By designing our city government to facilitate participation rather than political pandering, more residents will have a chance to add their unique and diverse perspectives to how our City governs, acts and plans.
Commentary – Kevin Frazier
Press Release: Observation Wheel Planned for GG Park’s 150th Anniversary
The observation wheel will launch on April 4, 2020 and operate through March 1, 2021. It is planned for Golden Gate Park’s Music Concourse, the outdoor plaza near the de Young Museum, the California Academy of Sciences and the Japanese Tea Garden.
Press Release: Ride Muni for Free on New Year’s Eve
Ride Muni, BART, Caltrain and SanTrans for free on New Year’s Eve.
SFUSD Attempts to Provide Fresh School Lunches
As of now, serving pre-packaged lunches is a necessary evil that SFUSD is being forced to accept. The process of eliminating packaging and waste will take time, effort and a significant initial investment.
Letter to the Editor: Muni Needs to Build Safe Streetcar Platforms
My young, super-smart wife recently was riding the N-Judah light rail streetcar. She stepped off at 31st Avenue and Judah Street … off one of those new Siemens LRV 4-class light rail vehicles, directly to her pootentially immediate death. When she came home she said “You have got to save us.”
Senior Spotlight: Reframing Aging
Older people are the fastest growing age group in San Francisco. By 2030, nearly 30 percent of all San Franciscans will be 60 years of age or older. Many have likened it to a silver tsunami, and, like all tsunamis, something to be feared.
Press Release: Mar’s Resolution Pushes for SB-50 Fixes
On Dec. 17, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and The San Francisco County Transportation Authority both passed resolutions opposing Senate Bill 50 unless amended.
‘Inbound/Outbound’ by Douglas Gorney
For prints of this 12″ x 9″ watercolor and ink on paper, and for information about the Sunset Sketchers art group, contact: Douglas Gorney Art of the Outer Avenues 415.568.6665 gorney.studio
City College Dept. of Journalism Classes Start Jan. 13, 2020
Journalism classes at City College of San Francisco start on Jan. 13, 2020.
Lincoln High School Football Wins Back-to-Back State Championships
Abraham Lincoln High School’s varsity football team defeated Gardena High School in the 2019 Division 7AA state championship game at San Francisco City College. The Lincoln Mustangs caged the Gardena Panthers by a score of 35-26 on Saturday, Dec. 14 to win their second trophy in two years.
Jumbo Mushroom Found in Golden Gate Park
A Western Jumbo Gym (Gymnopilus ventricosus) mushroom was found in Golden Gate Park recently.
Letter to the Editor – Oppose Cell Towers
Please support a recently formed group of neighbors called San Franciscans for Local Control, not Telecom (SFLC) on Dec. 16 as they urge the Board of Supervisors to change an ordinance recently passed that allows up to four cell phone towers on one utility pole – as close as six feet from your window.
City Hall – Gordon Mar
We have some big news to share; we are bringing City College classes to the Sunset!
We campaigned on this idea last year, held a town hall to get your ideas on classes and are so proud to announce the launch of City College Sunset for the Spring 2020 semester.
Press Release: Mar Announces Initiative for Long-Term Funding of City College
Supervisor Gordon Mar directed the city attorney to draft an expansion of the Public Education Enrichment Fund to cover essential community-serving City College programs and classes.
Richmond Neighborhood Center Toy Drive Open House Dec. 17
Richmond Neighborhood Center Toy Drive Open House, Dec. 17, 2019.
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