A cartoon by Ralph Lane.
Cartoon: ‘Frank Talk’ by Ralph Lane
Press Release: Contract Awarded for Segment B Work on L-Taraval Improvement Project
of the L-Taraval Improvement Project to NTK Construction, Inc. to continue infrastructure improvements along the L-Taraval corridor between Sunset Boulevard. and West Portal.
Letter to the Editor: Act Now to Fight Climate Change
If San Francisco is going to survive climate change, we must act now. But how can we, the citizens of SF, trust that city hall is looking out for us and not just the politicians and corporations hungry for profits at the expense of the planet?
Announcements: October 2021
Announcements for October 2021.
Historical Photo: Quintara’s Doomed Dune
This view is looking northwest on Quintara Street at Sunset Boulevard around 1940.
Beloved Outer Sunset Florist Shop Gutted by Fire: Arson Suspected
A burglar broke into Frank’s Floral Shop at 1821 Irving St. by prying the door frame from the wall. After getting $8 for the trouble, what started as theft then became arson.
Sunset Resident Edits Film Documenting Countercultural Comics Artist
Inner Sunset resident Victoria B. Fender is one of the editors of “Bad Attitude: The Art of Spain Rodriguez,” one of the films to be featured at in the Mill Valley Film Festival.
‘Cooking Together’: Purslane, an Amazing Edible Weed
I was thrilled to rediscover purslane at a small market in the Sunset that carries ethnic food items. I had also witnessed these leafy greens sold in outdoor markets in Mexico. Apparently, purslane grows wild almost everywhere in the world as it does not need much care or a good soil.
Sponsored: Open Studios at Earthfire Arts, Oct. 16 and 17
Join us for our annual fall group art show featuring local artists on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct.17 noon-6 p.m. Free. The event will showcase the works (paintings and sculptures) of Kate Favetti, Barbara Lim, Ed Rapin, Les Ford, Asima Arif and more.
We Need to Reduce Toxic Herbicide Use in San Francisco
This note is from Anastasia Glikshtern, an officer of San Francisco Forest Alliance and a long-time San Franciscan.
Letter to the Editor: Documentary on Stephanie at Gus’
Our short doc profiles Stephanie, the owner of San Francisco’s oldest independent bait and tackle shop. Stephanie is full of jokes and charisma. She embodies what it means to be a San Franciscan.
Cartoon: ‘Put Your Ad Here’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District in Sept, 2021.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
When the pandemic started, one of the earliest and broadest measures the City took to protect public health was mandating the closure of thousands of small businesses. Before we had vaccines and before we knew the efficacy of masking, physical distance was the bluntest and best instrument we had to use, and we used it – sacrificing livelihoods to save lives.
Real Estate: John Lee
Do you ever wonder where all the commission money goes in a real estate transaction? With prices so high in our area, it is a significant amount of money.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 