Summer Roundup

With election day a few weeks away we wanted to share a few updates on initiatives that we’ve been busy advocating for which inevitably will drive our post election efforts. We believe it’s critical to share our discoveries and takeaways on issues that continue to shape our neighborhood — these matters impact both our quality of life and conditions to … Read post

An Open Letter Re: Public Safety

image credit: 49miles.com Yesterday evening I sat on a table bench at 4505 Burgers & BBQ on Divisadero with my dog while my husband stood in line to place our order. My back was up against the gate (arrow on photo=location). Suddenly a loud voice behind me screamed obscenities and I was punched in the back. The gate behind me … Read post

Takeaways from MOCAC Meeting June 17th 2024

Representatives of HVSafe attended last month’s MOCAC Meeting. Below are the listed items that were presented. The item of most interest to us was the presentation regarding the Hayes Street Closure by Andrew Seigner. Worth noting, the conflict of interest and over reach by the HVNA was remarkably evident: the presenter Andrew Seigner is a HVNA board member, the closed … Read post

Hayes Valley Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Selection at Patricia’s Green

Our initial inquiry regarding community participation process Back in December we were prompted of the following RFP for a new Sculpture Display in Patricia’s Green. The detailed RFP makes reference to one neighborhood group being involved so naturally members and volunteers from Hayes Valley Safe posed the question “how can we be part of the process?” We reached out to … Read post

New Year Message

As it’s a new year we want to provide a brief update on our current efforts/positions and outline our keystone advocacy focuses for 2024. We remain grateful for the opportunity to serve this community. While we are proud of our past 3 years efforts advocating for quality of life needs and equitable representation for Hayes Valley Proper residents and small … Read post

Multiple Car Breakins

Reports from neighbors on the 700 Block of Grove, 500 block of Ivy and 600 block of Hayes St had their cars broken into this early am. An entire row of 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗 in Hayes Valley. pic.twitter.com/tZqs5YyoDZ — Hayes Valley Safe (@hayesvalleysafe) December 4, 2023 We have been in communications with Police Captain Jason Sawyer; he informed us that he has … Read post