Laborfest presents a panel discussion concerning the creeping privatization of public spaces in San Francisco — from the Conservatory of Flowers to the Upper Great Highway to the Zoo and beyond, and the methods used to secure consent. Thursday, July 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Park Branch Library, 1833 Page St. (Not an official library-run event.) For more information, go to laborfest.net/2025/.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
As the first half of 2025 concludes, we have faced several unique challenges including the impact of President Donald Trump’s policies – tariffs, inflation rumors, civil unrest and international warfare. In this column, we assess the current state of the local real estate market.
Revisiting the Outer Sunset on Film With Photographer Richard Sexton
At just 23 years old, newlywed photographer Richard Sexton drove a U-Haul packed with furniture and darkroom gear from Georgia to San Francisco. It was 1977, and Sexton had just enrolled in the San Francisco Art Institute, drawn by the City’s dramatic landscape, rich architecture and cultural diversity.
Proposition K Fallout: Lawsuit Against Upper Great Highway Closure Advances
A lawsuit against the City of San Francisco alleging the closure of the Upper Great Highway to make way for Sunset Dunes park was done improperly is moving forward.
Merchant News: Business News From the Inner Sunset
Luke’s Local Grocery held its grand opening on May 31, following a soft opening a few weeks earlier.
Poetry by Deno Gell
Originally from Chico, California, Deno has lived and worked in San Francisco since 2010. His debut collection is due out in August 2025. You can find more of his work on Instagram @thegellstudio.
Announcements: July 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in July 2025.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
San Francisco City Hall just completed its budget cycle. I was appointed to serve on the two most critical fiscal committees: budget and finance along with budget and appropriations.
@andeverything__nice: Must-Stop Shops in the Sunset
Try Studio Shop is a cozy, women-owned boutique tucked away on Irving Street at Funston Avenue in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset. Run by sisters Ari and Poy Ariyapakdee, the shop blends the feel of a curated gallery with the warmth of a neighborhood gem.
‘Then and Now’: Sixth Avenue and Judah Street
Comparison photos of Sixth Avenue and Judah Street 99 years apart.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Popular Inner Sunset Yoga Studio Expands to the Richmond
A little bit of the Inner Sunset has come to the Richmond District, with the opening of the second location of The Yoga Shala on Balboa Street at 21st Avenue.
Commentary: ‘Joel Engardio Must Be Recalled’
Joel Engardio’s tenure as supervisor of District 4 has been marked by a pattern of betrayal.
State Senate: Scott Wiener
At a time when the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress are attempting to gut health care coverage for tens of millions of Americans, fighting for affordable health care is more important than ever.
Sunset Dunes Piano and Art Installation the Targets of Vandalism
Two pieces of art at the Sunset Dunes on the Upper Great Highway were vandalized early June 14, according to The Friends of Sunset Dunes.
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