Off the Wall: Bits n Pieces From Our Facebook Wall

South San Francisco, CA    October 22, 2015

Below are a few items that were posted on our Facebook wall. Should you have any info to share regarding any of this, please let us know. Thanks neighbors.

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Solar panels in South City – what’s your thoughts as companies seek out homeowners to lease/buy their products, supported by local municipalities? Thanks to Anita  for her share:
“FYI There is man soliciting solar paneling in the Gardens. He is wearing a a company badge. He mentioned the company logo is also on their trucks.
I didn’t get the name of the company.
Personally I think solar panels make sense and can reduce your utility cost.
I’m planning on moving, so it isn’t for me now. So I don’t know if you would be buying or leasing.”

Mark commented: I bought 6 panels had them installed 5 years ago last year my electric bill was 19 dollars highest was 1st year 40 bucks,i payed a little more for made in USA panels, solar is worth it”

Karen commented: I am always wary of salespeople who come to the door soliciting business. “We’re working on a house down the street and just wanted to share the word. . .” I’ve had people come to my door in the Avalon area as well. I think solar is a great option, but do your homework first. If a company has to go door to door I’d wonder about their business.

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#‎jobs‬ City Baking Co, is currently looking for full time seasonal help, they produce baked goods for many major companies, including scones, cookies, loaf breads and much more. Apply in person at 1373 Lowrie Ave in SSF. Thanks to our ‪#‎SSF‬ neighbor for the hook up

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How SWEET is this? ‪#‎SSF‬ home to THREE major Specialty Candy Makers: See’s Candies (South San Francisco Factory), Gimbal’s Fine Candies AND distributor Nassau Candy. You can find many of Nassau-Sosnick Distribution Company LLC products at our buddy John’s specialty store, Nuts For Candy, in Burlingame. (John is a South City boy!)

SAN FRANCISCO, and HICKSVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. (“Nassau Candy”) and J. Sosnick & Son (“J. Sosnick”) are excited to announce the combination of the West Coast distribution operations of Nassau Candy West (“NCW”), located in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and J. Sosnick, located in South San Francisco into a new business called Nassau-Sosnick Distribution Company LLC (“NSD”).    CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

Best LIVE music around!!

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October is ‪#‎FilipinoAmericanHeritageMonth‬ and we’ve got to give some MAJOR heart emoticon to 7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill as they rock their new Chef’s Night with a preview of tomorrow night’s dinner with guest chef Michi Salta!
Their idea to feature “Cuisine of the Philippines” for the month of October was inspired by www.FilipinoFoodMovement.org        Watch the short video CLICK HERE
Check ’em out and get that reservation in NOW!

7 Mile House is located at 2800 Bayshore Brisbane CA (415) 467-2343

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Speaking of ‘Mile Houses’ a ‪#‎SSF‬ neighbor just asked about the history of our own 12 Mile House, which sadly is no more, yet has a great history and many of memories for some long time residents. “Ma Bergamaski, Pedro tournaments, Family “Appreciation” BBQ’s, a safe, welcome, friendly neighborhood hang-out.” our neighbor reminds us….. What other memories do you have? Who played on their BB teams?

Gary commented: I played on 12 Mile House Little League team in the early 60’s…team used to go there after games and get Cokes and chips out in back.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO from Good Old Sandlot Days Website

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HOUSING or lack thereof……

As our ‪#‎SSF‬ City considers workforce housing East of Grand and our ‪#‎SSFUSD‬ consider turning an used school property into staff housing, we see this need extend to other areas including CSM, Sklyline College, and now Stanford University. Population boom is making tight housing even tighter…. creative ways to combat the situation.

KQED Reports: Redwood City residents to sign a petition asking for a moratorium on approval of new commercial buildings. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE

SMDJ Bill Silverfarb Reports: Housing for open space? To solve the county’s housing crisis, a supervisor said Tuesday it’s time to consider building on open space. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE

San Francisco Chronicle Reports: Mayor Ed Lee and the San Francisco Unified School District announced Wednesday they plan to build a 100-unit housing complex solely for public school teachers and paraprofessionals, and invest up to $44 million over the next five years to help them purchase homes.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

What is the solution? Filling in our open space? Building tiny homes in backyards? Govt paid work force housing, or Corp paid work force housing (and put where?)? Moratorium on Building?

Share your thoughts below!

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Heads up to neighbors in Avalon Park/Pines & Brentwood – there was a special community meeting on Wednesday October 21 to discuss traffic concerns. For more info please contact Steve Carey who is the Interim President of the newly (re) forming Avalon Park Brentwood HomeownersAvalonparkbrentwoodhoa@comcast.net and by the way –
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOUTS OUT TO STEVE!!

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Everything South City continues to reunite pets & owners!!

Lost n Found – this pup wandered into Bev Mo & is awaiting his owner to find him….. BevMo staff have been great to him & look forward to the owner getting him. (no tags) Store #650-583-1099
San Bruno Life maybe you can share too? Thanks.
Thanks to Julie V for the hook up

*** Thank you to the 58 people who shared this post from our FB page and helped bring this little guy back to his owner.

Tiffany posted and shared this photo: He was picked up and reunited with his parents… Had an eventful day meeting people and helping me with paperwork at the store… Have a good rest of your life bubba… Come back and see us anytime…