Light rain did not seem to slow things down, but the San Francisco power outage left many neighborhood residents and small businesses in the dark, all through what are often the busiest two days of the year – the weekend before Christmas. And, on already dangerously unlit roads, Waymos halted traffic.
‘Let’s GLOW Geary’
Richmond neighbors and city officials celebrated a Geary Boulevard decorative tree and window lighting with a ceremony in front of Joe’s Ice Cream on Geary and 18th Avenue.
Everything Nice: Discover ‘Food Folk’
Many here in the Richmond District have started to notice the recent uptick in the hustle and bustle of Clement Street – the brand-new shops and dining options that are drawing in San Franciscans from all over the City.
City Hall: Connie Chan
I first took office as District 1 supervisor in 2021, first became a member of the Board of Supervisors’ Budget Committee in 2022 and became the Committee chair in 2023. Since then, I have overseen three fiscal years of the City’s budget during some of the most volatile times in San Francisco – from COVID-19 recovery through the attacks and funding cuts from the Trump Administration.
State Senate: Scott Wiener
As we enter the new year, I want to take a moment to celebrate some recent wins that are making San Francisco safer for everyone.
SFPD’s Taraval Station Capt. Brings Nearly 26 Years of Experience to West Side
As Capt. Clayton Harmston is in his first year leading the Taraval Station police force, his aim is to return to the fundamentals.
City Hall: Alan Wong
There is nowhere in San Francisco quite like the Sunset District. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean, Stern Grove and Golden Gate Park, it’s the kind of place where fog softens the mornings, small businesses know their customers by name and neighbors look out for one another. This is a community built by working families – immigrants and longtime San Franciscans alike – who put down roots and stay.
‘Then and Now’: Geary Boulevard and Sixth Avenue
Comparison photos of Geary Boulevard and Sixth Avenue 5 years apart.
Cooking Together: Celebrating the New Year with Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens Soup
Eating black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Year’s Day to bring good luck and wealth is an old Southern U.S. tradition where peas represent coins, and collard greens symbolize paper money.
Letter to the Editor: Rec. and Park Seeking Feedback on General Manager Search
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission is seeking public feedback on the search for its new General Manager. It lists four opportunities for the public to express their thoughts; see https://sfrecpark.org/1856/Commission-Seeks-Feedback-on-GM-Search for date/time/location for two January 2026 in-person town halls, one virtual meeting to be scheduled for February, and survey to complete and submit.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Announcements: January 2026
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in January 2026.
19th Ave. Repaving Project Underway
Motorists commuting through the Sunset District will have to deal with fewer lanes on 19th Avenue this year, as the traffic artery gets completely repaved between Lincoln Way and Holloway Avenue.
Merchant News: New Year, New Consumer Choices
Flavorful beverages made with Vietnamese sugar cane, fruit, seeds, aloe, ginger and other healthy ingredients are freshly pressed to order at the new Pure Cane Juice at 839 Irving St. Owner Cory Sullivan and his helpful staff can advise you on which flavor might appeal to you, from pineapple, passion fruit, lychee, golden lime and more. Thai tea, brown sugar milk boba, bubble waffles and sponge cake round out the offerings.
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