Judith Ottoson’s long relationship with the YMCA began when she was a child after she nearly drowned in one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes.
Lifelong Learner Finds a Home and Community at Stonestown YMCA
Sunset Beacon
‘Flower Piano’ Draws Huge Crowds
A young musician entertains the crowd at Flower Piano. More than 60,000 music lovers (70% of whom were San Franciscans) came to the event at the Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park Sept. 17-21.
Ocean Beach Gets a Big New Sand Dune
To help the beach between Sloat Boulevard and Fort Funston keep its sand from eroding away entirely, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has placed a sand berm next to the rocks and cliffs protecting a sewage facility from the ocean waves.
Sunset’s Garden for the Environment Shares Composting Tips
in the City’s green bins for composting, but Chris Krupa says there is a better way to compost.
Commentary: Thanks to Girls Leading Girls Summer Camp
I was so honored when Girls Leading Girls told me that they wanted to feature
my daughter, Alirose, as the Camper of the Month.
Commentary: Westside Residents Push Back Against Tone-Deaf Politicians
Closure of the Great Highway has INCREASED carbon emissions and hurt working people — but a compromise is possible.
A Life at the Movies
Sunset resident celebrates women’s growing prominence in film.
Press Release: Mar Participates in First Home Feasibility Assessment for ADU Program
On Friday, Sept. 10, District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar, in partnership with the Planning Department and Asian Inc., launched the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Incentives Pilot Program for Sunset homeowners …
Press Release: Sunset District Resident Receives ‘Young Eco-Hero’ Award
Amelia Fortgang, a 16-year-old who lives on Frederick Street in the Sunset District, won third place in the 15- to 16-year-old category for her project, Bay Area Youth Climate Summit.
‘ArtScape’ Event Debuts
Sunset District event brought attention to the community’s local artists.
Commentary: How the SFPUC Flooded Stern Grove – the Untold Story
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) should be really embarrassed to allow a commonplace air release valve, essential for controlling pressures in every pipeline and pump station, to fail thereby causing the pipeline to rupture.
Sunset’s Community Needs Assessment Report Released
Affordable housing, small businesses in neighborhood commercial corridors and neighborhood services are at the core of a new “community needs assessment report” for the Sunset District, released by District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
One of the countless things the pandemic has upended in our lives is our sense of safety and belonging. Being together with family, with friends, with neighbors – the very things that are central to our sense of community and comfort – were suddenly made dangerous.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District in July, 2021.
The Sunset Contortionist
Imagine eyes focused on you and lights shining down so brightly every drop of sweat on your forehead is illuminated. For Sunset District resident, Dwoira Galilea, multi-disciplinary circus performer, this is just another normal “day at the office.” Except her office is never stationary and is always eventful.
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