Calling All 94124 Storytellers!! Have an interesting story about Bayview that you’d like to share? Then you’ll want to take a look at this Improve SF challenge which asks individuals to share their local experiences and help in imagining urban revitalization. A collaboration between the Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation and the Bayview YMCA’s Youth… Read more
Hunters Point: Community Stars
Best Kept Secret in Bayview – Cathy Davis
The late Dr. George Davis, a respectable gerontologist and community activist, was known around town as “Doc,” “George” or even “Mr. Bayview.” He was dedicated to making life better for the African American elders in Bayview and developed numerous innovative programs that would forever benefit them. Dr. Davis had a love for what he did,… Read more
Giving Back to 94124 – College Track
It is important to recognize work being done each day to make our community a better place for all. College Track is doing just that. This after-school, college preparatory program for under-resourced high school students is a life-altering program empowering teens to achieve their dream of a college education. On Point! was lucky enough to… Read more
Lauren Waters: For the Love of Animals, Mighty Dog was Born
We love our 4-legged friends in San Francisco, and Bayview-Hunters Point is no exception. We caught up with Lauren Waters, Owner/Walker at Mighty Dog Walkers & Services and local Animal Advocate for an inside look at her local BVHP business, and enjoy the interview as she weighs-in with insight into our pet-friendly neighborhood spots and… Read more
HPS CAC April Newsletter
The Hunters Point Shipyard Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) is a group of San Francisco community residents and business owners who are selected by the Mayor Office to oversee the redevelopment process. Convened in 1993, the CAC has been instrumental in the development of the Redevelopment Plan as well as the planning process for the reuse… Read more
Tina Calloway: How Bok Choy Found Its Roots in 94124 (and much more)
Tina Calloway, creator and owner of URBAN FARMGIRLS talks about the birth of an Urban FarmGirl in BVHP, from England to a community garden in Bernal Heights, mother and daughter plant Bok Choy and a dream takes roots in Bayview. This urban garden story has been planted and it’s growing quite well. Q: How did… Read more
Jeffrey Betcher: Community Blossoms in BVHP
Jeffrey Betcher from the Quesada Gardens Initiative talks about his experience living in his dream garden and watching the seeds planted long ago begin to blossom for all to enjoy in Bayview-Hunters Point. Q: As co-founder of Quesada Gardens Initiative and organizer for Bayview Footprints, you are clearly a community builder, and someone with a… Read more
Jason Bernhardt, the Rock Star Sculptor in 94124
Jason Bernhardt is a native San Franciscan, who has been active in the local arts and music scene for a number of years. Originally a musician both here and internationally, Jason is now also a working artist and sculptor. His organic pieces are reflections of his appreciation for nature and its evolving condition. Self taught,… Read more
Dontaye Ball: My favorite thing about opportunity is hope.
As Executive Chef and Owner of Good Foods Catering, many may not know that Dontaye Ball’s culinary background includes experience at Delfina + Delfina pizza, Spork, Presidio county club, Google, and Contigo. Despite Dontaye’s star studded resume, as evidenced in this interview, he remains quite grounded and passionate about his career, and the people that… Read more
Silvia Poloto: Her Work, Inspiration and Serendipitous Coincidences Surrounding Her Move to 94124
As many readers know, Artist Silvia Poloto recently purchased the building on Innes, the gateway to The Shipyard in Hunters Point. We had the pleasure of touching base with our new neighbor, Silvia Poloto. Silvia’s story is an amazingly beautiful journey filled will dreams, pain and love – all leading to self discovery and creative… Read more