Join SF Rec. and Park on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to noon at Sunset Dunes and Judah for the first official Sunset Dunes Open House.
Press Release: Sunset Dunes Open House July 19
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Letter to the Editor: Chain of Lakes Intersection is Dysfunctional
It’s frustrating that Supervisor Engardio keeps claiming to be mitigating Chain of Lakes congestion caused by the Upper Great Highway closure by replacing the stop sign at Chain of Lakes/Lincoln Way/41st Avenue with a traffic signal. In reality, at least for drivers using Chain of Lakes, it has made things worse ….
Press Release: Hardin Park Turns 100
As TPC Harding Park celebrates its 100th anniversary, the club has announced a centennial celebration for July 18, along with activations at the course throughout the year.
Sponsored: Laborfest Panel Discussion
Laborfest presents a panel discussion concerning the creeping privatization of public spaces in San Francisco — from the Conservatory of Flowers to the Upper Great Highway to the Zoo and beyond, and the methods used to secure consent. Thursday, July 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Park Branch Library, 1833 Page St. (Not an official library-run event.) For more information, go to laborfest.net/2025/.
Revisiting the Outer Sunset on Film With Photographer Richard Sexton
At just 23 years old, newlywed photographer Richard Sexton drove a U-Haul packed with furniture and darkroom gear from Georgia to San Francisco. It was 1977, and Sexton had just enrolled in the San Francisco Art Institute, drawn by the City’s dramatic landscape, rich architecture and cultural diversity.
Proposition K Fallout: Lawsuit Against Upper Great Highway Closure Advances
A lawsuit against the City of San Francisco alleging the closure of the Upper Great Highway to make way for Sunset Dunes park was done improperly is moving forward.
Merchant News: Business News From the Inner Sunset
Luke’s Local Grocery held its grand opening on May 31, following a soft opening a few weeks earlier.
Poetry by Deno Gell
Originally from Chico, California, Deno has lived and worked in San Francisco since 2010. His debut collection is due out in August 2025. You can find more of his work on Instagram @thegellstudio.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
San Francisco City Hall just completed its budget cycle. I was appointed to serve on the two most critical fiscal committees: budget and finance along with budget and appropriations.
@andeverything__nice: Must-Stop Shops in the Sunset
Try Studio Shop is a cozy, women-owned boutique tucked away on Irving Street at Funston Avenue in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset. Run by sisters Ari and Poy Ariyapakdee, the shop blends the feel of a curated gallery with the warmth of a neighborhood gem.
‘Then and Now’: Sixth Avenue and Judah Street
Comparison photos of Sixth Avenue and Judah Street 99 years apart.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Commentary: ‘Joel Engardio Must Be Recalled’
Joel Engardio’s tenure as supervisor of District 4 has been marked by a pattern of betrayal.
Letter to the Editor: Engardio Did Not Lead the Fight to Bring Algebra Back
Let’s be clear: Joel Engardio did not lead the fight to bring Algebra back. He did not start the movement. He joined after being persuaded by community advocates, including SF Guardians, who did the groundwork.
Letter to the Editor: Questioning Engardio’s Role in Reinstating Eighth-Grade Algebra
This isn’t a letter about the recall. It is to set the record straight about Algebra I in eighth grade and Supervisor Joel Engardio’s odd claim he brought it back.
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