Comparison photos of 46th and 47th Avenues from 1917 to 2022.
‘Then and Now’: Irving Between 46th and 47th Avenues
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Artist Raises Funds for Ukraine Relief
When Susan Bell was a little girl, her mother received a Ukranian Easter egg, called a pysanky, from a friend, an immigrant from Eastern Europe. Bell remembers admiring its bright colors and designs and would look forward to each spring when the egg was put on display.
Lucca’s Deli Still Going Strong After 90+ Years
More than just another deli or a corner convenience store, Lucca Foods Deli and Wine Shop is an anchor, a cornerstone of the Sunset District community on Irving Street.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Police Activity in the Sunset District, April 2022.
Letter to the Editor: Closing UGH at Noon on Fridays Makes No Sense
It seems fairly obvious to all but the smallest percentage of people, that if the highway is going to be open to traffic during the week, it’s ludicrous to close the highway at noon on Fridays.
‘Cooking Together’: Alu Bhobi Bhaji (Cauliflower and Potatoes with Tomato Sauce)
This dish is easy to make in a big batch. You can prepare the sauce on your day off and then finish the dish in minutes on your busy work day.
Letter to the Editor: New Book has Sunset District Roots
“The Ambassador of 38th Avenue” is a collection of life lessons I learned throughout my life, beginning in the Sunset District (38th & Vicente).
Press Release: Annual 420 Event Returns to Hippie Hill
San Francisco’s legendary 420 celebration will return to Hippie Hill/Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park on Wednesday, April 20,
Commentary: Sloat Housing Project Should Put People Above Profits
Rather than expending energy on opposing new development, I wish neighbors would pressure the City to work toward a more sustainable future …
‘Photos of the Sunset District’: Great Highway Hot Rods
Pictures of cars at Ocean Beach. April 17, 2022. Photos by Jeremy Word.
Press Release: Outer Sunset Farmers Market and Mercantile Easter Egg Hunt
Please join us this Sunday, April 17th, for our annual children’s Easter Egg Hunt at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile!
‘Then and Now’: N-Judah on Ninth at Irving
Comparison photos of the N-Judah streetcar and Inner Sunset neighborhood from 1964 to 2022.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
There’s no better time to enjoy the enchantment of some of our City’s premier open spaces, and now there’s no barrier to doing it. Last month, I joined Mayor London Breed in sponsoring and passing legislation to make the Gardens of Golden Gate Park free for all San Francisco residents starting April 21.
Opponents Organize Against Sloat Blvd. Project
The 12-story, 400-unit building proposed to replace the Sloat Garden Center on Sloat Boulevard is already getting push back from a small but growing local opposition.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
The plot thickens as those with few ethical standards and a lack of a moral compass seize the reins of government to exploit and undermine the democratic process. Oh, and there’s treachery too.
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