The controversial proposal to build a skyscraper across the street from the San Francisco Zoo has become the latest example of much bigger housing issues and how best to confront them.
Press Release: ‘Reimagining San Francisco’ Nature Alliance Introduced at Cal. Academy of Sciences
New alliance of nonprofit, city, state and educational organizations have pledged to work together to improve the ecological health of San Francisco.
Press Release: Local Author Presents ‘Torn Lilacs’ at Westside Libraries
San Francisco author and historian Henry Michalski will be presenting his acclaimed book, “Torn Lilacs,” at the West Portal branch library on Oct. 7. Recently, Michalski presented his work at the Anza and Richmond branch libraries.
Sunset District Artist Explores a Vast Array of Artistic Styles and Mediums
Artist Michaele Ignon said being surrounded by and engaging with other artists, such as through San Francisco Women Artists (SFWA), exchanging thoughts and techniques, is an experience she counts as an integral part of her personal evolution.
‘Then and Now’: Fourth Avenue and Irving Street
Comparison photos of Fourth Avenue and Irving street 83 years apart.
Nomad Cyclery Reborn as Barbary Coast
The bicycle wheels that were rolling in and out of Nomad Cyclery on Irving Street for more than 50 years came to an abrupt and unexpected stop last September when its longtime owner, Roger Cook, died of pancreatic cancer.
Letter to the Editor: James Wing Chow Memorial Service
The patriarch of a remarkable Chinese American family, James Wing Chow of San Francisco and its Richmond District, passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2023 at the fine old age of 102.
‘Kilduff’s Korner’ By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
‘Then and Now’: Eighth Avenue Near Geary Boulevard
Comparison photos of Eighth Avenue Near Geary Boulevard 75 years apart.
New Bike-share Stations Installed Throughout Golden Gate Park
A dozen new bike-share stations were rolled out throughout Golden Gate Park last month to fill gaps in the overall network of Lyft’s Bay Wheels, according to city officials at the opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 7.
Announcements, September 2023
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side.
Press Release: SF Planning’s Housing Webinar Sept. 14
As part of the adopted Housing Element, the City of San Francisco is required to plan for 36,000 new housing units in the state-designated “Housing Opportunity Areas” in the western and northern portions of the city. Please join SF Planning to learn about the Housing Element zoning program, Expanding Housing Choice.
Commentary: Brian Quan
We built things to make it safer, reliable and improved. If we needed to do that now, what would we face? Complaints about the noise created by the foghorns. Upsetting the natural views with a giant International Orange-colored suspension bridge. This is an opportunity for innovation and growth. We shouldn’t hold hostage any new changes to the need to prevent any possible harm. Community inputs and insights should be helping improve changes and understanding how to best mitigate the transition.
Patisserie on California is a Sweet and Delicious Passion Project
It’s about 10:30 a.m. on a recent Sunday and pastry chef Philippe Delarue is putting the finishing touches on a tray of Napoleons in his kitchen. They don’t resemble typical Napoleons. Like any artist, he puts his own spin on the flaky, puff pastry confection by displaying them on their sides, before methodically topping them with tall, sculpted swirls of whipped cream.
City Hall: Connie Chan
In August, schools across the City welcomed students back. While public education builds our future generations, and we all want to be optimistic about their future, the reality is the ways that both the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and City College of San Francisco (CCSF) have been operating is greatly disappointing. These districts’ administrations have not been doing right by our teachers, students and our families.
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