Call for Volunteers: Covid-19 Emergency Response Volunteer (CERV) Program

This new City-run program needs volunteers.

Covid-19 Emergency Response Volunteer (CERV) Program

Connecting San Franciscans in this critical time of need

ABOUT THE CERV PROGRAM

CERV is a program created in partnership between the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) and Shanti Project. CERV Volunteers provide one time or occasional practical support to older and vulnerable adults who are strongly advised to limit outdoor exposure during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Examples of support include grocery shopping; delivery of pet food, medication, and other essentials; and mail pick up.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

  • Volunteers must be in good health and under the age of 60
  • Volunteers are required to pass a background check
  • Volunteers are required to follow San Francisco Coronavirus protocol

Read the full story and how to volunteer here:  https://www.shanti.org/volunteer/sf-covid-19-emergency-response-volunteer-program/

Business on the Boulevard in the Time of Coronavirus

A survey of what’s open and how things are going for businesses on Monterey Boulevard during the coronavirus stay-at-home order, with a focus on those that serve local needs.


Railroad Expresso, 705 Monterey Blvd. Takeout only. Open limited hours: Mon-Fri 6AM to 1 PM. Sat-Sun 7 AM to 12 PM.

Owner Josepha Smith says: “Everyone has been so nice, waiting for their drinks. People are not in such a big rush!” To-go coffee containers have been popular.

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Josepha Smith (on right) with employee Karry. Take-home coffee containers (foreground) have been very popular.

Amazing Look Salon, 719 Monterey: Closed.


Wind in the Willows (preschool), 713 Monterey: Closed.


Big Joe’s Restaurant, 717 Monterey: Online takeout orders only, says posted sign. Use Grubhub or Postmates, or call 415-333-2878.


Bay Wheels bike-share station, Gennessee and Monterey: plenty of bikes and e-bikes.

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Bay Wheels bike-share station, Gennessee and Monterey.

Won Kok Restaurant, 700 Monterey: Closed, “until May 1” says posted sign.


Shanghai Dumpling, 696 Monterey: Closed, “until April 29” says posted sign.


Heff’s Barbers, 693 Monterey: Closed.


Sol y Luna Spa: Closed “until further notice” says posted sign.


Pho Dong Huong, 667 Monterey: Online takeout orders only, 11 AM to 2 AM. Use Ubereats, Postmates, Grubhub or Doordash.


Safeway, 625 Monterey: Open 6 Am to 10 PM daily. Senior hours: Tues and Thurs 6 – 9 AM.

Manager Kevin H says: “It’s hectic, but everyone has been very respectful.” The parking lot was full on a Monday morning, but the lines inside were not too long. Cashiers all in gloves and masks, as were many customers.

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Safeway, 625 Monterey Blvd.

Laundromat, 607 Monterey: Open, apparently regular hours, 7 AM to 10 PM.


Martini Cleaners, 601 Monterey: Closed “until April 7” says posted sign. Continue reading “Business on the Boulevard in the Time of Coronavirus”

Have your say: SF Recreation and Parks asks you how to improve parks

In gearing up for a big bond measure in November, San Francisco Recreation and Parks Dept. (SFRPD) is asking park-users how they would improve the playgrounds, picnic areas, soccer fields, trails, and other amenities of the city’s parks.

Take the survey here: https://app.maptionnaire.com/en/7025/

Read more here: https://sfbike.org/news/invest-in-your-public-parks/

Some SFRPD facilities in Sunnyside:

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Quick response by City on stolen stop sign

Last weekend, a stop sign disappeared from the corner of Hearst and Edna. Notified by neighbors, the Dept of Public Works replaced the sign on this busy school corner promptly on Monday morning.

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New stop sign, Hearst and Edna, Feb 10, 2020.

But they forgot the “One-Way” sign on top, to prevent cars turning the wrong way into a narrow section of Edna. The problem was addressed quickly once again, early on Tuesday morning.  Continue reading “Quick response by City on stolen stop sign”