious persons, who had followed behind the caller and her husband as they walked to their apartment building.  The 3 suspects then went to a vehicle parked nearby.  Officers responded and located the vehicle and suspects. Two of the three suspects were in possession of narcotics and one had an outstanding warrant for his arrest from Modesto Police.  They were booked accordingly.

On 01/29/12 at 2:36am, officers were on patrol eastbound on Clement St at 12^th Ave. The officers could hear loud music coming from the vehicle behind them which also did not have it’s headlights on.  The officers pulled over to let the car pass and then conducted a traffic stop at 9^th and Clement.  When the officers asked for his driver’s license he told them he did not have one.  When they asked who the car belonged to he told them it belonged to a “friend” but he couldn’t remember “her” name.  The officers then told the suspect the car was registered to a male the suspect said, “I stole it.”  Officers were able to track down the owner who said that his wife was using the car and she was at work on the 800 block of LaPlaya.  Upon speaking to the wife, she told them she had left her keys in the pocket of her vest which had been hanging at the end of an aisle.  The suspect also was in possession of the victim’s cell phone and coin purse.  The 30 year old male was charged with stolen auto, possession of stolen property and traffic violations.

 

On 01/29/12 at 10:38am, plainclothes officers went to the 700 block of 31^st Ave , to locate a subject who had a parole warrant as well as an outstanding felony warrant from Belmont PD.  As they arrived they saw the suspect standing outside of the house and upon identifying themselves as police officers, the suspect made eye contact and ran into the house locking the door behind him.  As one officers stayed at the front, the other officer was making his way to the back of the house through a neighboring street.  The officer at the back could see the suspect hopping fences finally jumping onto the roof of a shed in a neighboring backyard where he was taken into custody.  The 47 year old male was charged with his warrants.

On 01/29/12 at 7:30pm, officers were called to the 5300 block of Geary on a report of a male who had stolen from the shop and tried to break the front window.  Officers arrived on scene and the caller pointed out a male who was standing on the opposite side of Geary Bl.  As the officers approached the male, he looked up and saw them coming and took off running.  He first fell to the sidewalk and when he got up, he ran into the middle of Geary Blvd and as he crossed the center median, he fell on the ice plants.  Officers were able to detain him and saw that he appeared agitated and confused.  The male told the officers he had ingested some “shrooms.”  Upon speaking to the caller she told the officers that the suspect had come into the shop and was acting strangely.   He approached the counter and proceeded to knock all the pastries off of the counter.  He then took a cookie and began to eat it.  When confronted the male kicked open the glass front door and took off.  The 21 year old male was charged with theft, trespassing and delaying arrest. 

 

On 01/30/12 at 2:40pm, plainclothes officers were in the area of JFK Drive , near the Conservatory of Flowers when they observed the suspect walking along a pathway.  The officers were very familiar with the suspect from previous arrests for auto burglary in Golden Gate Park .  When the officers approached the suspect he dropped an item from his hand onto the grass.  The officers saw that it was a screwdriver, which they knew he uses to make entry into vehicles.  He was also in possession of narcotic paraphernalia and a knife. The 52 year old male was charged with a parole violation and possession of a knife and burglar tools.

 

On 02/02/12 at 2:30pm, plainclothes officers were in the area of Euclid and Parker when they observed the suspect walking along the curb line, peering into the windows of the cars parked along Euclid .  They followed him for several blocks when he finally stopped at a Red Nissan.  He turned and walked back in the direction towards one of the officers and they made eye contact.   The suspect and the officer then recognized each other from a previous arrest.  The suspect was detained and it was determined he was on probation.  He was in possession of a knife, channel lock pliers, and several screwdrivers.  He had also secreted in his mouth, porcelain spark plug chips which are commonly used by auto burglars to shatter car windows.  The officers were also able to determine that the red Nissan had been driven to the area by the suspect and the Nissan had been reported stolen.  The suspect, a 43 year old male was charged with possession of stolen property and burglary tools.

On 02/02/12 at 10:45pm, officers were called to the 400 block of 25^th Ave , on a burglary that had just occurred.   The caller stated that she was in her apartment when her buzzer rang.  Believing it was her son coming home she buzzed the person in. The caller stood by the front door to greet her son, but no one came up the stairs.  The caller then heard noises coming from the garage and she called her son on his cell phone.  When the son said he was still a distance away from the home, the caller exited her apartment and looked down the stairs.  She saw the suspect standing in the lobby with a metal cart full of her belongings that had been in the garage. She began yelling at the suspect who fled the scene, leaving the cart and contents behind.  At this point the son came home and saw the suspect leaving the building and followed him to 23^rd and Clement where the suspect tried to get into a cab.  The son told the cab driver not to take the suspect as he was a burglar and the suspect got out of the cab.  Officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody.  The suspect, a 42 year old male was charged with burglary and possession of stolen property.

 

Noteworthy Incidents 

On 01/26/12 at 9am an 87 year old female who resides in the Richmond District, received a phone call from a male claiming to be her grandson.  The caller stated he was in Mexico and in trouble and needed her to wire him $2900.  The female went to a money wiring service and did as instructed.  She became suspicious when she did not receive a conformation call from her grandson the next day and upon contacting him, learned in fact that he was not in Mexico , nor did he place the phone call.

On 01/27/12 at 9am, another elderly resident of the Richmond District, a 93 year old male, received a phone call from a male claiming to be his grandson.  The caller stated that he was in jail in Mexico and needed the victim to wire him $3000 to be released.  The 93 year old male went to one wire service and they told him it was a “Scam” and not to send the money.  The victim did not believe the employee and went to another wire service store and sent the money.  The victim has since spoken to his grandson who lives in another state and did not call the victim.

Between 01/27/12, 9am and 01/28/12, 1:50pm on the 300 block of 8^th Ave , a suspect made entry into a garage and took a bike.  There were no signs of forced entry

On 01/27/12 between 9:30am and 6:30pm on the 700 block of Parker Ave , a suspect gained entry into a multi-unit garage and took a bike. There were no signs of forced entry.

On 01/27/12 between 2:00pm and 2:30pm on the 1800 block of Lyon , a bicycle was taken from a garage.  The tradesman door may have been unlocked. 

Between 01/28/12, 10am and 01/30/12, 12pm on the 400 block of 8^th Ave, a suspect pried open the mail key box which was affixed to the front iron gate.  With the key the suspect was able to get in through the gate and front door and into the garage.  It is unknown at this time what was taken.

On 01/28/12 between 3pm and 3:05pm, on the 2100 block of Scott St , the victim wheeled her bike to her apartment which is at the rear of the building.  She laid her bike against the wall and went inside.  When she returned 5 minutes later it was gone.

On 01/28/12 between 3:30pm and 5:30pm on the 800 block of 32^nd Ave , a suspect entered an apartment by prying open a side door and climbing into the window of a kitchen.  Once inside the suspect took a handgun and cash.

On 01/29/12 at 10:15am, an employee got to work on the 500 block of Point Lobos and locked up his bike in the parking lot.  When he got off at 6:00pm his bike was gone.  Surveillance video shows a tan vehicle pulling into the parking lot and the driver getting out and riding off with the bike.  The passenger in the vehicle then drives the car out and they fled in an unknown direction. 

On 02/01/12, between 7:30pm and 9:00pm on the 700 block of 33^rd Ave , a suspect pried open an iron gate leading to a tunnel entrance way to a home.  From the entrance way the suspect took a bike and a skateboard.

 

Tips for Pedestrians:

Always use crosswalks and pedestrian-activated signals when they are available and cross only at intersections if they are not. 

Never jaywalk. Drivers are not anticipating pedestrians crossing in the middle of the street so they may not have enough time to avoid hitting you. 

Wear bright reflective clothing at night, in the evening and in the early morning hours. 

Walk on the sidewalk. If there are no sidewalks, walk off the road facing traffic. 

Watch for cyclists and vehicles backing up in driveways or parking lots. 

When crossing driveways and alleys, always look left and right just as you would when crossing a street. 

When crossing a street, walk, don’t run. This will allow drivers more time to see and come to a safe stop. 

Watch for vehicles turning right on a red light. They may not be looking for you.

Most pedestrians overestimate the distance at which drivers can see them. Alcohol can limit your ability to judge situations - even as a pedestrian. 

PAUSE until all vehicles are stopped. Assume drivers don’t see you and never step out into traffic until you have made eye contact with drivers and you are certain they will stop. When you step off the curb in front of a vehicle that has stopped to let you cross, don’t proceed until you have checked the traffic in all other lanes. Drivers may not realize other vehicles have stopped for pedestrians.

PROCEED with your arm extended, when all vehicles have stopped. Keep scanning both sides of the road as you cross. Stop in the middle of the crosswalk if you have to and make sure all oncoming vehicles intend to stop. 

Don’t let children run out ahead of you. Children are less visible than adults and children cannot always exercise good judgment about safety - so stay close enough to pull them to safety.

Tips for Drivers:

When you are in a busy area such as main intersections, schools and playground zones anticipate someone crossing the street and slow down. Decreasing your speed by a few miles per hour will give you more time to stop. 

Make sure your lights and windshield are clean. 

Be aware of what other motorists are doing around you. If you are unsure why a vehi­cle has stopped, use caution, slow down and be prepared to stop in case the vehicle is stopped for a pedestrian. 

When stopping for a pedestrian, don’t block the crosswalk. If you pull right up to the painted crosswalk lines, your vehicle may obscure the view of other drivers who then may not realize someone is crossing. Wait until the pedestrian has completely cleared the adjacent lanes before proceeding. By waiting, you alert other drivers that there is someone crossing the street. A hand signal (left arm extended out the window and straight down) can help draw attention to the situation. If you notice vehicles approaching the intersection quickly, flash your brake lights a few times or honk your horn. This may alert the driver as well as the pedestrian. 

Be aware of left turns. When waiting to turn left at an intersection, be especially aware of pedestrians crossing the street to your left. Turning left across the oncoming traffic is tricky as you may be concentrating on the approaching traffic and fail to notice the pedestrians crossing. When you spot a gap in traffic, make sure nobody is in the crosswalk before you make your turn. 

Watch out for jaywalkers. Although drivers have the right of way over jaywalkers, in the event of a collision no one wins.

 

Richmond Station Resource List:

 

 

EMERGENCY	911		Police/ Fire/Ambulance
Non-Emergency	415 553-0123
Cell Phone 911	415 553-8090
Anonymous Tip Line	415 575-4444		Citywide
Anonymous Tip Line ( Richmond )	415 668-7387		Richmond Station Tip Line
Customer Service Center	311
Richmond Police Station	415 666-8000		Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Captain Eric Vintero	415 666-8030		Email: eric.vintero@sfgov.org
Community Liaison	Officer Lorie Brophy 415-666-8000		Email:  lorie.brophy@sfgov.org
Quality of Life Liaison	Officer Rafael Labutan		415 666-8000
Deputy City Attorney	415 554-3880		Email: frank.brass@sfgov.org
Department of Parking & Traffic	415 553-1943		DPT
Department of Public Works	415 695-2020		DPW Dispatch
Graffiti Abatement	415 278-9454/415 278-9456 fax
Graffiti Abatement Coordinator	Sergeant Stephanie Long		Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Homeless Issues	Officer Gary Mendribil Officer Robert Ramos
SFPD Website	www.sfgov.org/police		For Crime Stats, Internet reports, etc
SF SAFE	415 673-SAFE (415 673-7233)		Email: info@sfsafe.org
Child Passenger Safety Seats	Officer Young Chi		415 666-8000
FOOT PATROLS		Geary Boulevard		Clement Street
Officer Phil Busalacchi 666-8000		Richmond Beat 43
Officer Eddie Wu 666-8000				Richmond Beat 43C
Officer Stanley Lee 666-8000

 

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Join the San Francisco Community Police Academy 

  

The Community Police Academy is a 15-week program that meets once a week and is designed to inform and teach interested participants various aspects of municipal policing, including patrol and investigations procedures, vehicle operations, arrest and control techniques, firearm procedures and emergency communications.

The Academy’s goals are to develop community awareness through education and to develop a closer understanding and working relationship between the San Francisco Police Department and its communities. Members of the community are encouraged to join and learn about the San Francisco Police Department. Participants can ask questions and offer comments within each class. The next class is scheduled to start later in the year. We now also have a Youth Community Police Academy , geared towards high school students and will last 10 weeks. 

 

The Community Police Academy participants are selected by the program coordinator after an application process. Enrollment is limited to twenty-five students per class.

For more information, including application process, please contact Ms. Lula Magallon at (415) 401-4720 or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701.

 

Become a Community Court panelist and give back to your community.

Community Court is a restorative justice program that addresses misdemeanor crimes which occur in your neighborhood. As a panelist, you have a unique opportunity to hear offenses that impact your quality of life, determine its consequences, and figure out how best to resolve it using meaningful sanctions. Use your neighborhood wisdom to solve neighborhood problems.  Make your neighborhood better - get involved today!

For more information, please contact the District Attorney's Office, Jackson Gee, 575-6328 or jackson.gee@sfgov.org. " 

Events Calendar

 

Socrates Café (Philosophical Discussion Group)

When: First Sunday of the month

Where: Café Muse - 785 8th Ave (@ Fulton )

Details: Take a break from politics and join a thoughtful, relaxed discussion of the ideas and values that underlie our efforts to be good people, neighbors, and citizens.  More information, please contact Linda Greenberg 415-668-5239.

 

Seniors Moving to Better Health

When: Mondays: 10-11:00 am & Wednesdays: 9:30-10:30am Drop-ins welcome

Where: St James Community Learning

Richmond Station Newsletter January 20, 2012

 

We are pleased to announce that the Richmond Police Station now has a new commander. His name is Captain Eric Vintero, he grew up in the Richmond District and (two days after assuming his new position) he attended our January 18th General Membership Meeting and was introduced. If you did not meet him at our meeting, you will be very impressed when you do meet him!

   

Captain’s Message 

This has been my first week on the job as the Captain of Richmond Station.  I have been with the SFPD for nearly 17 years and have worked at the following stations and units; Richmond Station, Northern Station, Ingleside Station, Southern Station, SWAT team, Tenderloin Station, Taraval Station, Robbery Detail, Park Station, Mission Station, Bayview Station, and the Legal Division.  I was born and raised in San Francisco and grew up in the Richmond District, attending Frank McCoppin Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and George Washington High School.  I have an A.S. Degree in Criminology from City College of San Francisco, and a B.S. Degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco .  I am happily married and have 5 beautiful children.  I am honored to be the Captain of Richmond Station and I look forward to working with the Community to make this the safest district in the City. 

There have been several serious traffic accidents this week.  Richmond Station will be conducting several traffic enforcement operations at problematic intersections to increase traffic and pedestrian safety.  Attached to this bulletin are safety tips for drivers and pedestrians. 

 Richmond Station distributes an email newsletter every Friday.  Our newsletter, which is sent to several hundred email addresses, contains information about recent crimes, arrests and upcoming events in the District.   To be added to this list, please email us atSFPD.RICHMOND.STATION@SFGOV.ORG. 

Captain Eric Vintero

Eric.vintero@sfgov.org        

 

Noteworthy Incidents 

Between 01/10/12, 9:15pm and 01/11/12, 7:15am on the 2700 block of Bush St, a suspect gained entry into a garage and entered the vehicle parked inside.  The suspect took a wallet, cash and identification from the car, and a bike and skill saw from the garage.  There were no signs of forced entry.

On 01/12 between 8am and 7pm on the 500 block of 7^th Ave , a suspect gained entry into a garage and took a bicycle.  There were no signs of forced entry.

Between 01/13/12, 6pm and 01/16/12, 9:30am on the 400 block of 9^th Ave, a suspect gained entry into a garage and broke out a window of a vehicle parked inside.  The suspect took a bag of clothing and a charger.  There were no signs of forced entry into the garage.

On 01/15/12 at 10:37pm, the victim was on Fulton near 4^th Ave.  The suspects were walking towards him and as they began to pass, one of the suspects grabbed the victim around his body, and the second suspect brandished a handgun.  As victim struggled to get free the suspects punched him about his body then threw him to the ground.  The suspects searched his pockets but were not able to locate any items.  They fled north on 4^th Ave , towards Cabrillo.  The suspects were described as males in their early 20’s, one wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, the other in a gold jacket with a white hood.

On 01/16/12 at 1pm, the victim locked her bike to a tree at Clement and 8^th Ave.  When she returned at 1:30pm, the bike and lock were gone.

On 01/17/12 at 9:45am, the victim was inside her home on the 3200 block Pacific when she happened to look at her window.  She saw that the suspect had opened the driver’s side door of her vehicle and was leaning into her vehicle taking her property.  The victim remembered she had left her wallet in the car and ran out of the house yelling at the suspect to give her the wallet back.  The suspect ran to his car and jumped in the driver’s seat, but the victim was able to hold open the suspects door, all the while yelling at him.  With the victim still holding onto the open door, the suspect tried to back out of the parking place but didn’t have enough room.  The suspect became agitated and finally threw the victim’s items out into the street.  He then threw the car into reverse, struck the car parked behind him and fled west bound on Pacific Ave.  The victim was uninjured.  The suspect was described as a male in his early 20’s wearing a dark beanie cap, black jacket and blue jeans.  The vehicle was described as a blue SUV, possibly a Toyota . 

On 01/17/12 between 1pm and 11:30pm on the 400 block of 8^th Ave , a suspect gained entry into a garage and took a bike.  There were no signs of forced entry. 

Tips for Pedestrians:

Always use crosswalks and pedestrian-activated signals when they are available and cross only at intersections if they are not. 

Never jaywalk. Drivers are not anticipating pedestrians crossing in the middle of the street so they may not have enough time to avoid hitting you. 

Wear bright reflective clothing at night, in the evening and in the early morning hours. 

Walk on the sidewalk. If there are no sidewalks, walk off the road facing traffic. 

Watch for cyclists and vehicles backing up in driveways or parking lots. 

When crossing driveways and alleys, always look left and right just as you would when crossing a street. 

When crossing a street, walk, don’t run. This will allow drivers more time to see and come to a safe stop. 

Use the POINT, PAUSE and PROCEED pedestrian safety method for crossing the street: Look all four ways: left, right, ahead and then behind. 

Watch for vehicles turning right on a red light. They may not be looking for you.

Most pedestrians overestimate the distance at which drivers can see them. Alcohol can limit your ability to judge situations - even as a pedestrian. 

POINT across the road with your arm to indicate to drivers you want to cross.

PAUSE until all vehicles are stopped. Assume drivers don’t see you and never step out into traffic until you have made eye contact with drivers and you are certain they will stop. When you step off the curb in front of a vehicle that has stopped to let you cross, don’t proceed until you have checked the traffic in all other lanes. Drivers may not realize other vehicles have stopped for pedestrians.

PROCEED with your arm extended, when all vehicles have stopped. Keep scanning both sides of the road as you cross. Stop in the middle of the crosswalk if you have to and make sure all oncoming vehicles intend to stop. 

Don’t let children run out ahead of you. Children are less visible than adults and children cannot always exercise good judgment about safety - so stay close enough to pull them to safety.

Tips for Drivers:

When you are in a busy area such as main intersections, schools and playground zones anticipate someone crossing the street and slow down. Decreasing your speed by a few miles per hour will give you more time to stop. 

Make sure your lights and windshield are clean. 

Be aware of what other motorists are doing around you. If you are unsure why a vehi­cle has stopped, use caution, slow down and be prepared to stop in case the vehicle is stopped for a pedestrian. 

When stopping for a pedestrian, don’t block the crosswalk. If you pull right up to the painted crosswalk lines, your vehicle may obscure the view of other drivers who then may not realize someone is crossing. Wait until the pedestrian has completely cleared the adjacent lanes before proceeding. By waiting, you alert other drivers that there is someone crossing the street. A hand signal (left arm extended out the window and straight down) can help draw attention to the situation. If you notice vehicles approaching the intersection quickly, flash your brake lights a few times or honk your horn. This may alert the driver as well as the pedestrian. 

Be aware of left turns. When waiting to turn left at an intersection, be especially aware of pedestrians crossing the street to your left. Turning left across the oncoming traffic is tricky as you may be concentrating on the approaching traffic and fail to notice the pedestrians crossing. When you spot a gap in traffic, make sure nobody is in the crosswalk before you make your turn. 

Watch out for jaywalkers. Although drivers have the right of way over jaywalkers, in the event of a collision no one wins.

 

Richmond Station Resource List:

 

EMERGENCY	911		Police/ Fire/Ambulance
Non-Emergency	415 553-0123
Cell Phone 911	415 553-8090
Anonymous Tip Line	415 575-4444		Citywide
Anonymous Tip Line ( Richmond )	415 668-7387		Richmond Station Tip Line
Customer Service Center	311
Richmond Police Station	415 666-8000		Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Captain Eric Vintero	415 666-8030		Email: eric.vintero@sfgov.org
Community Liaison	Officer Lorie Brophy 415-666-8000		Email:  lorie.brophy@sfgov.org
Quality of Life Liaison	Officer Rafael Labutan		415 666-8000
Deputy City Attorney	415 554-3880		Email: frank.brass@sfgov.org
Department of Parking & Traffic	415 553-1943		DPT
Department of Public Works	415 695-2020		DPW Dispatch
Graffiti Abatement	415 278-9454/415 278-9456 fax
Graffiti Abatement Coordinator	Sergeant Stephanie Long		Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Homeless Issues	Officer Gary Mendribil Officer Robert Ramos
SFPD Website	www.sfgov.org/police		For Crime Stats, Internet reports, etc
SF SAFE	415 673-SAFE (415 673-7233)		Email: info@sfsafe.org
Child Passenger Safety Seats	Officer Young Chi		415 666-8000
FOOT PATROLS		Geary Boulevard		Clement Street
Officer Phil Busalacchi 666-8000		Richmond Beat 43
Officer Eddie Wu 666-8000				Richmond Beat 43C
Officer Stanley Lee 666-8000

 Do you want to learn a valuable trade?

The Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California is accepting 
applications for a FREE nine week Carpenters Pre-Apprentice Program in 
Pleasanton . 
This program is an intense full time training course. Upon successful 
completion, graduates become eligible to enter into a Carpenters 
Apprenticeship Program. 
This training is being offered to serious applicants only. 
Applications are available online and can be mailed in. 
www.ctcnc.org OR Apply in person at CTCNC Pleasanton Training Center 
2350 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton CA 94566 
Contact: Local 22 Representative Manuel Flores at (415) 355-1322

Join the San Francisco Community Police Academy

The Community Police Academy is a 15-week program that meets once a week and is designed to inform and teach interested participants various aspects of municipal policing, including patrol and investigations procedures, vehicle operations, arrest and control techniques, firearm procedures and emergency communications.

The Academy’s goals are to develop community awareness through education and to develop a closer understanding and working relationship between the San Francisco Police Department and its communities. Members of the community are encouraged to join and learn about the San Francisco Police Department. Participants can ask questions and offer comments within each class. The next class is scheduled to start later in the year. We now also have a Youth Community Police Academy , geared towards high school students and will last 10 weeks.

The Community Police Academy participants are selected by the program coordinator after an application process. Enrollment is limited to twenty-five students per class.

For more information, including application process, please contact Ms. Lula Magallon at (415) 401-4720 or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701. 

Become a Community Court panelist and give back to your community.

Community Court is a restorative justice program that addresses misdemeanor crimes which occur in your neighborhood. As a panelist, you have a unique opportunity to hear offenses that impact your quality of life, determine its consequences, and figure out how best to resolve it using meaningful sanctions. Use your neighborhood wisdom to solve neighborhood problems.  Make your neighborhood better - get involved today!

For more information, please contact the District Attorney's Office, Jackson Gee, 575-6328 or jackson.gee@sfgov.org. " 

Events Calendar

Socrates Café (Philosophical Discussion Group)

When: First Sunday of the month

Where: Café Muse - 785 8th Ave (@ Fulton )

Details: Take a break from politics and join a thoughtful, relaxed discussion of the ideas and values that underlie our efforts to be good people, neighbors, and citizens.  More information, please contact Linda Greenberg 415-668-5239.

 

Seniors Moving to Better Health

When: Mondays: 10-11:00 am & Wednesdays: 9:30-10:30am Drop-ins welcome

Where: St James Community Learning Center

4620 California Street @ 8th Avenue

Details: Join “Always Active” FREE exercise program for seniors.  Fall Prevention, Strength and flexibility training.  Free Wellness Plan.  For more information call 415 752-0139.

Land's End: Sutro Highs And Lows

When: Every Saturday at 2pm

Where: Meet at the lion statue at park entrance, 48th Ave. & Pt. Lobos Ave.

Public transportation: MUNI line 38.

Details: Recapture the flavor of Mayor Sutro's gift to the public, the park and baths of the late 1800s. Dramatic, wind-swept vistas in sunshine or fog. Somewhat strenuous. http://sfcityguides.org/desc.html?tour=47

 

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmer’s Market

When: every Wednesday, year round 10am – 2pm

Where:  Geary at St. Joseph 's Street, San Francisco

Details: The Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Certified Farmers' Market is your best source for fresh-from-the-farm, seasonal fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts. Make a visit to the market a part of your weekly routine!  The farmers at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmers' Market bring you the freshest locally-grown fruits and vegetables. For more information, please visit: http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=10.

 

Harvest Food Pantry

When: every Saturday, 7:15 - 9:30 a.m.

Where: St. John's Presbyterian Church, @ Arguello & Lake

Details: Networking with the San Francisco Food Bank, we distribute supplemental groceries to 150 needy families & individuals at the church. Since Oct. 2000, we’ve distributed over 250,000 pounds of food. Would you like to volunteer? We are always seeking help from willing individuals including children, seniors and students. Many students use our program to fulfill their learning service requirement. If you would like to join us, please contact Dale Walker at DaleWalker@aol.com for more information or simply show up!

Multi Cultural Children’s Art Workshops MCAP (Multi Cultural Children’s Arts Program)

When:  Saturday mornings, 10-12pm

Where:  Richmond District Neighborhood Center , 741 30th Avenue , (between Balboa and Cabrillo)

Cost:  Refundable fee, $5/class/child

Details:  Spring Arts Workshops are for children ages 6-12.  There is a different workshop each Saturday.  You can sign up two workshops per child.  Please call Jane at 751-6600 for class availabilities and information or visit www.rdnc.org.

Golden Gate Park Preservation Alliance .    

Committed to the preservation and enhancement of Golden Gate Park . 

For more information, please visit: http://www.goldengateparkpreservation.org/

 

 

Presidio Parkway closings 1/3-1/13/12

Lincoln Blvd. & Storey Ave. Opening January 13 The portion of Lincoln Boulevard and Storey Avenue that closed on January 3 will open the evening of Friday, January 13. These roads have been closed in order to restore the roadway, sidewalks, and pedestrian path. The eastbound portion of Lincoln Boulevard from the toll plaza to Crissy Field Avenue will have limited access, for use by local traffic only. Vehicles should follow detour signage. View the advisory for a map with detour routes. All date are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen conditions.

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Richmond Station Newsletter January 13, 2012

Richmond Station Newsletter

Friday, 01/13/2012

 

Captain’s Message

 

The New Year 2012 is upon us and I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season.  2011 was an active year with numerous events in the Richmond District.  I appreciate all the assistance from business owners, community members and city agencies that contributed to our successes.  I look forward to 2012 in maintaining our efforts in resolving crime, traffic issues and participating in our business/community events with members from our police stations being actively involved. 

 

The Chinese Lunar New Years is coming soon and we are working with Project SAFE in being active in our business corridors, handing out safety/crime prevention material relating to extortion, burglaries, robberies and crimes of opportunity.  Supervisor Eric Mar, SAFE representatives, business members and Richmond Station Officers will walk the Clement Corridor on January 19^th at 1PM, meeting at 4^thAve./Clement.

 

I anticipate working with Project SAFE, Senior Action Network, MUNI, SF WALK in having a traffic safety enforcement operation on January 30^th in the area of Geary Blvd, Palm and Arguello.

 

Speaking of Traffic Safety, I am sorry to report that Richmond Police Station has lost to retirement, Sergeant John Fewer.  John was our supervisor overseeing the motorcycle officers at Richmond Police Station.  We now have three motorcycle officers assigned to our district.  John has been instrumental in policing for over 30 years and I had the pleasure of working for John when he was my Sergeant at Central Police Station.  John oversaw all the foot beat officers working 7pm-3am, in the Tenderloin, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Squareand Broadway.  John demanded the best from his officers in work efforts, professionalism and community service.  John has been an asset to the City of San Francisco and the San Francisco Police Department.  I know that John will enjoy his retirement and I want to thank you for all your service as well as your assistance to me in my police career.  We will miss you!

 

Our PCRF will be held on January 17^th at 7pm in the Richmond Police Station community room.  Refreshments will be served. 

 

 Richmond Station distributes an email newsletter every Friday.  Our newsletter, which is sent to several hundred email addresses, contains information about recent crimes, arrests and upcoming events in the District.   To be added to this list, please email us atSFPD.RICHMOND.STATION@SFGOV.ORG. 

 

Captain Keith Sanford

Keith.Sanford@sfgov.org   

 

 

Noteworthy Arrests

 

On 01/08/12 at 6:57am, officers were called to a suspicious vehicle parked on the 100 block of Commonwealth.  The caller was reporting that there was at least one person in the car, who appeared to be looking around with a flashlight.  Officer arrived and located 3 persons in the car and they told the officers that their car had broken down and they were waiting for a ride.  Upon running the license plate they determined that the vehicle was stolen.  The three parties, all of whom were on parole were detained by the officers.  Eventually the driver of the vehicle, a 30 year old male was charged with stolen auto.   The other two were released.

 

Noteworthy Incidents

 

On 01/06/12 at 3:40am, a caller reported that she had heard glass breaking outside her home on the 100 block of Palm Ave.  When she looked out her window she saw the suspect standing next to her neighbor’s car with his arm inside the driver’s side window.  As the suspect approached the caller’s vehicle she yelled out that she was calling the police and he had better start running.  The suspect ran out of sight but the caller could hear glass breaking and an alarm going off down the street.  In total 6 vehicles had their windows broken, but after located registered owners only one could report a loss.  The suspect was described as a male wearing a brown leather jacket, and a medium build.

 

On 01/06/12 at 1:20pm, the victim was approached by the suspect on the 1300 block of Lake St.  The suspect told the victim that he had been entrusted with $200,000.00 dollars to distribute to various churches and charities.  The suspect asked for a ride to pick up another party who was supposed to be a deacon at an unnamed church.  During the ride the suspect told the victim that he would give the victim some of the money but as a good faith measure both the victim and the “deacon” would have to withdraw cash from their own accounts to show good faith.  The deacon went into his bank first and upon returning to the vehicle, gave the suspect an unknown amount of cash.  The suspect handed the deacon a red bandana that supposedly held the deacons portion of the money and the deacon left.  They then went to the victim’s bank where he withdrew $4000.00 and gave it to the suspect.  The suspect then handed the victim a red bandana and left the area. When the victim opened the bandana a short time later, he discovered it was full of sheets of folded up newspaper.  The suspect was described as a male, 60-65, who was semi-bald and walked with a limp.  The deacon was described as a male with mirrored sunglasses, dark pants and carrying a briefcase. 

 

Between 01/06/12, 3pm and 01/08/12, 5pm on the 100 block of 10^th Ave, a suspect gained entry into a

garage and took a bike.  There were no signs of forced entry.

 

On 01/07/12, between 1:15pm and 10:45pm on the 2500 block of Sutter, a suspect gained entry into an

apartment and took a bag containing ID, a passport and Clipper Card.  There were no signs of forced entry.

 

On 01/08/12 at 1:40am, the victim was walking on Fulton approaching 10^th Ave.  The suspects step out in

 front of him and told him to give up his property.  The suspects began to go through his pockets and took his iphone, ipod and wallet. The suspects fled in an unknown direction and due to poor lighting the victim was unable to get a good look at the suspects but stated that they were all wearing hats with flaps over the ears.

 

Between 01/09/12, 7pm and 01/10/12, 7:30am on the 400 block of 9^th Ave, a suspect gained entry into a

 garage and took a bike.  There were no signs of forced entry.

 

Between 01/09/12 11pm and 01/10/12, 7:30am, a suspect gained entry into a garage and took items from vehicles parked inside.  There were no signs of forced entry.

 

Between 01/10/12, 9:15pm and 01/11/12, 7:15am on the 2700 block of Bush St, a suspect gained entry into a garage and took items from the vehicle parked inside.  The suspect also took a bike and a skill saw.  There were no signs of forced entry.

 

Richmond Station Resource List:

 

EMERGENCY	911		Police/ Fire/Ambulance
Non-Emergency	415 553-0123
Cell Phone 911	415 553-8090
Anonymous Tip Line	415 575-4444		Citywide
Anonymous Tip Line (Richmond)	415 668-7387		Richmond Station Tip Line
Customer Service Center	311
Richmond Police Station	415 666-8000		Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Captain Keith Sanford	415 666-8031		Email: keith.sanford@sfgov.org
Community Liaison	Officer Lorie Brophy 415-666-8000		Email:  lorie.brophy@sfgov.org
Quality of Life Liaison	Officer Rafael Labutan		415 666-8000
Deputy City Attorney	415 554-3880		Email: frank.brass@sfgov.org
Department of Parking & Traffic	415 553-1943		DPT
Department of Public Works	415 695-2020		DPW Dispatch
Graffiti Abatement	415 278-9454/415 278-9456 fax
Graffiti Abatement Coordinator	Sergeant Stephanie Long		Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Homeless Issues	Officer Gary Mendribil Officer Robert Ramos
SFPD Website	www.sfgov.org/police		For Crime Stats, Internet reports, etc
SF SAFE	415 673-SAFE (415 673-7233)		Email: info@sfsafe.org
Child Passenger Safety Seats	Officer Young Chi		415 666-8000
FOOT PATROLS		Geary Boulevard		Clement Street
Officer Phil Busalacchi 666-8000		Richmond Beat 43
Officer Eddie Wu 666-8000				Richmond Beat 43C
Officer Stanley Lee 666-8000		eh

 

 Do you want to learn a valuable trade?

The Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California is accepting 
applications for a FREE nine week Carpenters Pre-Apprentice Program in 
Pleasanton. 
This program is an intense full time training course. Upon successful 
completion, graduates become eligible to enter into a Carpenters 
Apprenticeship Program. 
This training is being offered to serious applicants only. 
Applications are available online and can be mailed in. 
www.ctcnc.org OR Apply in person at CTCNC Pleasanton Training Center 
2350 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton CA 94566 
Contact: Local 22 Representative Manuel Flores at (415) 355-1322

Join the San Francisco Community Police Academy 

  

The Community Police Academy is a 15-week program that meets once a week and is designed to inform and teach interested participants various aspects of municipal policing, including patrol and investigations procedures, vehicle operations, arrest and control techniques, firearm procedures and emergency communications.

The Academy’s goals are to develop community awareness through education and to develop a closer understanding and working relationship between the San Francisco Police Department and its communities. Members of the community are encouraged to join and learn about the San Francisco Police Department. Participants can ask questions and offer comments within each class. The next class is scheduled to start later in the year. We now also have a Youth Community Police Academy, geared towards high school students and will last 10 weeks. 

 

The Community Police Academy participants are selected by the program coordinator after an application process. Enrollment is limited to twenty-five students per class.

For more information, including application process, please contact Ms. Lula Magallon at (415) 401-4720 or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701.

 

Become a Community Court panelist and give back to your community.

Community Court is a restorative justice program that addresses misdemeanor crimes which occur in your neighborhood. As a panelist, you have a unique opportunity to hear offenses that impact your quality of life, determine its consequences, and figure out how best to resolve it using meaningful sanctions. Use your neighborhood wisdom to solve neighborhood problems.  Make your neighborhood better - get involved today!

For more information, please contact the District Attorney's Office, Jackson Gee, 575-6328 or jackson.gee@sfgov.org. " 

Events Calendar

 

Socrates Café (Philosophical Discussion Group)

When: First Sunday of the month

Where: Café Muse - 785 8th Ave (@ Fulton)

Details: Take a break from politics and join a thoughtful, relaxed discussion of the ideas and values that underlie our efforts to be good people, neighbors, and citizens.  More information, please contact Linda Greenberg 415-668-5239.

 

Seniors Moving to Better Health

When: Mondays: 10-11:00 am & Wednesdays: 9:30-10:30am Drop-ins welcome

Where: St James Community Learning Center

4620 California Street @ 8th Avenue

Details: Join “Always Active” FREE exercise program for seniors.  Fall Prevention, Strength and flexibility training.  Free Wellness Plan. For more information call 415 752-0139.

Land's End: Sutro Highs And Lows

When: Every Saturday at 2pm

Where: Meet at the lion statue at park entrance, 48th Ave. & Pt. Lobos Ave.

Public transportation: MUNI line 38.

Details: Recapture the flavor of Mayor Sutro's gift to the public, the park and baths of the late 1800s. Dramatic, wind-swept vistas in sunshine or fog. Somewhat strenuous. http://sfcityguides.org/desc.html?tour=47

 

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmer’s Market

When: every Wednesday, year round 10am – 2pm

Where:  Geary at St. Joseph's Street, San Francisco

Details: The Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Certified Farmers' Market is your best source for fresh-from-the-farm, seasonal fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts. Make a visit to the market a part of your weekly routine!  The farmers at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmers' Market bring you the freshest locally-grown fruits and vegetables. For more information, please visit:http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=10.

 

Harvest Food Pantry

When: every Saturday, 7:15 - 9:30 a.m.

Where: St. John's Presbyterian Church, @ Arguello & Lake

Details: Networking with the San Francisco Food Bank, we distribute supplemental groceries to 150 needy families & individuals at the church. Since Oct. 2000, we’ve distributed over 250,000 pounds of food. Would you like to volunteer? We are always seeking help from willing individuals including children, seniors and students. Many students use our program to fulfill their learning service requirement. If you would like to join us, please contact Dale Walker at DaleWalker@aol.com for more information or simply show up!

Multi Cultural Children’s Art Workshops MCAP (Multi Cultural Children’s Arts Program)

When:  Saturday mornings, 10-12pm

Where:  Richmond District Neighborhood Center, 741 30th Avenue, (between Balboa and Cabrillo)

Cost:  Refundable fee, $5/class/child

Details:  Spring Arts Workshops are for children ages 6-12.  There is a different workshop each Saturday.  You can sign up two workshops per child.  Please call Jane at 751-6600 for class availabilities and information or visit www.rdnc.org.

Golden Gate Park Preservation Alliance.    

Committed to the preservation and enhancement of Golden Gate Park. 

For more information, please visit: http://www.goldengateparkpreservation.org/

 

Community Resources

Opportunities for Young Children

Saturday Learning Time Preschool

When: Saturday mornings at 9:00a.m to noon.

Where: 4620 California Street.

Details: Offering free preschool classes for children (2.5 to 5 years old) not currently enrolled in a preschool program. Classes are free but nine parent service hours are required per school year. Call 415-751-1199 for more information.

 

Multi Cultural Children’s Art Workshops

MCAP (Multi Cultural Children’s Arts Program)

When:  Saturday mornings, 10-12pm

Where:  Richmond District Neighborhood Center, 741 30th Avenue, (between Balboa and Cabrillo)

Cost:  Refundable fee, $5/class/child

Details:  Spring Arts Workshops are for children ages 6-12.  There is a different workshop each Saturday.  You can sign up two workshops per child.  Please call Jane for class availabilities and information at 751-6600, or visit website:  www.rdnc.org.

*The Multi Cultural Children’s Arts Program is a program of the Richmond District Neighborhood Center

 

Free – Kids Yoga In The Park

When:              Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Botanical Gardens of Golden Gate Park
Details:Geared towards ages 3-10.  Come and join in the fun!
Visit www.purushayoga.org/parkyoga.htm for details.

Free – Kids Yoga

When:             3^rd Sunday of every month Where: Sports Basement, Crissy Field
Details: Come and join in the fun!  Visit www.purushayoga.org to learn more about the instructors.

 

 

Opportunities for Adults

 

Free - Yoga In The Park

When: Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Botanical Gardens of Golden Gate Park
Details: Come and play outside, outdoors, in nature with instructors Adnan and Joy!
For more information, please visit www.purushayoga.org/parkyoga.htm for details.

 

Buddhist Meditation

When: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.,

Where: 4620 California Street. (downstairs-Caldwell Room).

Details: Meditation.  To sign-up or for more information please contact: Community Learning Center Director at 415-751-1199

Overeaters Anonymous

When: Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m.

Where: 4620 California Street. (downstairs - Caldwell Room)

Details: A 12-step based program addressing eating concerns.  To sign-up or for more information please contact: Community Learning Center Director at 415-751-1199

Debtors Anonymous

When: Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m.

Where: 4620 California Street, (downstairs-Caldwell Room).

Details: A 12-step program to help manage monetary expenses.  To sign-up or for more information please contact: Community Learning Center Director at 415-751-1199

 

Opportunities for Seniors

Seniors Moving to Better Health

When: Mondays: 10-11:00 am & Wednesdays: 9:30-10:30am Drop-ins welcome

Where: St James Community Learning Center, 4620 California Street @ 8th Avenue

Details: Join “Always Active” FREE exercise program for seniors.  Fall Prevention, Strength and flexibility training.  Free Wellness Plan. For more information call 415 752-0139.

 

Seniors without Walls

Games, Writing Workshops, Current Events, Armchair Travelers, Health Presentations, Support Groups, All on over the telephone and FREE!  If it’s difficult for you to go out to a community senior center, you are welcome to join these or any of our other activities listed below – all from the comfort of your home.  Please call for more information at our toll free number 1-877-797-7299 or visit us atwww.SeniorCenterWithoutWalls.org.

 

Community Resources

 

Free Diabetes Screenings for the UNINSURED

Think you might have Diabetes, but have NO Health Insurance??

Come for a free blood sugar screening at the San Francisco Free Clinic

Where: 4900 California St. @ 11th Ave

When: Monday through Friday's 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Details:  Please arrive fasting (only water after midnight the night before)

Reach-Plus

Having trouble paying your PG&E bill?  We may be able to help you.

You will need:

•    a residential PG&E bill, 15 days or 48 hours notice

•    to have identification for all household members

•    to have income verification for all household members

•    to meet low-income guidelines

For more information please refer to the flyer, here, or call 1-800-933-9677.

 

Megan’s Law Website Access:

The general public can find out information on sexual predators on line by going to the DOJ website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov or at the SFPD link at www.sfgov.org/police. You may check specific names or zip codes to locate those listed in the database.

311 Customer Service Center:

What is 311? 311 is a toll free, NON-EMERGENCY phone number that the public can call to access information about government services. A live customer service representative will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. The service is available to both wired and wireless customers. Wireless customers should call (415) 701-2311. 311 employees will be able to provide translations services in more than 145 languages and dialects and will employ a diverse staff of customer service representatives. Additionally, 311 is set up to accept calls form the hearing impaired by utilizing a TTY System.

 

Cell phone 911:

How does 911 work on cell phones in San Francisco?

If you are on surface streets in San Francisco and dial 911, your call will be answered by the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Services. Once the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Services determines what emergency services are needed, they will then route your 911 call to the San Francisco Police Department or the San Francisco Fire Department, including ambulance service.

 

If you are on or near a freeway in San Francisco and dial 911, your call will be answered by either by the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Services or the California Highway Patrol Dispatch Center. Regardless, your 911 call will be routed to the proper emergency agency, the San Francisco Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, or the San Francisco Fire Department, including ambulance service.

 

Community and Business Groups & Associations

ORGANIZATION	ADDRESS	OFFICE #	CONTACT
Golden Gate Park Senior	6101 Fulton	666-7015	Victor.lee@sfgov.org
Lincoln Park Senior Center	417 31st Ave	751-1140	Lppchurch@sbcglobal.net
Menorah Park	3365 Sacramento	929-7912	Sima@menorahpark.com
Richmond Senior Center	6221 Geary Bl	752-2815	info@ioaging.org
Russian American Services	300 Anza	387-5336
Self Help For Elderly	408 22nd Ave	751-3394	selfhelpelderly.org
Booker T. Washington CC	800 Presidio	928-6596	Pscott@btwcsc.org
YMCA Richmond Branch	360 18th Ave	666-9622	ymcasf.org/Richmond
Richmond Area Multi Service	3626 Balboa	668-5996	www.safteynetwork.org
Institute on Aging		750-4111	info@ioaging.org
Jewish Community Center	3200 California	346-6040	www.jccsf.org
Richmond District Neighborhood Center	741 30th Ave	751-6600	patricia@rdnc.org
Richmond Village Beacon		750-8554	inforv@beacon.org
Clement St. Merchants Assoc.		752-8889	Get2nunnery@earthlink.net
Geary St. Merchants Assoc.		387-1477	david@gearyblvd.org
Laurel Village Merchants Assoc.		221-3965	susanry@wellsfargo.com
Lower Pacific Heights Assoc.		921-2856
Planning Assoc. for the Richmond	Messages & Faxes Direct line	541-5652 668-8914	www.sfpar.org
Sacramento St. Merchants Assoc.		921-9575	rachel@thedeskset-sf.com

 

Captain Keith Sanford

Richmond Police Station

461 6th Ave

SF, CA 94118

415   666-8000

415-666-8060

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Presidio News January 2012

	January 2012
Calendar	Presidio Shuttle Tour - Spots Open January 4 Looking for a new way to enjoy the Presidio? See the park like you’ve never seen it before! Register now for the free Presidio Shuttle Tour. A tour is held at Noon on the first Wednesday of each month. The one-hour guided journey introduces visitors to the park’s historic areas, wild open spaces, and hidden nooks, with an emphasis on projects that are shaping the park today. We’re now taking reservations for January 4 and February 1. Space is limited. RSVP is required to (415) 561-5418.   Concerts at the Presidio - January 12 and 13 Classical concerts and recitals highlighting young artists are offered free to the community throughConcerts at the Presidio. The next scheduled performances, entitled “Rhapsody con Brio,” areThursday and Friday, January 12 and 13. San Francisco Conservatory of Music pianist Sofija Nedic presents a powerful program ranging from pensive Baroque to gloriously effusive Romantic - Scarlatti, Brahms, Chopin and Liszt. Also on the program are young pianist Alex Marquez (Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt) and young violinist Alina Kobialka (Waxman: Carmen Fantasie). The performances begin at 7:30 pm at the Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop on the Main Post. Seats can be reserved by calling (415) 447-6274. $10 suggested donation; $5 seniors.   Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, January 16, 9 am to 12:30 pm  Rob Hill Campground Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. day by taking care of the Presidio. This family-friendly event features habitat, forest, and garden stewardship projects in the Presidio’s Fort Scott District. Activities include planting, removing overgrown vegetation, uncovering historic garden features, taking care of trees, and pulling weeds. No experience is necessary; all ages are welcome. Water, snack, gloves and all necessary tools and training are provided. Registration is required. If you have questions, contact us at (415) 561-5333 or email volunteer@presidio.gov.   Fort Ross 2012 Bicentennial Program Series Kick-Off Program A Special Evening with Kashaya, the First People of Mettini Thursday, January 19, 6 to 8 pm Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop The Fort Ross 2012 Bicentennial Committee and the Presidio Trust present a year-long series commemorating 200 years of Colony Ross. At this kick-off event, Emilio Valencia, tribal member of the Kashaya Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria, invites you to an open discussion ‘Kashaya People - Yesterday and Today’ with several members of the Kashaya Band and park historians. Traditional stories, contemporary tales, and artifacts will be shared from the land called Mettini, a place now called Fort Ross State Historic Park. Fort Ross was established as Colony Ross in 1812 and changed the lives of the Kashaya. No RSVP. If you have questions, contact the Presidio Trust at (415) 561-5418.   Enjoy a Free Trial at the Presidio YMCA in January Start the year off right by getting in shape! The Presidio Community YMCA is offering a trial run for FREE in January. From January 1 through January 31, redeem this coupon (see photo) for a free 3-day pass for you and your family. For more information, visit their website.   New Metabolic Conditioning Class at Presidio Fitness In January, Presidio Fitness is starting a new program on Saturday mornings called Metabolic Conditioning. The class will be offered from 9 to 10 am and is a mix of cardiovascular work and strength in a fun recess-like atmosphere using body weight exercises, kettlebells, medicine balls, ropes, and sand bags. It is a calorie-crushing 60-minute total-body training session designed to fire up your heart rate, torch your metabolism and change your body composition. Start the New Year right! For information, visit the Presidio Fitness website or call them at (415) 563-1815.   Enjoy a Tour of the Presidio's Arion Press Visit the nation’s largest fine printing facility and increase your knowledge of art and literature. Tours of the historic typefoundry with demonstrations of bookbinding, hot metal printing, and typecasting take place every Thursday at 3 pm ($7 per person). The gallery currently features an exhibit of Julie Mehretu’s new prints and her first artist book, the Arion Press edition Poetry of Sappho. Also on display are prints and books by such artists as Kiki Smith, Tom Holland, Wayne Thiebaud, and Raymond Pettibon. The gallery is free Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Arion Pressis located at 1802 Hays Street in the Presidio, just inside the 14th Avenue Gate.   Shakespeare on Tour, featuring Macbeth - Sunday, February 12 The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival and the Presidio Trust present a free 55 minute family performance of Macbeth, presented in Shakespeare’s original text. The event will be held on Sunday, February 12, at 2 pm, at the Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop. Shakespeare on Tour is performed by a cast of professional actors in costume, with set, props, and recorded music. At the conclusion of the show, the actors take questions from the audience. Following the performance enjoyPLAYSHOP, a free one-hour, hands-on experience for kids and parents that will deepen your appreciation of the Bard. This participatory workshop includes games, activities, and text work designed to create a greater understanding and appreciation of theater. Space for PLAYSHOP is limited; please RSVP to playshop@presidiotrust.gov. There is no RSVP for the performance of Macbeth.
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