This year, the San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society (SFGMS), located at Judah Street near 47th Avenue, is celebrating its 90th birthday.
Sunset Beacon
Letter to the Editor: Love Letter to the Sunset Dunes
I am a middle school student who lives near the Sunset Dunes. I love the Sunset Dunes and everything that they have put up there. I wanted to share a kids perspective.
State Senate: Scott Weiner
Anytime you or your loved one gets sick, figuring out how to access the proper treatment should be the last thing on your mind.
Mystery Music Leads to F.B.I. Raid on Noriega Business
Most businesses lining the 2500 block of Noriega Street are closed by 8:30 p.m., except for a restaurant that stays open until midnight and a bar on the corner of the next block.
Embattled Engardio Relying on Power of Persuasion to Dodge Recall Effort
Before becoming the first person to oust a previously elected city supervisor in the generation since district elections were introduced in San Francisco, Engardio unsuccessfully ran for the board three times.
Letter to the Editor: Engardio’s Legacy of Concealment and Betrayal
Through Sept. 16, residents of supervisorial District 4 will continue voting on Proposition A – the recall of Supervisor Joel Engardio. Nearly 11,000 signatures were submitted on the official recall petition, a clear sign of deep dissatisfaction with Engardio.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Letter to the Editor: Recalling Engardio Is Misguided and Costly
This recall centers on a single issue: the Upper Great Highway. Firstly, recalling Engardio will not reopen the Upper Great Highway to cars. The decision to close the Upper Great Highway and create a public oceanside park was made by voters on Proposition K and no recall will reverse it.
Letter to the Editor: Recall Engardio to Restore Accountability
Supervisor Engardio is trying to distract Sunset residents with talk about the Great Highway and Sunset Dunes. But this recall isn’t about roads or parks, it’s about accountability. He continues to divert attention from the real reason he’s being recalled, Supervisor Engardio has failed to represent our Sunset District.
Letter to the Editor: Sunset Residents Prefer Single-Family Homes Over Luxury Condos
San Francisco YIMBYs love to ask a bad-faith question: “Why are you so against a homeowner wanting to build a multiplex on their property?”
It assumes homeowners want multiplexes when most clearly do not and tries to paint neighbors defending their community as selfish.
Letter to the Editor: Can We Trust Joel Engardio?
Joel Engardio repeatedly claims that he shouldn’t be recalled over a single issue – the deceitful way he secretly placed the Prop K closure of the Upper Great Highway on the Nov. 2024 ballot against the wishes of his constituents. The recall is about HIM, and his lack the character and integrity.
Letter to the Editor: I Voted “Yes” on K, Will Vote “Yes” on A
There were no town halls, no real dialogue, only expedited changes pushed through without input.
Commentary: Gordon Mar
As a former supervisor for the district and an elected member of the San Francisco Democratic Party County Central Committee, I believe the Party made the right choice on Aug. 27th in voting to take a No Endorsement position.
Sponsored: Water and Sewer Upgrades Advance Along Geary Boulevard
For the past eight months, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has been replacing century-old water and sewer pipes along Geary Boulevard between 32nd Avenue and Stanyan Street. This critical upgrade will help ensure that Richmond District homes and businesses continue to receive safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater service for generations to come.
Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘Yes’ on Recall of Engardio
In less than one month, a nearly year-long effort to oust District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio will occur on one condition: People get out and vote yes on Proposition A.














