Jerold Chinn, Author at The Ingleside Light

‘I Will Be The Bridge Builder:’ Melgar Sworn In As District 7 Supervisor

January 8, 2021 by Jerold Chinn

On Jan. 7, Myrna Melgar held a swearing-in ceremony for her new position as supervisor of District 7.

Myrna Melgar was ceremonially sworn in as District 7 Supervisor on Jan. 7 and officially on Jan. 8.

All Proposed Slow Streets Rejected For Greater Ingleside, Parkside Neighborhoods

December 30, 2020December 24, 2020 by Jerold Chinn

Roughly a quarter of the respondents wanted Slow Streets in their neighborhood, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency determined.

After collecting feedback from residents, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency determined it will not install any Slow Streets in the greater Ingleside or Parkside neighborhoods.

Public Comment SF, Wind Newspaper Founders Discuss Starting Local News Publications During The Pandemic

December 30, 2020December 24, 2020 by Jerold Chinn

Wind Newspaper Publisher Portia Li and Public Comment SF Editor Annie Gaus participated in a panel discussion about starting news publications during the pandemic. Ingleside Light Publisher Alex Mullaney moderated.

Public Comment SF Editor Annie Gaus and Wind Newspaper Publisher Portia Li participated in a panel discussion about starting their publications during the COVID-19 public health crisis.

‘A Unique Hidden Gem:’ Ingleside Terraces Sundial Put Forth For Historic Landmark Designation

December 30, 2020December 18, 2020 by Jerold Chinn

The Ingleside Terraces Sundial is under consideration for historic landmark status. Image/Yelp Nadine C.

The Ingleside Terraces sundial and park has been put forward as a historic landmark.

Design For Balboa Park Station Plaza Revealed

December 4, 2020 by Jerold Chinn

Rendering of the Balboa Park Upper Yard housing development and plaza. Courtesy image

BART and Mission Housing Development Corporation officials revealed the designs for the forthcoming Balboa Park Station Upper Yard.

Planning Department, District 7 Supervisor Engaging Community About Future Housing Needs

November 21, 2020November 20, 2020 by Jerold Chinn

Photograph by Ekevara Kitpowsong/The Ingleside Light

The San Francisco Planning Department and Office of District 7 Supervisor Norman Yee are taking feedback from District 7 residents about prioritizing housing for seniors and families.

District Supervisor Races: Newcomer, Incumbent To Represent Ingleside

November 13, 2020 by Jerold Chinn

Myrna Melgar was elected District 7 supervisor and Ahsha Safai will retain his seat representing District 11. Courtesy photos

Newcomer Myrna Melgar will represent District 7 and Ahsha Safai will continue representing District 11 on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in January 2021.

Shared Spaces Program Extended Six Months As Ingleside Merchants Embrace It

October 30, 2020 by Jerold Chinn

Jo Jo's Cafe owner Joanne Lei stands before her Shared Spaces dining area. Alex Mullaney/The Ingleside Light

The city has extended the Shared Spaces outdoor dining program six months just as Ingleside merchants have begun to participate in it.

‘Pre-Construction Ceremony’ Held For Balboa Park Upper Yard Housing Development

October 23, 2020 by Jerold Chinn

A rendering of the Upper Yard housing development project slated for Balboa Park station. Image courtesy of Mithun.

A “pre-construction ceremony” was held for the 100% affordable, 131-unit mixed-use housing project at the site of the Balboa Park Station Upper Yard.

Legislation To Curb Unlawful Sideshows Advances To Board Of Supervisors

October 15, 2020 by Jerold Chinn

Despite concerns of over policing, legislation designed to curtail unlawful sideshows will move to the Board of Supervisors.