SamTrans Seeks Community Volunteers for Advisory Committee February 6, 2013 The San Mateo County Transit District is soliciting volunteers for its Citizens Advisory Committee. The 15-member CAC is responsible for providing input on the needs of transit users and informing…
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SSF Citizen’s Academy 2013 Coming in March
If you have ever been interested in knowing more about your city and city departments, this is a great course is available through the City of South San Francisco. ESC highly recommends folks take advantage of this learning opportunity. This…
Serving it HOT at Jack in the Box
A fire was reported early this morning at Jack in the Box in the Winston Square at the corner of Hickey and El Camino Real. Fire department responded and made quick work on the small blaze and no injuries were…
The Bay Bridge – China Bridge Conundrum
Boycotting Labor Day Bridge Celebrations –Guest Opinion Piece MEL WOLFE I can hardly believe what I have heard lately; the opening of the new section of the Oakland’s side of the Bay Bridge ceremonies and festivities will be on Labor…
Exempt manufacturing tax; Kevin Mullin in Sacramento
The past few decades Americans have watched as their jobs have gone overseas, especially in the manufacturing industry. California has been hit even harder by taxes mandated on manufacturing equipment. California State Assemblyman, South City’s own Kevin Mullin, recently addressed…
When Drive Through is NOT a Drive Through – Red Light Short Cuts Illegal
It seems many are making use of a short cut through the Winston Shopping Center at the corner of Hickey and El Camino Real, right next to the drive thru Jack in the Box, partly to avoid the red light…
John Kevranian receives Community Mentor Award
Former South San Francisco resident John Kevranian was honored this past week by the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County and PeninsulaWorks for his outstanding work over this past decade as a mentor to youth in our community. Kevranian…
Hill Joins SSF Seniors to Make Valentines for Deployed CA Air National Guardsmen- 129th Rescue Wing
Hill Joins South San Francisco Seniors to Make Valentines for Deployed California Air National Guardsmen of the 129th Rescue Wing What: Senator Jerry Hill joins South San Francisco seniors for their fifth annual valentine crafts project – making valentines for…
South San Francisco City Council Rejects Real Estate Inspection Ordinance
On January 16, the South San Francisco City Council unanimously rejected a proposed ordinance mandating private property inspections before the city would allow residents to sell their home. The city had been performing inspections for years without benefit of an…
SSFPD Media Release: 2 men rob 2 women at gunpoint on Maple Ave Saturday night
Saturday January 26th at about 8:44pm, 2 South San Francisco Women were robbed by unknown assailants that are still at large. The women were walking northbound on the 400 block of Maple Avenue when they saw 2 suspicious men approach…