News Notes: Navy stalling on Hunters Point cleanup

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In 2000, 86 percent of San Francisco voters agreed that cleaning up the toxic Hunters Point Shipyard was vital for the area’s well-being.

The Navy is considering sealing and capping Parcel E2 and handing over the area to the city. This could lead to a potentially hazardous situation in the new Bayview-Hunters Point development area.

The Navy has spent millions of dollars cleaning up the Shipyard only to leave Parcel E2, the site of the Navy’s industrial dump, untouched. Parcel E2 contains the massive glob of contaminates that caught fire in 2000 and continued burning for six months. 

Community Window on the Hunters Point Shipyard has created a detailed map and description of the different parcels and the clean up process at the Shipyard.


SF considering cable car sponsorship

A street car clunks by loaded with tightly bundled tourist in tow. The side of the car is wrapped with an advertisement for Anchor Steam.

This could become a reality as the city seeks to build new revenue streams. Muni Director Malcom Heinicke said he envisions groups raising funds to name street cars with various local businesses and institutions.

We would like to suggest a list of Bay Area companies to use:


Vigil planned for SF reporters

Volunteers will hand out flowers, ribbons and candles at 6 p.m. on the steps of City Hall as they prepare for a vigil for San Francisco journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee.

The two journalists, who worked for San Francisco-based Current TV, are currently being held for trial for illegally entering North Korea and committing "hostile acts."



Front steps of San Francisco City Hall

1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

6 – 8 p.m.

 

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