For months, community members, district supervisors and their aides, and other key stakeholders in the Sunset community have worked establish the Sunset Chinese Cultural District.
Board Approves Mar’s Legislation Creating Chinese Cultural District
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent Police Activity in July, 2021.
Assembly: Phil Ting
You and I both see it throughout our city: far too many people are living on the street or in tents.
City Hall: Connie Chan
A year ago, in my “New Start” plan, I outlined a plan for COVID recovery and my commitment to working families, tenants, and small businesses. I’m happy that through this year’s budget, we are delivering on our promises and all of my colleagues are committed to making sure that our recovery does not leave anyone behind.
‘Looking Back’: Angler’s Lodge
Tokyo is hosting the Olympics, but did you know about the international sports competition venue hidden beyond the trees near Golden Gate Park’s Polo Field or Bison Paddock?
Press Release: City Reveals Next Phase for Great Highway to Start Aug. 16
Stretch from Lincoln Way to Sloat Blvd will continue to be closed to car traffic on weekends and holidays, but will open up to car traffic during the week
Geary’s ‘Temporary Emergency Transit Lanes Project’ Made Permanent
During a lengthy online meeting July 20, the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) approved a permanent change on Geary Boulevard.
Updated Tsunami Hazard Maps Show West Side’s Vulnerabilities
The California Geological Survey (CGS) released updated Tsunami Hazard Area Maps recently that show the City will be more affected on its northeast shoreline but of course the west side of town will be affected as well.
Op-Ed: Family Story of Dementia and the Help From the Alzheimer’s Association
Thankfully, my recent discovery of the Alzheimer’s Association has provided my family and me with the help and guidance we needed to be more effective caregivers.
Historians Form ‘Save the Cliff House Collection’ to Salvage Treasures
When Alexandra Mitchell, the owner and principal fine art conservator at ACT Art Conservation, learned that the Cliff House’s art works and memorabilia were slated to be auctioned off in mid-March, she knew something had to be done.
SF Board of Supes Votes to Make Parklets Permanent
On July 20, the SF Board of Supervisors unanimously passed legislation making the Shared Spaces program permanent. The decision changes the nature of the parklets from an emergency response to the pandemic to an ongoing part of San Francisco’s streetscape.
Artist Finds Beauty in Everyday Materials She Uses to Create Her Works
Local artist, Dyanna Dimick, assembles sundry materials and mediums in fashioning her work. Her compositions are as unusual as her approach to art. Acrylic paint holds found materials and works as a complement to the elements, and “it’s an easy clean up.”
SFUSD’s Plan for GWHS Murals Ruled Illegal
The San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) plan to cover the controversial “Life of George Washington” murals at his namesake high school in the Richmond District was derailed after a judge ruled that the way the district went about it violated state law.
Press Release: Arrest for Felony Firearms Possession in Richmond District
Investigators locate multiple firearms, narcotics, and several rounds of ammunition.
Commentary: In Search of Compromise for 2550 Irving St. Project
munity meetings I’ve attended with city leaders, I’ve discovered that compromising with the neighbors is actually not on the agenda.
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