San Francisco -
Every so often we are reminded that things that seem permanent and forever are only "on loan" to us. And, that we should not take anything for granted.
San Francisco -
The aftermath of the Recession has given rise to housing and homelessness in San Francisco. A city renowned for its openness and compassion must now figure out what to do about people living in their RVs or campers.
Santiago -
Spring has already arrived to the city of Viña del Mar, one of the favourite holiday resorts in South America, and perhaps the best place in town to appreciate this time of the year is a leisurely walk along its beautiful Waterfront Park.
San Francisco -
The Beach Motel can rest easy now that victory has been won in the SF Board of Appeals decision to allow the small and modest hotel to remain in operation as a tourist/guest motel.
San Francisco -
At low tide or high tide one of the most popular spots near San Francisco's Ocean Beach is Java Beach Cafe. This is also where the Judah trolley line ends. It has always been a gathering point for surfers, skateboards and bicyclers.
San Francisco -
Those who live near Ocean Beach in San Francisco's Sunset District often have a very difficult time getting to and from work. During peak commuter hours residents who ride the N-Judah trolley line often find themselves spending more than an hour
View of Judah Street from the Beach Motel's lobby door. In the past few years this area of the outer-Sunset District has been struggling to revive itself economically. Beach Motel has provided a stable local business to the neighborhood. Notice the other motel across the street, no word as to whether or not that motel is under the same zoning code change restriction.
Beach Motel has been in operation since 1957. When the zoning code changed in 1960, the motel continued to be a motel. And, when Mr. Patel bought the 20-room motel in 1983 it was a motel. "It has strictly been a motel since I bought the place," he said.
A camper is seen in the distance along the Bocce ball court at La Playa Park. Neighborhood activists say as many as 30 have been camped along Ocean Beach area. City officials no doubt will have to balance the issue of vehicle parking ordinance legislation with the more delicate issue of homelessness
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