Update on Neighborhood Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Supporting Local Business
Getting Outside
March 31, 2020

Dear Neighbors,

As you know, on March 30, 2020, the Shelter in Place order set to expire on April 7 was extended to May 1. As we head into week 3 of our "new normal," we hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. Much has been written about these times, but one thing is certain: Community matters more than ever. Whether you have a full house or are on your own, PHAN is here to help.

Updated Website

We have updated our website to provide more information about the impact of the novel coronavirus on our neighborhood. You can find archived newsletters which provide a variety of resources. We have also created a page listing open restaurants, businesses and services with information about hours and links to their websites. Our goal is to provide hyperlocal news that is useful to you. If there is a topic you feel we should cover, please be in touch.

Helping Out

We know that helping others can get your mind off of your own stress. Please read below about volunteering in the neighborhood and ways to volunteer your time or resources around the city.

Services Update

We have updated information about parking enforcement, garbage services and outdoor access. With the extended shelter in place, getting outside feels more important than ever, and it is heartening to see that after three weeks of this, we are getting the hang of giving each other space. Keep it up!

Physically Distant, Socially Connected

There are lots of stories in the news about how people are keeping their distance, but staying connected. If you have an idea of how we can do that in our neighborhood, let us know!

Finally, this newsletter goes out to residents who have proactively joined our mailing list. Please feel free to forward it to friends, business owners, and anyone you think could benefit from this news. To sign up to get a copy of the newsletter, please email us at info@phansf.org.

Be well! Be safe! We will get through this!

Presidio Heights Association of Neighbors (PHAN)
Offering A Helping Hand...
Being able to help someone else can take your mind off of the lack of normalcy we are all suffering from. Here are volunteer opportunities we have gathered:

  • In the neighborhood: Sign up with this form to help a fellow neighbor. Neighbors needing help should email info@phansf.org.
  • Helping older, vulnerable adults: The City and Shanti Project have joined forces to field volunteers for reach out to older adults who cannot leave their homes. More information can be found here.
  • Medical professionals: If you have a current license, you can sign up for this state volunteer program.
  • SF & Marin Food Bank: Needs volunteers at their warehouse and their pop-up pantries which are providing food at various public schools around the city. Learn more here.
  • Meals on Wheels: Is in acute need for volunteer help. Go to their website to learn more.
  • Project Open Hand: Also is seeking volunteers to help prepare and distribute meals. Find out more here.
  • Giving Blood: A shortage of blood is becoming a larger problem, and medical professionals state that blood donation can be done safely. Check the Red Cross and Vitalant websites.
  • Donating Masks: The perilous conditions healthcare professionals are experiencing because of a lack of personal protection equipment is top of mind for all of us. If you have equipment that you believe would be helpful, this website will help you find a donation site.

There are no shortage of worthy causes during this crisis. From nonprofits to restaurants to schools, there are many ways to help out. Here are a few options that have a neighborhood focus:

  • In the neighborhood: We all know the impact on restaurants has been enormous. Here are two GoFund Me campaigns for neighborhood restaurants: For the employees of Rigolo & Artesano and for the employees of Sorrel Restaurant.
  • Lunches for public school students: SFUSD is soliciting donations to support its effort to provide meals to students during the school closure which has been extended to May 1. More information can be found here.
  • Covid-19 Relief Funds: The City has set up a fund to assist nonprofits, small businesses, individuals and families. More information can be found here.

If you know of other efforts to volunteer or support causes with a neighborhood impact, please email us at info@phansf.org, and we will share that information in a future newsletter.
Parking, Parks and Garbage Pickup
Updated Traffic Enforcement Rules from MUNI
Parking enforcement has changed. SFMTA is not enforcing street sweeping tickets, but please be considerate of street sweeping so that sidewalks and streets can be cleared of debris. Other changes include:

Enforcement will also be temporarily suspended for the following:
  • 72-hour parking limit and towing
  • All time limit parking (e.g., 1-hour, 2-hour, etc.)
  • Residential Permit Parking (RPP) permits
  • Commuter shuttles
  • Peak-hour towaway zones
  • Street cleaning

The SFMTA will continue enforcing parking rules that impact health and safety:
  • Fire hydrant zones
  • Red and yellow zones; and "No Stopping" or "No Parking" zones
  • White passenger loading zones, except in front of schools while they are out of session
  • Blocked driveways, double parking and parking on sidewalks
  • Parking in bike or transit lanes
  • Parking meters (see below)

Rates at parking meters across the city have been changed to $.50/hour for cars and $.10/hour for motorcyles.

For more information about traffic enforcement, garage closures and MUNI schedules, go to the SFMTA website which has specific information related to Covid-19 transportation schedules and protocols.
Garbage Pickup Times May Be Earlier in the Day
Recology is advising that for safety reasons, trash pickup may be happening earlier in the day. It advises customers to put their bins out the night before pickup . See the Recology website or their social media channels for more information.
ALL SF Park & Rec Playgrounds Are Closed
All SF Park & Rec playgrounds are closed. Presidio Heights Playground at Clay Street is now locked. It is not feasible to lock Presidio Wall Park (formerly known as JK), but SF Park & Rec urges families to not go to the playground. The city has also closed certain parking lots and roads in an effort to prevent people from congregating. For the latest information about closures see the SF Park & Rec website.

Getting outside is an essential and allowable activity, but as always, be mindful of appropriate social distance. We don't want to sound like your mother, but use good judgment about how close is too close. In recent days, signs like the ones below were posted around the basketball and tennis courts at Presidio Wall Playground, and they say it best.
The Presidio Is Open
Most of the Presidio's open space and trails are open, though some trails are closed to dog walking due to coyote pupping season. For an updated list of what is open and closed, visit the Presidio Trust Coronavirus page. While, the news is full of images of people getting too close to each other, they seem to be missing the majority of us who are walking alone or far apart!

More information about other parks that comprise the federal Golden Gate National Parks can be found on the Parks Conservancy website.
Supporting Our Neighborhood Businesses
We know the effect of the shelter in place order has been painful for local restaurants and businesses. On the restaurant front, neighbors have written in to say that takeout meals from local restaurants have been a highlight: the food is good and the hygiene levels are putting folks at ease with the idea of takeout.

Below is an updated list of restaurants and stores that are open as of 3/31/20. For a more extensive list, please see the PHAN website .

Restaurants

LAUREL VILLAGE
  • Vixi SF: Takeout, lunch & dinner, Sun.-Thurs.11AM-9PM; Fri. & Sat. 11AM-9:30PM; 415-842-4921.
  • Laurel Village Starbucks: Takeout, 6AM-10:30PM, mobile order only; 415-387-2249.
  • Susie Cakes: Currently closed. (Was open last week)
  • Rigolo: Curbside pickup and online ordering; 11AM-6:30 PM; 415-876-7777.
  • Artesano: Curbside pickup and online ordering; 12PM-7PM 415-221-5500.
  • Peets: Daily, 7AM-2:30PM.

SACRAMENTO STREET:
  • Presidio Kebab & Gyro: Takeout; Daily, 12PM-8PM; 415-947-7163.
  • Sociale: Curbside takeout, Mon.-Sat. 4:30PM-7:30PM; 415-921-3200.
  • Spruce: Open for curbside pickup or delivery via Door Dash, 415-931-5100. Spruce has converted its dining room into a wine shop where, according to their beverage director, Jamie Pinedo, the prices are better than Costco. Wine shop open from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily.
  • Picnix Bistro: Takeout, M-F 10AM-3PM; Sat. 10AM-2:30 PM. Call to order. 415-751-2255.

NEAR PRESIDIO HEIGHTS:
  • Eliza's SF: Pickup & Delivery; M-F 11A-3P (Lunch); 5P-9P (Dinner); Sat. & Sun. 4:30P-9P; 415-621-4819
  • b. Patisserie; Fri./Sat./Sun. order online & pickup at B on the Go. 415-440-1700
  • B on the Go: Pickup & online ordering, M-Sun. 11A-4P; 415-589-7112

There are also a few good resources to find out what restaurants and cafes are open for pickup or delivery, including SF Chronicle ; Eater SF ; and Resy . If you want to buy a gift card, check the restaurant's website and Open Table . Also if we have missed an open restaurant or hours have changed, please contact us at info@phansf.org .

Groceries & Markets

  • Cal-Mart: Mon.-Fri.10AM-7PM; Sat. & Sun. 9AM-6PM; Senior hours: Th. 9AM-10AM and Sat. 8AM-9AM. Home delivery available. Call between 8-9AM for delivery before 2:30 PM. 415-751-3516. Antonelli's has same hours as Cal-Mart.
  • Standard 5 &10 (ACE): Mon.-Fri., 8AM-6PM; Sat. & Sun., 9AM-6PM; curbside delivery available. 415-751-5767.
  • Stan's Kitchen: 9:30AM-5PM, daily; 415-751-5767.
  • Wine Impression: 9:30AM-7PM, daily, 415-221-9463.
  • Bryan's: 9AM-7PM (Mon. to Sat., closed Sunday)
  • Trader Joe's: 9AM-7PM, daily; Senior hours: 8AM-9AM; 415-346-9964.
  • Target (Masonic): M-F, 7AM-9PM; Sat. & Sun. 8AM-9PM.

Businesses
Helpful Websites & Resources

Here are a few websites we have found helpful while we shelter in place:
 
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