The City is delaying plans to ticket drivers who park within 20 feet approaching a crosswalk, according to the City’s new transit agency head.
‘Daylighting’ Ticketing Plan Paused
Budget Shortfall May Require Cuts to Muni Service
This summer, the San Francisco Municipal Railway is expected to cut service by 4%, due to a $50 million budget deficit, attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) claims that if these cuts are not implemented, by July the service will no longer be able to afford to replace operators and cleaning and maintenance staff.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Learning Lessons from L.A. Fires: Time is Now to Prepare
The recent fires in Los Angeles have communities throughout California reassessing their fire preparedness.
Press Release: Upper Great Highway to Close March 14
A historic oceanfront park is coming to San Francisco’s western edge, giving residents and visitors a place to walk, bike, relax, and connect with the coast like never before. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today that the park – the largest pedestrianization project in California history – will officially open on April 12.
Press Release: City Completes Key Westside Traffic and Street Upgrades
The City has completed key infrastructure upgrades to improve traffic flow on San Francisco’s west side, ensuring smoother access for residents, commuters, and visitors. These improvements lay the groundwork for the transformation of the Great Highway into an oceanfront park, creating a new recreational space while keeping the area navigable for all.
Letter to the Editor: Engardio Dismissive of Community Engagement
Supervisor Joel Engardio’s tendency to prioritize his agenda over his constituents’ needs is illustrated by his recent SF Standard interview. Billed as an opportunity for community engagement, it served as little more than a PR stunt.
Commentary: In Praise of Engardio’s Street Safety Leadership
We understand the concerns some residents have about Ocean Beach Park and its potential impact on traffic patterns. However, the reality is that Proposition K has passed, and the Ocean Beach Park project is moving forward.
Press Release: Fifth Season of Free Live Music at GG Park Bandshell Announced
Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department will present more than 125 free concerts at the historic Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park in 2025, starting with women-fronted bands on March 1. The 2025 season will run through mid-November, featuring shows most Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and select Saturdays.
‘Photos of the Month’: February 2025
To submit photos for consideration in the Photos of the Month online gallery, send three jpegs to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com by the 15th of the month. (If possible, send pictures resized to 150 dpi, 6″ wide.)
Commentary: Richie Greenberg
The west side of San Francisco is primed for a Republican or conservative independent candidate to win a seat on the Board of Supervisors. Recent elections results coupled with analysts’ data maps overlaying how voters answered key ballot measures by district borders paint a conclusive trend: Should a viable Republican candidate throw their name in the hat for the 2026 and 2028 citywide and district elections, they would have a good chance at winning.
‘Cooking Together’: Sambhar
Sambhar is a robust South Indian soup comprised of lentils, vegetables, and spices, making it a nutritious and fulfilling meal. The recipe involves cooking lentils, sautéing vegetables, and flavoring with tamarind.
Commentary: Against SFMTA’s ‘Biking and Rolling Plan’
On Feb. 18, SFMTA is set to rubber-stamp the vague, unfunded and reckless “Biking and Rolling Plan.” This 250+ page document proposes an aggressive expansion of bike lanes, “slow streets,” and other ambiguous measures, all requiring the drastic removal of street parking and driving lanes.
From a Reader: Open Letter to Supervisor Joel Engardio
You have repeatedly said that you should not be recalled over a single issue, i.e., the Prop. K vote closing the Upper Great Highway (UGH). Yes, the recall is for a single issue, but the issue is not the UGH. The issue is YOU, and your behavior, lack of response and a sense of duty to those who put you in office.
From a Reader: Recall Engardio – Unpleasant But Necessary
Joel Engardio, San Francisco’s District 4 Supervisor since 2023, has had a relatively short tenure in City Hall and yet has already committed a serious violation: Ignoring the will of his constituents.
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