A plaque that says “What would Jimmy Carter Do?” hangs above my desk at City Hall. It provides inspiration for my work as a city supervisor – and advice for the political science graduates of San Francisco State University.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
Sunset Beacon
Two SI Students Lead the Charge for Women’s Health Advocacy
How did two ambitious young high schooler students light up San Francisco’s most prominent buildings, City Hall and Salesforce Tower, to bring awareness to the unjust treatment of women in healthcare?
The answer: It was the drive and success of Sadie O’Leary and Sophia Todd’s Women’s Health Advocacy Club.
Letter to the Editor: Sunset Video Producer Releases Short Film About Tunnel Records
I run a small video production company out of the Sunset neighborhood. I’m releasing a short film about Tunnel Records on Taraval tomorrow and I was wondering if y’all would be interested in posting about it.
‘Family Meal’: Mr. Singh’s Curry Pizza
Garry Singh is the owner of a bold new Sunset District restaurant specializing in a unique fusion of flavors – curry pizza.
Commentary: Alan Wong
There are no easy answers for the challenges we face – just hard decisions. But here’s the good news: City College is making the hard choices we need, and after years of turmoil at City College, we’re turning the page to a better and more stable future.
From the Editor: Supervisor Joel Engardio’s Comments on a Recent Post
On May 9, we posted a commentary from a reader titled “The (Not so) Subtle Takeover of Private Property by the City.”
I heard from District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio who said some of the claims were not true. Here is Supervisor Engardio’s comment that can be found at the end of the original commentary.
Letter to the Editor: Kopp’s Political Agenda
If (Quentin Kopp) is going to be allowed to push his right-wing agenda, however subtly, via your newspaper, maybe you could include a another point of view in your publication. Can you find another writer who could contribute meaningful insight into local (rather than national) politics?
Letter to the Editor: Direct Aid to the Homeless
Maybe my math is wrong, but if you take the $646 million currently spent yearly on this issue and divide it by the number of homeless in SF (7,745 – source SF Chronicle, Jan. 31, 2024) you get a figure of just over $83,000 per homeless person.
‘Then and Now’: Irving Street between 40th and 41st Avenues
Comparison photos of Irving Street between 40th and 41st Avenues 73 years apart.
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.
