
In this week’s newsletter, we bring news of an exciting new cafe beside the Balboa Park BART station.
Plus:
- City College's chancellor search
- A Q&A with Supervisor-elect Chyanne Chen
- Events Around the Neighborhood
- Worth Reading
Reminder: We're holding another Meet and Chat. See our flyer at the end of this newsletter.
Anne Marie Kristoff
Machu Picchu Cafe Opens Beside Balboa Park BART Station

Experienced restaurateur William Uracahua's latest project brings coffee to a corner of the neighborhood that has long wanted its fix.
By Anne Marie Kristoff
City College Of San Francisco Launches Chancellor Search

Q&A: Supervisor-Elect Chyanne Chen On Her Vision For District 11
In Case You Missed It
- Q&A: Reelected District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar Talks Second Term Goals
- Man Charged In DUI Crash That Killed 2 Women
- Cash-Strapped Agencies Force OAA To Change Renewal Plan
Events Around the Neighborhood
- KQED: After Multiple Scandals, SF Democratic Party to Vote on 1st-Ever Sexual Harassment Policy
- The San Francisco Standard: Sunset residents launch effort to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio
- KQED: SF State Lecturers Rattled by Looming Job Cuts as Enrollment Slides
- NBC Bay Area: Residents raise concerns as SFMTA looks to eliminate free parking in 2 SF neighborhoods
- Mission Local: After a year, is the Mission street-vending ban working?
- The San Francisco Standard: Divers find body of teen last seen in SF, sister says
- SFGATE: Lawsuit says SF's House of Prime Rib discouraged breaks, denied off-site meals
- ABC7: No Nutcracker? The show may not go on due to San Francisco Ballet and dancer labor dispute
Disclaimer: Always double-check event information with the event organizer, as events can be canceled, details can change and errors occur.
Worth Reading
- Restoration Week Mixer
WHAT: Joining the Hummingbird Farm to discuss on restoration efforts for the community farm with hot drinks, snacks and native plants provided.
WHERE: Hummingbird Farm, 1669 Geneva Ave.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon - Lakeview Ashton Mini Park Clean Up
WHAT: Join We Are OMI for a community clean up with tools and gloves provided.
WHERE: Lakeview and Ashton Mini Park, Shields Street and Orizaba Avenue
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. from 9:30 a.m. to noon - Slowyuga’s 2nd Annual Santa Run
WHAT: Join the Slowyuga slow street network in your most festive attire for a morning of walking, running and biking that will end at Cayuga Park with breakfast treats, karaoke caroling, opportunities to meet Santa and win a prize for "most festive dressed."
WHERE: Corner of Cotter Street and Cayuga Avenue
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. - Watercolor Tape Painting
WHAT: Join the San Francisco Public Library's Ocean View Branch for a workshop on watercolor tape painting with masking tape to create a stained-glass masterpiece.
WHERE: Ocean View Library, 345 Randolph St.
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m.
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