In late June, the nameless Hill Bombers posted on Instagram that the Dolores Hill Bomb is set for Saturday, July 6 at 7pm.  On July 1, SFPD Chief Scott and Supervsor Mandelman convened a meeting to hear from community members about the Hill Bomb in our neighborhood.   They sat and listened.  DHIC talked to them.  Carolyn Kenady, Chair of DHIC, specifically urged them to cancel this year’s Hill Bomb.  “It used to be a fun event … for the past six years, it’s been increasingly dangerous and violent – with too many injuries.”    She compared it to the recent Pride events in Dolores Park where thousands celebrated peacefully.  

DHIC asked the City to:

• Stop the violent acts – no more assaults with projectiles, broken bottles, fireworks
• Stop the vandalism – stop the destruction of City and private property.
• Prevent arrests – especially bystanders and minors.
• Stop this illegal event – stay away:  skateboarders, spectators, and those who vandalize and foment violence. 

On Saturday, July 6, the skateboarders and the police were both at Dolores Hill.  The boarders ended up riding down Church Street.  This year’s event was subdued.  DHIC asked Chief Scott and Supv. Mandelman to seek out skateboard community leaders who will organize a permitted event at a venue that can be safe and fun for all next year