Sunnyside Elementary’s Fifth-Grade Class: “All they want for school is a teacher”

On October 16, 2016October 17, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Sunnyside Elementary School, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Sunnyside Elementary School is the subject of an editorial today in SFExaminer.com by D7 Supervisor candidate and journalist Joel Engardio. Parents are frustrated by the lack of a permanent teacher for fifth grade. The students have taken direct action, staging a walk-out. Read it here: http://www.sfexaminer.com/want-school-teacher/

Some of the 60 students and parents who staged a walkout at Sunnyside Elementary because their 5th grade class has been without a regular teacher since school started. (Courtesy Joel Engardio)

Another Vulnerable Road User Hit by a Car on Monterey Blvd

On October 14, 2016October 24, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Monterey Boulevard, Safety, UncategorizedLeave a comment

In the evening on Thursday Oct 13th, a bicyclist was hit by a car while riding west on Monterey Blvd, between Edna and Foerster Streets. The bicyclist was badly injured. It was a hit and run — the driver did not stop. Fortunately a good citizen who witnessed the collision stopped to help out. Here is a news report on CBSlocal.com. Neighbors on the local site Nextdoor.com report that the driver has been caught. This post on Friend of Monterey Blvd identifies the injured cyclist as Bob Donjacour.

This is the second serious incident in one week — local resident Ling Louie was hit as a pedestrian on this block on Saturday (more here). Continue reading “Another Vulnerable Road User Hit by a Car on Monterey Blvd” →

From SFPUC: How to Enroll Early for CleanPowerSF

On October 13, 2016October 11, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

SFPUC is partnering with PG&E to offer cleaner energy to residents and businesses. Sunnyside residents can enroll early now, and become part of the program as soon as it is available for our neighborhood.

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[From SFPUC:] Why CleanPowerSF? Cleaner energy! It’s that simple. Continue reading “From SFPUC: How to Enroll Early for CleanPowerSF” →

D7 Candidates’ Forum: Civil and Informative

On October 11, 2016October 14, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn candidates forum, District 7, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Our District 7 Candidates’ Forum was a success last night. The event was well attended, with over one hundred present. The candidates took turns with short answers to numerous questions, ranging from the crime problem to pedestrian safety to leash laws to rent control. Most of the questions were submitted by the audience. Here are the Candidates’ answers to our pre-forum questionnaire. All photos by Bill Wilson.

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Longtime Sunnyside Resident Ming Louie Hit by Car on Monterey Blvd and Injured

On October 10, 2016October 24, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Monterey Boulevard, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Ming Louie, a longtime Sunnyside resident and hard-working member of the SNA Greening Committee was hit by a car on Monterey Boulevard on Saturday night and suffered injuries to his legs. He was taken to SF General Hospital and had extensive surgery.

Ming Louie (center) with Pat Moore (left) and Mayor Ed Lee, at the ribbon-cutting for the Circular Ave Garden, on Sept 17, 2011.

Continue reading “Longtime Sunnyside Resident Ming Louie Hit by Car on Monterey Blvd and Injured” →