celebration of life was held in the community meeting room at the Taraval Police Station on Dec. 22 to honor Officer Bryan Dennis Tuvera, who was killed in the line of duty in the Sunset District 15 years ago.
Slain Taraval Police Officer Honored
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Press Release: Lawsuit Filed to Open the Upper Great Highway
On Dec. 17, six plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Rec. and Park general manager Philip A. Ginsburg and the Recreation and Parks Commission for violating state and local laws in shutting down the Great Highway, John F. Kennedy Drive, and Martin Luther King Drive to their disfavored members of the public.
Thousands Gather on ‘Great Hauntway’ to Celebrate Halloween
For a few hours on Sunday, Oct. 31, the Upper Great Highway between Taraval Street and Sloat Boulevard was transformed into a Halloween festival for trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving and dancing.
Letter to the Editor: Open the Upper Great Highway to Motor Vehicles 24/7
As Outer Sunset/Parkside residents for 20+ years, we feel it is incumbent upon us to share our concerns about the current Upper Great Highway (UGH) policies and closures.
Press Release: Lowell H.S. to Maintain Current Admissions Criteria for 2022-2023
SF Board of Education Approves Maintaining Current Admissions Criteria for Lowell High School for 2022-23 School Year.
Sunset Author Publishes New Book About the Mexican-American War
While traveling in Mexico City, Sunset resident and author William Vlach became fascinated by statues of military students fighting the United States Army during the Mexican-American War. He did a little research and learned that these students were called San Patricios. They were Irish expatriates who joined the Mexican Army.
Historical Photos: Ahead of the Curve
Today, the curve along Sloat Boulevard near 39th Avenue is lined with quintessential Sunset stucco homes.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
We need to support our veterans, and protect, preserve and expand our middle class.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Police Activity in the Sunset District, November 2021.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
Wow, I’ve never seen the residents of the Sunset District so fired up as they are over the continuing closure of the Upper Great Highway.
Bicyclists’ Social Disobedience on UGH Riles Some, Inspires Others
After more than a year of being closed to motor vehicles during the pandemic, when the Upper Great Highway was opened to cars again on weekdays last August, some saw this as a reasonable compromise. But a couple of dozen bicyclists who felt blindsided by the decision felt like they had been sold out, betrayed.
Sponsored: Sunset Holiday Mercantile Dec. 4
Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect and Be Local December 4th-5th, 11 am-5 pm at the SF County Fair Building (9th Ave/Lincoln) in Golden Gate Park at our 6th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile.
Enroll Now in City College of San Francisco’s Journalism Classes
Enroll by Jan. 18 in journalism classes at City College of San Francisco.
Sunset’s ‘Starship House’ Imperiled
The Starship House, an eccentric creation of artist James T. Kirk that spills out onto 46th Avenue, features a house full of various types of arts and crafts. The front yard features a “rebel base,” à la Star Wars, and inside the house is a music studio, Bat Cave and a life-size replica of the bridge of the starship Enterprise from Star Trek.
Balboa Silences Lincoln in City Football Championship Game
The Balboa Buccaneers tamed the Lincoln Mustangs 21-0 in the high school City Championship football game at Kezar Stadium on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 2021.
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