In our mostly foggy Bay Area climate, any day is good for a pot of hot soup. But, in addition to being comforting and nourishing, soups also provide hydration during hot or cold weather.
‘Cooking Together’: Zupa di Fagioli
Press Release: Diwali Event at Outer Sunset Farmers Market Oct. 19
The market is proud to announce that they are teaming up with community partners to host its third annual Diwali event on Oct. 19. Diwali is festival of lights originated in India thousands of years ago to celebrate the victory of Hindu god, Rama, over a demon.
‘The Richmond Table’: Seal Rock Inn Restaurant
The Outer Richmond has always had its fog-soaked icons – the Cliff House, Ocean Beach, the bones of Sutro Baths. But ask longtime neighbors where they actually ate breakfast with their parents, or dragged visiting cousins before going to the Zoo, and one name comes up with the affection of an old drinking buddy: Seal Rock Inn Restaurant.
Letter to the Editor: Suffering the Consequences of Bad Policies
When people’s lives are made more difficult they get upset. When a parent sees their child is not getting access to classes they need, attend schools across the City but then the roads are closed and they are dismissed with, “Hey, ride a bike, take Muni, walk!” they become frustrated.
‘Photos of the Month’: September 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.)
Inner Sunset Resident’s Cookbook to Be Released This Month
Chef Melissa King was not like other kids growing up in Whittier, a small city in Los Angeles County. While her peers watched Saturday morning cartoons, she was glued to Julie Child shows, Martin Yan’s “Yan Can Cook” and other television cooking programs.
Press Release: Stern Grove Playground Transformed
Children and families in San Francisco’s Sunset District now have a new reason to explore the outdoors with the reopening of the Sigmund Stern Grove Playground following a major renovation, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced Sept. 10.
From the Editor: Fraudulent Letter to the Editor
It was brought to my attention yesterday that a letter we published on this website, “Engardio Deserves a Chance to Finish His Important Work,” was not written by the person whose name was attached to the letter. The writer identified themselves as someone working in Supervisor Joel Engardio’s office. I was informed that the letter writer used the person’s name fraudulently – the real Engardio aide never wrote the piece.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
With a lifelong background in real estate, I have a particular interest in the evolving dynamics of the 2025 market, especially as we navigate through this transitional period. Traditionally, my September commentary focuses on projections for the fall real estate market, which ushers in San Francisco’s second peak selling season.
Merchant News: Exploring the Neighborhood
Cue the confetti! San Francisco Women Artists Gallery (SFWA) will mark its 100th year with a centennial celebration on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. at its gallery at 647 Irving St. Enjoy artist demonstrations, refreshments and raffles while admiring the current exhibit, “Second Summer.” SFWA has been a vibrant part of the neighborhood arts scene since it relocated to the Inner Sunset in 2015. Learn more at sfwomenartists.org.
Pick School of Ballroom Dancing Still Creating Community After More Than 60 Years
At first glance, Pick School of Ballroom Dancing may seem like a quiet, unassuming storefront nestled on Taraval Street in the Sunset District. A closer look reveals a studio that comes alive at night as musical notes fill the air, inviting dancers to feel the rhythm and sway rhythmically to the tunes.
40 Years of Inspiring Children at West Portal’s Growing Up Art & Craft Store
Growing Up Art & Crafts at 248 West Portal Ave., in the heart of the West Portal District, celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.
Artist Explores Connections Between the Ancestral and the Contemporary
Artist Rose B. Simpson is more than a little preoccupied with vessels. She views pottery, cars, her figurative sculptures, the womb and clay – a material she most often uses in her creations – as vessels.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s housing and upzoning plan is getting a lot of attention. The SF Planning Commission will consider it this month, and the SF Board of Supervisors will vote on it later this fall.
Sunset Commons Opens Its Door on Irving St. to Creatives and Community
At the start of August, a new craft cafe that combines hands-on creative activities with a community gathering space opened its doors in the Sunset District, drawing hundreds of residents to its grand opening.
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