Good afternoon! Here’s the latest:
Two years after opening, the Central Subway has closed down for repairs, writes Joe Eskenazi —and the biggest shame is that nobody even notices. Read his dissection of the nearly $2 billion “boondoggle” and its future.
And then look at the boondoggle’s back story, also from Joe. With 95 very strongly worded comments from readers.
Speaking of Joe Eskenazi, you’ll want to catch him tomorrow night at Manny’s asking Sen. Scott Weiner about issues like illegal vending, and how California can deal with challenges from the Trump administration.
Did you see our cool story about the man behind Doloresaurus, a luminous dinosaur that roams Dolores Park at night? Check it out.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
The Central Subway has been shut down. Will anyone notice?
“Oh well, we’ll do it later.”
Lawyer by day, dinosaur by night
“As soon as they turn around, they just lose their minds.”
Manny’s: A Conversation with Joe Eskenazi and Sen. Scott Weiner
How can laws against illegal vending be enforced?
Back Story
2022: The Central Subway will cripple Muni for years to come
“As a transit nerd and subway fan, it is painful how badly they built this subway.”
SNAP
Dog friendly
by Michael Santiago
Events
Today: Persian New Year Pop-Up Dinner, at 18 Reasons, March 3, 6:30-8:30PM
Tomorrow: Joe Eskenazi in conversation with Sen. Scott Weiner, Manny’s, March 4, 7PM