Posts Tagged ‘resident’
Monday, April 9th, 2012
Look what Richmond District resident and photographer David Cruz spotted yesterday afternoon:
“Early this morning, I was walking through the forrest on the West end of Golden Gate Park when I saw 2 ears and 2 eyes watching me. I stood still and was able to take a few pictures.
Big ears like an Easter Bunny but it turned to be an Easter coyote 
Via David Cruz – click to expand
I’ve never been this close to a coyote in San Francisco and I haven’t seen any lately…
It’s good to know that San Francisco’s urban coyotes can live in peace out there…
Tags: 2012, Animals, bay area, california, coyote, coyotes, david cruz, dog, easter, fox, golden gate, images, park, Photographer, photos, pics, resident, richmond district, San Francisco, wild
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Monday, October 17th, 2011
Obviously, non-targeted species will be affected when the Feds airbomb the Farallon Islands with rodenticide to kill all those mice.
Like this one. See it? Here’s the big version, via nature photographer Jenny Erbes.
But so what. What’s the deal?
This is one of the things that the feds do right.
Like, they were so effective up north not too long ago that Rat Island will need a new name after 229 years.
So, hurry up Feds, we’re waiting on you…
Tags: 2011, air, ashy storm, ashy storm petrel, bay area, birds, california, central subway, county, drop, eggers, eggs, Farallon, farallon islands, farallones, federal, fish, house, house mice, islands, Los Farallones, marin, mice, mouse, non-native, nonprofit, Oh Marin, OMYSC, petrel, petrels, poison, rat, rat island, resident, San Francisco, Solyndra, u. s., WildCare, WildCare Bay Area, wildlife, You So Crazy
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
You see, the Feds had a plan to kill the famous rats of Rat Island, Alaska and they did that, with extreme prejudice, just a few years back.
See? No more Japanese rats from that shipwreck of the 18th century:
Click to expand
So why can’t the Feds do the same thing with our Farallon Islands?
Get cracking, Feds.
Tags: 2011, air, ashy storm, ashy storm petrel, bay area, birds, california, county, drop, eggers, eggs, Farallon, farallon islands, farallones, federal, fish, house, house mice, islands, Los Farallones, marin, mice, mouse, non-native, nonprofit, Oh Marin, OMYSC, petrel, petrels, poison, rat, rat island, resident, San Francisco, u. s., WildCare, WildCare Bay Area, wildlife, You So Crazy
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Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
You know, one of these days, I’ll start a half-assed non-profit, pay myself a six-figure salary, put the wife on staff, hire the kids too, put cute animal pictures on the homepage to keep the cash coming in – whew, good times.
Anyway, unrelated to that, srsly, comes now WildCare Bay Area to object to the Feds’ plans to airdrop a couple tons of poison on the Farallones (or Farallon Islands, (Spanish for pillars or “rocky outcrop,” see comments)) to kill the thousands of resident, non-native house mice what eat the eggs of endangered native birds.
Like this one. See it? Here’s the big version, via nature photographer Jenny Erbes.
Via Los Farallones
All right, enough of Marin, let’s hear from the people on the scene:
Dec 31, 2010
In general, however, it is known that owls are an opportunistic eater, feasting on the introduced house mice, but also preying upon songbirds, small seabirds (such as the ashy storm-petrel), beetles, and other terrestrial invertebrates …
May 25, 2010
While they rate very high on the cuteness quotient, overwintering Burrowing Owls are major predators of storm petrels during the spring, after abundant housemice have their seasonal population crash. Western Gulls also take many storm …
Feb 19, 2007
In 1969, south farallon was declared a national wildlife refuge. the lighthouse was automated in 1972, ending 117 years of continuous occupation. the last rabbit and cat were removed from the islands in 1974…
In closing, Marin, You So Crazy!
A relatively fog-free day in the Sunset District.
Through the tinted glass of the ginourmous windows of Yelp-rated Sava Pool
From a higher sperspective in the Twin Peaks area, on an exceptionally clear morning.
Can you see the lighthouse on the top of South East Farallon Island?
Noisy Canon 10D at 840mm, from Christmas Tree Point Road, a skosh more than 30 miles away…
Tags: 2011, air, ashy storm, ashy storm petrel, bay area, birds, california, county, drop, eggers, eggs, Farallon, farallon islands, farallones, federal, fish, house, house mice, islands, Los Farallones, marin, mice, mouse, non-native, nonprofit, Oh Marin, OMYSC, petrel, petrels, poison, rat, resident, San Francisco, u. s., WildCare, WildCare Bay Area, wildlife, You So Crazy
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
It’s a Mystery…
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[UPDATE: It's no longer an mystery - it's all about mosquito abatement, per Bill in the Comments section. So cyclists drop a pill or whatever they drop and then leave a colored mark to show the job was done.
As they say, Mors Ab Alto (Death From Above). Thanks Bill!]
Tags: 2010, 2011, abatement, bay area, bicycle, bikes, Blue, california, courier, craigslist, Craigslist for service, cyclists, Death From Above:, dpw, drain, gig, green, IPM, mac, moquitobikers, Mors Ab Alto, mosquito, Mosquito Abatement Courier, Mosquito SF, mosquitoes, MosquitoSF.com, orange, paint, Pestec, Pestec IPM providers, providers, resident, San Francisco, sidewalk, team, yellow
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Monday, November 15th, 2010
Sky1Ron, San Francisco’s very own Arnie Pye In the Sky, has another nice shot, this time from sunrise above Alameda County.
That three-foot-high sand spit you see jutting into San Francisco Bay is your vaunted Treasure Island.
Doesn’t look like too much, huh?
S1R
And here’s how she appeared 75 years ago. Is this terra all that firma?
“Borne on the wings of time
It seemed the answers were so easy to find
Too late, the prophets cry
The island’s sinking, lets take to the sky“
Tags: 2010, aerial, agency, Applicants, bay area, Big Macher of Treasure Island, california, contracts, gavin newsom, image, Mayor, members, November, photo, Photograph, pic, redevelopment, resident, San Francisco, sinking, sky1ron, tida, Tideland Trust, Tideland Trust for Treasure Island, treasure island, Trustee
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Friday, October 15th, 2010
This is your chance to become the next Big Macher of Treasure Island. All’s you have to do is shoot an email to “Gavin” (really it’s his staff, but whatever).
And then, if you’re lucky, you’ll be able show up for the Cattle Call at City Hall. Dress nice, be sure to suck up, can’t hurt.
And then, if you’re lucky, you’ll be granted a seat on the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) Board of Directors, along with six other souls.
That’s my overture to you, all the deets are below.
TI, the Magical Sandbar:
As seen from San Francisco. Click to expand
“Borne on the wings of time
It seemed the answers were so easy to find
Too late, the prophets cry
The island’s sinking, lets take to the sky“
MAYOR NEWSOM INVITES INTERESTED TREASURE ISLAND RESIDENTS TO APPLY FOR TREASURE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
San Francisco, CA—Mayor Gavin Newsom today invited interested Treasure Island residents to apply for one seat on the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) Board of Directors. The candidate must be a resident of San Francisco and must live on Treasure Island.
The TIDA Board of Directors makes policy decisions critical to the future of Treasure Island, approves large contracts, approves TIDA’s annual budget, and acts as both the redevelopment agency and the trustee of the Tideland Trust for Treasure Island. All seven members are appointed by the Mayor, with certain seats approved by the Board of Supervisors.
“The entire City will benefit from the new, environmentally sustainable community planned for Treasure Island, but it’s critical that we maintain a resident’s perspective to help oversee the transformation,” said Mayor Newsom. “Calling the island home provides a unique experience and a voice for the community as we embark on a new era for Treasure Island.”
The deadline for submission of applications is November 15, 2010. Applicants interested in receiving an application should email gavin.newsom@sfgov.org or call 311.
Tags: 2010, agency, Applicants, bay area, Big Macher of Treasure Island, california, contracts, gavin newsom, Mayor, members, November, redevelopment, resident, San Francisco, tida, Tideland Trust, Tideland Trust for Treasure Island, treasure island, Trustee
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Monday, October 4th, 2010
Say what you will about the Civil Sidewalks people, but, no matter, you can’t say that they are afraid to enter the Fortress of Reaction, the Belly of the Beast. ‘Cause they’re going to Bring It to the Upper Haight this Saturday morning.
You know, everybody will be there, starting with Mayor Gavin Newsom and SFPD Chief George Gascon, starting at 10:00 AM
Get all the deets from the BOMA, below.
Haight Street on any given Saturday:
Ashbury Street on free Ben & Jerry’s day:
The deets:
UPDATE: Civil Sidewalks | Campaign Kick-Off Rally on October 9, 2010
UPDATE – As of October 4, 2010
BOMA San Francisco Members:
Join Mayor Gavin Newsom and Chief of Police George Gascon at a Civil Sidewalks campaign kick-off rally on Haight Street this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor will be there to meet you and thank you for your support and commitment to restoring civility to our sidewalks. Please join us and be sure to bring your family and friends!
Civil Sidewalks Campaign Kick-Off Rally with
Mayor Gavin Newsom
Chief of Police George Gascón
October 9th @ 10:00 am
FTC, 1632 Haight Street
This is a family-friendly event – there will be fun activities planned for all attending children!
This rally will send a strong message that San Franciscans are serious about creating safe, civil sidewalks for residents and businesses across the City.
Please take a moment to watch the video above ( click here to view the video on YouTube if you can’t see it) of community leaders in support of the Yes on Proposition L, for Civil Sidewalks, and No on Proposition M effort.
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The time has come to rally around the most important issue facing San Francisco’s neighborhoods and commercial corridors; Yes on Proposition L, for Civil Sidewalks, and No on Proposition M, the “poison pill.” ‘
Who wants Civil Sidewalks?
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
Mayor Gavin Newsom
Chief of Police George Gascon
Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier
Supervisor Sean Elsbernd
Supervisor Carmen Chu
900 + small businesses
1,000 + SF residents
& over 25 merchant and neighborhood associations
Proposition L will ensure public sidewalks are accessible for everyone, and that all San Franciscans can enjoy the public right-of-way without fear of harassment. This is a commonsense law that is being used with success in 60 other U.S. cities including Berkeley, Santa Cruz, and Seattle.
Proposition M is a political ploy by the Board of Supervisors intended to kill Measure L with a “poison pill.” Prop M neither changes deployment of foot patrols nor resources; this Measure puts politics ahead of your public safety.
If Yes on Prop L/No on Prop M is not successful in November, it is highly unlikely that we will have the opportunity to address this problem for decades. This is why we need YOUR help. Do you have two hours to give between now and Election Day?
PLEASE, take a moment and imagine how tremendously our city would benefit from passage of this law, and if two hours of your time is worth seeing that change through.
Tags: 2010, 24th, ashbury, bay area, beauty, brownies hardware, california, Captain, carmen chu, chickens, chief, chief of administration, citizen's arrest, civil sidewalks, civility, coalition for san francisco neighborhoods, council, department, dept., district 4, district merchants, erick arguello, foot patrols, freedom, ftc, gavin newsom, George Gascón, giant robot, haight, haight ashbury improvement association, herb cohn, judy berkowitz, karen growney, kent uyehara, kickoff, luke martinez, Manager, Mayor, megan schnider, mercahnts, Michela Alioto Pier, mom, mother, neighborhoods, no, owner, paul henderson, poison pill, police, prop, Proposition, pure, pure beauty, resident, safety crime, San Francisco, SFPD, sit lie, stephen, store, street, Supervisor, ted lowenberg, Teri Barrett, upper, yes on l
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Well, here’s a punchy three minutes from the “Yes on L, No on M“ people (aka the “sit-lie” people and the “Civil Sidewalks” people.)
Note the chickens mentioned at 0:24 - you can’t miss it, and oh, Jay Barman has the transcript. (Also note the confirmed NIMBYs, a far greater danger than poultry, throughout.)
Anyway, enjoy.
Tags: 2010, 24th, ashbury, bay area, beauty, brownies hardware, california, Captain, carmen chu, chickens, chief, chief of administration, citizen's arrest, civil sidewalks, civility, coalition for san francisco neighborhoods, council, department, dept., district 4, district merchants, erick arguello, foot patrols, freedom, ftc, George Gascón, giant robot, haight, haight ashbury improvement association, herb cohn, judy berkowitz, karen growney, kent uyehara, luke martinez, Manager, megan schnider, mercahnts, Michela Alioto Pier, mom, mother, neighborhoods, no, owner, paul henderson, poison pill, police, prop, Proposition, pure, pure beauty, resident, safety crime, San Francisco, SFPD, sit lie, stephen, store, street, Supervisor, ted lowenberg, Teri Barrett, upper, yes on l
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Friday, August 20th, 2010
If you qualify for PG&E’s Temporary Energy Assistance for Families program and you apply in time, you can get your gas and electric bill paid courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - that’s the news of the day.
I’ll note that this joint will get pro-rated if you have non U.S. Citizens in your household only applies to households made up of 100% American citizens. So, if anybody in your crew is a resident alien or is document-challenged, then no TEAF for you. The skivvy:
“Multinational households may still be eligible for program benefits at a pro-rated amount. Customers who have at least one U.S. citizen residing in the home are encouraged to complete the application.”
All the deets:
“PG&E Sponsors New Energy Assistance Program for Customers in Need
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20 — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a new energy assistance program designed to help families in need.
The initiative, known as Temporary Energy Assistance for Families (TEAF), is a one-time payment program sponsored by PG&E and administered by The Salvation Army. This program, authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), along with PG&E customers, will provide up to $1,500 to income-qualified families who are unable to pay for their energy needs due to an unplanned hardship.
“We know that in today’s difficult economic times, some of our customers may need extra help with their bills,” said Albert F. Torres, vice president of customer operations at PG&E. “We believe this new program provides the perfect opportunity to give our customers additional support during their time of need.”
Customers interested in the program are encouraged to contact The Salvation Army for program details and eligibility guidelines, or they can apply at 1-800-933-9677. They can also visit www.pge.com/TEAF. Applications for assistance will be accepted until September 21, 2010.
In addition to the TEAF program, PG&E offers a host of other programs to assist customers. PG&E’s Breathe Easy Solutions(TM) help customers manage their energy costs when life brings financial challenges or unexpected changes. Additional details, as well as eligibility requirements and enrollment instructions, can be found at: http://www.pge.com/myhome/customerservice/financialassistance/.
Temporary Energy Assistance for Families (TEAF)
We can help with your energy bill. You may be eligible for a one-time bill payment up to $1,500.
At PG&E, we are dedicated to assisting customers through numerous programs and community outreach projects. We’ll help you manage your energy costs, which can be helpful when there are financial challenges or unexpected changes in your situation. Together, we can find solutions.
Temporary Energy Assistance for Families (TEAF) is a one-time payment program sponsored by PG&E and administered by The Salvation Army. This program, authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and made possible with partial funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), helps income-qualified families who are unable to pay for their energy needs due to an unplanned hardship. Federal rules apply in determining eligibility in this financial assistance. Applications will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis until program funds are depleted or until September 21, 2010.
NOTE: If you have received a 48-hour shut off notice, please call The Salvation Army at 1-800-933-9677
Program Guidelines
- The PG&E bill must be in your name.
- You must be a parent, guardian, or non-custodial parent of a child under 18 years old.
- You must provide copies of the following documents:
- Your current PG&E bill with a past due amount.
- Your current photo identification card.
- Documents* verifying U.S. legal citizenship for each member in your household.
- Documents** verifying that your total household income meets the income guidelines below.
*Examples of U.S. citizenship documentation: U.S. birth certificate, U.S. Certificate of Naturalization, or U.S. passport (first two inside pages).
**Examples of income documentation: Paycheck stubs; an unemployment insurance benefit award letter or check stub; proof of public assistance (i.e. CalWORKs); Supplemental Security Income (SSI) award letter or check stub; State Disability Insurance (SDI) award letter or check stub; current bank statement showing income deposits; or copy of your 2009 federal income tax return.
Income Eligibility Chart
| Number of persons in Household |
Annual Income |
| 1 |
$21,660 |
| 2 |
$29,140 |
| 3 |
$36,620 |
| 4 |
$44,100 |
| 5 |
$51,580 |
| 6 |
$59,060 |
| For each additional person, add: |
$7,480 |
Application
The federal government has established program guidelines and PG&E customers who meet these guidelines may be eligible. If you meet the requirements, download an application and mail it to the address below.
TEAF application (PDF, 1.1 MB) (English and Spanish)
All applications are being reviewed by The Salvation Army. Once your application has been processed, The Salvation Army will notify you with a confirmation letter. Mail your application with all documentation to:
The Salvation Army
TEAF Program
P.O. Box 193465
San Francisco, CA 94119-3465
Tel. 1-800-933-9677
We encourage you to share this information with relatives, friends, or neighbors who may also qualify. Together, we can find solutions.
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