As we enter the new year, I want to take a moment to celebrate some recent wins that are making San Francisco safer for everyone.
State Senate: Scott Wiener
SFPD’s Taraval Station Capt. Brings Nearly 26 Years of Experience to West Side
As Capt. Clayton Harmston is in his first year leading the Taraval Station police force, his aim is to return to the fundamentals.
City Hall: Alan Wong
There is nowhere in San Francisco quite like the Sunset District. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean, Stern Grove and Golden Gate Park, it’s the kind of place where fog softens the mornings, small businesses know their customers by name and neighbors look out for one another. This is a community built by working families – immigrants and longtime San Franciscans alike – who put down roots and stay.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Announcements: January 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in January 2025.
19th Ave. Repaving Project Underway
Motorists commuting through the Sunset District will have to deal with fewer lanes on 19th Avenue this year, as the traffic artery gets completely repaved between Lincoln Way and Holloway Avenue.
Merchant News: New Year, New Consumer Choices
Flavorful beverages made with Vietnamese sugar cane, fruit, seeds, aloe, ginger and other healthy ingredients are freshly pressed to order at the new Pure Cane Juice at 839 Irving St. Owner Cory Sullivan and his helpful staff can advise you on which flavor might appeal to you, from pineapple, passion fruit, lychee, golden lime and more. Thai tea, brown sugar milk boba, bubble waffles and sponge cake round out the offerings.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
Last month brought cheer to many readers as AAA and Gas-Buddy data reported gasoline prices declined to a $2.90 per gallon nationwide average, although not in California where the best locations charge $3.95 per gallon. The aforementioned $2.90 is 17 cents lower than November and 7.3 cents lower than 2024. You naughty non-electric motor vehicle drivers can consider this your holiday present.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
This month, in partnership with SF Mayor Daniel Lurie, I am introducing legislation to allow prosecutors to file felony charges when abusers violate protective orders in high-risk cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
What a busy year’s end it was for the Richmond, Sunset and Parkside neighborhoods!
Supervisor Wong Supports Putting UGH Issue on Ballot
Newly-appointed District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong is calling out some supporters of the Sunset Dunes park who claimed he had not meaningfully engaged with them before announcing his support of a ballot measure that would return the question of the future of the Upper Great Highway to San Francisco ballots.
Sponsored: Ms. Marian’s Dance Garden Presents Snow White Ballet
Ms. Marian’s Dance Garden presents Snow White to be presented at the 11th annual dance recital in May. Audition on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
‘Slavic Voice’: Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine Expands Youth Leadership Across San Francisco
Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine, a youth-led journalism and cultural storytelling organization founded by two San Francisco high schoolers, continues to grow its presence across the City. What began as a small effort to share youth perspectives on culture, identity and the war in Ukraine has become a larger movement connecting students across the world.
‘Photos of the Month’: December 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.)
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 