Two longtime Sunset District businesses – an ice cream shop and a gallery specializing in the works of women artists – now share the distinction of the City honoring them as “legacy” businesses.
Two More Sunset Businesses Earn ‘Legacy’ Status
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Press Release: New South Sunset Clubhouse Design Approved
A plan to renovate the South Sunset Clubhouse, which serves as an important community hub for neighborhood seniors, is one step closer to becoming a reality after the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission approved a conceptual design, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department officials announced today.
Press Release: SF Announces Plan to Invest in Community Publishers and Ethnic Media
The City and County of San Francisco recently announced its plan to strengthen its relationship with and invest in community publishers and ethnic media. The plan, included in a report commissioned by San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey, emphasizes the value of community-specific media in bringing important information to the City’s diverse communities.
Letter to the Editor: Family of Local Artist Josh Coffy Seeks Assistance
Josh currently remains in a coma after a five-year battle with kidney failure and many mini strokes all over his brain. He and his family desperately need help as they need financial support to help cover their enormous medical expenses and their unstable living situation.
Press Release: SPEAK Says City Approval of United Irish Cultural Center Project Far From Final
San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s signing ceremony for the “Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District” ordinance on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the United Irish Cultural Center (UICC) created the false impression that the UICC building project has received final city approval. The celebration of “city formalities out of the way” and “full city approval” for the proposed $70 million project in San Francisco’s Coastal Zone misleads the public.
From a Reader: The Sunset’s Graffiti Plague
Photos and descriptions of graffiti in the Sunset District.
‘Then and Now’: Sloat Boulevard at Great Highway
Comparison photos of Sloat Boulevard at Great Highway 77 years apart.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
For Halloween, my staff had the idea to each wear a T-shirt representing the various cartoon character emotions from the classic Pixar movie “Inside Out.” There’s fear, anger, sadness, disgust and, of course, joy.
Sunset Resident Jessie Fairbanks Stars as Lead Programmer for SF Film Festivals
Jessie Fairbanks, director of programming for SFFILM, swiftly entered the Laureate Bar and Lounge at the Laurel Inn on opening night of the mini-festival, Doc Stories (Nov. 2-5), wearing a modern and professional outfit (black jeans, black crew-neck sweater over an orange blouse with an exaggerated Peter Pan collar and low-heeled black slides).
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Trocadero Repair Bill Ensnared in Administrative Red Tape
A resolution approving up to $1.85 million for repairs to the Trocadero Clubhouse in Stern Grove was approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, although District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan criticized the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for bungling the emergency bailout.
Two Arrested In Connection To Body Found In Golden Gate Park
The San Francisco district attorney’s office has opted not to file charges – at least, not yet – against two people who were arrested in connection with the death of a San Francisco resident whose body was discovered in Golden Gate Park during the Outside Lands festival last summer.
Marco Polo’s Last Taraval Scoop
But after 40 years, the iconic neighborhood ice cream shop served its last customer. Though Marco Polo plans to reopen next spring on Noriega and 46th, locals say, “it’s terrible.” John has been around since the day the shop opened until the end of its operation. “I’ve lived here for like 40 years (and I could just) go out my front door and get a cone.”
Letter to the Editor: Anti-Environmental ‘Winter Lights Show’ in Botanical Garden
Now we have the horrendous news that the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society is seeking quotes for a new anti-environmental “Winter Lights Show.” Another exciting opportunity to exploit formerly public space for private profit!
Sunset District Resident Performs Original Monologue
My Uncle Sam, My Military Family and Me Sunset District resident Herb Mintz will perform his short original monologue, My Uncle Sam, My Military Family and Me, at the Marsh Theater’s […]
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