By Gail Baugh Picturesque and architecturally eclectic, the mansard-roofed, domed tower house at 700 Hayes Street at Buchanan Street has drawn admiring glances for over 125 years. In the book Victorian Glory, author Paul Duchescherer describes this home as “Italianate/Second … Read More
By Bill Bulkley 55 Laguna, the former UC Berkeley Extension site, has been vacant for over six years while development plans have been drawn, approved, and now flounder in economic limbo. Meanwhile, the five WPA era buildings, all listed on … Read More
By Jason Henderson There continues to be a lot of uncertainty swirling around 55 Laguna (the former UC Extension campus bounded by Laguna, Hermann, Haight, and Buchanan Streets.) Many new people to the neighborhood may not be aware of the … Read More
By Laura Surma TaskRabbit.com, a web and mobile marketplace that provides people and businesses with an easy and trusted way to get everyday tasks done in their communities, recently launched in San Francisco. The website has vetted errand runners ready … Read More
By Gabriella Canez Representatives from SF Environment, in collaboration with PG&E, will be visiting Hayes Valley neighborhood businesses to help cut energy costs through the San Francisco Energy Watch Program, a partnership between PG&E and the City of San Francisco. … Read More
By Jason Henderson Due to the World Series the regular HVNA meeting that was scheduled for tonight is canceled. The SFCTA is not coming. We figured most people would not attend.
Thursday, October 28th at 7 PM H.V.N.A. General Meeting at the Korean American Community Center 745 Buchanan (at Grove) Topics for the evening are: 1. Transportation and Transit Projects: Van Ness Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Octavia Blvd Study Update on … Read More
Come to celebrate the Linden Living Alley project from 4:30 to 6:30PM today. HVNA loves this project and supported it through its three years in the making. We look forward to a future with more “living” alleyways and streetscapes. To … Read More
By Bob Barnwell On September 13th, the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, led by the Public Safety Committee, hosted a celebration to pay tribute to our quiet summer in Hayes Valley and the Western Addition. We honored members of the community, … Read More
SF Pavement to Parks is calling for proposals of new parklets around the city. A parklet is the conversion of a parking space into a public park space in which people can sit, relax and enjoy the city. The SF … Read More
By Aimee Ellis The NEW Cultural Arts Division of the Recreation and Parks Department is proud to introduce 33 new classes for all ages in Visual Art, Digital Art, Music, Dance and Theater at Harvey Milk Center for the Arts, … Read More
By Jessie Allen-Young On September 23rd the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association hosted a panel discussion with candidates who are running for Supervisor in Districts Six and Eight. We were fortunate to have the candidates answer neighbors’ questions. If you missed … Read More