We’re always looking for ways to keep the cleanup party going and make them fun, and we’re excited to partner with forever SF Giant Hunter Pence and his non-profit Healthy Planet Project on their Get In the Game! Challenge.
Sunset Beacon
Letter to the Editor: Against Engardio Recall
Supervisor Engardio’s position on the Great Highway closure does NOT justify a recall. While I disagreed with him on Prop. K, I also know him to be honest, hard-working and dedicated to the needs of our district as well as our City.
Letter to the Editor: Engardio Should Resign
To all you paid and unpaid supporters of Engardio, if you think the recall effort is a waste of time and money, then convince Engardio to resign!
Filmmaker With Local Ties Lands Distribution Deal for ‘Bound,’ a Gritty Drama
New York City resident Woofter, 47, who looks closer to 30, grew up in San Leandro and spent a lot of time in San Francisco, while his now-retired father, Tom Woofter, worked as an attorney in the Financial District. His brother, Matthew Hirotsu Woofter, lived in the Outer Sunset in his 20s and the siblings hung out together a lot, going to nightclubs and sporting events.
Letter to the Editor: In Favor of ‘Polluters Pay Climate Superfund’ Bill
A Polluters Pay Climate Superfund bill has been introduced in the California state legislature that would require major fossil fuel companies to pay their fair share of these climate costs …
Letter to the Editor: Open Letter to Joel Engardio
You campaigned on listening to residents and protecting families, but your time in office has been marked by deflection, gaslighting and broken promises.
Press Release: SF Trash Haulers Receive National Awards
A record seven trash-truck drivers from San Francisco received Driver of the Year trophies this week at the National Waste & Recycling Association awards ceremony held in Las Vegas.
Commentary: Mark Salazar
You can help save the California Warm Line by signing our petition, urging the
governor and the State Legislature to renew our funding. Go to SaveTheWarmLine.org to add your name. San Francisco’s westside residents can also contact their legislators, Assemblymember Catherine Stefani and State Senator Scott Wiener, asking them to keep our services available.
Letter to the Editor: Staying Informed About SFPD’s Richmond Station
Great to see the Police Blotter back! For those who also want to see SFPD Richmond Station’s data visualization of reported crimes in its assigned territory (dots on street-name grid), they can attend any Captain Canning’s Monthly Community Meeting in person and sign up for the Station’s periodic newsletter which includes a recent week’s crime data (data visualization and paragraphs).
Press Release: Presidio Hosts Memorial Day Commemorations
The Presidio of San Francisco, a legendary former Army post that is now among America’s most visited national park sites, will host a variety of events commemorating Memorial Day on Monday, May 26.
Press Release: SFSU Presents ‘Requiem’ Fashion Show May 8
SFSU’s Apparel Design and Merchandising program is proud to present Runway 2025: REQUIEM. Threading together the past, present, and future of fashion, REQUIEM encapsulates the rich and broad tapestry of fashion design over time while emphasizing the diverse approaches towards the creation of apparel.
Letter to the Editor: UGH Closing Is Unsafe, Unjust and Unfair
Engardio’s recall is D4’s justified response to his secret legislation, lack of transparency, dishonest and manipulative narrative, and refusal to include and respect his constituents’ rights to participate in decisions that affect their safety and quality of life.
Letter to the Editor: Engardio’s Broken Safety Promise
… Yet today, we are still facing a police shortage. In fact, I have been informed that the retired police ambassadors he once touted are now largely gone from the Sunset, with many reassigned to other parts of the City.
Obituary: Joseph El Sineitte
Joseph El Sineitti, a beloved San Francisco native and respected local businessman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in San Leandro, California, surrounded by his loving family. He was 68.
Letter to the Editor: Open Letter to Joel Engardio
We’ve been watching – your blog posts, your press appearances, your quiet dealings – and it’s time we speak plainly. Your campaign to remake the Sunset in the image of Paris is as tone-deaf as it is misguided.
