Of Interest

Proposed New SFUSD School Boundaries

Posted in Of Interest, San Francisco on August 20th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

http://sfusd.ggnet.net/resources/changes.php
What factors were considered when drafting new elementary attendance areas?

Balancing enrollment with the size of the school.
This included taking into account the size and location of schools, where students live now and where enrollment changes are expected in the future, historical choice patterns, and historical enrollment patterns.
Avoiding major roads, highways, and natural topography such as [...]

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Looking outside San Francisco? Let me introduce you…

Posted in Of Interest on August 19th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

I am happy to introduce you to agents in other areas. Below you will see a sample of properties in the Paragon network of agents. Where are you going? I can help you get there.

The Grubb Co. // Piedmont, Berkeley, Oakland, Kensington

16030 Broadway Terrace, Oakland
$1,798,000
Chase International // Lake Tahoe, Reno, Truckee and [...]

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San Francisco Neighborhood Restaurants

Posted in Of Interest, San Francisco on July 27th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

While not all inclusive, here is a handy guide to making reservations at local restaurants in your neighborhood.
Click the image for a downloadable PDF:

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San Francisco Online Resources

Posted in Of Interest on July 20th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

San Francisco & Bay Area… Restaurants, wine, arts, sports, nightlife, things to do with kids and dogs, biking, hiking, transit, real estate, maps and other online resources. Chronicle’s Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants & Map Chronicle’s Bargain Bites Restaurants & Map Chronicle’s Best Breakfast Places Best of Bay: Dining & Entertainment & SF Magazine Best [...]

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150th Anniversary of Market Street Rail Line

Posted in News, Of Interest on July 4th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Great article to share from SFGate. 150th anniversary of first Market St. rail line cnolte@sfchronicle.com (Carl Nolte, Chronicle Staff Writer) The Fourth of July is famous for other reasons, but today also is the 150th anniversary of the first run of the first street railway on the Pacific Coast – a two-car steam train that [...]

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Catch the fireworks – or make some of your own

Posted in Of Interest on July 1st, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Wonder where to see the July Fourth Fireworks, check out te list below on the best spots to be for the show, or just great events for the romantic or patriot in you.
Let’s keep fingers crossed the fog stays away (www.weather.com).

Alcatraz
Fourth of July Dinner Dance & Fireworks Cruise in San Francisco – Four-course seated dinner, [...]

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Another Homebuyer Tax Credit?

Posted in News, Of Interest on June 30th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Not quite. On Tuesday, The House of Representatives voted to extend the tax credit for three more months for those who had a contract in place prior to April 30th, 2010. The extension is to allow them enough time to close on their purchases in order to receive the $8,000 federal income tax credit. According [...]

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Bay Area Bridge Toll Changes

Posted in News, Of Interest on June 22nd, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

It’s getting complicated! Here is a quick guide you can print and keep in the glove box for reference.

Bay Area Bridge Toll Changes

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Street Closures: Obama visiting San Francisco

Posted in Events, Of Interest, San Francisco on May 24th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

May 25 – May 26, 2010 (Tuesday and Wednesday) Street Closures: President Obama Visiting S.F. On Tuesday May 25th and Wednesday May 26th President Obama will be visiting San Francisco. The following streets will be affected due to high security precautions. 1) Fourth St. between Market and Mission beginning on Tuesday afternoon Approx. 2:00 PM [...]

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Paragon Community Fund

Posted in Of Interest, San Francisco on May 21st, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Two of the many things that make San Francisco such a wonderful place to live and work are the appreciation for what’s most important in life and the care we take of one another.


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