Business on the Boulevard in the Time of Coronavirus

On March 23, 2020April 3, 2020 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn business, Monterey Boulevard, UncategorizedLeave a comment

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.

Railroad_Expresso__2020_03_22 — 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.

Baywheels_2020_03_23 — 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.

safeway_2020_03_22 — 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

On February 26, 2020 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn children, Health & Fitness, Parks, SF Recreation and Parks Dept, UncategorizedLeave a comment

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/

Some SFRPD facilities in Sunnyside:

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Feb 26: Milk Tea with a Cop

On February 13, 2020February 8, 2020 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Ingleside Police Station, UncategorizedLeave a comment

On Wednesday Feb 26, 12-2 PM, Officers from Ingleside Police Station are available to chat at Cuppa milk tea bar on Diamond Street.

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Quick response by City on stolen stop sign

On February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn SF Dept of Public Works, Streets, UncategorizedLeave a comment

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.

Edna_Hearst_missing_stopsign_2020_02_10 — 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” →

Feb 3: SNA Quarterly Meeting

On January 22, 2020February 5, 2020 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Balboa Reservoir Project, Meetings, UncategorizedLeave a comment

You are invited: the next quarterly meeting of the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association is Monday February 3rd, 2020, 7-8:30 pm. Open to all residents. Agenda below. Held at St Finn Barr Hall, 415 Edna Street (Hearst).

SNA is celebrating its 45th year this year!

The speakers and subjects to include:

President’s Welcome and Treasurer’s report
Balboa Reservoir housing project update
Alex Barrett-Shorter from CA Assemblymember David Chiu’s office.
Detroit Steps update
SNA Officer Election
Raffle

Time to join or renew your membership? You can pay dues at the meeting, or click ‘Donate’ button below.

Continue reading “Feb 3: SNA Quarterly Meeting” →