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?
‘Looking Back’: Angler’s Lodge
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.
Letter to the Editor: ‘JewBelong’ Aims to #stopjewhate
With so much insight and news that the Sunset Beacon newspaper brings to the table, I thought it would be a good idea to reach out about JewBelong’s mission to #stopjewhate …
Press Release: Golden Gate Park Band Returns to the Music Concourse
The band will present 11 free concerts between August 1 and October 3 in addition to Labor Day, September 6, 2021.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Last Saturday Live,’ New Music Fest in Sunset
We are pleased to invite your readers to Last Saturday Live, a monthly open-air family-friendly mini music fest featuring local musicians, merchants, makers, artists, causes and fantastic eats …
“On the Road With Block by Block – Vacation Photos From the Bahamas”
Block by Block is back, but this time with photos exploring the 3 mile island in the Bahamas, Harbour Island.
