Letter in Opposition to the SHADE ACT
July 13, 2026 Amy Campbell, PresidentSan Francisco Planning CommissionDiane Matsuda, PresidentSan Francisco Historic Preservation Commission49…
Letter in Opposition to the SHADE ACT
July 13, 2026 Amy Campbell, PresidentSan Francisco Planning CommissionDiane Matsuda, PresidentSan Francisco Historic Preservation Commission49 S. Van Ness, Suite 1400San Francisco, CA 94103Via email: commissions.secretary@sfgov.org RE: OPPOSITION to SHADE ACT…
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
by Peter Stevens President@thd.org I am deeply honored to have your support as the incoming president of the Telegraph Hill Dwellers. I also want to express my gratitude to the…
Letter Urging SFMTA To Restore 39 Coit Service Reduction
June 23, 2026 SFMTA City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400 San Francisco, CA 94103 (Via email: MTABoard@SFMTA.com) RE: Temporary Reduction of Service 39 Coit Bus Route…
SUPPORT of Appeal No. 26-019 (659 Union)
May 14, 2026 Board of Appeals May 14, 2026 Board of AppealsCity Hall1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 416San Francisco, CA 94103(Via email: boardofappeals@sfgov.org) (Via email: boardofappeals@sfgov.org) RE: …
INFINITE JAMES CHA
by Romalyn Schmaltz I’ve written so many tributes, obituaries, eulogies, and farewells for North Beach’s dearly departed— dozens in The Semaphore alone—but I never dreamed I’d now be writing one…
The Accidental Ornithologist: RIP Mark Bittner – Musician, nomad, activist, naturalist, friend, and author of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, passes away at 74
Mark in 2024 at his home on Telegraph Hill with Parker the rescue wild parrot. Photo by Judy Irving. By Romalyn Schmaltz North Beach’s skies literally rang out with cherry-headed…
PLANNING & ZONING REPORT
by Stan Hayes and Nancy Shanahan, Committee Co-Chairs PZ@thd.org Charter amendments, term limits, landmarking, lawsuits, and SB 79. Yet another fully loaded agenda for our Planning & Zoning report. Pour…
In Support of Jackie Fielder
In Support of Jackie Fielder The Telegraph Hill Dwellers stand firmly with District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder during this challenging and highly public moment. Jackie has been a dedicated advocate…
UPZONING: WHERE’S THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
by Stan Hayes and Nancy Shanahan, Committee Co-Chairs PZ@thd.org Mayor’s Upzoning Plan In mid-December, Mayor Daniel Lurie signed the Family Zoning Plan. Passed by the Board of Supervisors in a…
THD 2026 Annual Dinner Meeting
Fior d’Italia Thursday, April 2nd. at 5:30 PM Three-course dinner. No Host Bar. RSVP – $65 Per Person
