Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in October 2023.
Announcements October 2023
Commentary: Tamara McClintock Greenberg, PsyD
San Francisco is grappling with homelessness and a drug crisis. Perceived misunderstandings of harm reduction approaches, inefficient housing strategies, and uncritical acceptance of status quo policies by city-funded nonprofits are exacerbating the problems. The public pushes for stronger responses such as implementing more shelters and treatments, and police reinforcement. Innovative treatment programs like ‘Seeking Safety,’ stressing varying support measures, could be more effective. Policymakers must prioritize both the vulnerable population and community safety.
Letter to the Editor: Is Marjan Philhour the Best District 1 Candidate for Supervisor?
I posted photos of Marjan’s postcard’s front and back on X (Twitter) along with a few of my comments of concern, and wow, did I get an earful of criticism from some Marjan fans, demanding I not knock her and instead support her unequivocally, asserting she’s the best candidate to depose incumbent Connie Chan next year.
Press Release: SFPD Arrests West Portal Assault Suspect
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, at approximately 1:42 p.m., San Francisco Police officers from Taraval District responded to the 100 block of West Portal Avenue regarding an assault in progress. The investigation determined that a male suspect assaulted a victim without provocation and caused her to fall to the sidewalk.
Press Release: Funding Secured for Bike Lanes on Arguello Blvd.
The Arguello Quick Build Bicycle Safety Project can now move forward after Assembly Budget Chair Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) successfully secured $1.2 million in state funding to install protected bike lanes connecting Golden Gate Park and The Presidio.
New Restaurant to Lease Old Cliff House Space; Name To Be Determined
Almost three years after the Cliff House restaurant at Lands End became another business casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Park Service (NPS) announced a new lease has been signed by Sutro Lands End Partners LLC to operate a restaurant in that building.
More Hurdles to Overcome for Laguna Honda Hospital
Although Laguna Honda Hospital has avoided a shutdown and been approved for recertification to continue ststate-funded Medicaid funding of patients, it still has another major hurdle to jump as renewal of federal-funded Medicare resources remains uncertain.
Tunnel Records Opens New Retail Space in Richmond District
Ben Wintroub of the Sunset District’s Tunnel Records announced he will team up with Adam Bergeron in the Richmond District’s 4 Star Theater. Starting Friday, Oct. 6, Tunnel Records’ merchandise can be also purchased at the theater.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
Commentary: Connie Chan
As supervisor, while prohibited by Charter Section 2.114 to directly interfere with the City’s administration and operation, we do have the power of inquiry and can hold departments accountable by requesting they provide reports, program data and information on operation policies.
‘Then and Now’: 20th Avenue Between Anza and Balboa Streets
Comparison photos of 20th Ave between Anza and Balboa Streets 109 years apart.
Commentary: Brian Quan
I always enjoy thinking about the Richmond District’s secret, nearly forgotten part of San Francisco history; the neighborhood used to house many cemeteries before we built houses here.
Assembly: Phil Ting
Many of us have seen the viral images of retail theft across news outlets and social media. Large groups of thieves enter a retailer and steal thousands of dollars of merchandise in a matter of minutes.
‘San Francisco’s Forgotten Cemeteries’ Reveals Richmond’s Past
Paris has its catacombs. London has a crypt in St. Paul’s Cathedral. San Francisco doesn’t have cemeteries. Instead, spread across the hills of Colma, just south of the City, headstones mark the graves of San Francisco’s dead.
