David Schooley, founder of San Bruno Mountain Watch, will lead his popular Founder’s Hike on the 4th Saturday of each month. David has devoted decades of work to preserving the mountain and sharing it with others. His knowledge of the mountain…
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Roy Brizio wins America’s Most Beautiful Roadster – Grand National Roadster Show
CONGRATULATIONS TO ROY BRIZIO! America’s Most Beautiful Roadster 2013 award proudly goes to Roy Brizios – Bangshift says, “The 2013 AMBR award has been given to JOHN MUMFORD’s 1927 Ford Track T which was built by ROY BRIZIO. This is…
Fun Finds from The Plymire-Schwarz House on Grand Avenue
Fun Finds from The Plymire-Schwarz House Be sure to stop by and check out some great nostalgia. They are located at 519 Grand Avenue (650) 879-6988 – Admission is Free – Open Wednesdays 2-4 pm or by appointment. Kathy…
The Moon Meets Jupiter
Our South City photographer Roger Cain told our readers this past Monday (January 21) ‘Get outside and take a look at the moon right now. You will see the moon and a bright “star” next to it. That “star” is…
The Baden Kennel Club
A little throw back here, from our local historian Rhod with his research: The Baden Kennel Club (a greyhound racing track) opened in 1933. It helped many families who had lost work in the factories, but also brought controversy. Some…
VFW 4103 SSF seeks essay contestants
Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen 2013-2014 Themes Announced Posted on January 7, 2013 by VFW Post 4103 in Voice of Democracy/Patriot’s Pen Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters has recently announced the themes for the 2013 Voice of Democracy…
HOME for the holidays
Our city has long been known for our Christmas decorations from early days on Lilac Lane to recent years through Parkway Estates. The Christmas lights through out the downtown area go up every year after Thanksgiving and give…
Helen Mae Cain (Engle) Obituary
It is with a very deep sadness ESC shares this obituary, Helen Mae Cain, long time South City resident, active community volunteer, and mother to our South City photographer Roger Cain. Please share your condolences along with us to Roger…
South San Francisco Dedicates Renovated Fire Station
By Kamala Silva Wolfe, Correspondent Peninsula Progress When so many other cities are closing Fire Stations, the City of South San Francisco was proud to show off the new renovations at Fire Station 63, which is located on Arroyo Drive…
South City Retains THE BELL
South City Retains THE BELL By Kamala Silva Wolfe, Correspondent Peninsula Progress Saturday November 10th marked the 51st BELL GAME, the annual rival football game between South San Francisco High School and El Camino High School. South City’s Coach…