Police activity in the Sunset District in July, 2020.
Police Blotter – Sunset District
Sunset Beacon
‘Heron Lady’ at GG Park’s Stow Lake Relishes Her Role as Nature Educator
“This has been a good year for the herons. Not as good as last year, but still a good year. If all 16 chicks survive, that will be 242 chicks who learned to fly in Golden Gate Park.”
Letter to the Editor – Crime in Parkmerced
I’ve lived in Parkmerced since 1988! It has always been a nice quiet residential community. However, in the last year we have noticed an unacceptable increase in crime here.
Argentina in the Sunset District: Chalos Offers Empenadas, Churros and More
Chalos on Taraval Street, in the Parkside neighborhood at the heart of the Sunset District, is a gem of an eatery, bringing gourmet coffee and Argentine-inspired snacks to the neighborhood.
Commentary – Meyer Gorelick
George Floyd’s slow suffocation at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25 ignited nationwide protests decrying both police brutality and systemic racism.
Neighbors Balk at Irving Street Developer’s Expansion Plans
While state-mandated restrictions on non-essential construction have been in effect since the COVID-19 outbreak, neighborhood groups have become concerned over proposed plans for an apartment building at 4326-4336 Irving St. in the Outer Sunset District, between 44th and 45th avenues.
Calendar of Events – July 2020
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side.
Tales of the Sunset: Summer in the City
If you’ve taken a walk in the neighborhood recently, you’ve likely noticed the incredible homemade signs on most blocks demanding systemic change in our country.
City Hall – Gordon Mar
Since our last column, our world has again changed. The murder of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis has inspired an uprising across the nation and powerful protests calling for justice and solidarity.
Letter to the Editor: Follow the Ocean Beach Master Plan
Right now the city could greatly improve the quality of life for those who live in and around the western edge of the City by implementing the recommendations of SPUR, while maintaining some traffic flow for those who must pass through that way.
Letter to the Editor: SF Planning Dept. Avoids Environmental Review
If you thought that our local City government was implementing only emergency measures during the pandemic, you would be wrong.
Commentary – Paul Kozakiewicz
Our merchants provide the products and services we need to live good and fulfilling lives. They are the lifeblood of our community.
Photos: Sunset Solidarity March, June 2, 2020
A “Black Lives Matter” solidarity march started near the San Francisco Zoo, at Sloat Boulevard and the Great Highway. Thousands of marchers walked north to the Great Highway between Irving and Judah streets.
Letter to the Editor: Opposed to Homeless in Parks, Looking to Collaborate
I know you mentioned some people have been opposing this. Do you have any information on who I can possibly reach out to or collaborate with to be heard?
Press Release: SFMTA to Enforce Street Cleaning Restrictions Starting June 15
Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) today announced that the City will resume enforcement for parking violations related to street sweeping beginning on Monday, June 15.
