• NOPNANews

    nopna.org A Publication of the North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association

    Summer 2025

    ROOTED in COMMUNITY

    by Christopher Ball, PCFMA, & Leela Gill

    grown care

    Celebrating 16 Years of Divisadero’s Market

    It all started on a sunny Sunday morning in July 2008.

    Divisadero Street buzzed with the happy chatter of

    Grove and Divisadero to its current home in the DMV

    Since then, the market has evolved — relocating from

    neighbors and the rhythm of a local musician. The scent

    parking lot. Despite the change in location, it still bears

    of freshly baked bread wafted from the market up to

    its original name as a tribute to its roots and continued

    nearby apartments, coaxing residents outside. Under

    legacy of connection and quality.

    tents providing shade from the sun, visitors discovered

    The market runs every Sunday of the year, from 9am

    vibrant produce, golden honey, and bright flowers.

    to 1pm, rain or shine. It’s operated by the nonprofit Pacific

    It felt dreamlike, but this was real: it was the inaugural

    Coast Farmers’ Market Association (PCFMA), the West

    day of the Divisadero Farmers’ Market, a beloved

    Coast’s largest and longest-running farmers’ market

    community hub launched with the help of Lisa Zahner

    (former Divisadero Corridor manager) and the North

    operator. The PCFMA manages 34 weekly markets in

    6 Bay Area counties. Their mission is to connect California

    of Panhandle Neighborhood Association.

    farmers with local communities.

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    FROM THE BOARD

    Hello NOPA

    Neighbors,

    Amanda Eaken,

    NOPNA Board Member

    My name is Amanda Eaken. I joined the NOPNA Board in early 2024

    and have lived in the neighborhood since 2013. This past January at the

    annual retreat, the Board discussed how we want to invest our volunteer

    time and energy, and what we want to create. Many of us are interested

    in creating low-production opportunities for people to meet their

    neighbors and further build community. You may have seen some flyers

    for various events posted around the neighborhood and shared on social

    media. Our Board hosts a series of standing monthly events:

    • Martin started a jogging club that meets on the first Monday of each

    month at Matching Half at 8:30am.

    • Anna and Sarah gather a group for Game Night at Bistro Gambrinus

    every second Monday at 7pm.

    • Caitlin leads a monthly dog walk every second Tuesday of the month

    that meets at 5:30pm on Lyon and Fell at the Panhandle.

    The Board hosts Fourth Friday happy hours at rotating locations. We

    meet ~5–7pm and buy drinks for the first 15 neighbors to arrive. Our first

    few happy hours — held at Fly Bar, Madrone, Fool’s Errand, and Club

    Waziema — have been great.

    To plug in, follow NOPNA on Instagram (@nopna_org) or look for

    the flyers. If you want to learn more about these events, please email

    info@nopna.org.

    One of the things I appreciate about this neighborhood and our

    Board is how unpretentious, inclusive, and genuinely kind and decent

    the people are. We hope you’ll mark your calendar and come out to

    meet your neighbors at one of these events. In case you have any trouble

    finding us, Martin is working on some sure-to-be-classy limited edition

    NOPNA SWAG, so stay tuned.

    Amanda feels fortunate to live with her family in the best

    neighborhood in San Francisco, and was delighted to be a part

    of the community effort to paint the Lyon Street mural last year.

    She is actively recruiting artists and volunteers for a community

    painting day this summer.

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    NOPNA News is published by the

    North of Panhandle Neighborhood

    Association for the residents, businesses,

    and friends of our neighborhood, which

    is bounded by Masonic Avenue and Turk,

    and Divisadero and Fell Streets.

    PUBLISHER

    NOPNA Board of Directors

    MANAGING EDITOR

    Maria Diploudis

    maria@nopna.org

    COPY EDITORS

    Robin Kutner, Nathan Lovejoy,

    Jason Cauthen, and Bronwyn Dolan

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    2025 NOPNA BOARD

    PRESIDENT Tim Hickey

    VICE PRESIDENT Anna Selina

    TREASURER Caitlin Stanton

    CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

    Robin Kutner

    RECORDING SECRETARIES

    Jeremy Besmer, Leela Gill

    ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

    Martin Almaraz, Sarah Bashford, Ryan Booth,

    Jason Cauthen, Sarah Cortez, Amanda Eaken,

    Meg Rahner, Shakirah Simley, Maria Diploudis

    NOPNA is a non-profit organization

    of neighbors who care about

    the community, our city, and our

    world. Our mission is to establish

    neighborhood unity, maintain multi-

    ethnic, multi-cultural diversity, foster

    a sense of neighborhood pride,

    promote a safe and clean community,

    and improve the quality of life for all

    residents of the neighborhood.

    Your financial support (Venmo

    @nopnatreasurer) allows NOPNA to

    cover the costs of our newsletters,

    community building events like our

    block party and holiday party, public

    art projects in the neighborhood, and

    other activities that enrich our

    dynamic neighborhood.

    Make a difference on our streets

    and become a member today!

    Contact NOPNA

    board@nopna.org

    www.nopna.org

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    At the Divisadero Farmers’

    scent of fresh bread fills the air, a

    the Divisadero Farmers’ Market offers

    Market, visitors get to meet growers

    market mainstay.

    more than groceries — it’s a weekly

    face-to-face. In spring, try sun-

    Accessibility is central to the

    celebration of food, neighbors, and

    ripened strawberries from Celio

    market’s mission. Shoppers can

    the farmers who nourish us.

    Farms. Summer brings heirloom

    use EBT (Cal-Fresh), WIC FMNP

    So come by this Sunday. Taste the

    tomatoes from Jacob’s Farm, which

    coupons, and San Francisco’s

    season, meet the growers, and take

    are perfect for a standout salad.

    Vouchers4Veggies. EBT users also

    home a piece of California sunshine.

    Come fall, crisp apples from Allard

    receive up to $15 in matched funds

    Farm snap with flavor.

    for fruits and vegetables through

    Local delights extend far beyond

    Market Match, stretching dollars

    produce. We Be Honey supplies

    and increasing access to healthy

    golden honey from neighborhood

    food.

    hives, while Achadinha Cheese

    The Divisadero Farmers’ Market

    offers handcrafted cheeses. At

    continues a rich market tradition

    Stueve Organic, Patty greets

    shoppers with farm-fresh eggs. And

    in San Francisco, dating back

    to 1943 with the opening of the

    at Adorable Bakery, the irresistible

    Alemany Farmers’ Market. Today,

    Christopher Ball has been dedicated to

    empowering California farmers since 2016. As

    Assistant Director of Marketing at PCFMA, he

    provides graphic design and marketing sup-

    port to 35 farmers’ markets.

    Leela Gill, NOPNA Board member, has lived

    in the area for many years with her family and

    enjoys the Farmers Market and all the business-

    es in the area!

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    B2B 2025:

    113th BAY TO BREAKERS by Day Robins

    At 7:57am, wearing only a flowery

    bathing suit skirt and bikini top,

    I found myself surrounded by tutus,

    tight and bright costumes, and

    smiling faces. I shuffled into the

    bottleneck of nervous runners and

    birthed myself through a small gap

    in a fence, reaching the corn-tortilla-

    littered starting point, just in time

    for my third Bay to Breakers.

    starts near the Embarcadero (the

    Bay) and ends, after roughly 7.5

    miles at Ocean Beach (the Breakers).

    It is recognized as the longest

    consecutively-run foot race in the

    world, dating back to 1912. At some

    point, Bay to Breakers morphed into

    an all-day event that reflects the

    City’s fit, fun, and whimsical identity.

    Before I moved to NOPA, I wanted

    The iconic San Francisco foot race

    to be a part of this mysterious,

    costume-filled, fun race. I remember

    seeing pictures of my former track

    teammates, about 15 of them, running

    sub-7:00 minute miles in cowgirl hats

    and denim shorts, chained together

    as a centipede. I longed to experience

    the fun and unique day they were

    having, blending both “Type 1”

    and “Type 2” fun — a party and

    a physical challenge.

    This year, Bay to Breakers did not

    disappoint. “This is one of those days

    where SF just feels like Utopia,” said

    Zak, a 30-something former educator,

    with a smile. He was awed by the

    spectacle of DJ Popes and puppies,

    convents, crowds, and an occasional

    naked butt, all dancing in the bubbles

    and sunshine of Panhandle park.

    Bay to Breakers could not exist in

    any other city — it’s a special event

    only San Francisco offers, drawing

    international participation. I loved

    every minute of it

    this year, from racing

    behind groups of

    impressive tutued track

    stars partying down

    Oak Street to lounging

    in the sunlit Panhandle.

    The entire day was

    a wonderful reminder

    that we live in a magical

    place, and that NOPA

    is at the heart of

    it all! Thank you,

    San Franciscans,

    for getting me off

    of my phone and

    running, under the

    sun. Doing so made

    me feel more alive!

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    The iconic San Francisco foot race starts near the

    Embarcadero (the Bay) and ends, after roughly 7.5 miles

    at Ocean Beach (the Breakers).

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    Day Robins hails from Humboldt County and is an avid runner and

    soccer player. She moved to NOPA last fall.

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    COMIX EXPERIENCE by Steve Nuzzo

    Brian Hibbs may not possess

    extraordinary powers or a secret

    identity, but he has done something

    incredible. He founded Comix

    Experience (305 Divisadero), a

    graphic novel and comic book store.

    It has been up, running, and thriving

    for almost 36 years.

    San Francisco was much different

    back when Brian opened the store,

    but he’s made it work thanks to a

    love of the medium. This passion

    is shared by the dedicated team of

    employees who expose everyone that

    walks in the door to the art, wonder,

    excitement, and mystery that fill the

    overflowing shelves.

    Comix Experience supports local

    and independent artists, accepting

    small, often self-published work on

    consignment and spreading the word.

    When a customer walks in, they

    may not know much of anything

    about the full range that the

    comics genre offers, which today

    is predominantly graphic novels

    and fewer comic books. The store’s

    employees are happy to make

    recommendations from their unique

    and extraordinary selection.

    “I believe there’s a comic book, at least one, for

    everyone, and it doesn’t matter if you’re 8 or 92.”

    —Brian Hibbs, Owner, Comix Experience

    As Brian says, “I believe there’s a comic book, at

    least one, for everyone, and it doesn’t matter if you’re

    8 or 92. 99% of the customers who walk through the

    door don’t know much about our vast offerings. They

    look in amazement; we ask a few questions about their

    likes in movies, games, TV, art… and we can move the

    conversation along. It’s exciting.”

    The hardest part for Brian is making the math

    work — for himself, the store, and the employees.

    In San Francisco, it’s harder for shopkeepers to live

    and thrive than it was 35 years ago. He hopes to turn

    Comix Experience into a worker-owned collective.

    Five years from now, Brian expects the store will still

    be in operation — not only enabling potential new

    owners to thrive, but keeping the dream alive.

    Steve Nuzzo moved to San Francisco in the Fall of 1977. 17 years ago

    he found a home in NOPA and has been happily ensconced since then.

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    UPCOMING EVENTS

    July 25 — Fourth Friday Happy Hour

    August 4 —Monday Runday

    August 11 — Gambrinus Game Night

    August 19 — Woof Walk

    August 22 — Fourth Friday Happy Hour

    September 1 — Monday Runday

    September 16 — Woof Walk

    September 18 — NOPNA Community Meeting

    September 21 — Sunday Streets Western Addition

    October 19 — Phoenix Day Block Party

    In March, the NOPNA Board began hosting several

    new ways to meet neighbors! We’ve been gathering

    monthly for happy hours, dog walks, game nights,

    and fun runs. Event details are updated frequently,

    so please follow us on social media or watch your

    email inbox.

    NOPNA Community Meetings: Get updates

    on neighborhood news and events. Brahma

    Kumaris Meditation Center, 401 Baker Street.

    3rd Thursdays of odd months, 6:30pm social

    time, 7pm meeting start

    Monday Runday: Are you looking for a casual

    running group? Meet Martin outside of Matching

    Half. He’ll lead a comfortably-paced 2 mile loop into

    GGP. Every 1st Monday, 8:30am

    Gambrinus Game Night: Bring your skills, jokes,

    and arcane knowledge to our community game

    night at Bistro Gambrinus. Look for Anna there!

    Every 2nd Monday, 7pm

    Woof Walk: Does your dog want to meet more

    dogs? Do you want to meet more dog parents? Join

    Caitlin & Jeepers in the Panhandle at Lyon and Fell.

    Every 2nd Tuesday, 5:30pm

    Fourth Friday Happy Hour: Come meet some new

    friends and support a local business. Locations ro-

    tate monthly. The first 15 people get a drink on us!

    Every 4th Friday, 5pm–7ish

    Divisadero Farmers Market: DMV Parking Lot,

    Broderick at Fell. Every Sunday, 10am–2pm

    Follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram at

    “nopna_org” or “nopna” on X or sign up for email

    updates at www.nopna.org.

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    A NEW CHAPTER

    AT RARE DEVICE by Meg Rahner

    When Marine Malta officially

    took ownership of Rare Device (600

    Divisadero) in September 2024, it

    wasn’t a business transaction; it was

    a full-circle moment. A longtime

    customer and lover of design,

    Marine’s connection to the shop

    runs deep: “My first apartment

    in San Francisco was just a few

    blocks away… Rare Device was

    one of those places that always

    inspired me.”

    Originally from France, Marine

    and her family moved to San

    Francisco seven years ago. She and

    her husband had long dreamed of

    owning a shop — and last year, the

    timing was finally right. “In April

    2024, we received our green cards,

    and at the very same time, the

    previous owner, Giselle Gyalzen,

    shared that she was thinking about

    selling. It truly felt like the stars

    aligned.”

    While the transition hasn’t been

    without challenges, first-time

    business owner Marine is quick to

    highlight the joy and support she’s

    felt. “Our customers have been

    amazing. We’ve even had people

    stop by just to say, ‘We’re so glad

    Rare Device is still here.’ That kind of

    support is incredible.”

    Marine is committed to Rare

    Device’s legacy of supporting

    local talent. “I want to continue

    supporting local and independent

    artists while adding my own touch.

    I’m always looking for new and

    diverse artists to showcase.”

    Curation, for her, is deeply

    intuitive. “I look for items that feel

    meaningful, well-made, and a little

    surprising. I also listen closely to

    customers and the team to discover

    what feels exciting in the moment.”

    That same spirit led her to partner

    with artist Jas Charanjiva on the

    vibrant new mural gracing the store’s

    exterior. Known for The Pink Lady

    Project, Jas’s work celebrates female

    empowerment and resilience. “It’s

    already become a favorite spot for

    photos,” Marine says proudly.

    Looking ahead, Rare Device

    will close briefly for a remodel

    and rebrand in early September,

    reopening on September 15 with

    a fresh new look. In the meantime,

    monthly workshops — held on the

    second Friday of each month — and

    rotating gallery shows continue. Stay

    in the loop by following @raredevice

    Do You Like to Repair Things?

    Volunteer with the

    Haight-NoPA Repair Cafe!

    A hands-on, community-powered event where neighbors come

    together to assess, disassemble, and (hopefully) repair broken

    items—while teaching others how to repair too!

    Volunteer

    form

    Instagram: @repaircafesf / Email: repaircafesf@gmail.com

    Brought to you by your local neighbors and in partnership with @peopleartmusic

    on Instagram or

    signing up for the

    store’s newsletter.

    “Rare Device has

    meant so much to

    so many people,

    and I’m honored to

    carry it forward,”

    shared Marine.

    “Please don’t

    hesitate to stop by

    and say hello!”

    Meg Rahner is a non-

    profit communications

    professional passionate

    about community build-

    ing. She has lived

    in NOPA since moving

    to San Francisco 15

    years ago.

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    GET READY FOR MAJOR

    CHANGES TO

    MUNI SERVICE IN NOPA by Genna Gores

    and critical. SF Transit Riders and

    members of the Board have called

    out the lack of real alternatives:

    “The choices are ‘cut transit

    service, cut transit service, and cut

    transit service.’” NOPNA Board

    member Caitlin Stanton voiced

    frustration, pointing out that cities

    like New York manage deficits

    without slashing service, and

    emphasized that accessible public

    transit is a public good.

    Without action,

    SFMTA warns

    it may not be able

    to pay operators

    and staff in the

    next fiscal year.

    Beyond inconvenience, these

    changes could discourage NOPA

    residents from riding Muni and

    deter visitors from coming into

    the neighborhood — hurting local

    businesses still recovering from the

    pandemic. As public trust in transit

    reliability wanes, residents may

    increasingly turn to cars, rideshares,

    and bicycles, deepening the cycle of

    declining ridership and further cuts.

    In short, these reductions

    represent more than service tweaks.

    They risk fundamentally changing

    how NOPA connects with the rest

    of the city.

    Genna Gores is a native San Franciscan who

    has lived on and off in NOPA for four years.

    She works for Marin Transit and is a passion-

    ate advocate for reliable, safe, and accessible

    transportation systems in the Bay Area.

    On June 21, SFMTA

    implemented significant

    Muni service reductions, with

    NOPA among the hardest-hit

    neighborhoods. Several key lines

    serving the area will be altered or

    eliminated: the 5 Fulton will now

    terminate at McAllister & Market

    and only run on Market Street

    on weekends; the 31 Balboa will

    end at Powell Station; and the 6

    Haight-Parnassus and 21 Hayes

    will be merged into a single route.

    Only the 5R will continue normal

    service. Neighbors who previously

    used these buses to get downtown

    will now need to transfer at Market

    Street to complete their journey.

    To help offset this diminished

    service, Muni has increased the

    frequency of buses on Market

    so passengers shouldn’t

    need to wait more than

    3–4 minutes.

    These changes come

    amid a $50 million budget

    shortfall caused by

    declining fare revenue,

    reduced parking income,

    and the expiration of

    COVID-era federal relief.

    Without action, SFMTA

    warns it may not be able

    to pay operators and staff

    in the next fiscal year.

    The current cuts will save

    $7 million, just 2% of the

    projected gap.

    The community

    response has been swift

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    NERT ALERT:

    WHAT’S YOUR

    EARTHQUAKE PLAN?

    by Amanda Eaken

    Under my bed, covered in all

    kinds of lint and dust, I keep an old

    pair of New Balance sneakers and

    a flashlight in a canvas bag. Why?

    Because a good friend of mine

    told me that’s what she learned a

    few years ago, when she took the

    San Francisco Fire Department’s

    Neighborhood Emergency

    Response Team (NERT) training.

    Earthquakes often mean broken

    windows so you want to protect

    your feet from glass on the floor.

    It seemed like a no-brainer

    to know what to do in case of

    an earthquake or other natural

    disaster, so I logged it on my

    mental to-do list and then got

    busy with other things.

    I’m delighted to report that I

    did — finally — get around to

    taking the NERT training this

    spring alongside fellow NOPNA

    Board members Leela Gill and

    Tim Hickey, as well as some Lower

    Haight neighbors. For six Monday

    evenings in April and May, we

    learned emergency response and

    preparedness skills from the San

    Francisco Fire Department (SFFD).

    NERT was created after the

    Loma Prieta Earthquake in the

    early 1990s, when the SFFD

    realized there was simply no way

    they could be everywhere they

    needed to be at once during

    a major natural disaster. They

    offer this free training so that

    private citizens can help add

    capacity to the SFFD’s resources.

    Their website describes it as

    a community-based training

    program dedicated to a neighbor-

    helping-neighbor approach.

    The course is full of practical

    tips like how much water you

    should keep on hand in case of

    an earthquake or other event (one

    gallon per person per day, and

    they now recommend keeping

    enough supply for five days).

    We learned some emergency

    medicine basics and took turns

    putting out fires. We’re fortunate

    to have a NERT Coordinator in our

    neighborhood, Taran Ramage —

    you might have seen him wearing

    his green NERT helmet and vest

    at a block party or community

    meeting. I encourage anyone

    interested to sign up and take the

    training. For more information,

    you can go to sf-fire.org/nert. The

    more people who get trained, the

    more resilient our neighborhood

    will be.

    I’m happy to share more of what

    I learned with anyone interested.

    Feel free to find me at Fourth

    Friday NOPNA happy hours or

    community meetings.

    Amanda feels fortunate to live with her family in the best neighborhood in San Francisco, and

    was delighted to be a part of the community effort to paint the Lyon Street mural last year. She is

    actively recruiting artists and volunteers for a community painting day this summer.

    NOPNA NEWS

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    en publication created by and

    for our neighbors. If you’d like to

    get involved and be a part of its

    creation, join us — we’d love any

    contribution of your skills, voice,

    or time.

    There are several areas where

    we are always looking for more

    support:

    PHOTOGRAPHY — Do you have

    a great eye and a decent camera?

    Volunteer to capture the beauty

    and humanity of our neighbor-

    hood in photographs.

    DELIVERY — If you want 30-45

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    months, become a deliverer and

    help these 4,000 issues find their

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    WRITING — We’re always look-

    ing for folks interested in writing

    content. You can pick a topic or, if

    you prefer, we can assign you

    a story.

    COPY-EDITING — Did you find

    any errors in this issue? Would

    you like to have input on the tone

    or content of the next issue?

    Reach out, we want to hear

    from you!

    If any of these roles interest you,

    or if you have other ideas for ways

    to contribute, we’d love to hear

    from you at board@nopna.org.

    WHAT’S IN A

    STREET NAME by Linda Ackerman

    Robert Fulton

    David Broderick

    Want to have a San Francisco

    street named after you? It

    helps to be a politician or a general,

    although NOPA’s east–west streets

    offer a few exceptions.

    William Fell was a Dane who

    arrived in 1849 and became a

    merchant, accountant, and member

    of the California Society of Pioneers.

    Thomas (not Rutherford) Hayes was

    a county clerk from 1853 to 1856;

    fortunately for him, his brother was

    on the committee that named new

    streets in the Western Addition in

    1855. Robert Fulton is credited

    with inventing the steamboat. He

    died in 1815, before there was a San

    Francisco. Matthew Hall McAllister

    was a Southerner and a lawyer in

    San Francisco during the Gold Rush.

    In 1855 Franklin Pierce appointed

    him to be a US Circuit Court judge

    in California. There’s a statue of him

    on McAllister near Polk Street, next

    to City Hall. Did you know that the

    Golden Gate Strait (after which the

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    itself named by John C. Fremont in

    1846 after the Golden Gate entrance

    to Constantinople through its fifth-

    century wall? Frank Turk is credited

    with bringing baseball to California.

    He also was the Vice Alcade of San

    Francisco in 1849 under John Geary,

    the first Alcade. A lawyer and major

    land holder, he once owned most of

    Nob Hill and a chunk of San Mateo

    County.

    Contrary to online sources, El

    Divisadero wasn’t the Spanish name

    for Lone Mountain and doesn’t mean

    tall summit. The best guess is that

    the name derives from the fact that

    Divisadero was once SF’s western

    boundary, separating it from the

    Presidio. David Broderick, California

    and US Senator (and corrupt SF

    political boss in the 1850s) is best

    remembered for losing a fatal duel

    at Lake Merced with California Chief

    Justice David Terry. Terry ran for

    re-election as Chief Justice on a pro-

    issue 2 : 2025 | 11

    (Far Left) Robert Fulton by

    Duyckinick, Evert A. Portrait

    Gallery of Eminent Men and

    Women in Europe and America.

    New York: Johnson, Wilson &

    Company, 1873. CC Public Domain.

    (Left) David Broderick, who

    campaigned against extending

    slavery into California in the

    mid-19th century. SOURCE:

    U.S. National Archives and

    Records Administration.

    slavery platform and lost. He held

    Broderick, a member of the Free Soil

    Party (a political party that opposed

    slavery in the Western territories),

    responsible — thus, the duel.

    Edward Dickinson Baker, lawyer,

    congressman, and friend of President

    Abraham Lincoln, campaigned to

    keep California in the Union and

    organized its first Union infantry

    regiment. He was killed in 1861

    while serving in the regiment. As a

    US senator from Oregon, Baker is

    the only sitting senator to be killed

    at war. He’s buried in the Presidio.

    Nathaniel Lyon was the first Union

    General killed in the Civil War. His

    participation in the 1850 Bloody

    Island Massacre of between 60 and

    200 Pomos — old men, women, and

    children — could be a reason to

    change the name of the street. The

    Masonic cemetery was originally

    located to the west of the street,

    between Fulton and Turk streets.

    Into this kind of stuff (history)? Visit

    sfcityguides.org for more info on

    upcoming city walks!

    Linda Ackerman leads free City Guides tours

    of NOPA.

    Mollie + Declan's Current Listings

    JUST LISTED | 392 Corbett Ave.

    Stylish Unit with a Show-Stopping Rooftop Retreat

    886 Sq. Ft. Roof Deck

    Full scale remodel to the studs

    1 Bed | 1.5 Baths

    Offered @ $889,000

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    SOLD | 706 Broderick St.

    Dear NOPA Neighbors,

    This spring has been a dynamic one for San Francisco real estate, unfolding

    against the backdrop of fluctuating markets, shifting interest rates, and the

    complex headlines that fill our daily lives. And yet, amidst it all, there’s something

    deeply heartening about seeing people continue to invest in this city—not just

    financially, but emotionally. As summer blooms around us and parks fill with

    laughter and life, it’s clear: San Francisco’s spirit is very much alive.

    We were especially moved by the powerful sense of community on display at

    Dolores Park on Saturday, June 14th. In times like these, moments like that feel

    especially meaningful.

    A Remastered Iconic Victorian

    5 Beds | 4.5 Baths including a ground-level suite

    3,468 Sq. Ft.

    Closed @ $4,200,000

    www.706Broderick.com

    As we head into the warmer months, Declan and I want to send you our best. The

    neighborhood is vibrant—the Panhandle bustling, our local spots full of energy—

    and it’s never been more evident how vital strong, connected communities are.

    SOLD | 1465 Masonic

    Thank you, San Francisco. Thank you, NOPNA.

    Warmly,

    Mollie (+ Declan)

    MOLLIE POE + DECLAN HICKEY

    NOPA Property Owners, NOPNA Business Members, and trusted

    neighborhood Realtors® for over 25 years.

    Compass SF Founding Members.

    Nationally Ranked Industry Leaders and SF Top Producers since 2003.

    415.902.2447 | mollie@compass.com | declan@compass.com

    DRE 01239280 + 01356209

    Exceptional Luxury Living in Ashbury Heights

    Luxury Level TIC Units, sold separately

    Unit 1; Closed @ $3,500,000

    Unit 2: Closed @ $2,550,000

    Unit 3: Closed @ $1,885,000

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