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As 2025 draws to a close, the real estate market has experienced yet another interesting year. The recurring question at this time is: Where is the market headed next?
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It took countless people telling Java Beach Cafe owner Patrick Maguire to write his story before he finally did so. From scribbles on napkins and notepads to the help of two friends, Maguire said everything seemed to align for his book “All Things Beautiful” to finally be released.
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Hollywood’s award season has begun, culminating with the Academy Awards next March. SFFILM’s annual Awards Night on Dec. 8 is an early stop and proven momentum builder during the circuit.
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in December 2025.
Many Outer Richmond businesses have been landmark hotspots for decades. Establishments like Mandalay Restaurant and Schubert’s Bakery have cultivated an inviting environment, bringing food and community to the area.
The holiday season can be a wonderful time to give back to the community. As the end of the year rolls around, here are some of my reccomendations for organizations on the west side to volunteer with or donate to.
Comparison photos of 45th Avenue Between Kirkham and Lawton Streets 110 years apart.
With the holiday season here, check out my holiday guide map of some charming spots in the Sunset District for out-of-the-box gift ideas for friends, family or yourself.
The Taraval Police Station covers the most populous district and has and largest geographic area in San Francisco. Currently there are 56 officers assigned to patrol, 12 sergeants and four lieutenants. According to a 2023 SFPD staffing analysis, it is recommended that they have 120 officers.
Court documents reveal new details about a San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raid on a Noriega Street business last summer that resulted in the arrest of a man charged with orchestrating an armed robbery in Portland, Ore.
Saint Frank Coffee celebrated the debut of its fourth location in early November. The new Saint Frank is described as “the evolving dream for the experience of coffee toward a simple joy in life, but also toward social connection and celebration of people, place and culture.”
With a 2-1 vote, the SF Board of Supervisors’ Land Use and Transportation Committee dropped an amendment to the Family Housing Plan aimed at protecting rent-controlled housing in buildings of one or two units from upzoning.
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