Despite their impressive canopies, ficus are susceptible to limb failure, and their particularly belligerent roots warp and buckle sidewalks. It’s been illegal to plant the spindly trees in San Francisco since the 1990s, and in 2014, then-Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru issued an order that made it easier to remove the trees after a rash of limb failures. … [Read more...] about Another tree drops another limb — 2nd this week — at SF’s Washington Square Park
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Legendary Washington
In 1969 he replaced the paper’s daily “For and About Women” page with a new section called Style. It made feature-length lifestyle reporting, which was mainly being published in news magazines at the time, a newspaper staple. Two years later, the paper faced its biggest challenge to date when it decided to publish the Pentagon Papers, though the Nixon administration had already won a federal court injunction against the New York Times. Eventually the Supreme Court ruled that the government could not restrain the press. … [Read more...] about Legendary Washington
Washington coast reopens: Walk, bike, fish, play slots, watch for wolverines
After being cooped up for more than two months, there is perhaps an urge to pamper yourself. The Adrift Hotel & Spa at Long 'Beach and Inn at Discovery Coast are ideal to this end, as is the historic Shelburne Inn in Seaview. The funky old So'wester, once summer home to a wealthy Oregon senator, opened last weekend. The Pickled Fish restaurant on the top floor of the Adrift Hotel has just reopened. … [Read more...] about Washington coast reopens: Walk, bike, fish, play slots, watch for wolverines
Denzel Washington Praised After Helping Los Angeles Homeless Man During Encounter with Police
Video circulating around of #DenzelWashington serving as a barrier between police & an unarmed homeless man. Jumped out of his car, fed the man, helped calm the situation for a calm arrest. That is what you call a hero! #GeorgeLloyd #denzel pic.twitter.com/lfaS8Zudxn … [Read more...] about Denzel Washington Praised After Helping Los Angeles Homeless Man During Encounter with Police
Denzel Washington called ‘good Samaritan’ after coming to aid of distressed man
"We intervened, spoke with the individual and determined that he did not want to harm himself or others, and he was on his way, and Denzel left," the officer said. "Denzel provided him a mask to protect himself from the environment and that was good. So Denzel helped us today." … [Read more...] about Denzel Washington called ‘good Samaritan’ after coming to aid of distressed man
