Art Banners Fly on Ocean Avenue Again
In this week’s newsletter, Ocean Avenue gets more public art in the form of banners and more.


In this week’s newsletter, Ocean Avenue gets more public art, and then:
- San Francisco vows to support community media
- A guide to what to know about Ingleside's huge new mural
- Events Around the Neighborhood
- Worth Reading
Anne Marie Kristoff
Banners on Ingleside’s Stretch Ocean Avenue Feature Work of Local Artists

Local artists Shrey Purohit, Allison Smith and Ciccio Boles were tasked with creating works of art to add vibrancy to Ocean Avenue.
By Anne Marie Kristoff
San Francisco Lawmakers Support Spending Ad Dollars With Community Media
Ingleside’s Huge New Mural Is Done. Here's What To Know
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In Case You Missed It
- Transit Improvements, Red Lanes Approved for Ocean Avenue
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Events Around the Neighborhood
- Ingleside Safety Q&A with Officer Drewkai Butler
WHAT: The Ocean Avenue Association is hosting an Ingleside safety meeting with a presentation by retired San Francisco Police Capt. Al Casciato and a question and answer session with the neighborhood’s beat cop Officer Drewkai Butler.
WHERE: The Ocean Avenue Association, 1720 Ocean Ave.
WHEN: Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. - San Francisco Rock Project Showcase
WHAT: Nonprofit music school San Francisco Rock Project is hosting a musical showcase for its students.
WHERE: Lakeside Landing, 2500 Ocean Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. - “Respect My Mind” Event
WHAT: The Isiain Foundation is hosting a mental health conversation and resources event which will be facilitated by C. Lee with guests Tinisch Hollins, Proper Chris, Gunna Goes Global and Boolu.
WHERE: Geneva Powerhouse, 2301 San Jose Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 1 to 4:15 p.m. - Ocean Avenue Walgreens Mural Unveiling
WHAT: Celebrate the newest piece of art in the neighborhood.
WHERE: Walgreens, 1630 Ocean Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. - Button Making at Ocean View Library
WHAT: Make your own button to pin to clothes, bags and more with your own images or with the library-provided ones.
WHERE: Ocean View Library, 345 Randolph St.
WHEN: Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 3 to 4 p.m. - Lakeview Ashton Mini Park Clean Up
WHAT: Join We Are OMI in their first community clean up of the year with tools and gloves provided.
WHERE: Lakeview and Ashton Mini Park, South side of the park at the intersection of Shields Street and Orizaba Avenue
WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Disclaimer: Always double-check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change and errors do occur.

Worth Reading
- NBC Bay Area: Protesters calling for Gaza ceasefire demonstrate at San Francisco airport
- San Francisco Chronicle: S.F. nonprofit scandals: New legislation promises tougher oversight amid $1.7 billion in contracts
- CBS Bay Area: SF Mayor touts possibilities in State of the City Address after voters pass public safety measures
- Mission Local: Supervisor Safaí introduces resolution urging city to house homeless children
- San Francisco Standard: Feds seek 6.5-year prison term for former San Francisco utilities chief Harlan Kelly6.5-year
- Mission Local: Dozens of parents and students pack school board meeting, protesting K-8 cuts
- San Francisco Chronicle: S.F. State ignored hundreds of students' bias and harassment allegations, lawsuit claims
- Bay Area Reporter: San Francisco supervisors urge city to invest in local media
- SFGATE: First Thursday festival aims to bring 10,000 people to downtown SF
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