{"id":247673,"date":"2014-08-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-29T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/uptown-briefs-august-29\/"},"modified":"2014-08-29T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-29T07:00:00","slug":"uptown-briefs-august-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/uptown-briefs-august-29\/","title":{"rendered":"Uptown Briefs \u2013 August 29"},"content":{"rendered":"

Block Party in Burlingame<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

El Burlingame Neighborhood Association<\/a> (BNA) will bring its annual block party to the red sidewalk-lined streets of Burlingame on Sept. 6 from 4 \u2013\u00a07 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

The festivities will be held on Pamo Avenue between Laurel and Maple streets, and include children\u2019s activities, food, a raffle drawing and music from High Society Jazz Band. The BNA will grill hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers, and request attendees bring a favorite side dish to share.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those interested in joining or renewing their membership with the BNA may do so at the Block Party. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of producing the event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To help with acquiring donations for the drawing, email lisa@lisaashkins.com<\/span><\/a>. To volunteer in other ways, email michael.king@burlingamesd.com<\/span><\/a>. For more information, visit Burlingamesd.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mankind\u2019s new location to be celebrated with grand-opening party<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Mankind<\/a>, a gay-friendly merchandise and clothing store, has finally opened at its new location at 1295 University Ave. in Hillcrest. The store, which moved there from its previous location on Fifth Avenue had a \u201csoft opening\u201d in July following construction delays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The new location will hold an official grand opening on Friday, Sept. 12 with a ribbon cutting at 8:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, Harvey Milk\u2019s American Diner<\/a> (535 University Ave.) will host a \u201cWelcome to the heart of Hillcrest\u201d party for Mankind and its patrons from 9 to 11 p.m. There will be a hosted bar from 9 to 10 p.m. courtesy of Devotion Vodka followed by a Mankind fashion show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will be selling raffle tickets throughout the night with winners announced at the end of the event. Prizes include gift cards from Mankind, Harvey Milk\u2019s and other local businesses with proceeds benefitting the Hillcrest Youth Center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unique food truck and neighborhood haunt pair dinner and drinks<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Mastiff Sausage Company and Whistle Stop Bar have teamed up to bring diners and drinkers out to South Park on Thursday nights. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each week, Mastiff Sausage Company brings their truck to Whistle Stop Bar (2236 Fern St.) to offer a dual happy hour special. If someone purchases a drink from the bar, they get a $1 off food from the truck, and vice versa. Mastiff specializes in house-made sausages along with other items made from scratch, including vegetarian options. Visit mastiffsausagecompany.com<\/a> to view their menu and whistlestopbar.com<\/a> for upcoming events including live music, trivia nights and literary showcases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mural detailing the storied history of the LGBT community in Hillcrest unveiled<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Crazee Burger forced to move<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Hamburguesa loca<\/a>, which opened in 2006, will be moving from its original North Park location, according to Eater.com. The current location at 4201 30th St. is being taken over by Foundation for Form, which will turn the space into a mixed-use building. The North Park Crazee Burger owners, who took over in 2011 when the former owners sold the North Park and Old Town locations to separate buyers, told Eater they are committed to staying in North Park and hope to find a new location within two months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upas Street Pipeline Replacement Project begins phase on 5th Avenue<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Arrieta Construction recently began the portion of a larger pipeline-replacement project<\/a> affecting Fifth Avenue between Upas Street and Robinson Avenue in Hillcrest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This phase will replace 70-year-old pipelines with new PVC water pipes through the corridor. Lane closures and traffic delays may occur, according to information distributed to residents. A day\u2019s notice will be given for water-service interruptions necessary to connect pipes. This phase of construction is anticipated to last through the end of the year and will take place Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The entire project, which will replace 5.4 miles of water mains and includes various other repairs and upgrades, is set to continue through the next three years with completion estimated for late 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bankers Hill PR firm to accept Bitcoin as payment<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

KCD Public Relations Inc<\/a>. announced that it will begin accepting Bitcoin, a digital currency, as payment for its services. Coinbase.com, a Bitcoin payment processing company, will handle the conversion of Bitcoin to U.S. dollars for KCD. Clients will receive a two-percent discount on Bitcoin-related payments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Created in 2008, Bitcoin has been the subject of controversy since its inception because of its association with the online black market and its difficulty to be regulated by any single government. Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed into law a bill that legalizes the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies in California.<\/span><\/p>\n

City adopts mandatory water restrictions in response to drought<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

After more than six months of above-average temperatures and meager rainfall, state and regional water authorities have mandated restrictions on water use to preserve the region\u2019s limited supply of water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t know how much rain and snow we will get this winter,\u201d said Thomas V. Wornham, chair of the San Diego County Water Authority\u2019s Board of Directors. \u201cThe only thing we can collectively control is how much water each of us uses. Every home, business and public agency should assess its water use and take additional steps to conserve to better prepare for a possible fourth consecutive dry year.<\/span><\/p>\n

The City of San Diego has already adopted the following permanent restrictions that apply to residential water customers (additional restrictions that apply to construction and businesses can be found online at sandiego.gov\/water\/conservation\/drought<\/a>):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n