Wordsmithing government employees with “public service” conveys the notion of lower pay and lower benefits. That’s untrue, but the cliche is so engrained in news coverage that elimination of such a misplaced notion is impossible.
Police Blotter – Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District in July, 2018.
Police Beat – Sunset District
A message from Capt. Robert Yick, commanding officer at the Taraval Station.
Sunset Spotlight
Short news stories for the Sunset District.
Emergency Supplies Coming for Golden Gate Heights
An emergency supplies box would contain important communications equipment and other supplies to aid in assessing damage and injuries, the need for rescue, care and relief and communication coordination during the height of an emergency before city, state and federal authorities can mobilize.
Oak Woodlands Getting New Trail
$2.4 Million Project Aims to Make Park More Accessible By Thomas K. Pendergast In the northeast corner of Golden Gate Park there are about three miles of trails winding through the trees and shrubs on almost […]
City Tweaks Home-SF, Ordinance Was Ignored
The revised Home-SF program passed by the Board of Supervisors in July uses a new three-tiered system …
Move to Increase Housing Density Through ‘In-law Units’
In a unanimous vote on July 31, the SF Board of Supervisors approved changes in the city code that would authorize the expansion of an ADU within a site’s build able area …
Sunset Activist Overcomes Obstacles to Serve Community
And, as is the modus operandi of Suval, she became active in forming the Park Merced Action Coalition, a residents group, and became its vice-president.
Letter to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Sunset Beacon.
Early View from Above
Arial photograph, circa 1950, shows the emergence of the western neighborhoods.
Police Blotter – Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District.
Police Beat – Sunset District
Updates from Capt. Robert Yick, commanding officer at the Taraval Police Station.
Sunset Spotlight
News from the around the Sunset District.
Celebrating Summer
A free all-star concert, dubbed “Surrealistic Summer Solstice 2,” was held at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park on June 20.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 