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Your 2012 Bernal Heights Real Estate Year-In-Review

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Yesterday, our Interweb neighbors at CurbedSF told us about a 1 bath, 640 square-foot fixer-upper on Manchester Street in Bernal Heights that was listed recently for $399,000. It ultimately sold for $685,000 — a mind-boggling $286K over the asking price. What to … Continue reading →

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Bernal Heights Crime Report for December 2012: Robberies Down, Car Thefts Up, and Why You Should Think Like a Burglar

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Just before the holidays, the wonderful Neighbor Sarah attended the SFPD’s Ingleside Station Chief’s Meeting, and she shared these invaluable summary notes about the latest Bernal Heights crime trends. Neighbor Sarah’s reports are always insightful, and in this issue she brings some … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Bernal Heights!

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

PHOTO: Highland Avenue on December 23, 2012, by Telstar Logistics

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A Jewish Guy’s Guide to Last-Minute Christmas Gifts for Under $30 in Bernal Heights

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Hanukkah is over. Luckily for everyone else, I stumbled upon lots excellent, inexpensive gifts offered by several of our Bernal Heights merchants while finishing up the last of my holiday shopping last week. So never mind that my shopping is … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found: Stray Keys Found Outside Stray Bar

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Are these your keys? Karen from Stray Bar found them on Cortland outside the bar recently. To reclaim them, just stop by and tell her what night you lost them. Also: Paris!  Ooh-la-la!

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Precita Park Cafe Gets New Chef, New Dinner Menu

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

It’s been slightly less than a year since the Precita Park Cafe opened on the eastern end of Precita Park. Yet in that short time the cafe has dramatically altered the geo-social dynamics of North Bernal —so much so that … Continue reading →

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Burglary Prevention Tip: Lock the Back Door Too!!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Neighbor Emily was the victim of a recent burglary, and she brings an important word of warning: Burglary Alert! On Sunday 11/12/12 at approximately 4:30 pm, someone came to our back door and stole my Apple MacBook Pro laptop off … Continue reading →

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Ichi Sushi Plans Move to Bigger Location on Mission Street

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

Ichi Sushi on Mission Street is thriving. The restaurant is getting noticed, and Chef Tim Archuleta is well on his way to becoming a local food celebrity, with the result that it’s getting harder and harder to find an empty table at … Continue reading →

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Evil Pumpkins Dominate Bernal’s “Grisly Picket Fence of Death”

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Neighbor John reports from a seasonal horror show currently on display in Bernal Heights: For the past few Halloweens, a few of us on Gladys Street have been collaborating, carving upwards of 20 pumpkins in and afternoon and then creating … Continue reading →

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Is This Your Cat? Cute Black Kitty Found on Moultrie

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Neighbor Brian just filed a Found Feline Report with the Bernalwood Office of Animal Repatriation. He says: This black kitty showed up in our back yard on Moultrie near Tompkins about two weeks ago, and it hasn’t left. Every day … Continue reading →

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Oh No! After Long Hiatus, Succulent Thieves Strike Again!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

It’s been some time since we last heard of a case of succulent theft, but Neighbor Brian reports that the horticultural bandits have struck his home… again! We’ve written to you before and were very appreciative when you posted about … Continue reading →

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Sadness: Four Star Video Announces Immediate Closure

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

This should not come as a surprise, but it is very sad nevertheless: The much-loved Four Star Video on Cortland has announced plans to close-up shop. In an email today headlined “The end of the movie,” owners Ken and Amy … Continue reading →

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Barflies Wanted for Film Shoot at the Lucky Horseshoe

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

Neighbor Eric, co-owner of the fashionable Lucky Horseshoe bar on Cortland, invites wannabe barflies to perform as extras in a movie that’s being filmed on location at the bar today, tomorrow, and Friday: A local film production company is shooting … Continue reading →

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