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…
Category: Development
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…
Downtown Quality of Life Issues on Council Agenda January 23 2013
Cameras and smoking bans downtown are some of the ideas before council to help clean up the downtown area. Your thoughts? Here is the link to the city staff report regarding the possible smoking ban & camera surveillance in the…
Housing Needs For The Next 5 Years – Your Input Is Needed
Still time to complete the city’s survey – ends January 31st – Do it! Let your voice & ideas be heard. Community Needs Assessment Survey – Avail until Jan 31st The City of South San Francisco requests your input on…
Point of Inspection for Home Sales
Subject: Urgent Media Advisory – South San Francisco City Council study session on mandating sewer lateral and home inspection prior to sale of property on January 16 January 10, 2013 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact – Steve Blanton, Executive Officer,…
Point of Sale Home Inspections; Money or Safety?
San Mateo County Association of REALTORS has put out an urgent media advisory regarding an upcoming City Council study session slated for Wednesday January 16 to further discuss the current practice of home inspections by our Fire Department on all…
Where do you go for auto repairs?
That was the question Dianna Erdesz Armanino put to our readers on our facebook page today and over 27 of our local friends stepped up with worthy referrals they have come to trust. Here are a few responses to Dianna’s…