‘Then and Now’: The Great Highway and Cabrillo Street
Comparison photos of the Great Highway and Cabrillo Street 54 years apart.
More Than $200K Stolen From Cabrillo Street Jeweler, Modern Relics
For 20 years, Modern Relics has sat on a quiet residential stretch of Cabrillo Street. The ground-floor gallery had antiques and display cases, and a loft studio held the gold, diamonds and jewelry that owner Alix Blüh spent decades making.
West Side Halloween Guide
Things to do in San Franscisco during Halloween.
Pet Pix: Sunset District
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Pet Pix: Richmond District
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Commentary: Lex Leifheit
San Francisco’s urban conversation tends to focus on downtown nightlife, restaurants, entertainment and major cultural institutions. But each October, the west side reveals another kind of nighttime city: families walking, neighbors gathering, illuminated homes and block parties. The Sunset, Parkside and Richmond neighborhoods come alive, with October traditions like BalBOOa Fright Fest, Movies in McCoppin, ScareGrove and The Great Hauntway. Notably, nearly every event is family-friendly.
Sunset Happenings: Seasonal Favorites and Newcomers
Fall and winter festivities capture the neighborhood’s joyful community spirit, starting with Halloween and extending through December. On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Inner Sunset Farmers’ Market will host Halloween activities, including a parade of costumes, trick-or-treating at participating merchants, games and a contest to guess the weight of the giant pumpkin.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
In a speech in Parliament about parliamentary reform on March 2, 1830, Thomas Babington Macaulay declared: “I believe there are societies in which every man may safely be admitted to vote. …I say sir, that there are countries in which the condition of the labouring classes is such that they may safely be entrusted with the right of electing members of the Legislature. …Universal suffrage exists in the United States without producing any very frightful consequences.”
Commentary: Brian Quan
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for the state of California on Sept. 21, to bolster preparedness for this upcoming winter’s El Niño storm season. For long-time residents, strong El Niño events recall visions of heavy rainstorms and potential flooding compared to our normally mild winters.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Voters across San Francisco will start to receive their ballots in their mailbox the first week of October. Thankfully, the United States Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s latest attempt at voter suppression. Unfortunately, we can be sure that he will continue to attack our voting rights. That is why we must continue to urge Congress to reaffirm and strengthen the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and to stand up against any attempt to create barriers to voting. And the most important step we must all take to protect our rights is to exercise them and vote.
S.I. Wildcats Find Their Footing After 2025 Championship Win
Last December, the Wildcats capped a season that started 2-6 with seven straight wins, closing it out with a state championship – the first in school history – under first-year head coach JaJuan Lawson. This year’s team has a fast start of its own: 3-0 through non-league play, with wins over San Marin, Marin Catholic and a tighter one over Acalanes, a program St. Ignatius had lost to a year earlier. But almost none of the group responsible for last December is still on the roster.
Announcements: October 2026
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in October 2026.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
Smokin D’s: Houston Barbecue Meets Chinese Inspiration on Irving Street
Nestled between shops along the Irving Street corridor west of 19th Avenue lies Smokin D’s BBQ, which is “Bringin’ Texas BBQ to the Bay,” as is noted across its bright orange awning.
