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New Rules and Restrictions at This Year’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Limited entry points, no coolers, clear backpacks and other new rules will apply to the 2019 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass event.
Historical Photo – Glider Soars Over Sunset Sand Dunes
A crowd of onlookers gathers atop a Sunset District sand dune to watch the launch of McGill Glider No. 813N, by the Pacific Glider School at 33rd Avenue and Kirkham Street, on May 24, 1930.
Sunset Surfer Swam at the Olympics
The chances are good that David Dunford is the only Sunset District resident who is from Kenya and has competed in the Olympic games.
Craftsman Sustains Irving Street Shop’s Historic Shoe Repair Role
“The Inner Sunset is the greatest area in the City,” Kamely said, throwing his strong hands across his chest. “America is a great opportunity for everyone who has a dream.
‘Flexible Pricing’ Will Raise Entry Fees at Popular GG Park Attractions
Three popular attractions in Golden Gate Park will soon see “flexible” pricing rates for entrance fees charged to visitors residing outside of San Francisco on weekends, which city officials hope will raise revenue and relieve congestion.
Police Blotter – Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District in August, 2019.
Letter to the Editor: On the California Anti-Corruption Initiative
The proposed California Anti Corruption Initiative is envisioned
to change this sorry state by making it illegal to affix or
associate the name of ANY living individual to any publicly owned
bridge, right of way, vehicle or other property.
School Board Reverses Course on Washington Murals
The San Francisco School Board’s abrupt change to its decision to cover some controversial murals with panels instead of paint has satisfied almost no one, but has also left opponents of the painting option scrambling to respond.
Scarcity of Crime Statistics Prompts City Hall Action
District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar’s office discovered an unsettling detail about the crime statistics made available by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD): They are few and far between.
Assembly – Phil Ting
Fighting the Housing Crisis By Assemblymember Phil Ting When disaster strikes, we’ll need our firefighters, paramedics and other first responders on the scene as soon as possible, because minutes can mean the […]
Historical Photo – Ninth and Geary
This photo shows the northwest corner of Ninth Avenue and Geary Boulevard, the future site of the Pacific Telephone Company building.
Real Estate – John M. Lee
Do you feel that each year goes by faster and faster as you get older? I sure do. Just like that, summer is over, schools are back in session and we are into the fall season!
Commentary – Quentin Kopp
An anonymous wit declared: “Capital punishment is when the government taxes you to get capital so that it can go into business in competition with you and then taxes the profit on your business in order to pay its losses.”
Calendar of Events – September, 2019
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in September, 2019.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 