Police activity in the Sunset District in April, 2019.
Ocean Beach Surfers Create San Franpsycho, a Sunset Success Story
The San Franpsycho success story was born on the waves of Ocean Beach among a tight-knit community of surfers and has grown into what is now a thriving Sunset-based business, a clothing shop and lifestyle brand and a hub of community energy with good vibes.
Empty Sunset Storefronts Still a Problem; New Law Requires Reporting, Fees
Although the Sunset District is doing a little better than other districts, storefronts along its commercial corridors stubbornly remain empty. A new survey by the Sunset Beacon newspaper shows that many have been empty for more than a year.
Commentary – Quentin Kopp
The Cow Palace is engaged in negotiations with an adjoining private property owner and Daly City to develop jointly approximately 25 acres west of the Geneva Avenue entrance for housing and a supermarket.
Classified Ads
Classified advertisements for the Richmond and Sunset districts.
Before the Condos
Playland at the Beach, located between Balboa and Fulton streets at Ocean Beach, featured a fun house, rides, carnival games and the famous “It’s It” cookie ice cream sandwiches.
Real Estate – John M. Lee
As housing prices soared with the current real estate cycle, the housing crisis has gotten worse and though many solutions have been proposed, the push for more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have gained some traction recently.
Calendar of Events – May, 2019
Things to do in the Richmond and Sunset districts.
Police Blotter – Richmond District
Police activity in the Richmond District.
A Taste of Burma in the Richmond
When Mandalay restaurant opened in the Inner Richmond in 1984, it was the first and only Burmese restaurant in the Bay Area. People were very unfamiliar with the unique flavors of this Southeast Asian cuisine and some evenings there were fewer than 10 patrons.
Assembly – Phil Ting
The 1000 block of Lombard Street between Hyde and Leavenworth streets in Russian Hill, otherwise known as the “crooked street,” hosts more than two million visitors per year, many of them desiring to drive their vehicles down its famous curves.
City Hall – Sandra Lee Fewer
Our streets and roadways require ongoing maintenance to be kept in a state of good repair. We will be working with the Richmond District Blog to launch the #fewerpotholes campaign in May to identify pothole locations in the district.
‘Access to Adventure’ on May 4 in GG Park for Families of Children With Disabilities
A free arts, music, and recreation festival that provides engagement for children of all abilities will take place on Saturday, May 4 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Music Concourse Bandshell in Golden Gate Park.
Francis Scott Key Annex Educator Housing Reaches Next Milestone
MidPen Housing, the developer for the Francis Scott Key Annex Educator Housing complex, has submitted the project application to the San Francisco Planning Department.
Paul Simon to Donate His Outside Lands Proceeds to Benefit Local Environment
As part of his rare live performance at Outside Lands this summer, Paul Simon announced that he will donate the net proceeds from his artist fee to environmental philanthropic organizations he believes in.
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