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.
‘Cooking Together’: Sambhar
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.
Press Release: Ocean Beach Sand Dune Replanting Project Launches
Rec. and Park joined dedicated volunteers and key environmental organizations to kick off a sand dune replanting project at Ocean Beach recently. The collaborative effort aims to restore the health of the beach’s vital dune ecosystem, enhance biodiversity, and protect native species.
Letter to the Editor: Blame the Rich, Not the Immigrants
American corporations are deciding they would rather pay low wages with no benefits to immigrants and manipulate the H-1B visas to hire vulnerable non-union immigrant workers at a lower cost than they would have to pay if they hired Americans.
‘Then and Now’: Fifth and Parnassus Avenues
Comparison photos of Fifth and Parnassus Avenues 105 years apart.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Shallow and Simple Minded’ Voter Responds
This “shallow and simple minded” voter would like to point out to a recent letter writer that Joel Engardio must have been similarly “shallow and simple minded” when he loudly, publicly and actively promoted the recall of the city attorney and board of education members when he disagreed with their positions. Suddenly a recall of HIM is “wasteful”? How convenient.
Letter to the Editor: Recall a Waste of Money
The rise in recall efforts in California, particularly against Supervisor Joel Engardio, reflects a troubling trend where voters pursue recalls based on single issues. This approach wastes taxpayer money and undermines democratic processes by ignoring broad electoral decisions.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
Being a rental property owner in San Francisco has become increasingly challenging each year.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
You might have plans to attend the amazing Chinese New Year Parade in Chinatown on Feb. 15. I hope to see you there. I also want to encourage you to attend the wonderful New Year celebration in the Sunset on Feb. 9 at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
From the Editor: Firefighting a Hot Topic
I watched in horror as the Santa Ana winds in Southern California last month reached hurricane-strength speeds which spread fires through entire neighborhoods leaving death and destruction.
New Inner Sunset Mural Unveiled
When you walk past Eighth Avenue at Irving Street you will see colorful images of what is special about the Inner Sunset – flowering gardens, the bustling farmers market, a restaurateur serving a slice of pizza, Frisbee players, children with hula hoops, Golden Gate Park, a soaring hawk and the glowing sunset. These sights and more are depicted on a new community mural created by nearly 200 volunteers.
Announcements: February 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in February 2025.
