Cartoon by Hazel O’Neil.
Cartoon: ‘Foggy Tourism’ by Hazel O’Neil
New Law Helps Low-Income Veterans Obtain Housing
New citywide legislation that will offer low-income veterans living in San Francisco an advantage for affordable housing in the City was recently approved by the SF Board of Supervisors.
Artists Brighten Outer Sunset with Colorful Murals
Beheahani and Balaban are brightening up the murals on the storage containers at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market on 37th Avenue between Ortega and Quintara streets.
Cartoon: ‘Thanks for the Likes’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff
Letter to the Editor: Stop the Privatization of Our Park
In her latest “Commentary,” San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan maintains that she is an acolyte of John McClaren’s concept of Golden Gate Park as a sanctuary from the hubbub of urban life and against the concept of “pay-to-play.” Yet, ironically, she ends up endorsing commercialization and steep admission fees.
Notice: Feb. 9 ‘Meet the Editor’ Office Hour Shortened
Office hour cut back to 1-1:30 p.m. for Feb. 9.
Letter to the Editor: Compromise is Best Solution for JFK Drive
When I talk to the “Keep-JFK-Drive-closed” folks, they often end up agreeing that a compromise is a good solution.
Historical Photo: The Total Totem Pole
A classic shot looking up Point Lobos Avenue near the Great Highway around 1947.
Longtime Richmond Resident Paints Nature, Cityscapes and More
Sherman’s favorite subjects are the ocean, landscapes, and cityscapes that he cannot walk away from, “weaving in messages and subtle stories.”
Letter to the Editor: Looking Forward to Kopp’s Column
I look forward to Quentin L. Kopp’s monthly Commentary such as in the February 2022 issue: Recalls and Recology. Each monthly Commentary is the result of much knowledge, experience and research
Commentary: Clean Up the Toxins in the Sunset
It appears I sent you an older version of my commentary. Could you please post this revised version?
‘The Creative High’ Portrays Reality of Artists’ Addiction and Recovery
“The Creative High,” directed by Adriana Marchione of Noe Valley and produced by Dianne Griffin, a longtime resident of the Outer Richmond, follows nine artists with widely varying styles in their individual paths of recovery.
Commentary: Sandra Lee Fewer
Here’s the bottom line: SFUSD has a higher graduation rate than the state of California. While most districts saw a decrease in graduation rates, SFUSD saw an increase. In fact, looking at data from the past five years (2016-2021), SFUSD has made steady gains in graduation rates.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
As readers know, I’ve advocated for two decades the repeal of the monopoly bestowed unwittingly in a different era by San Francisco voters upon garbage collection in 1932. That ultimately led to a monopoly, now dubbed Recology, Inc.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
With so many issues facing our City at the moment, the housing crisis is not getting as much attention as it used to.
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