But over time, I’ve seen what this space has become, and it has changed my mind. Every day, people are out there walking, biking, gathering and connecting.
But over time, I’ve seen what this space has become, and it has changed my mind. Every day, people are out there walking, biking, gathering and connecting.
For the coffee shop owners, brothers Dennis and Dan Lee, and their family, the Pixlcat is rooted in a much longer relationship with the neighborhood. They have been a presence in the neighborhood since the opening of Namu on Balboa Street in 2006 and earlier years spent in Golden Gate Park experimenting with creative, accessible street food.
Last month, a ballot measure that would have restored weekday vehicle access to the Upper Great Highway (UGH) fell one supervisor’s signature short of making it onto the ballot.
David Lee, an educator and the 20-year executive director of the Chinese American Voters Education Committee who unsuccessfully ran against then-Supervisor Catherine Stefani for State Assembly from District 19 in 2024, is among those who have tossed their hat into the ring to represent the Outer Sunset as District 4 supervisor.
Thousands of residents and businesses in the Richmond and Sunset districts were left without power for days on the weekend before Christmas.
Imagine a quaint village in the heart of the City where everything you need – restaurants, shops, essential services, parks and lively social gathering spots – is within a short stroll or drive. Welcome to the Inner Sunset! This charming neighborhood stretches westward from Arguello Boulevard to 19th Avenue and from Lincoln Way to Lawton Street.
Comparison photos of 21st Avenue and Pacheco Street 91 years apart.
Dawn and Ron Stueckle, the brains behind Sunset Youth Services (SYS), got the inspiration for the non-profit organization when they were youth pastors at a church, where many young people were facing arrests and ongoing family conflict.
Despite losing at the ballot box and in court, those opposed to banning private motor vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard plan to start gathering signatures for another ballot measure in November.
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
In December of last year, the Richmond District experienced six blackouts, lasting more than 40 hours for most residents and almost twice that for others.
With Lunar New Year approaching, many San Franciscans are reflecting on the importance of family and the lasting lessons they pass down. My office recently hosted a Lunar New Year art show featuring nearly 30 local artists and focusing on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) themed art. The creativity and beauty on display got me thinking about the values I’m carrying with me into the new year.
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Comparison photos of Ocean Beach Esplanade 109 year apart.