Jacobs has also authored four books dedicated to the illustrious history of the 49ers and even has a plaque at the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the team’s number one fan.
A Boy and His Hero: Sunset District Author Honors 49ers Legend in New Book
Board Approves Mar’s Legislation Creating Chinese Cultural District
For months, community members, district supervisors and their aides, and other key stakeholders in the Sunset community have worked establish the Sunset Chinese Cultural District.
‘Looking Back’: Angler’s Lodge
Tokyo is hosting the Olympics, but did you know about the international sports competition venue hidden beyond the trees near Golden Gate Park’s Polo Field or Bison Paddock?
Updated Tsunami Hazard Maps Show West Side’s Vulnerabilities
The California Geological Survey (CGS) released updated Tsunami Hazard Area Maps recently that show the City will be more affected on its northeast shoreline but of course the west side of town will be affected as well.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Last Saturday Live,’ New Music Fest in Sunset
We are pleased to invite your readers to Last Saturday Live, a monthly open-air family-friendly mini music fest featuring local musicians, merchants, makers, artists, causes and fantastic eats …
“On the Road With Block by Block – Vacation Photos From the Bahamas”
Block by Block is back, but this time with photos exploring the 3 mile island in the Bahamas, Harbour Island.
Press Release: Rent Relief for Small Businesses Impacted by Pandemic
Small Businesses fully shut down by COVID health orders were given a lifeline Tuesday, after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a groundbreaking law that waives their back rent.
Press Release: Renovated Golden Gate Heights Playground Re-Opens
With a design inspired by its wooded surroundings, a nature play area to spark creativity, and a dramatic spiral tower soaring above it all, the newly-renovated playground at Golden Gate Heights Park has opened to the public, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. Photos by Michael Durand.
Press Release: Coyote Removed from GG Park After Charging Toddlers
Coyote Removed from Golden Gate Park After Charging Toddlers :From San Francisco Animal Care & Control Federal officials from Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) / U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife […]
Press Release: Board’s Budget and Finance Committee Approves Loan for 2550 Irving St.
Mar: Today is a historic moment as I and the Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee voted to approve the loan for site acquisition and pre-development for the Sunset’s first 100% affordable housing development for low and moderate income families at 2550 Irving St.
Letter to the Editor: Commit to Cutting Climate Pollution
We need to solve the climate emergency, not just put another bandage on it.
Historical Photo: ‘Fancy Fruits and Choice Meats’
In 1951, 4055 Irving St. at the corner of 42nd Avenue was the Portola Market advertising fancy fruits and choice meats. It was run for many years as A-1 Liquor & Groceries, until Palm City Wines recently took over …
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Sunset Beacon Turns 30
Paul Kozakiewicz, former editor and publisher of the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers, created the first issue of the Sunset Beacon with co-founder Christopher B. Rivers 30 years ago this month.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
We have had a very good stock market with the major indexes rising 12-15% for the year. But what about the real estate market? Let us look at some data …
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