http://www.theavenuesblog.com A blog about the Sunset District and Richmond District in San Francisco. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:07:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We all see different things in different objects.  Data though – data is supposed to be cold hard facts.  You’re not supposed to be able to twist data around for your perverted pleasure. So.  The other day, I made mention of a Forbes article which points to over-inflated property values in the ... http://www.theavenuesblog.com/you-say-potato-i-say-the-market-is-ok/ I just received the Taraval Police Station Crime Report For Wednesday, July 30, 2008.  And I have to say, this particular incident gave me a chuckle.  I’m guessing the commentary at the end was Captain Chignell’s addition.    07/30/08        1:55 am               ... http://www.theavenuesblog.com/dissipated-euphoria/ As I was checking out the local San Francisco blogs, an unfortunate  blog post caught my eye.  Curbed SF happened to comment on an article from Forbes that listed the Outer Sunset District as the 6th most overpriced zip code in the country.  Not cool. Outer Sunset residents – don’t fret.  If you ... http://www.theavenuesblog.com/bad-news-for-the-outer-sunset-district/ SNBC's Annual National Night Out Community BBQ is back! Join your friends, neighbors and members of the Sunset community at this FREE community celebration. Free food and music will be provided! When: Tuesday, August 5, 20085:00 – 7:00 PMWhere: Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center3925 Noriega Street @ 46th Avenue For more ... http://www.theavenuesblog.com/neighborhood-bbq-in-the-sunset/ What a week.  Some of you readers know I’m a REALTOR, some don’t.  As a REALTOR, I’ve started a fabulous new SF real estate newsletter that features new listings, recently sold listings, pocket listings (San Francisco properties that are NOT on the market to the public, but are available to ... http://www.theavenuesblog.com/the-city-update-tm-back-in-full-effect/ I just got this scoop on this beach clean-up from the folks at Thrillist. Clean up Ocean Beach and get rewarded with food, libations and music for all of your hard work! Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project Jul 26, 3-5pm at Ocean Beach/5:30-7:30pm at the Beach Chalet 1000 Great Hwy, at Ocean Beach The Sunset 415.386.8439 This ... http://www.theavenuesblog.com/beach-clean-up/ A client (and neighbor) of mine and all around good guy just sent me this invitation, and I am trying to help spread the word!  And yes, I know that the event is in Pacifica and not in The Avenues – but the the event sponsor is local, and hell, it’s in ... http://www.theavenuesblog.com/surfing-for-whales-or-at-least-give-em-some-money/ Carmen Chu's office rocks.  Oh wait, did I say I'm not endorsing any candidates?  I did.  And while Carman doesn't have my official endorsement, I've been impressed by a lot of things she's done.  Her level of interaction with the community is awesome and she has embraced technology in ways that ... http://www.theavenuesblog.com/free-tickets-to-de-young-museum-for-sunset-residents/ It seems that The Avenues Blog has come to the attention of all kinds of local politicians running for office.  Since The Avenues Blog likes all the attention it can get, I'll be kind enough to go ahead and post the latest updates from the local candidates. Sue Lee is running ... http://www.theavenuesblog.com/rounding-up-the-richmond-district-candidates/ Just a little note that this IS NOT an endorsement - but just an information only posting. I got a little note from Ron Dudum (Supervisor Candidate for District 4) the other day and thought I'd pass it along: I have opened a campaign office at 2239 Taraval between 32nd & 33rd Avenue. We ... http://www.theavenuesblog.com/ron-dudums-campaign-office/