In this column, you will see how to make two festive drinks that are free of alcohol and caffeine. The green drink is made with cucumber and the red drink is made with a fresh pomegranate.
Cooking Together: Healthy Cocktails for Special Occasions
Letter to the Editor: New Dementia Study at UCSF
The need for better tools to provide earlier and more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias is critical. One of the most important breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis is the brain amyloid PET scan to detect one of the hallmark brain changes related to Alzheimer’s – amyloid accumulation – in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia of uncertain cause.
Press Release: Cliff House to Close
Press release from The Cliff House: It is with deep regret and heartbreak that we must inform you that The Cliff House will close permanently on Dec. 31, 2020.
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Photos: New Art Installation in Golden Gate Park
A new art installation by San Francisco artist Charles Gadeken titled “Entwined” sits in Peacock Meadow in the east end of the park next to the Conservatory of Flowers. The art installation honors Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary and will run from Dec. 10 to Feb. 28.
Letter to the Editor: Memories of the Upper Great Highway and Suggestions for its Future
Many years gone and many memories gained from San Francisco’s Upper Great Highway throughout my 85 years living in The City.
Historical Photo: ‘Class Dismissed’
The Laguna Honda School on Seventh Avenue near Irving Street was under construction when a devastating earthquake hit San Francisco on April 18, 1906. In this photo, taken shortly after the quake, you can see the building suffered some damage. The original school buildings are visible to the right, behind the new one. Photo courtesy of a private collector/Western Neighborhoods Project/OpenSFHistory.
Press Release: New Marshland and Trail Open to Presidio Visitors on Dec. 18
The Presidio Trust unveils to visitors seven acres of restored tidal marshland and a new pedestrian trail near San Francisco Bay, marking a significant milestone in the 20-year revitalization of one of San Francisco’s original watersheds.
Sponsored: Retirees Find Enjoyable Learning While Social Distancing
Are you retired (over age 50) and interested in learning for pleasure this winter without worrying about exams or grades? The Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning at the University of San Francisco may be the perfect match for you.
Letter to the Editor: Do Not Rename Lincoln High School
Herein anticipated actions by the elected School Board members would constitute a clear violation of the Brown Act by committing $10 million of public funds without an adequate public hearing on the basis for such expenditures.
Sunset Artists’ Works Both Inspire and Irritate Community Members
At opposite ends of the Outer Sunset, two local creatives are using visual art to activate public spaces and start conversations among neighbors. Public art inherently invites appreciation and criticism from the community. While many people have expressed gratitude for their work, both artists have experienced vandalism of their pieces.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
With the holiday season upon us, we are all craving a sense of comfort, familiarity and normalcy. We want to see our family and friends, share meals and be together. But these aren’t normal times, and this new surge is the most dangerous we’ve seen since the earliest days of the pandemic.
Similar Priorities for Two Sunset Supervisors Chosen in November
In a historic election, that took place during a pandemic and included an all-time-high number of mail-in votes, it was unclear how long it would take for results of local races to become definitive. However, District 7’s (D-7) new supervisor, Myrna Melgar, secured her victory on Nov. 4, the day after the election, while District 5 (D-5) incumbent Dean Preston retained his seat in what was a landslide victory compared to the razor-thin margin he held to win the 2019 special election.
Announcements: December, 2020
Announcements for December, 2020.
