SFMTA proposes two new options for Masonic

Residents get surveyed before the agency draws out its final proposal

by Nathan Codd — Sept. 30, 2010 at 9:15 p.m.

The third installment of A Better Masonic community workshop presented residents with two refined hybrid options Sept. 30 out of the original four to be used in the street’s big makeover.

Black Family Day unites families in the Fillmore

Event aims at lowering crime

by Sean Duffy — Sept. 26,2010 at 11:35 a.m.

The sixth annual Black Family Day united the residents of the Fillmore area on Sept. 25 with live music, food, and games. Among the activities were water balloon tosses, potato sack races, face painting.

Ammiano weighs in on Masonic issue

Assemblyman sends a letter of support for Option C to MTA

by Nathan Codd — Sept. 24, 2010 at 4:04 p.m.

California Assemblyman Tom Ammiano added his voice to the discussion over how to “Fix Masonic” Sept. 23 when he sent a letter to traffic engineers heading up the project that echoes the community’s decision to endorse the plan offering the most sweeping change—Option C.

The Fillmore gets down to business

Merchants say community events are drawing newcomers

by Sean Duffy — Sept. 23, 2010 at 5:09 p.m.

Despite a noticeable increase in live arts and culture, Fillmore-area stores are still struggling economically. With increased business turnover and several empty storefronts vacant, not even the vibrant Fillmore community can avoid the recession.

Sunday Streets 2010