Over the course of the last 25 years, Hayes Valley has grown into a thriving neighborhood thanks to the businesses and residents who came here, stayed here, and worked tirelessly to create the vibrant neighborhood culture that remains unique even … Read More
The Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association has filed its legal brief with the San Francisco Board of Appeals to overturn the Planning Department Zoning Administrator’s decision to allow Kit and Ace clothing store to open in Hayes Valley (371 Hayes Street). … Read More
While SF Rec & Park’s district supervisor Steven Cismowski promised a reseeding of Patricia’s Green would take 6-8 weeks, last week sod arrived with a turf team making sure the water system was functioning. Today, the sod is getting established, … Read More
Hoodline continues its reporting on the history of Hayes Valley, showing historic plans to build a network of freeways throughout the city, reflecting the consequences of building the freeways on a neighborhood. All of the Western Addition, including all of … Read More
Captain Greg McEachern, our Northern Station police captain, has been a big supporter of HVNA’s Public Safety Committee headed by Bob Barnwell. Hoodline recently posted an interview with the captain: read it here. The neighborhood association has developed a long-standing … Read More
San Francisco Rec & Park district manager, Steven Cismowski, has told the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association that the irrigation system at Patricia’s Green, not functioning since end of 2014, is now operational, and the reseeding of the two turf sections … Read More
Message just received this afternoon: Ok… The box van is loaded up, the tool truck is ready to go. The plan is to have both vehicles on location by 10 o’clock this coming Thursday. We will be expanding the alter … Read More
As Hoodline reported today, another new restaurant is coming to Hayes Valley! Very interesting partner group and looks like a good addition to Hayes Valley’s destination local restaurant offerings. The developer for 400 Grove is a Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association … Read More
HVNA and its Merchant members helped to write and implement the nation’s first ban on formula retail (chain stores) several years ago. The purpose of the ban is to protect small businesses and provide a unique retail environment. There have … Read More
The R. L. (Rube) Goldberg (yes, the same guy) building, corner of Oak and Gough. Yes, there was really a Rube Goldberg, he lived in his building, and he designed those crazy machines.
PATTERNS is a new one-woman show that has recently premiered in our neighborhood. It runs July 16-Aug 16, at the Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion in the French American International High School (66 Page St). Performance artist Amy Munz presents vignettes that focus around the broader theme of love. This … Read More
We’re proud to offer the new June / July edition of the HVNA Voice. You can download a copy today and learn about all the upcoming neighborhood events. The HVNA does our best to hand deliver a copy of the Voice throughout Hayes … Read More