Editor: I’m writing in response to Quentin Kopp’s column in the May issue “Equity Does Not Mean Equality.” In it, Mr. Kopp refers to Webster’s Dictionary to define “equity” in a way […]
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Letter to the Editor: Against Proposed Seven-Story Apartment Building at 2550 Irving St.
Affordable housing is something San Francisco desperately needs. That’s the one thing everyone in the City agrees on. But unfortunately the fight over affordable housing is often reduced to the false binary of NIMBYs v. YIMBYs (no or yes in my backyard).
Press Release: Groups Unite to Prevent Violence Against Asians and Seniors
On May 15, APAPA and the newly formed Sunset Safety Squad combined forces to support the national “Unity Against Hate” Campaign to prevent rising violence and harassment targeting the Asian community and seniors.
Letter to the Editor: Is JFK Drive Accessible to All?
Is JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park accessible to all or just to able bodied and financially able?
Cooking Together: Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles is a Mexican dish that can use dry, old tortillas and other available ingredients. The entrée can take a number of forms, such as a soup with tortillas floating or a hearty casserole dish.
Press Release: Legacy Film Festival on Aging, May 24-31
Attend – virtually – the 10th annual Legacy Film Festival on Aging (LFFOA) and enjoy more than 12 hours of cinema addressing the problems and pleasures of aging.
Letter to the Editor: Outer Sunset Cleanup Event May 30
Help us pick up litter in Parkside/Sunset on Sunday, May 30 at noon. Meet at 37th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard.
Letter to the Editor: Stop Light Pollution in Golden Gate Park
The night sky, like the air, land and oceans, is a precious resource and belongs to everyone. It is our human heritage and the night sky truly gives meaning to our lore, literature, history and art.
Updates from Supervisor Gordon Mar
We continue to make crucial progress on vaccinations, and containing and reducing the spread of COVID-19 — and San Francisco is truly leading the nation. And in May, we’re celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage […]
Historical Photo: ‘It’s a Twister!’
On Feb. 24, 1930, a tornado (yes, a tornado) hit John Voltz’s house at 46th Avenue and Ortega Street. It was repaired and remains in the same location today.
Police Blotter: Sunset District, May 2021
Police activity in the Sunset District in April, 2021.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
The language destroyers decry “equality,” as in “equality of opportunity” (long an American virtue), replacing it with “equity,” which means a result, not simply opportunity.
‘Try Harder!’ Portrays Academic ‘Pressure Cooker’ at Lowell High School
San Francisco filmmaker Debbie Lum spent more than four years working on the documentary, “Try Harder!” capturing what she calls the academic “pressure cooker” that the students at Lowell High School experience.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
In May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a recognition that comes at an especially challenging time for our communities, with the continuation of anti-Asian acts of hate and violence.
Press Release: Revamped Practice Facility at Harding Park Golf Course
TPC Harding Park, the only city-owned public course managed by the PGA TOUR, announces the renovation completion of its practice facility which began in November 2020, along with the new addition of Toptracer Range technology.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 