Photos and descriptions of graffiti in the Sunset District.
From a Reader: The Sunset’s Graffiti Plague
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‘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 […]
Photos: The Great Hauntway, 2023
Photos from the Great Hauntway event, 2023.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
I introduced a ballot measure urging San Francisco’s public schools to let kids take algebra by the eighth grade. Now, we make everyone wait until ninth grade because some aren’t ready for algebra sooner. Let’s better prepare all students instead of holding back kids who love math.
Sponsored: Annual Holiday Market at St. Francis Episcopal Church
Holiday Market, Nov. 11 and 12.
Roy Tahtinen’s ‘HeartSFound’ Photographs Are Love Letters to San Francisco
Roy Tahtinen conceived of his current photographic series on Valentine’s Day in 2016, when he made “an unintentional pivot” while collecting stones at Ocean Beach.
Award-Winning Filmmaking Partners Tell Stories That Need to Be Told
Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, co-directing, co-producing and co-writing partners since 1978, are promoting their latest documentary, “Música!” during the fall film festival circuit. Despite winning Oscars, Emmys and a Grammy, creating and releasing new work never gets old.
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