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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
BE AWARE, BE ALERT We in Westwood Highlands are fortunate to live in one of the finest and safest neighborhoods in San Francisco. Unfortunately, there have been a number of break-ins in the area. A house in Westwood Highlands was broken into over New Year's weekend while the homeowners were away. A number of break-ins have occurred in the area have occurred between 4:30-10:30 pm. And, in early March, there was an attempted break-in in Westwood Park WHILE THE OWNERS WERE HOME. Please be aware of any strange happenings or suspicious characters. Also, let your neighbors know if you're going to be away, so they can keep an eye on things. (Your neighbors can be your best burglar alarm. This being San Francisco, the city charges you $60/ year to have a home security system (up from $40 in 2006) and the police stop responding after 3 false alarms. Your neighbors will still keep an eye on things). The Police request that you report any suspicious activity, even if it's a cut feeling (they are trying to establish patterns). Taraval Police Station - 759-3100/ SFPD Non-emergency 553-0123/ Anonymous Tip Line 759-3120 Welcome New Neighbors Our Westwood Highland bi-monthly meetings are open to all residents. They generally last only about an hour and a half and include, but are never limited to; trees, dogs, in-law units, and car break-ins. Our job is to maintain the neighborhood according to the by-laws. We also discuss issues we have in common with the other 14 neighborhoods that belong to the West of Twin Peaks Central Council. www.westoftwinpeaks.org. All are invited. WEST OF TWIN PEAKS CENTRAL COUNCIL Big projects currently scheduled include redesigning Stonestown, new housing at Ardenwood, Brotherhood Way, Park Merced, and State College. Delegates also discuss Stern Grove, Sutro Tower. Water rates, Laguna Honda Hospital, proposals for special use districts and, the hot topic of the day, the special election this summer where San Franciscans will be asked how they want to tax themselves to help close the city budget gap. www.westoftwinpeaks.com GARBAGE RECEPTACLES CITY FUN FACTS District 8 Supervisor Bevan Dufty's stepmother was Gloria Swanson and his godmother was jazz legend Billie Holiday. Bevan's father William Dufty co-wrote 'Lady Sings the Blues' about Holiday's life, with Billie Holiday herself. Supervisor Harvey Milk was born in New York, started as a stock analyst, and supported Barry Goldwater for president. It's believed that Mark Twain, then a reporter for the San Francisco Daily Morning Call, named his book 'Tom Sawyer' after a friend of his who was a San Francisco firefighter Mel Blanc, the Warner Brothers cartoon voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and many others was born in San Francisco in 1908. In 1973, Art Agnos, who later was elected mayor, was shot twice at point black range by the Zebra killer. He survived of course It is against the covenants of Westwood Highlands for any resident to use his property here to operate a rug beating plant, an insane asylum, or to teach the oboe. If anyone tries any of these things, he or she will be reprimanded. Note: Monterey Blvd. in the Westwood Highland area is scheduled to be repaved in December. If you would like to have something included in the newsletter, send it to Robert at wisotz@myway.com, or bring it to the next board meeting. We welcome any information that impacts the neighborhood or general announcements you would like to share with your neighbors. WHA Directors Helpful Links
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