Comparison photos of Irving Street between 40th and 41st Avenues 73 years apart.
‘Then and Now’: Irving Street between 40th and 41st Avenues
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City Hall: Joel Engardio
San Francisco spends $646 million a year trying to address homelessness. The results have been less than desirable.
Mayor Breed Secures Agreement to Bring Giant Pandas Back to SF Zoo in 2025
Pandas are coming to the San Francisco Zoo as part of a Chinese practice called “panda diplomacy.” The SF Zoo has been selected to host the pandas which was proudly announced during SF Mayor London Breed’s week-long business trip to China last month.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Tragedy Leads to Advocacy for Safer Traffic Conditions at W. Portal
On April 18, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) released a plan to drastically limit cars on West Portal Avenue. This was done at the behest of Supervisor Myrna Melgar and SF Mayor London Breed.
From a Reader: The (Not so) Subtle Takeover of Private Property by the City
Once you build an ADU, your SFR is now a two-family dwelling or “multiunit” property. All the ADUs are now legal units. Not only will your property be re-appraised at a significant increase in value with an increase in property tax, but the Rent Board will now resume operation of your new unit(s) as well as your old unit.
‘Cooking Together’: Beet Halwa
The term “halwa” originates from Arabic, meaning “sweet confection.” It can be made from grains, dried fruits, or vegetables, with varying textures. Beet halwa, rich in antioxidants and nutrients, offers health benefits. The recipe involves melting butter, cooking beets in milk, adding sugar and cardamom, and finally serving the halwa. It’s a delightful, nutritious dessert.
From the Editor: Additional Updates
I truly enjoy spending time at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market on occasional Sundays talking to readers and Sunset Beacon fans. We have so many terrific neighbors in the Sunset and few things inspire me more than hearing from people who express how much they love the paper and look forward to reading it each month.
New Mural Reflects the Sunset’s Diversity and Inclusion
On Saturday, May 4, the Sunset Chinese Cultural District (SCCD), in partnership with District 4 Youth and Families Network and Wah Mei, hosted a community fair on 22nd Avenue at Taraval Street.
Press Release: UCSF Health Celebrates Launch of the ‘Hospital of the Future’
“The UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital is one of the most advanced hospitals being built in the country, expanding our ability to provide exceptional care for San Francisco and serve patients from around the world with complex health conditions,” said Suresh Gunasekaran, president and chief executive officer of UCSF Health.
Letter to the Editor: Jazz on the West Side
Please support our efforts to bring jazz music to the west side of SF.
‘Then and Now’: The Little Shamrock
Comparison photos of The Little Shamrock 119 years apart.
Sunset Native Kristina Wong Uses Performance Art to Explore Her Creativity
Nothing in Kristina Wong’s conventional, middle-class background, growing up in the Sunset District (Golden Gate Heights), under the safety of her frilly canopy bed, would lead her to becoming a subversive, satirical and award-winning solo theater artist.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
We have a lot to fix in San Francisco. Residents are concerned about public safety, homelessness, the drug overdose crisis, housing affordability and the survival of small businesses – in addition to fixing our downtown.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
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