More Library Legislation
In this week’s newsletter, we cover a new legislative push to build a new Ocean View Library on a controversial lot and more.

In this week’s newsletter, we cover a new legislative push to build a new Ocean View Library on a controversial lot.
Plus:
- City College gets a new trustee
- A tale of two conflicting block parties
- Events Around the Neighborhood
- Worth Reading
Anne Marie Kristoff
Safaí Pushes For Ocean View Library On Controversial Parcel

Safaí wants the library to be built at 100 Orizaba Ave. while City Librarian Michael Lambert wants to explore alternative locations.
By Jerold Chinn
Luis Zamora Appointed To City College Board Of Trustees
A Tale Of 2 Block Parties: Inside Ingleside’s Dueling Events
In Case You Missed It
- Well-Loved Whales Statue Close To Making A Return
- Taco Tuesday Now A Monthly Event At Ingleside's Ocean Ale House
- Youth 1st Vandalized With Racist Graffiti, Noose
OMI Mid Autumn Festival (Sponsored)

Please join us for our THIRD ANNUAL OMI Mid Autumn Festival on Saturday, September 14th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Minnie and Lovie Ward Rec Center in the OMI!
CONNECT & CREATE: Enjoy performances by the SF Guzheng Music Society and culturally inspired crafting and storytelling with the Museum of Craft and Design and our Oceanview Branch SFPLArtist Jojo Liu will be there to create Mid Autumn Festival lanterns with her beautiful calligraphy with attendees!
SIP & SAVOR: Teas, Mooncake and other celebratory treats to welcome the Autumn Moon!
This family friendly event is free to the community and made possible by the generous support from a XO Mini Grant awarded to Friends of the OMI Mini Parks-We Are OMI from Ahsha Safai, Excelsior Action Group and OEWD.
Events Around the Neighborhood
- Third Annual OMI Mid Autumn Festival
WHAT: Join We Are OMI for live performances by SF Guzheng Music Society, traditional Mooncakes and tea, lantern making and more for the fun festival celebration.
WHERE: Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreational Center, 650 Capitol Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon - Art-a-Thon and Art Market
WHAT: Join the Queer Art Faire for an art-inspired market and workshops like block printing and more.
WHERE: Lakeside Landing, 2500 Ocean Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. - SF Lunar Calendar Mid Autumn Festival
WHAT: Join the Michael Lai, William Brega, Sharon Liu-Bettencourt and the SF Lunar Calendar group for an afternoon of mooncake tasting, live music, activities and more in honor of the Mid Autumn Festival.
WHERE: Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse, 2301 San Jose Ave.
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Disclaimer: Always double-check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change and errors occur.

Worth Reading
- Mission Local: Video: SFPD officers tackle, handcuff female hot-dog vendor
- San Francisco Examiner: Free City College tuition for SF residents faces budget cuts | Education
- San Francisco Standard: In the city’s southwest corner, real estate is booming and busting at once
- San Francisco Examiner: SFSU officials say school made 'mistake' canceling classes days before semester
- KQED: SF’s New Valencia Street Bike Lane Will Have to Go Around, And Between, Parklets
- San Francisco Chronicle: Police raid alleged Tenderloin illegal gambling operation, seize 16 machines
- Mission Local: S.F. ethics complaint targets Govern for California, group that bundles political donations
- San Francisco Chronicle: The ‘new’ Transamerica Pyramid is posher than ever — but the real payoff is on the ground
- SFGate: Busy SF Muni route to return this month after 5 years of construction
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