Flickr/wallyg A few days ago we noticed that the Vanguard Properties office on the northwest corner of Haight and Scott was suddenly empty. It got us thinking — why is there so much turnover at northern corner locations on Haight … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Recent Haighteration Stories: Where Are They Now?
“Hey, whatever happened with…” Lately we’ve received a lot of emails beginning with phrases like that. Clearly we need to do a better job of following up on some of our more popular stories. So, we will — starting now!
New Mural Appears on Scott Street
It kinda feels like all we write about lately are trees and murals, right? Well, today we’re doubling down: here’s a story about a mural of a tree.
Weekend Quiz #54: Where in the Lower Haight
Ah, 1886. The year Coca Cola was invented, the first automobile was driven, and something was built in the Lower Haight.
Revolver Launching New Shop on Valencia
What to you get when you cross Fillmore Street boutique Revolver with an art gallery with a submarine? You get the Voyager Shop, a new retail experience officially opening tomorrow night at 365 Valencia Street.
Three Twins Goes Gay for Pride Weekend
Pride weekend is almost upon us here in San Francisco, and to celebrate, Three Twins Ice Cream is trucking out a dozen special flavors ranging from the sweet to the sassy to the downright scandalous.
Open Thread: 6/22
Flickr/litlnemo Oh hey, it’s the first full day of summer! And maybe the news has taken a vacation, because it’s particularly quiet here in Haighterationville this morning. As such, here’s an open thread for ya.
Repurposed Piano Livens Up Webster Street
An upright piano initially destined for a Webster Street apartment has found new life on the sidewalk, where passersby are being encouraged to tickle its ivories.
Lower Haight Mural Defaced (Again)
Flickr/Nick.Fisher Well, this is getting boring. Some time Friday night or early Saturday morning, the Lower Haight mural at Haight and Laguna was defaced yet again. Only this time, rather than “tagging” the mural, the vandal(s) decided to splash it … Continue reading
Weekend Quiz 53: Where in the Lower Haight?
If you know what this contraption is, you might be able to figure out where it is.