Supporting Working Families in Our Economy’s Recovery.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Reshaping San Francisco’s Districts for the Next Decade
San Francisco will redraw its supervisorial district lines this spring, adjusting the face of its district map based on population data gathered and released from the federal census conducted in 2020.
Lake Street at the Center of the West Side’s Slow Street Debate
Before the pandemic, Lake Street was a relatively quiet and perhaps even tony street on the north side of the Richmond District, nestled up against Mountain Lake and the Presidio.
Renovated Rossi Pool Reopens
After being closed for about three years for a $15 million renovation, the Angelo J. Rossi Pool opened up again for the public, just in time to cool swimmers off from an unseasonably hot February day.
GG Park’s Garden Attractions to Merge Operations
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved combining the operation of Golden Gate Park’s Botanical Garden, Conservatory of Flowers and the Japanese Tea Garden last month, then placing them under management of the Botanical Garden Society.
Press Release: Best Buddies Community Event April 23
Best Buddies Community Event Celebrating Inclusion of People with Disabilities on April 23.
Press Release: GG Park Bandshell Welcomes Back Live Performances
Diverse lineup of musicians to play more free concerts at historic landmark.
Letter to the Editor: United Irish Cultural Center has Big Plans for St. Patrick’s Day
Restrictions on cultural and arts institutional activities during the pandemic severely curtailed the gathering of people for concerts, shows, exhibitions, and eliminated all types of indoor programming like music classes, drama, theatre and dance instruction.
Letter to the Editor: Shut Out of Golden Gate Park
Regarding a proposed compromise, when has any legally protected group ever given up their civil and legal rights in the name of compromise?
Press Release: Access Improvements Launched in Golden Gate Park
Starting Saturday, Feb. 26, riders of Golden Gate Park’s free shuttle will enjoy major improvements including new weekday service, an expanded route with connection to public transit, more stops, and less waiting, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced today.
Letter to the Editor: We Need Useful Responses to Climate Change
But throwing money into the ocean is less wasteful than what SF is doing right now. Sea levels are rising and NOAA has already mapped out large areas on SF’s east, north and west sides, plus Treasure Island, that will soon be underwater.
‘Photos of the Sunset District’: Brothers Papadopoulos Flower Shop, by Jeremy Word
The family-run Brothers Papadopolous Flower Shop has been on the corner of 19th Avenue and Quitara Street since 1978, the only remaining flower stand out of the three original locations.
Letter to the Editor: Recology Responds to Set Record Straight
The column Recalls and Recology, Feb. 6, 2022, includes factually incorrect and misleading information
‘West Side Stories’: El Mansour
If you’ve ever been to El Mansour (and I strongly encourage you to go if you haven’t!), the combination of interesting decor, delicious food and belly dancing is one of the most unique experiences in SF.
Commentary: Julie Pitta
You might have seen him peddling through the neighborhood: A handsome, silver-haired gent on a bicycle festooned with colorful streamers and flags, pulling a handmade wooden trailer.
