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…
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 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…
Fior d’Italia Thursday, April 2nd. at 5:30 PM Three-course dinner. No Host Bar. RSVP – $65 Per Person
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….
by Howard Wong, AIA, Committee Chair howard.wong@thd.org Succinctly: Transit $$$ on the Ballot and in the Budgets As covered in past Semaphore Transportation Reports, 2026 will possess the angels and…
by Naomi Marcus In a neighborhood stuffed with pizza joints and drowning in cappuccino cafes, how lovely to come upon a unique gem of a store, devoted to one beautiful instrument: Flute World, a clean well-lighted place for flutes. The welcoming, charming showroom on the corner of Union and…
by Stephen Listisen Since dining (and drinking) out is one of my favorite hobbies, I follow the San Francisco food scene closely and make a concerted effort to support local…
Sidewalk blocking scooter courtesy of Lime.
Looking up Columbus Avenue from North Point Street
