South San Francisco, CA March 5, 2021 by Elizabeth Nisperos, ESC Contributor Spiderman in a theatre movie scene listens to his girlfriend Mary Jane sings, “They say that falling in love is wonderful, it’s wonderful so they say.” Theologically,…
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When Will SSFUSD Allow Students Back to School: Parents Want Answers
South San Francisco, CA March 3, 2021 Many parents are getting angry that a year has passed and the District has not yet announced when our schools will open for regular sessions with many citing this distance learning is just…
New Sign Hill Trail Head from Spruce Ave Proposed; Council Study Session Feb 24th 6pm via Zoom
South San Francisco, CA February 21, 2021 Submitted by Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager There is an item that may be of interest to residents on the agenda for the “Special City Council Meeting” on Wednesday, February 24, at 6:00…
Letter to Editor: DANGER: Westborough Blvd at Junipero Serra, and Westborough Blvd at I-280 southbound exit PART 3
South San Francisco, CA January 26, 2021 by Jeffrey Tong PREFACE: Jeffrey Tong has continued his outreach efforts to get attention to this issue which needs to be addressed for the safety of pedestrians. As a City that prides ourselves…
City Council Appointment Update: Who should be appointed?
South San Francisco, CA January 16, 2021 The current City Council is tasked with appointing a Council member to the 2 year ‘At Large’ position that was made available when Mark Nagales campaigned and won his seat to represent his…
I bet my 2020 was worse than your 2020. by Mel Ellison
South San Francisco, CA January 12, 2021 by Mel Ellison, SSF neighbor, ESC correspondent I began to sense something was wrong starting at the end of 2019, and on into the first part of 2020. At my annual check-up…
Should 2021 City Council Appointee Agree Not to Run in 2022? Your input requested
South San Francisco, CA January 5, 2021 The past election has left one seat on our City Council vacant for two years, until the next District election in 2022. There has been much confusion and discussion about how a new…
Letter to Editor: Friends Of Old Town Wishes You A Happy New Year!
South San Francisco, CA December 31, 2020 by Friends of Old Town Friends of Old Town would like to share some good news with you to end the year on a positive note. Friends of Old Town has worked diligently these…
A Christmas Message of Appreciation; by Antonio Xavier Gomez
South San Francisco, CA December 25, 2020 by Antonio Xavier Gomez I have no presents under the Christmas tree. But I have a Christmas tree under my roof. Which means I have somewhere warm and safe to sleep, to live.…
It’s a Good Sign For Our New Year; by Mel Ellison
South San Francisco, CA December 25, 2020 by Mel Ellison, ESC As we were making our breakfast and coffee early this Christmas morning, the whole house began to glow with the morning sunrise. I grabbed my camera and headed up…