As the pandemic enters its third unrelenting year, we all continue to rely on essential public services more than ever, and we’ve worked hard over the past year to protect and expand those services.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
Work Begins to Repair Stow Lake Paths
SF Recreation and Park Department workers removed eight trees. While several of these trees were downed because they hung over the road, most were removed because they have upended the asphalt path east of the Boat House …
Letter to the Editor: Tiny Forests Provide Huge Environmental Benefits
Tiny forests are native, quick-growing woods – 600 seedlings planted on land the size of a tennis court. Working with nature, not against it, means these forests mature quickly.
Letter to the Editor: SF Board of Education’s Leadership Failures
SF Board of Education Commissioner Matt Alexander’s article title proved that he is a loyal foot soldier for the controversial, extremist faction of the BOE and his unsupported musings demonstrate how out of touch “Teachers for Social Justice” are with the wide spectrum of respected elected officials …
Making the Most of the COVID Lockdown, Richmond Author Pens New Book
For 25 years, she served as artistic director at the American Conservatory Theater (ACT), the Bay Area’s premiere acting company. But that is just part of her story.
Historical Photo: Once Upon a Time in Golden Gate Park
Once upon a time, a streetcar ran through Golden Gate Park. The photographer was standing on the tracks looking north toward what is now the JFK Drive overpass and the Dutch Windmill.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District.
Commentary: Don’t Let Big Money Steal Our Schools
The truth is that this recall is being driven not by public school parents, but by big money interests that want to steal our democracy.
Letter to the Editor: A Reply to Quentin L. Kopp’s “Good Riddance 2021” Column
A reply to Quentin L. Kpopp’s January column, “Good Riddance 2021.”
Press Release: Sup. Chan’s Statement on the Future of Pandemic Road Measures
At today’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Connie Chan asked Mayor London Breed about her vision for post-pandemic road measures in San Francisco, specifically Great Highway, JFK Drive, and Slow Streets.
Commentary: A Disabled Senior Appreciates Car-Free JFK Drive
I discovered Golden Gate Park’s car-free JFK Drive. More accurately, car-free JFK let this longtime San Franciscan discover the old park in a magical new way.
Cartoon: ‘Haneywalker’ by Ralph Lane
Cartoon by Ralph Lane.
Letter to the Editor: City’s Disingenuous Offers for Dahlia Dell Access
I am so upset with the disingenuousness of Park/government officials. They claim they have offered us all kinds of solutions, but the only one I know of for sure is the 24-hour valet service.
Announcements: January, 2022
Announcements for January 2022 for the Richmond and Sunset districts.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
The Richmond District’s single-family median home prices rose 20.2% in 2021, with about the same number of properties selling as the previous year.
