tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363049652024-02-20T09:02:19.509-08:00A Blog for the City of StarsWelcome to the City of Brisbane's Official Blog! It's our hope that you'll utilize this site to receive timely information from the City. Check back often, as we plan to update the blog with new posts every week. Or, send an e-mail to cityhall@ci.brisbane.ca.us and get on the list to have the blog e-mailed to you whenever it's updated. With that, happy reading!The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.comBlogger295125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-47241493043922641872010-11-22T11:17:00.000-08:002010-11-22T11:21:03.855-08:00The City's Blog has MovedWith the launch of the City's new website in early October (www.brisbaneca.org), we've set up a blog within the site. So now you stay up-to-date on what's going on in Brisbane by logging onto www.brisbaneca.org/blog. New posts are added throughout the week. If you would like to be added to the weekly e-mail blast which tells you what all the new posts and calendar items are, The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-10523715800548749122010-10-15T12:09:00.000-07:002010-10-15T12:35:58.710-07:00Home Improvement Tax Incentives & RebatesOne of the topics of discussion at this past Wednesdays's Open Space and Ecology Committee meeting was how individuals who may be doing improvements or remodels at their homes can take advantage of the tax incentives and rebates that are readily available. The Energy Efficiency Subcommittee wanted to provide public information on how the energy efficiency of a home can be improvedThe City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-63693662615932091222010-10-13T17:03:00.000-07:002010-10-13T17:05:15.485-07:00Fire Station Update - Modular Trailers On OrderThe digging that is going on outside of the Brisbane Fire Station may have caught your eye. Workers are installing the interim water, sewer and gas lines for modular trailers that were ordered yesterday by the City. It will be 1 month on October 16th since severe mold was discovered at Station 81, resulting in the Brisbane firefighters traveling between Station 93 in Daly City (464 Martin St.) The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-18210951943423596812010-10-12T16:43:00.000-07:002010-10-13T16:53:22.177-07:00"The Tempest" Being Performed in BrisbaneThe Brisbane Women's Club proudly presents The San Francisco Shakespeare's Festival performance of "The Tempest" on Sunday, October 24th at 2:00pm. The event will take place once again at the Mission Blue Center in Brisbane. Click here to view the complete flyer.
"The Tempest" has been regarded as the pinnacle of Shakespeare’s dramatic output, widely believed to be his final and most The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-51837945956720032492010-10-08T12:41:00.000-07:002010-10-08T12:45:19.309-07:00BrisbaneCA.org Has Gone LIVE!If you haven't already seen it, jump over to http://www.brisbaneca.org/ to check out the City's newly-designed website! C.J. MacDonald, a Brisbane resident, was the site's web developer and worked long and hard to get the site looking like it does. And, you can tell how much he CARES about the community as you navigate through some of the site's new features, including an "IThe City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-62667293047170157422010-10-06T10:55:00.000-07:002010-10-06T11:36:46.950-07:00Brisbane Firefighters UpdateThe firefighters continue to stay at Station 93 in Daly City during the evening hours - returning to Brisbane during normal working hours - as analysis for a more long-term solution is done in response to the severe mold discovered a few weeks ago at the Brisbane Fire Station. But this back-and-forth scenario will only be for a little while longer. On Monday night, the City The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-71950190231585619942010-10-01T09:40:00.000-07:002010-10-04T09:08:17.300-07:00Don't Forget "Day in the Park" Festival Tomorrow!
We're all set and ready to go for the Brisbane Derby and "Day in the Park" Festival tomorrow!
The festivities begin early tomorrow, but for some, they've been waiting a whole year for this day to come again. Come to San Francisco & Plumas tomorrow at 8am to get a nice spot along San Francisco Ave. and watch cars be raced down the hill. This has been a The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-3479024411311558132010-09-30T14:30:00.000-07:002010-10-01T08:38:18.780-07:00Utilizing Technology in Our Water SystemIf you were out yesterday in Crocker Industrial Park, passing through North Hill to be exact, you may have noticed some guys in orange safety vests and some with hard hats looking down into a 12' x 6' hole they had dug on the lawn. They - Redwood Engineering and a couple staff from the Brisbane Public Works Dept. - were assessing the location of the existing facilities (i.e. The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-67496879584045667922010-09-28T09:45:00.000-07:002010-09-28T09:50:38.854-07:00Hillside Repairwork at San Bruno & AnnisWith the sun beating down in Brisbane and Spare the Air Days being issued, it's hard to imagine winter rains pelting down. But such will likely be the case here, in just a few short months. In an effort to get ahead of any winter rain-related issues, and to ensure the safety of the community, it's imperative that preventative measures are The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-79852313163016850612010-09-27T15:36:00.000-07:002010-09-27T15:36:02.569-07:00Tomorrow is Another Spare the Air DayAs indicated on our Spare the Air widget to the left on our blog, today marks a Spare the Air day and we've been notified by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) that tomorrow, Tuesday Sept. 28th, will be the ninth Spare the Air Day of the summer. Below are some of the clean air tips they recommend:
Don't drive your car to work. Instead, take public transit,The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-66793610769856875972010-09-24T10:29:00.000-07:002010-09-27T15:38:44.400-07:00Weekend Fun in Brisbane
The Brisbane Lagoon, looking southwest, with Fisherman's Park to the left of the photo.
The 2010 Brisbane Lagoon Cleanup is taking place tomorrow from 9:00am - 12:00 Noon at Fisherman's Park. This year, the Brisbane Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission, in conjunction with the Brisbane Lions Club, South San Francisco Scavengers, Universal Paragon Corporation, and the The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-40544741700691298602010-09-23T12:32:00.000-07:002010-10-06T11:35:23.860-07:00Firefighters Needing to Return to Station 93 for Time BeingThe Brisbane Firefighters, who returned to town this past Sunday after spending three nights in Daly City, will need to return to Station 93 in Daly City (464 Martin St., Daly City) during the evening hours for the time being. A trailer, located beside the Fire Station on Bayshore Blvd., was originally intended to be used for staging purposes and thus did not contain sleepingThe City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-88487488984671238912010-09-21T10:01:00.000-07:002010-09-22T10:28:57.575-07:00Brisbane Firefighters Back in TownLast Thursday, we blogged how the Brisbane firefighters were being relocated in the evenings to Station 93 in Daly City due to severe mold being detected at the Brisbane fire station (Station 81). We are happy to report that as of Sunday night, the Brisbane firefighters were back to spending evenings in Brisbane in temporary trailers. They will continue to do so as City staff works in conjunctionThe City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-8932976551473818602010-09-20T14:36:00.000-07:002010-09-20T15:16:00.171-07:00PG&E Gas Transmission Line Information ReleasedEarlier this afternoon, a PG&E representative informed the City that they had just developed an online tool that provides helpful information about their natural gas transmission system. The webpage can be found at: www.pge.com/pipelineplanning. Maps showing the gas transmission pipelines within PG&E's service territory can be downloaded (see right-hand column of the page, halfway down --The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-10620905767099663432010-09-17T07:23:00.000-07:002010-09-17T07:27:47.463-07:00Events in and Around Brisbane - Not to be Missed!The recent events in San Bruno have pointed out the need for personal preparedness. This makes Disaster Preparedness Day all the more pertinent, and necessary. There will be local agencies and organizations in attendance that will be able to assist you and your families become better prepared. Don't miss this important opportunity. It only comes around once a year!Speaking of annual events, the The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-11301704689024413402010-09-16T10:37:00.000-07:002010-11-16T16:14:28.744-08:00Firefighters Temporarily Spending Evenings at Station 93On Tuesday, we received a report that Brisbane Fire Station 81 had a severe case of mold within the facility. For the safety of our firefighters, they will be relocated to Station 93 in Daly City (464 Martin St.) during the evening hours, but be here in Brisbane still responding to calls, conducting fire inspections, and performing routine maintenance on the truck during daytime hours, 8am –The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-13587504115181630622010-09-13T09:44:00.000-07:002010-09-13T18:32:21.870-07:00Looking Back to Begin AnewSan Bruno residents from nearly 300 evacuated homes were allowed to return home yesterday for the first time since Thursday's fire and explosion. This undoubtedly will be a time of rebuilding, not only their homes in some instances, but their lives. The City of San Bruno has suffered a terrible tragedy, but has gained the unrelenting support of its neighboring communities these last 4 days. The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-1181171463444495342010-09-10T08:25:00.000-07:002010-09-10T09:25:48.554-07:00Our Hearts Go OutFor the families and those affected by the explosion and fire in San Bruno/Glenview yesterday, our thoughts and sympathies are with you today. In one blink, lives were changed forever by this horrible tragedy. Though we do not know why events like these need to happen, we can be grateful that the ones who put their lives on the line every day were out there doing their jobs to prevent the The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-8350161346428255442010-09-03T09:38:00.000-07:002010-09-03T16:32:47.222-07:00Falling into Good HandsA program by the name, "Paws for Tales", has recently been getting much acclaim. Especially at the Brisbane Library. Paws for Tales is a monthly program geared towards children who have a difficult time reading, or are nervous about making mistakes when reading in front of people. But dogs? They offer unconditional love, are often referred to as "Man's Best Friend", and have been found to make The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-82989787873599286672010-09-01T18:37:00.000-07:002010-09-01T18:50:39.288-07:00Big Bang Beat Performing at the Last Concerts in the Park this Friday!Each Friday, for the last 5 weeks, we've told you about the band that will be playing at that night's Concert in the Park. This week, we wanted to let you know earlier that Big Bang Beat will be performing at the last concert this Friday, beginning at 6:30pm. Big Bang Beat is a dynamic 12-piece stage extravaganza featuring non-stop dancing and the best party songs from the big bang era to today. The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-167930951057814632010-08-27T08:36:00.000-07:002010-08-27T10:52:34.418-07:00A Little Something for EveryoneThe school year may be in full swing, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of rewarding and fun-filled entertainment soon coming down the pipeline.It's become a tradition a Shakespearean play comes to Brisbane. This year marks the 6th annual performance by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, sponsored by the Brisbane Women’s Club. This year’s performance, The Tempest, has been regarded asThe City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-28627534469149719562010-08-20T08:44:00.000-07:002010-08-27T11:08:31.628-07:00Where Do We Go From Here?One only needs to flip on talk radio or tune in to the nightly newscast for just a few minutes before a piece on the dreary state of the economy is broadcast. We probably have seen and heard more than we'd like, so the next question becomes, "Where do we go from here?"For one, the California Department of Insurance has developed a new program - the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance programThe City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-45021411840602638662010-08-13T08:29:00.000-07:002010-08-27T11:09:03.468-07:00Making the CutIt’s no longer where stand-alone buildings will be scored for their environmental progressiveness – it could very well be the building along with its entire surrounding areas. A couple weeks ago, representatives came to Brisbane to see whether or not our Marina would make the cut and be awarded the California Clean Marina Certification. They scoured pollution prevention methods, including oil, The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-60867995776160725432010-08-06T11:27:00.000-07:002010-08-06T12:20:25.153-07:00Touring AroundMany of you may be familiar with the following two shuttles that serve Brisbane residents and those who work in town. The Brisbane-Bayshore Caltrain shuttle runs Monday - Friday between the Bayshore Caltrain station and Crocker Industrial Park, making a few residential stops as well. See the route map below, and click here for shuttle times. The Brisbane-Crocker Park BART shuttle runs Monday - The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304965.post-65476651349693735262010-08-04T11:47:00.000-07:002010-08-04T16:07:38.482-07:00Mid-week FYI'sAll parents of high schoolers attending either Terra Nova or Oceana high schools in Pacifica have by now received a letter with school bus information for the 2010-2011 school year. Please note that students should be dropped off at the same location as before (corner of San Francisco Ave. & Visitacion, on the Community Park side). Please ensure they arrive by 6:55am, as the bus will leave The City of Brisbanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565385297385534309noreply@blogger.com0