Block Party Set for Oct 15th
Our Block Party will be held on Saturday, Oct 15th on Anzavista between Barcelona and Encanto. Please save the date and join us to meet and mingle with your neighbors.
A planning meeting will be held on Thursday, Sep 22nd at 7:00 pm at 140 Terra Vista Ave. Please attend to provide your support and ideas on how to make this year’s Block Party another success.
New Speed Limits Around the School
A public hearing was held earlier this month to establish a 15 mph speed zone around Wallenberg High School when children are present. The streets involved include:
All of Nido Avenue
All of Vega Street
O’Farrell between Masonic and Anzavista Avenues and
Anzavista between O’Farrell and Barcelona Avenue
At this point, it’s not clear when the new speed limit will begin or what signage will be used but you can be sure that, when the new limit does go into effect, it will be aggressively enforced initially so that everyone is aware of the change.
Speed Humps on Anzavista
Independent of the new speed limit, I have received a couple of requests to install traffic calming speed humps on the level portion of Anzavista between the turn on Anzavista (at the end of the 100 block) and Encanto to discourage speeding. I’m not sure if that strip qualifies as a candidate for speed humps but I’d like your thoughts as to whether we should proceed with a request to SFMTA. Other than directly around the school, the rest of our neighborhood is relatively hilly so I don’t know if speed humps would be allowed on any of our other streets.
Doggie Poop
It’s clear that there has been a spike in some dog owners not picking up their dog’s poop and, in some instances, bagging it but then leaving it on someone else’s lawn.
This is a tough one. I assume its people who transit through our area because I don’t know of any dog owner in our neighborhood that doesn’t pick up. In fact, some of you pick up even when it’s not your own.
If you do come across someone who’s disrespecting our area by not picking up, you might consider asking them to do so without being confrontational. Hopefully, they’ll be embarrassed and pick up or, at least, know that they’re being watched and stop coming though our area.
Wallenberg Car Wash
There’s a car wash at Wallenberg High School this Saturday, the 17th to help raise funds for the Senior Prom and other graduation expenses. Food and drinks will be available while you wait and the Seniors will happy to “spiff-up your ride” anytime between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Car Registration Tags
There have been a few thefts of car license plate registration tags in our area lately. While there are a lot worse things that can happen, the loss of a registration tag can be annoying as, besides having to fill out paperwork with DMV to get it replaced, there’s also an accompanying fee.
SFPD offers this tip: “Don’t let your old tags pile up too much on your license plate.” That just makes it all the more easier for someone to peel off the new one.
Please give me a call if you have any questions.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
CAR BREAK-IN UPDATE!
Here’s some welcome news from the Park Police Station Newsletter covering incidents that happened last Friday (the 12th).
”First block of Anza Vista Ave. 1:55 am Auto Burglary - Arrest Made.
A resident called to report a parked car with a broken window. Officers Jackson and Wong found the car, but could not locate the owner. They remained in the neighborhood. The same resident called again when he saw a man enter the car and rummage through its contents. The resident confronted the man when he tried the handles to the resident's vehicle. The burglar fled and the police were called.
Officers Jackson and Wong recognized the description of the thief as a convicted burglar who lived on the 700 block of Lyon Street. They searched the area and found the 53 year old man carrying a gym bag containing shoes and clothing at Lyon Street and Golden Gate Avenue. They detained the man and the Anza Vista resident identified him as the burglar. The burglar was
arrested and the bag was seized. A pick up truck with a broken window and a similar gym bag was found on the first block of Anza Vista Avenue, too.
Sergeant Remedios took over the case later in the day and located the owners of the vehicles with the broken windows. One of the men reported his gym bag and its contents missing. Both men gave formal statements and the
case went forward. The burglar was on parole for a similar crime (he had been released from prison in July 2010) and a parole hold was placed on the man (meaning that he cannot be released on bail or on his own recognizance). Case 101050665”
This was a great job by the Police Officers and the resident who took the initiative to call the Police even though the first car wasn't his. That’s the way to be proactive against these thieves.
The suspect’s description sounds like the same person that was arrested last year in a car break-in at Anzavista and Terra Vista where an envelop containing cash was taken. After that arrest, there was a noticeable decrease in break-ins around our area. Hopefully, we'll have a similar result this time as well.
”First block of Anza Vista Ave. 1:55 am Auto Burglary - Arrest Made.
A resident called to report a parked car with a broken window. Officers Jackson and Wong found the car, but could not locate the owner. They remained in the neighborhood. The same resident called again when he saw a man enter the car and rummage through its contents. The resident confronted the man when he tried the handles to the resident's vehicle. The burglar fled and the police were called.
Officers Jackson and Wong recognized the description of the thief as a convicted burglar who lived on the 700 block of Lyon Street. They searched the area and found the 53 year old man carrying a gym bag containing shoes and clothing at Lyon Street and Golden Gate Avenue. They detained the man and the Anza Vista resident identified him as the burglar. The burglar was
arrested and the bag was seized. A pick up truck with a broken window and a similar gym bag was found on the first block of Anza Vista Avenue, too.
Sergeant Remedios took over the case later in the day and located the owners of the vehicles with the broken windows. One of the men reported his gym bag and its contents missing. Both men gave formal statements and the
case went forward. The burglar was on parole for a similar crime (he had been released from prison in July 2010) and a parole hold was placed on the man (meaning that he cannot be released on bail or on his own recognizance). Case 101050665”
This was a great job by the Police Officers and the resident who took the initiative to call the Police even though the first car wasn't his. That’s the way to be proactive against these thieves.
The suspect’s description sounds like the same person that was arrested last year in a car break-in at Anzavista and Terra Vista where an envelop containing cash was taken. After that arrest, there was a noticeable decrease in break-ins around our area. Hopefully, we'll have a similar result this time as well.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Anza Vista Neighborhood Association Newsletter 11-11-10
NIKE REUSE A SHOE Campaign
This Saturday, November 13th is the final day of the NIKE REUSE-A-SHOE Campaign. Please drop your old running shoes in the bin at 57 Barcelona Ave between 10:00 am and Noon so that Nike can grind them up and turn them into resurfacing materials for schools and Recreational Centers.
AUTO BREAK-INS
There was another break-in of a van parked overnight last Tuesday at the corner of Anzavista and Terra Vista Avenues. I also noticed fresh glass this morning at the corner of Anzavista and Baker.
Jim Grossman, who attended the community meeting at Park Police Station Tuesday night, reports that our new Police Captain, Captain Denis O’Leary, stressed that all vehicle break-ins need to be reported so that he can get a full understanding of what’s going on up here and react accordingly. There is an easy-to-use, on-line reporting facility at:
http://www.sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=778
Please remember not to leave anything on your seats or even on the floor in your vehicles regardless of whether it’s day or night. And always call 553-0123 if you notice anyone behaving suspiciously in our area particularly if they’re looking into car windows or entryways. It’s important that you call immediately while the person is still here so you can provide an adequate description and direction the person is taking. If you do see an actual crime in progress or other activity that, in your mind, poses a threat, call 9-1-1.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS AT PARK STATION
Community meetings at Park Police Station, which often include interesting guest speakers, are held on the second Tuesday of every month and are a great vehicle for getting up to date on what’s been happening in our general area. Park Station is located at 1899 Waller Street off Stanyan in the old Kezar complex.
If you’d like to receive a copy of Park Station’s Newsletter, send an email request to Captain O’Leary at denis.o’leary@sfgov.org.
BURNED OUT STREET LAMPS
One way to be proactive in preventing car break-ins is to keep our streets lighted. There’s been at least five burned out street lights that I’ve been aware of over the last couple of months and it’s really easy for us to get those bulbs replaced. Just call 3-1-1 and the operator will notify the department responsible for replacing the burned out bulbs and give you a tracking number.
Each lamp post has a number stenciled on a metal plate partway up the light pole which identifies the specific pole but really all you need to get the process moving is the nearest street address. Normally bulbs are replaced within 48 hours.
Thom Dempster and Iris Woo have been kind enough to call in outages, even when they’re not on their own street, but we all should be more responsive in reporting outages that are right in front our own residences.
Please call me if you have any questions.
This Saturday, November 13th is the final day of the NIKE REUSE-A-SHOE Campaign. Please drop your old running shoes in the bin at 57 Barcelona Ave between 10:00 am and Noon so that Nike can grind them up and turn them into resurfacing materials for schools and Recreational Centers.
AUTO BREAK-INS
There was another break-in of a van parked overnight last Tuesday at the corner of Anzavista and Terra Vista Avenues. I also noticed fresh glass this morning at the corner of Anzavista and Baker.
Jim Grossman, who attended the community meeting at Park Police Station Tuesday night, reports that our new Police Captain, Captain Denis O’Leary, stressed that all vehicle break-ins need to be reported so that he can get a full understanding of what’s going on up here and react accordingly. There is an easy-to-use, on-line reporting facility at:
http://www.sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=778
Please remember not to leave anything on your seats or even on the floor in your vehicles regardless of whether it’s day or night. And always call 553-0123 if you notice anyone behaving suspiciously in our area particularly if they’re looking into car windows or entryways. It’s important that you call immediately while the person is still here so you can provide an adequate description and direction the person is taking. If you do see an actual crime in progress or other activity that, in your mind, poses a threat, call 9-1-1.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS AT PARK STATION
Community meetings at Park Police Station, which often include interesting guest speakers, are held on the second Tuesday of every month and are a great vehicle for getting up to date on what’s been happening in our general area. Park Station is located at 1899 Waller Street off Stanyan in the old Kezar complex.
If you’d like to receive a copy of Park Station’s Newsletter, send an email request to Captain O’Leary at denis.o’leary@sfgov.org.
BURNED OUT STREET LAMPS
One way to be proactive in preventing car break-ins is to keep our streets lighted. There’s been at least five burned out street lights that I’ve been aware of over the last couple of months and it’s really easy for us to get those bulbs replaced. Just call 3-1-1 and the operator will notify the department responsible for replacing the burned out bulbs and give you a tracking number.
Each lamp post has a number stenciled on a metal plate partway up the light pole which identifies the specific pole but really all you need to get the process moving is the nearest street address. Normally bulbs are replaced within 48 hours.
Thom Dempster and Iris Woo have been kind enough to call in outages, even when they’re not on their own street, but we all should be more responsive in reporting outages that are right in front our own residences.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Annual Neighborhood Association Meeting Saturday February 27th!
Hi Everyone:
The annual general membership meeting for our neighborhood association will be:
Saturday, February 27th in
the Meeting Hall at
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at
the corner of Baker and Turk
Sign in, which provides an opportunity to meet and mingle with your neighbors for a few minutes, begins at 10:00 am and the meeting will start promptly at 10:30 am.
Guests will include:
Officers from Park Police Station and
Mark Farrell, Candidate for District 2 Supervisor
Please plan to attend as this is your chance to let us know what you’d like us to be working on this year. We’ll also be nominating and electing Officers and Board Members.
Annual dues remain at $10 per owner household and $5 per tenant household and can be paid at the door. If you’re unable to attend but would still like to support your local organization and receive newsletters about what going on, please mail a check payable to either Anza Vista Neighborhood Association or just AVCIC to Mark Sander, 15 Fortuna Ave., SF, CA 94115.
Please let me or Jeny Smith (640-8011) know if you’d be able to bring any treats or refreshments.
Remember that the entrance to the Meeting Hall is through the Church parking lot on Turk St.
Looking forward to seeing you there. Please call me if you have any questions.
Al Sodini
931-8988
The annual general membership meeting for our neighborhood association will be:
Saturday, February 27th in
the Meeting Hall at
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at
the corner of Baker and Turk
Sign in, which provides an opportunity to meet and mingle with your neighbors for a few minutes, begins at 10:00 am and the meeting will start promptly at 10:30 am.
Guests will include:
Officers from Park Police Station and
Mark Farrell, Candidate for District 2 Supervisor
Please plan to attend as this is your chance to let us know what you’d like us to be working on this year. We’ll also be nominating and electing Officers and Board Members.
Annual dues remain at $10 per owner household and $5 per tenant household and can be paid at the door. If you’re unable to attend but would still like to support your local organization and receive newsletters about what going on, please mail a check payable to either Anza Vista Neighborhood Association or just AVCIC to Mark Sander, 15 Fortuna Ave., SF, CA 94115.
Please let me or Jeny Smith (640-8011) know if you’d be able to bring any treats or refreshments.
Remember that the entrance to the Meeting Hall is through the Church parking lot on Turk St.
Looking forward to seeing you there. Please call me if you have any questions.
Al Sodini
931-8988
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Street Park is on its way!
DPW removed the concrete on the median today. Planting will commence on Saturday at 10am!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Divisadero Corridor to Get Major Facelift!!
Starting Monday, Divisadero Street will receive a major facelift between Waller and Geary. The revitalization project will consist of new trees, streetlamps, bus shelters, pavement improvements, curb-ramps, This revitalization project will consist of curb-ramps and new sidewalk bulb-outs, new streetlamps, landscaping, sidewalk improvements, street trees, sewer installations, pavement improvements, and median improvements for pedestrian crossings. The Divisadero corridor has experienced a resurgence in recent years with a number of new businesses opening and the successes of the weekly farmers market and quarterly art walk. Supervisor Mirkarimi looks forward to these new improvements continuing this positive trend. Note that parking will be temporarily removed along sections of Divisadero and adjacent streets. Be sure to check the posted signs for the ‘no-parking' times and dates. The entire project is scheduled to last until January 2011. If you have any questions or experience any problems, feel free to contact our office, or you can contact Dadisi Najib at DPW at 437-7018 dadisi.najib@sfdpw.org. For after-hours emergencies, you can contact the contractor, Synergy Project Management Inc. at 415-850-0826.
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