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.
Commentary: Barry Hermanson
As I research ballot initiatives and candidates for every election, most important to me is to identify how much money is being spent to influence my vote. As a member of the Green Party, I firmly believe that money should not buy elections. Unfortunately, it very frequently does.
Impacts of New Tree Legislation Approved by Supes
Fees, as opposed to trees, are now offered as an option for smaller property developers, due to D-4 Supervisor Alan Wong and S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie’s ordinance, passed 7-4 by the Board of Supervisors in early September.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
San Franciscans are used to long ballots, and this November will be no exception. If you own a home, are thinking about buying or selling one, own rental property or simply care about housing costs, five local propositions deserve a closer look.
West Portal Housing Project Now Projected at 13 Stories
By Thomas K. Pendergast There is one five-story and a couple of four story buildings on West Portal Avenue, while the rest top out at two or three floors. So, when a […]
City Hall: Alan Wong
San Francisco is constantly being asked to take on new responsibilities in pursuit of worthy goals. Many of these proposals are thoughtful and respond to genuine needs. But, the work of governing requires more than identifying a problem and proposing a solution. It requires looking beyond what sounds good on paper and asking what will actually work, what government is equipped to do well, and where limited public resources can do the most good.
Letter to the Editor: Stop Big Real Estate: Vote ‘yes’ on Prop. G!
Neighbors have legitimate concerns regarding the need to use this highway. Detours create more stress and more pollution. There is nothing particularly ecological about Diablo Canyon-powered electric bikes and motorbikes taking over the stretch. Nor are yoga classes, skateboarding or parades activities which can not be staged elsewhere. Given the inhospitable fog and winds that beset the coast, these do not appear to be a great use of public space, profit making or not.
Bigone ‘Murder House’ Listed for $6,300 a Month
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 2518 46th Ave. is listed on various rental websites for $6,300 a month, at the time of publication. It was originally listed at higher prices. Bigone paid $3,200 a month in cash, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by his son that was previously reported by The Sunset Beacon.
Annual Concert Supports Immigrants
An ensemble of ukulele players filed into St. John’s Presbyterian Church in the Inner Richmond on Sept. 26, and began to set up in anticipation of their annual performance raising money for immigrants.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
The Apartment Plug: Is That Apartment Listing Real?
Apartments in San Francisco can move extremely quickly. Often, when a good listing goes up, you see that several people have already inquired within the first hour, and suddenly it feels like you need to act immediately. The sense of urgency makes you feel like there is no time to stop and think.
Letter to the Editor: Blooms from the Richmond: Ukrainian Art is Bringing Young People Together
A little over a year ago, we started Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine with a simple goal: we wanted young people to have a space to connect with Ukrainian culture and with each other. This idea is behind one of our newest projects, “Blooms from the Ashes: In Honor of Maria Prymachenko,” an international youth art competition celebrating Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko.
Commentary: The Missing Piece in the Great Highway/Sunset Dunes Debate
Throughout the past few years, media coverage has endlessly fixated on traffic volume metrics, safety statistics and granular debates about commute times. Yet, amid the noise of endless technical debates, something fundamental and crucial is missing from the conversation: the immense, transformational and long-term benefit of building a lasting community within Sunset Dunes Park compared to the fleeting, short-term convenience of turning it back into a coastal highway for car traffic.
