‘The Beef Parlor’: Illustration by Rob Summerlin
‘The Beef Parlor’: Illustration by Rob Summerlin
Hunt and Gather a Hub for Local Talent
Local artists (L-R) Micky Healy, Laine Wiesemann, DeeDee Hunt, Nate Tan, Andy Forrest and Roy Tahtinen kick off another season at Hunt & Gather Gallery at 1108 Irving St. in the Inner Sunset. Hunt and Gather Gallery was packed with visitors the evening of Dec. 7 for the Inner Sunset Holiday Lights Stroll and is a popular stop during Inner Sunset Art Walk events held throughout the year. Learn more at innersunsetmerchants.org and huntandgathersf.com.
Real Estate: John M. Lee – Sunset District
The single-family median home prices in the Sunset District stabilized and rose after two years of decline, with median prices increasing by 3.9% and the number of sales by 11.9% in 2024. Prices were pretty stable throughout the year as the Feds kept the interest rates steady, except for two quarter-point decreases later in the year. The Sunset Home Sales Comparison Table shows the results in 2024 as compared with prior years broken up by quarters.
‘Then and Now’: Lincoln Way at 41st Avenue
Comparison photos of Lincoln Way at 41st Avenue 112 years apart.
‘Pet Pix’: Walt and Jesse
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
I’m humbled by the views of residents who opposed the measure. Many said they didn’t feel heard in the process, and I take their concerns to heart.
From the Editor: In the Year 2025
In 1969, there was a hit song by Zager and Evans (who?) called “In the Year 2525.” As they counted up the years starting at 2525, the lyrics painted a rather bleak picture of a dystopian destiny for mankind.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
It’s a New Year and you can count the herculean resolutions of all San Franciscans from Mayor-Elect Daniel Lurie to your humble but not always pleasing scribe. Remember that a New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other!
Matisse’s ‘Jazz Unbound’ Prints on Display at de Young
Originally, the very limited edition of artist Henri Matisse’s 1947 book of prints was going to be called, “Circus,” because the inspiration for several motifs concerned performing artists and balancing acts. However, during the two-year period of creating 20 color stencil prints (pochoirs), the title changed to “Jazz,” at the suggestion of Greek art publisher Tériade.
RV Parking Remains a Contentious Housing Issue
The latest development in the City’s ongoing struggle to deal with people living in recreational vehicles (RVs) is the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ rejection of Mayor London Breed’s revived policy for towing these rolling shelters away.
Sunset Supe May Face Recall Over Great Highway Closure
Following the passing of Proposition K, a controversial ballot measure which now will turn the Upper Great Highway into a full-time city park, a group of westside residents are beginning their attempt to recall District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio, who advocated for the measure to be on the ballot.
Announcements: January 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in January 2025.
‘A Shot of Salvation’: Silver Spur
The bartender couldn’t have been kinder. I was a local, but a first-timer at the bar, and she made sure I was always comfortable and included.
