South San Francisco, CA February 23, 2014 While Friends of Sign Hill and San Bruno Mountain Watch Conservatory work to save the backside of Sign Hill from development, we applaud the tremendous generosity of the O’Neill family. Mike and Margaret…
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City of San Bruno petition CPUC & Gov Brown on gas explosion accountablity
South San Francisco, CA February 24, 2014 The City of San Bruno has taken to Change.org to petition the California Public Utilities Commission to hold PG&E accountable for wrong doing which resulted in the gas explosion in 2010. On that…
Grand Avenue’s Mercado Y Panaderia Hernandez under new ownership
South San Francisco, Ca February 22, 2014 Well it is official – The Mercado Y Panaderia Hernandez on Grand Avenue has been sold and we wish to thank Rita, Francisco and their family for providing us with such a wonderful…
South City remembers the life of Tom Galli
South San Francisco, CA February 18, 2014 It is sad to share we have lost another great South City leader, Tom Galli died on February 11th at the age of 93. He has left a tremendous legacy for us all.…
Jim Fregosi playing for the real angels now – RIP
South San Francisco, CA February 18, 2014 We were very sad to hear of the passing of Jim Fregosi, native son of South San Francisco, died from complications of multiple strokes on Valentine’s. He was 71 years old. The Fregosi…
SFMTA Weekend Traffic and Transit Advisory Feb 14-17
South San Francisco, CA February 13, 2014 With so much going on this 3 day weekend we can expect traffic at various key locations. Avoid frustration and check your route via 511.org for bay area highways. For the latest traffic…
BART Riders urged to be watchful for signs of measles infection
BART ANNOUNCEMENT BART and Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) are urging riders to seek medical attention if they exhibit any symptoms of measles after CCHS learned that a person infected with the contagious disease traveled on BART in the…
Yee Pulls Papers for Secretary of State
Looks to “Make California’s democracy more inclusive” PRESS RELEASE SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) officially pulled papers for his candidacy for Secretary of State. “I am honored by the support and encouragement I have received…
OXiGENE, Inc. Announces $12 Million Public Offering
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Press Release OXiGENE, Inc. (Nasdaq:OXGN) today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with investors to purchase an aggregate of approximately $12 million of units, in a registered public…
Local Business Leader Thomas Perkins to receive SF General Hospital Heroes & Hearts Award
South San Francisco, CA February 12, 2014 Because we all love and need good news, ESC is sharing this from Dudley Perkins Facebook page. Congratulations to Mr. Perkins. And a big thank you to our local small business Dudley Perkins…