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There are many nicknames of San Francisco, California that have been used throughout the city's history. [1] [2] San Fran – Used by non-native residents and those outside of the Bay Area. Curtis Sparrer from Bospar gives the reasons why it is not acceptable to say 'San Fran'. [3] [4]
City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity. [1] Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" [2] are also believed to have economic value. [1]
The Big Five of Bayview were a group of women who were widely respected community leaders demanding more resources for the Bayview Hunters Point community and District 10. Ruth Williams was known for her unique ability of preventing the exploitation of the community by dispassionate corporate interests.
Here's the history and meaning behind Women's history month colors: purple, green, white and gold. Experts explain the fascinating origins.
While people residing outside the San Francisco Bay Area use nicknames including "Frisco" and "San Fran", local residents generally refer to San Francisco as "the City" or "SF". [1] [46] The choice of nickname a person uses is a common way for locals to distinguish long-time residents from tourists and recent arrivals. The nicknames "San Fran ...
Ralph Maradiaga (1934–1985), silkscreen, one of the co-founders of Galería de la Raza, and part of the San Francisco Bay Area Chicano Art Movement [123] Jack Stauffacher (1920–2017), letterpress, typographer [124] Beth Van Hoesen (1926–2010), printmaker, painter, and drawer; known for her animal artwork and Castro District portraits [125]
The topography, and geologic history, of the Bay Area can largely be attributed to the compressive forces between the Pacific Plate and the North American plate. [121] A map displaying each of the seven major fault lines in the Bay Area and the probability of an M6.7 or higher earthquake occurring between 2003 and 2032
The Alameda County, California Women's Hall of Fame has existed since 1993. [1] It is overseen by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, and members of the "Commission on the Status of Women". Nomination categories include athletes, community builders, youth, environmentalists, philanthropy.