Psychedelic Roller Skate Mural Approved by Rec. and Park Commission
Press Release: New Mural Proposed for GG Park’s Roller Skating Rink
Press Release: Money Order Program Designed to Help Keep Elderly Safer
olice Department partners with Self-Help for the Elderly, East West Bank to make banking safer for seniors
‘The Front Steps’: How They’re Going To Stop the Golden Gate Bridge Making That Noise
When showing off housing in the Richmond, the Golden Gate Bridge is a pretty solid ace in the hole. Sure, the bridge inspires and represents the entire city, and lots of locations […]
Sunset Author Publishes New Book About the Mexican-American War
While traveling in Mexico City, Sunset resident and author William Vlach became fascinated by statues of military students fighting the United States Army during the Mexican-American War. He did a little research and learned that these students were called San Patricios. They were Irish expatriates who joined the Mexican Army.
Historical Photos: Ahead of the Curve
Today, the curve along Sloat Boulevard near 39th Avenue is lined with quintessential Sunset stucco homes.
Historical Photo: “Where’s the Beef?”
Long lines mirroring pandemic times at Denhard’s Market at 701 10th Avenue near Cabrillo Street.
Commentary: Michael Durand
Attentive readers may have noticed that I don’t write editorials. I’ll contribute a commentary from time to time, but I generally don’t share my opinions.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
We need to support our veterans, and protect, preserve and expand our middle class.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Police Activity in the Sunset District, November 2021.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Police activity in the Richmond District, November 2021.
Fill Up the Barrels: SF Firefighters’ Toy Program Shares Holiday Joy
Every year, as the holiday season comes back around, barrels appear at fire stations across the City ready to overflow with stuffed animals, dolls and toys of every shape and size. This year, the San Francisco Firefighters’ Toy Program kicked off its Holiday Toy Drive on Nov. 29. All 44 fire stations have barrels to collect donations from community members.
Designer, Builder Creates Comfortable Works of Public Art
In the last nine years, Inner Sunset resident Chris Duderstadt has designed, constructed and often artistically painted 144 public benches placed all over San Francisco, with a prominent presence in the Sunset and Richmond districts.
SF Board of Supervisors’ Audit Committee to Subpoena Financial Transaction Records Between SF Park Alliance, Rec. and Park
Financial transaction records between the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the non-profit San Francisco Parks Alliance are now the focus of a subpoena, after a unanimous vote by the Government Audit and Oversight Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
In 1874, House of Commons member Benjamin Disraeli declared: “Upon the education of the people of this country the fate of this country depends.” In the Nov. 9, 2021 Wall Street Journal, columnist Gerard Baker contemplated “sanity re-asserting itself” in the United States. He identified “lunacy” in our country as: “The capture of the public discourse by the lunacy of righteous wokery, in which math is racist, logic is a tool of white supremacy, merit is privilege and mothers are ‘birthing people.’”
Looking Back’: Robert Burns
What would we be singing on New Year’s Eve without Robert Burns?
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 