After a COVID-19-induced hiatus, the Writopia Lab in the Bay Area has reopened its doors to new students at its Sunset District campus.
Writopia Returns to the Sunset With Youth Writing Programs
D-4 Supe Candidates Spar at Forum Over UGH, Upzoning
The five candidates seeking to represent District 4 at the Board of Supervisors appeared at a forum on March 4 at the United Irish Cultural Center. While they expressed similar points of view on public safety, education and the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), there was disagreement about the Upper Great Highway’s (UGH) transformation into Sunset Dunes, as well as Mayor Daniel Lurie’s family zoning legislation.
‘Then and Now’: Sunset Reservoir
Comparison photos of the Sunset Reservoir 88 years apart.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
City Hall: Alan Wong
A few weeks ago, I launched what I called a “Dumb Laws” contest. I asked San Franciscans to tell me about the city rules and regulations that frustrated them most. The permits that took too long. The fees that made no sense. The codes that seemed designed to make life harder instead of easier.
Merchant News: Enlivening the Neighborhood
Appreciated for its many tree-lined streets, the Inner Sunset is becoming even leafier thanks to our neighbor, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
Local Filmmaker’s Work Featured at 2026 SFFILM Festival
Chilean-born filmmaker Andrés Gallegos chose San Francisco in 2014 to continue his education, earning an Master of Fine Arts in cinema at San Francisco State University. He had visited prestigious film schools in New York and Los Angeles, but said the Bay Area felt like home.
Everything Nice: New Openings in the Richmond
After their daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease, founders Gianluca Legrottaglie and Viviana Devoto found themselves rethinking everything they knew about food, turning what began as a necessity into something more expansive. Over time, that process of adapting recipes became an opportunity to build something entirely new – a place where gluten-free dining is not treated as a limitation, but as a foundation.
Richmond Author Co-Writes Children’s Book With Her Grandson
A published author residing in the Richmond District, Stephanie M. Wildman, recently released her sixth children’s book, “Story Power!” During the early stages of the book, she shared her concept with her grandson, Simon Wildman Chung. He liked what she had written but had an idea to expand it.
Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘No’ on Prop. A
Supervisor Connie Chan’s recent letter re: Prop. A (Earthquake “Safety”) bond measure comes to the wrong conclusion. The best course for San Francisco voters, especially for those of us in neighborhoods such as the Outer Richmond, Outer Sunset, Ingleside, Crocker-Amazon, Excelsior and at least 10 other western and southern neighborhoods, is to Vote “no” on Prop. A.
City Hall: Connie Chan
In 30 days, San Francisco residents will begin to receive their vote by mail ballots for the June 2 primary election. This midterm primary election carries a significant importance for our City and state’s future.
Join Us at the Local News Day Event April 9
The first ever SF Local News Day celebration is this Thursday April 9, 6-8pm at KALW (220 Montgomery St)!. Let’s raise a toast to the people keeping us informed about what’s happening around us. Come meet our city’s hard-working reporters and hang with us in an informal setting at the wonderful KALW space downtown.
‘Overtures and Undertows’: Filth Never Looked So Good Thanks to John Waters
“Pope of Trash,” “Prince of Puke,” “People’s Pervert,” “King of Sleaze” and “Filth Elder” are all monikers apropos for prolific filmmaker, author, photographer, visual artist, provocateur and true original, John Waters, who turns 80 this month.
Press Release: Fundraising Event for SF Marin Food Bank at Randall Museum on May 3
SF Marin Food Bank is proud to announce the first San Francisco Empty Bowls event to be held at the Randall Museum, San Francisco on May 3 from 1-3 p.m.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 