A new “storm-water schoolyard” has begun operation at Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School.
Sunset Beacon
Inner Sunset Fire Claims Woman’s Life
A fire that broke out in an Inner Sunset District home on Oct. 23 was extinguished by the SF Fire Department, but not before it killed a woman, sent a man to the hospital and left six people, including a child, without a residence.
Real Estate – John M. Lee
When my November Voter Pamphlet arrived in the mail I marveled at how thin it was this time around. There are only five ballot measures for San Francisco voters to decide and 11 for the state.
Family-Owned Business Celebrates 70th Birthday
In an out-sourcing economy where it seems just about everything, including major appliances, is made cheap, Noriega Furniture stands firm on a commitment to quality and customer service. And it has been that way for the past 70 years.
Kolping Values Work, Family Values
“It’s a place where older people can enjoy an inexpensive and safe Friday evening and enjoy the company of others,” says Lisa Brinkmann, the San Francisco chapter’s president.
Police Blottler – Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District last month.
Police Beat – Sunset District
I want to thank everyone who attended our SF Police Commission presentation at St. Ignatius College Preparatory on Oct. 17. We had a great number of attendees, including a class of criminal justice students.
Commentary – Nancy Wuerfel
We can save 15 neighborhoods from catastrophic destruction if we demand that the AWSS be completed now, before a major earthquake strikes, by using the 2020 issue of the ESER bonds to finance it.
New Senior Center Coming to Outer Sunset
The Sunset District is getting another recreation center for senior citizens thanks to a donation from a local family and SF Supervisor Katy Tang’s acquiring about half a million dollars from the SF Recreation and Park Department.
Still rollin’ after 30 years
Photos from the San Francisco Old Car Picnic at Speedway Meadow/Hellman Hollow in Golden Gate Park.
Calendar of Events – November 2018
Things to do in San Francisco’s westside communities.
Unique legal assistance program offers seniors, veterans free help
The Medical-Legal Partner ship for Seniors, or MLPS as it is known, is working to help seniors overcome those obstacles by using a new model for delivering legal help to vulnerable populations.
Wish list for Park Presidio Greenbelt scaled back
On Oct. 25, at the second of three meetings hosted by District 1 Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer at the Richmond Recreation Center, ideas for sprucing up that long stretch of grass and trees between Fulton and Lake streets were voted upon by more than a dozen people who live around the area.
Celebrating the Sunset
The 24th annual Sunset Community Festival was held at the West Sunset Playground, located near the Ortega Branch Library at 39th Avenue and Ortega Street, on Sept. 22.
Veg Fest in Park
The non-profit SF Veg Society presents its 19th annual World Veg Fest in honor of its 50th anniversary and World Vegetarian Day. The festival features lectures, creative plant-based cooking demos, vegan cuisine and vegan-friendly merchandise. The event will […]


















