Category: News & Views

Are you living in a flood zone?

Many homeowners have received recent notification from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Administration) stating they are now living in an area that may be a risk for flooding.  The notice alerts homeowners to the fact they must now purchase flood insurance…

ESC Recap November 19 thru December 5, 2012

Everything South City is an online community group where people share what’s up in South City in real time. This is a recap of some of the recent posts.  Join in on the conversation at www.EverythingSouthCity.com or find us on…

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…

Walmart in South San Francisco?

By Kamala Silva Wolfe, Peninsula Progress November 2012 Rumors of Walmart moving into South San Francisco were addressed by City Council at the regular council meeting November 14. It appears there has been a dialogue between Walmart and the Lowe’s…

Nagales may be forerunner in council appointment

By Kamala Silva Wolfe, Correspondent Peninsula Progress November 2012 As a city council seat becomes vacant, Park and Recreation Commissioner Mark Nagales just maybe the person to fill that position. Nagales, a long time resident of South San Francisco, is…

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…

ManCave raises money Gomez and Picazo families

By Kamala Silva Wolfe, Peninsula Progress October 2012 ManCave Memorabilia has been holding fundraisers to help the families of Arnulfo Gomez and Usbaldo Picazo, the two San Bruno residents that were killed in a tragic auto accident on July 12,…

Homeless Camps Removed

Homeless Camps Removed By Kamala Silva Wolfe Peninsula Progress October 2012 As the City of South San Francisco continues big plans to bring renovations to the downtown area, neighbors have continued to complain about homeless encampments that have sprung up…