Comparison photos of Lincoln Way and 48th Avenue 111 years apart.
‘Then and Now’: Lincoln Way and 48th Avenue
Police Blotter: Sunset Beacon
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Concerns Linger About Toxic Plume at Irving Street Project
As construction continues at 2550 Irving St., questions and demands remain about the cleanup and City and state response to the toxic plume.
Follow the Money: Who Funds Engardio Recall Fight
Proposition K, a measure which closed San Francisco’s Upper Great Highway (UGH), has divided residents and sparked ongoing controversy among westside residents.
Sunset High Schoolers Create VR’ing Democracy
Each election cycle, many non-native English speakers and first-time voters face uncertainty and anxiety at the polls. Data by NewAmerica.org found that many individuals “have a built-in fear around civic participation … that comes from a collective traumatic experience” of navigating critical documents, such as immigration forms, where even small mistakes can have serious consequences.
Press Release: Claude, the Albino Alligator at Cal Academy, Turns 30
Claude the Albino Alligator Turns 30, California Academy of Sciences Celebrates with a Monthlong Birthday Bash
Letter to the Editor: Time to Stop the Vitriol
I understand people are unhappy with Sunset Dunes but attacking supporters verbally and on social media has gone far beyond civil discourse.
Letter to the Editor: Sunset Dunes a Breath of Fresh Air
Thanks to a voter-approved initiative, Sunset Dunes has transformed into an inviting area for pedestrians and cyclists. As someone who has often hesitated to ride a bike in the City, I found this car-free zone empowering.
Artist Rose B. Simpson Explores Connections Between the Ancestral and the Contemporary
“I think in clay. Clay was the earth that grew our food, was the house we lived in, was the pottery we ate out of and prayed with,” Simpson told a de Young Museum audience at a very personal lecture she delivered earlier this year. “My relationship to clay is ancestral and it has a deep genetic memory. It’s like a family member for us.”
Commentary: ‘Don’t Rewrite History on Eighth Grade Algebra’
As one of the plaintiffs who sued SFUSD to bring Algebra back, I feel compelled to speak out because I can’t stand by while people erase the truth. That truth is this: Supervisor Joel Engardio played a critical role in finally pushing the district to act after years of delay.
Letter to the Editor: Experience Shows Westside Traffic is Worse
City officials and agencies like SFMTA say westside traffic isn’t worse and that the data proves it. But when you dismiss the people living the experience, such data stops mattering.
State Senate: Scott Wiener
One of the best things to happen in San Francisco over the past few years is the explosion of street life. From the Richmond to the Sunset to the Castro to downtown, we’re seeing a renaissance of people coming together on our streets to build community and just enjoy themselves.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
Said an old lady to the Internal Revenue Service: “I do hope you will give my money to a nice country.”
City Hall: Connie Chan
Since May, my team and I have dedicated our time to deliver the City’s budget.
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