Abortions on Grand Avenue? That is part of the concern being raised by pro-life Catholic groups who are rallying to pressure South San Francisco officials not to allow a Planned Parenthood on Grand Avenue. Over 100 pro-lifers turned up at…
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How to navigate No Toll on Golden Gate Bridge
Who has gone over the Golden Gate Bridge in the past 12 hours – what is it like without toll takers? If you don’t have fast trak pass on your car, the owner of your vehicle will receive a $6…
FedEx takes huge warehouse in South San Francisco
Everything South City is excited to see more growth in our city of various industries. With our close proximity to SFO and the San Francisco and Oakland ports, it’s good to see FedEx expand while looking to hire new employees…
801 Grand Avenue South San Francisco Circa 1974
South San Francisco, CA Feb 28, 2013 Submitted by Raul Antonio Gomez (updated 7/2022} This historical home was built by W.J. Martin, located at 801 Grand Avenue, on the corner of Grand Avenue and Eucalyptus, in 1893. This was the…
South San Francisco Schools to see new classrooms
Project Frog Awarded Contract for New Facilities for South San Francisco Unified School District Project Frog, Inc., the industry leader of technologically-advanced component buildings, formally announces the award of 200,000 square feet of new facilities for South San Francisco Unified…
Pet Club to stay in South City
Although no opening date was given, we were delighted to hear Pet Club will be moving into the old Ron Price building at 1 Chestnut Boulevard after closing up in the Westborough Shopping Center. “We are looking at sometime in…
Employment; Any takers to Texas?
The last generation of South City folks enjoyed good paying local jobs in the manufacturing industry which no longer exists as it once did. It was encouraging to see State Assemblymember Kevin Mullin announcement of his work to draft ‘legislation…
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…
WALMART and large format retail stores ordinance update
Update on the city council decision from Wednesday January 23, 2013 regarding large format retail stores; Council has voted to accept the extension of Ordinance 1462-2012 for 16 months. Thank you to Marie A for updating us last evening. More…
Residential Care Facilities; How do they impact property value?
Stanley Williams poses some good questions regarding residential care homes in our city. ‘How do residential care home impact our neighborhoods. Do they bring the value down? are they legal? are they regulated in any way? The house next…