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  • The Accidental Ornithologist: RIP Mark Bittner – Musician, nomad, activist, naturalist, friend, and author of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, passes away at 74
  • PLANNING & ZONING REPORT
  • In Support of Jackie Fielder
  • UPZONING: WHERE’S THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
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  • The Accidental Ornithologist: RIP Mark Bittner – Musician, nomad, activist, naturalist, friend, and author of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, passes away at 74
  • PLANNING & ZONING REPORT
  • In Support of Jackie Fielder
  • UPZONING: WHERE’S THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
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The Accidental Ornithologist: RIP Mark Bittner – Musician, nomad, activist, naturalist, friend, and author of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, passes away at 74

THD4 days ago4 days ago013 mins

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…

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PLANNING & ZONING REPORT

THD2 weeks ago1 week ago08 mins

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…

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In Support of Jackie Fielder

THD2 weeks ago1 week ago01 mins

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…

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UPZONING: WHERE’S THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING?

THD2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

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…

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THD 2026 Annual Dinner Meeting

THD4 weeks ago1 week ago01 mins

Fior d’Italia Thursday, April 2nd. at 5:30 PM Three-course dinner. No Host Bar. RSVP – $65 Per Person

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THE FERRY BUILDING: SAN FRANCISCO’S FOODIE PLAYGROUND

THD1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

by Greg Chiampou, Committee Chair waterfront@thd.org Step inside the Ferry Building and you’ll find an unusual mix of flavors and local artisans. Think global food pavilion meets gourmet marketplace, our…

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THE MAYOR CUTS RED TAPE…AND STREET TREES

THD1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

by Michael Rothmann, Committee Chair Mike.Rothmann@thd.org On December 9, Mayor Daniel Lurie and District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong sponsored an ordinance to amend the Public Works Code Article 16 regarding…

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER

THD1 month ago4 weeks ago04 mins

by Nick Ferris President@thd.org Dear THD Members and Neighbors: On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the upzoning plan—known as the Lurie Family Zoning Plan….

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2026 NORTH BEACH NOIR

THD1 month ago1 month ago01 mins

2026 NORTH BEACH NOIR February – May 2026 7 p.m., Live Worms Gallery, 1345 Grant Avenue Wednesday, February 18 Thieves’ Highway (1949) Directed by Jules Dassin Wednesday, March 18 The…

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A NORTH BEACH BIKE SHOP WITH A MISSSION

THD1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

by Nadya Williams From safer sidewalks and streets to soaring hills, Gary Dunn of North Beach Cyclery, 1757 Stockton Street, has a vision. Since its opening in Spring 2024, his shop…

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  • The Accidental Ornithologist: RIP Mark Bittner – Musician, nomad, activist, naturalist, friend, and author of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, passes away at 74
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  • UPZONING: WHERE’S THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
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