Sunset Dunes isn’t a park. It’s a monument to privilege and denial, built on the suffering of Sunset families, disabled residents, and endangered wildlife.
Letter to the Editor: Sunset Dunes a Playground for the Privileged
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Letter to the Editor: Prop. K Divided the Sunset District
What a mess Edgardo left this district. Mayor Lurie is trying, and I believe doing a great job: consistently bringing new businesses and supporting existing ones, supporting the working-class, blue-collar workers. It is not easy considering the idiocy of the state legislature (Wiener). We will see how the new Sunset District supervisor appointee fairs. At least he’s a native.
Press Release: Claude the Albino Alligator Passes Away at Age 30
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Claude, our beloved albino alligator, has passed away at the age of 30. Claude was an iconic California Academy of Sciences resident who many visitors formed deep connections with during his 17 year tenure.
Press Release: Mayor Appoints Alan Wong as District 4 Supervisor
A lifelong resident of the Sunset, Wong has been a member of the City College Board of Trustees for five years and currently advocates for San Francisco’s children and families through his work at the Children’s Council of San Francisco. He has served in the California Army National Guard since 2009.
Poetry: Nancy Jong
Poetry by Nancy Jong, Richmond District resident.
‘From a Reader’: Demons
The young man sat hunched over on the West Portal Avenue sidewalk. Faceless. Nameless. Knees pulled up to his chest, he was covered with a tattered blanket and had a handwritten sign resting against him: “Pray that I can conquer my demons.”
‘Photos of the Month’: November 2025
To submit photos for consideration in the Photos of the Month online gallery, send three jpegs to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com by the 15th of the month. (If possible, send pictures resized to 150 dpi, 6″ wide.)
Press Release: New Affordable Senior Housing Opens in Inner Richmond
On Nov. 17, Mayor Daniel Lurie celebrated the grand opening of 383 Sixth Ave., the first 100% affordable housing development in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, which will provide 98 homes for low-income and formerly homeless seniors.
‘Slavic Voice’: Richmond District Youth Bring National Advocacy Lessons Back Home
Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine, a youth-run organization founded by two high schoolers from San Francisco, recently attended the Ukraine Action Summit. This summit is a national gathering in Washington, D.C. that brings together advocates, scholars, organizers and community leaders who are shaping the global conversation around Ukraine.
‘San Francisco Story’: Trocadero Rebirth, Stern Grove’s Majestic Roadhouse
Down the long slope from busy 19th Avenue in Stern Grove, hidden behind a stand of redwoods, is the Trocadero Inn, perhaps the oldest standing structure in southwest San Francisco, a beautiful gabled building with wrap-around porch, decorative shingles and a central tower.
Merchant News: Seasonal Business Update
The 55-acre San Francisco Botanical Garden will transform into a festive wonderland from Nov. 21 through Jan. 4, 2026, with more than one million twinkling lights in various attractions.
Scuba Diving Feature ‘Lands End’ Just the Beginning for Westside Filmmaker
Steve Peletz, 65, underplays his high-risk activities. He has been scuba diving for more than 40 years. He joins marine biologists on expeditions in remote, exotic waters off the coast of Costa Rica, Columbia, Mexico and the Galápagos Islands. As a volunteer “citizen scientist,” his task is usually to tag different types of sharks so they can be tracked.
Ceramicist Larry Letofsky Displays Three Decades of Artistry in the Outer Sunset
Larry Letofsky has been making pottery in his Outer Sunset garage for 30 years. At first, his house, where he has lived since 1974, appears to be like any other. A closer look, however, reveals an artist’s sanctuary, accompanied by a mural painted on the front porch of a pair of hands shaping a piece of clay.
Revised Plans Submitted for 24-Story Structure at 2700 Sloat Boulevard
After plans for a 50-story building to replace the Sloat Garden Center collapsed under pressure from locals and the City, the developer is back with plans for a building about half that size.
Everything Nice: Best Bites for Your Buck in the Sunset
The Sunset District is such a special place for me. As I am always running around looking for the best deals in San Francisco, I find myself frequenting these spots which give the best bite for your buck. Continue reading to find a cost-effective way to have a delicious meal and support some of my favorite restaurants!
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