Mt Sutro Steward Director Finalist

KTVU Channel 2 and The Trust For Public Land
Announce Cox Conserves Heroes Finalist:
Craig Dawson and the Mt. Sutro Stewards

The Mount Sutro Stewards Director, Craig Dawson, has been selected as one of five finalists in the San Francisco Bay Area’s Cox Conserves Heroes program, a national awards program to honor and celebrate conservation in everyday life.  
 
This Nomination is significant in its own right, but now Craig is in the running for Finalist (Super Hero) and a $5,000 award that will be donated to the environmental non-profit of his choice. 
Please take the time to learn more about Craig and the Mt. Sutro Stewards, and vote at:
http://www.coxconservesheroes.com/san-francisco-bay-area-ca/finalists.aspx
  
Cox Conserve Hero Craig Dawson & Mt. Sutro Stewards
Founder of the Mt. Sutro Stewards, Craig has recruited hundreds of volunteers to donate thousands of hours to rehabilitate San Francisco’s UCSF Mt. Sutro Open Space Reserve. Through his continous lobbying of the University, neighborhood, civic and recreational organizations, Craig has enlisted a diverse group of volunteers to help clear and restore trails and rare plant habitats during his monthly work parties. His efforts, which reach back over a decade, have increased public access and usage of the mountain’s open space and trails. This once neglected area is now a gem in the heart of the City enjoyed by many walkers, hikers and cyclists.

All the Cox Conserve Heroes and their projects:
Videos highlighting each finalist’s project will be posted online for viewers to watch before casting their vote.  The finalist receiving the most online votes will be named the San Francisco Bay Area’s 2009 Cox Conserves Hero. 
 
The Trust for Public Land’s California state director, Sam Hodder says, “The Bay Area is renowned for its environmentally-minded residents, so it’s no surprise the judges struggled to choose the five finalists,” “There is such good work being done by so many dedicated people. We salute these individuals, and share their wonderful stories with the hope that they will inspire more people to get involved in everyday conservation.”
 
Learn More About The Stewards Program Here
http://www.sfnpc.org/volunteerjuly2009
http://www.sfnpc.org/successmtsutro

Filed in: cviasf | On: November 17th, 2009

Whole Foods At Stanyan & Haight

 

Mark Brennan announced that the Brennan’s have signed a lease with Whole Foods Market to occupy the existing Cala Foods store at Haight and Stanyan.  There is no hard timetable right now, but it is anticipated that the store will open late 2010. 

 

Filed in: cviasf | On: November 5th, 2009

MUNI Service Changes in Cole Valley

 Here’s the service changes in our area that will go into effect on December 5:

 
N Judah: Segment eliminated on weekends and holidays. The segment of the N Judah between Embarcadero Station and Caltrain will be eliminated on weekends and holidays with no change to Owl service. Nearby Muni Service: Muni’s T Third Line provides service between Embarcadero Station and Caltrain.
 
6 Parnassus: Frequency increased/service hours reduced/terminal relocated. The Downtown terminal will be relocated from the Transbay Terminal to the Ferry Plaza at Market and Steuart streets. Frequency on the 6 Parnassus will increase during peak periods. The last bus will depart from Quintara Street and 14th Avenue at 12:10 a.m. The last bus from Downtown will depart at 1a.m.
 
7 Haight: ROUTE DISCONTINUED. Nearby Muni Service: Muni’s 6 Parnassus and 71L Haight-Noriega Limited provide similar service.
 
33 Stanyan: Service hours reduced. The last bus from 24th Street and Potrero Avenue will depart at 12:30 a.m. and the last bus from the Richmond District will depart at midnight.
 
37 Corbett: Service hours reduced. The last bus will depart Parkridge Drive and Burnett Avenue at 11 p.m . and will depart Masonic Avenue and Haight Street at 11:25 p.m.
 
43 Masonic: No changes.
 
71 Haight-Noriega: Service hours reduced/terminal relocated. The Downtown terminal will be relocated from the Ferry Plaza at Market and Steuart streets to the Transbay Terminal at 1st and Mission streets. The last bus to Downtown will depart at 12:15 a.m. and the last bus from Downtown will depart at 1 a.m.
 
71L Haight-Noriega Limited
Frequency increased/ terminal relocated
The 71L Haight-Noriega will have more service during peak periods and the Downtown terminal will be relocated from the Ferry Plaza at Market and Steuart streets to the Transbay Terminal at 1st and Mission streets.
 
For the complete list of service changes, see www.sfmta.com/

Filed in: cviasf | On: November 5th, 2009