NeighborsSeptember 2026
Remembering Dick Vivian, Owner of Rooky Ricardo’s Records
Dick Vivian, the owner of the landmark store Rooky Ricardo’s Records, passed away from pancreatic cancer on July 24th.
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NeighborsSeptember 2026
You Can’t Teach an Old Dog a New Stick…
Recent veterinary science has pointed out that when a dog goes for a walk, it’s a little like scrolling social media or reading the news.
NeighborsAugust 2026
Little Free Library
If you are a book buff, you’re in luck! There’s a new Little Free Library in the Lower Haight, and we can’t wait for you to stop by and visit! It’s located in front of 348 Scott Street between Oak and Page, right in front of the green Bike Box on…
NeighborsJuly 2026
The Second Annual Party A-Cross Town
A neighborhood bike ride to Candlestick Point becomes a reflection on community, friendship, and showing up for one another.
NeighborsApril 2026
Haight-NoPa Repair Cafe
About once a quarter, the Park Branch Library community room fills with sewing machines, soldering irons, and tens of broken household items for about three hours.
NeighborsApril 2026
Line Dancing in Our Garage
A Lower Haight teacher discovers the joy, nerves, and unexpected community of line dancing in a friend’s garage.
NeighborsMarch 2026
Birthday Trees
When San Francisco was founded in 1776 the city was largely treeless, its native landscape dominated by coastal scrub and sand dunes.
NeighborsMarch 2026
Lessons in Growing Tall
If you believe in Celtic legends, you may make it a habit of talking to your local trees - and you won’t be surprised when the trees talk back.
NeighborsFebruary 2026
Wishy Washy: More Than Just a Laundromat
From the moment you see the colorful, cat-themed art adorning the windows of Wishy Washy, it’s clear this is not your average laundromat.
NeighborsFebruary 2026
Date My Friend Recap
Date My Friend hosted two sold out events at the Faight in January, raising money to help fund the printing of the magazine.
NeighborsDecember 2025
You know the Wiggle, but do you know... The Waggle? The Woggle?
Exploring alternative bike routes through Lower Haight, including the Waggle V1, Waggle V2, and the Woggle—creative variations on the classic Wiggle bike path.
NeighborsDecember 2025
Lisa Z Will Teach You How to Buy a House!
On a chilly Friday morning, I sat down with my neighbor Lisa at her brightly-lit kitchen table to talk about her roots in the Lower Haight and her work as a real estate agent demystifying the home-buying process.
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