I had the honor of interviewing Mr. Mar to gain insight on his job as supervisor, his battle with coronavirus in July of 2020, and his plans to run for supervisor once more.
A Conversation With District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar
Sunset Beacon
Voices of Youth: The Relevance of Mindful Meditation
With the American Psychological Association (APA) reporting in October 2020 that the pandemic is likely to give way to “serious health and social consequences for years to come;” it is clear that this is the time to look at alternative practices for healing and recovery.
Letter to the Editor: Kezar Stadium Story Inspired Memories Of Polytechnic High School
The aerial photo of the old Kezar Stadium is worth more than a million words as it also tells the story of one of San Francisco’s greatest schools, the former Polytechnic High School.
Westsiders, Part 2: Molcaxitl
Molcaxitl is a traditional Mexican kitchen based out of the Sunset District. Its founder, Nomar Ramirez, started the kitchen to reintroduce the community to forgotten parts of indigenous cuisine.
Letter to the Editor: Kopp Was Right and Wrong
As is generally true of conservatives who have one finger in the pot of fiscal probity, Quentin Kopp gets some things right and others wrong.
Letter to the Editor: Why Not Open Our Schools
A question not asked of the SFUSD is why are the schools not open when it has been reported that the schools in China have beem open since the year before last?
Commentary: The El Cafe Mural – Beauty and History Converge
A visit to El Cafe, the latest business located on the northside corner of Taraval and 24th Avenue in the Sunset/Parkside District, offers customers more than a cup of organic coffee and a tasty sandwich.
Cooking Together: Soup’s On!
Soups are a satisfying addition to a menu. They can be attractive, nutritious and delicious. On a chilly winter day or evening, there is nothing as welcoming as the smell of hot soup to come home to!
Historical Photo – Outer Sunset in 1910
In 1910, Adolph Sutro’s massive estate, including this area, was assessed by A.S. Baldwin, creating a block-by-block photographic record of much of the west side. This photo of Block 625, No. 35, shows the southeasterly corner of Irving (then known as I Street) and 48th Avenue, looking north to the Murphy Windmill in Golden Gate Park.
Police Blotter – Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District in December, 2020.
Real Estate: John M. Lee – Sunset District
2020 Sunset Real Estate Review – Sunset District
Sunset District Author and Fan Pays Homage to Kezar Stadium, 49ers
Martin Jacobs, who grew up in the Sunset District, wrote a new book titled “Kezar Stadium: 49ers Fans Remember,” which takes the reader on a journey back through memories of the stadium that housed the 49ers until 1971.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
Through all the challenges, tragedies and opportunities that 2020 brought us, it brought out the best in our community in many ways.
Press Release: Missing Person
Investigators from the San Francisco Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Lester Greene who was reported missing from his home in the Parkmerced Area of San Francisco on Jan. 5, 2021
Succulents Star in Outer Sunset Landscaping Work of Art
About five years ago, longtime Sunset District resident Wayne Chan found a note in his mailbox that would have a significant impact on his life. It was during a drought, when his lawn was brown and lifeless, that someone dropped off a flyer reading: “We Buy Ugly Houses.”
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