Construction began this week to repair the iconic Trocadero Clubhouse in Sigmund Stern Grove, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today.
Press Release: Repairs Begin on Historic Trocadero Clubhouse
Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘No’ on ‘Cop Tax’ Prop. B
As someone who has done a deep dive into the San Francisco Police Commission, our citywide staffing shortage and funding obstacles, I urge all San Franciscans who care about public safety to understand Prop. B and vote “No.” In it’s current form, it is a misleading and purposefully destructive measure.
Letter to the Editor: Shakespeare’s Hamlet at Sealevel Gallery
Our first production as a westside-based theater will be a 90-minute community reading of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The cast will combine trained, experienced local actors with other members of our neighborhood to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday.
‘Cooking Together’: Almond Cookies
I would take my 4-year-old son to the park near the Japanese Tea Garden almost every afternoon to play. After a couple of hours of play time, we would sit down by the tea house and have green tea with almond cookies.
‘Photos of the Month’: February 2024
Photographers contribute three favorite photos for the online gallery every month.
Press Release: New Improvements Unveiled at Lake Merced South
A ribbon-cutting marked the completion of the project’s first phase, which added improvements such as a National Fitness Campaign fitness court with exercise equipment; two new picnic tables and benches; new ADA parking at the John Muir Drive lot; new signage along the asphalt trails; and landscaping upgrades including tree maintenance and new tree plantings.
Press Release: Best Buddies Friendship Walk on April 13 in GG Park to Celebrate Inclusion of People with Disabilities
Best Buddies in San Francisco is proud to have 140 (and counting) participants lacing up their shoes to walk for inclusion, all working to surpass 2024’s fundraising goal of $135,000.
Letter to the Editor: Save Our Walgreens Stores
If no creative solutions will be enacted soon to curtail this growing trend of bold, open shoplifting in our essential stores, more owners will be forced to close their businesses, realizing that, paradoxically, the shoplifters have gotten the upper hand, as if they own their stores.
Press Release: St. Mary’s Medical Center Joins UCSF Health
UCSF Health has signed a definitive agreement with Dignity Health to acquire Saint Francis Memorial Hospital (Saint Francis) and St. Mary’s Medical Center (St. Mary’s), along with associated outpatient clinics in San Francisco. The organization hopes to close the transaction in spring 2024.
From Sand Dunes and Discrimination to Million-Dollar Homes and Diversity
The Sunset is San Francisco’s largest neighborhood, but it’s hard to get lost here. In a neighborhood where streets are numbered or alphabetized, it’s always easy to know where you are, no matter how blinding the sun, dense the fog, strong the wind or dark the night.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
What should you consider before buying your first home? This is an extremely important question. For most people, this is the largest financial investment they will ever make in their lives. Buying a home can be extremely exciting and owning a home is still considered to be achieving the American Dream by many.
‘Then and Now’: 48th Avenue Near Ulloa Street
Comparison photos of 48th Avenue Near Ulloa Street 79 years apart.
Back to His Roots – Taraval SFPD Station Captain From Parkside
Taraval Station’s new leadership in command since this past fall is Capt. Brien Hoo.
Press Release: Sunset Musician Sami Freeman to Release “Space Bath”
Sami Freeman, a composer based in San Francisco’s Sunset District, is set to release “Space Bath” on Friday, Feb. 16. This immersive 22-minute experience defies genre, providing a constantly shiing sonic landscape designed to invoke memories and stimulate the imagination.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
The most important local election most know nothing about is coming up in March.
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