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‘Photos of the Month’: December 2025
Sunset Beacon
Java Beach Owner Pens a Story of Grief, Faith and Healing in ‘All Things Beautiful’
It took countless people telling Java Beach Cafe owner Patrick Maguire to write his story before he finally did so. From scribbles on napkins and notepads to the help of two friends, Maguire said everything seemed to align for his book “All Things Beautiful” to finally be released.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
SFFILM Brings Hollywood to San Francisco With its Annual Awards Night
Hollywood’s award season has begun, culminating with the Academy Awards next March. SFFILM’s annual Awards Night on Dec. 8 is an early stop and proven momentum builder during the circuit.
‘Then and Now’: 45th Avenue Between Kirkham and Lawton Streets
Comparison photos of 45th Avenue Between Kirkham and Lawton Streets 110 years apart.
Holiday Shopping Guide: Sunset District
With the holiday season here, check out my holiday guide map of some charming spots in the Sunset District for out-of-the-box gift ideas for friends, family or yourself.
Vindy Chan Serves the Sunset Community as Public Safety Liaison With SFPD
The Taraval Police Station covers the most populous district and has and largest geographic area in San Francisco. Currently there are 56 officers assigned to patrol, 12 sergeants and four lieutenants. According to a 2023 SFPD staffing analysis, it is recommended that they have 120 officers.
New Information Revealed About SFPD and FBI’s August Noriega Street Raid
Court documents reveal new details about a San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raid on a Noriega Street business last summer that resulted in the arrest of a man charged with orchestrating an armed robbery in Portland, Ore.
Merchant News: Holiday Fun in the Inner Sunset
Saint Frank Coffee celebrated the debut of its fourth location in early November. The new Saint Frank is described as “the evolving dream for the experience of coffee toward a simple joy in life, but also toward social connection and celebration of people, place and culture.”
Board of Supervisors Strikes Down Rent-Control Amendment
With a 2-1 vote, the SF Board of Supervisors’ Land Use and Transportation Committee dropped an amendment to the Family Housing Plan aimed at protecting rent-controlled housing in buildings of one or two units from upzoning.
Mayor Lurie Appoints Alan Wong to D-4 Supervisor Seat
At his swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 1, newly appointed San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong said he will wait to hear from community stakeholders before committing to a policy decision on the future of the Upper Great Highway.
Letter to the Editor: Kirkham Street ‘Choker’ a Solution in Search of a Problem
The Chronicle article, “‘Choker’ to slow traffic will be removed despite its success,” on
Dec. 7, reads like an MTA press release rather than investigative journalism.
‘Cooking Together’: Vegan Pecan Cookies for the Holiday
Culinary historians have recorded that cookies were first prepared in the 7th century in Persia, after sugar became more available there to everyone. Back then, Persian cookies were sweetened with sugar, nuts and dates and they were most likely not soft.
Letter to the Editor: Sunset Dunes a Playground for the Privileged
Sunset Dunes isn’t a park. It’s a monument to privilege and denial, built on the suffering of Sunset families, disabled residents, and endangered wildlife.
Letter to the Editor: Prop. K Divided the Sunset District
What a mess Edgardo left this district. Mayor Lurie is trying, and I believe doing a great job: consistently bringing new businesses and supporting existing ones, supporting the working-class, blue-collar workers. It is not easy considering the idiocy of the state legislature (Wiener). We will see how the new Sunset District supervisor appointee fairs. At least he’s a native.
