LoHaMNA meets with locals to discuss empty storefronts

Residents and merchants suggest routes to safety and success in the neighborhood

by Morgane Byloos — July 8, 2010 at 9:19 p.m.

Empty store fronts and recently failed businesses have prompted the Lower Haight Merchants and Neighbors Association to meet with local shop owners and residents to fill the gaps.

Be heard teach peace at SFPD event in the Western Addition

Hot dogs to ease the tension

SFPD aims to build trust preemptively in anticipation of BART shooting verdict

by Nathan Codd — July 7, 2010 at 6:44 p.m.

Local cops shared hot dogs and a microphone with kids at the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center July 7 to preemptively strengthen their relationship with the area.

Alamo Square meets Indie-Mart

Popular SF DIY merchant coalition teams up with ASNA to plan new type of flea market

by Nathan Codd — July 6, 2010 at 6:55 p.m.

The Alamo Square Neighborhood Association has announced plans to team up with San Francisco’s own Indie-Mart to make this year’s flea market stand far apart from its 25-year history.

Having an impact close to home

Owner of Madusalon holds art show to benefit relatives in Haiti

by Morgane Byloos — July 6, 2010 at 4:20 p.m.

The owner of Madusalon has been organizing fundraising events to benefit the people of Haiti —her native country.

Marie France Cesar has been a hairdresser for over 20 years, but her husband decided to give her Madusalon, located at the corner of Divisadero and Page streets, as a present 9 years ago.