Hello from the Rincon Hill neighborhood in San Francisco's South of Market area. My name is Jamie Whitaker, and I've decided to re-start the SOMAcast podcast after a 2 year and some hiatus. Some links from SOMAcast #33 Fiesta Filipina USA, Civic Center Plaza, June 13-14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $10 general admission, free for kids under 12 North Beach Festival, Washing Square Park, 1200-1500 blocks of Grant Avenue, June 13-14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free Haight Ashbury Street Fair, Haight Street between Ashbury and Stanyan streets, June 14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., free The song in this episode is Walk Like a Gentleman by Eye Alaska. They're playing at Cafe du Nord on June 21st (sold out). Watch for their new album release on July 7th!

As I transfer my Rincon Hill neighborhood blog to the Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association web site, you will find my more opinionated, critical pieces here in writing or as part of SOMAcast podcast episodes.
Stay tuned!