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‘Pet Pix’: Sunset District
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Commentary: Gordon Mar
District 4 voters deserve to know who is trying to buy influence in our neighborhood election. Recent reporting by Mission Local shows outside spending in our supervisorial race has reached unprecedented levels. This isn’t just about campaign advertising; it’s about a high-stakes clash of interests attempting to dictate the future of our community.
Merchant News: Sweetness in the Inner Sunset
Do you have a sweet tooth or crave a cool concoction? The Inner Sunset offers an array of sweet treats, from artisanal ice cream, baked goods, frozen yogurt, dessert crepes and more. Take a stroll and explore these local spots.
‘Then and Now’: Irving Street and 22nd Avenue
Comparison photos of Irving Street and 22nd Avenue 46 years apart.
Everything Nice: Beloved Bakery Set to Open in the Sunset
On Judah Street, near the western edge of the city, mornings begin before sunrise. Surfers cross the dunes from Ocean Beach, dog walkers loop the block on their way home and the N-Judah arrives at the end of its line, releasing the last of its riders into the salt air.
City Hall: Alan Wong
The San Francisco we want to build is a city with vibrant communities, rich with culture and ripe with opportunities; where families can thrive and put down roots, businesses can open their doors and keep them open and seniors can age in place. However, all this depends on people feeling safe in their daily lives.
Lowell Journalism Program Sets Influential Student Press Ruling
Eric Gustafson, the journalism advisor at Lowell High School, received an email last spring with the subject line “next year’s schedule” from his principal.
California Coastal Commission Rules on Zoning Plan
San Francisco’s proposed Family Zoning Plan cleared an important bureaucratic hurdle in April when the California Coastal Commission (CCC), the state’s quasi-judicial agency which has jurisdiction over the coastline, approved it with a 10-1 vote.
Spring Garden Market Plants Seeds for Annual Event
The Gardens of Golden Gate Park held its first Spring Garden Market over two days in April, drawing more than 1,300 visitors to the County Fair Building next to the San Francisco Botanical Garden – despite persistent rain that organizers said kept attendance below expectations.
Sunset Community Responds to N-Judah Renovations Set to Begin Next Year
The N-Judah will likely be getting some upgrades between 2027 and 2031 and the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency (SFMTA) is asking riders, neighbors and local businesses to share their experiences. The public input will shape the draft plan that they will share with the SFMTA board at the end of this year.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Steps Taken for SF to Establish Irish Cultural District in Sunset
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors decided to begin the process of creating an Irish cultural district centered in the neighborhood. The St. Patricks’ Day vote expressing the intent of the City to create a Sunset Irish Cultural District was unanimous. District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong called it, “an important first step.”
Sunset Gym – Where Neighbors Become Friends
Inside Sunset Gym’s distinct yellow walls, the clang of weights mixes with bursts of conversations as connections are built between sets.
Writopia Returns to the Sunset With Youth Writing Programs
After a COVID-19-induced hiatus, the Writopia Lab in the Bay Area has reopened its doors to new students at its Sunset District campus.
D-4 Supe Candidates Spar at Forum Over UGH, Upzoning
The five candidates seeking to represent District 4 at the Board of Supervisors appeared at a forum on March 4 at the United Irish Cultural Center. While they expressed similar points of view on public safety, education and the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), there was disagreement about the Upper Great Highway’s (UGH) transformation into Sunset Dunes, as well as Mayor Daniel Lurie’s family zoning legislation.
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