Police activity in the Sunset in May, 2021.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Sunset Chinese Cultural District
The Sunset Chinese Cultural District will foster leadership and collaboration to support the resiliency and ongoing vitality of this unique community in the face of many significant challenges …
Sunset Filmmaker Debuts Documentary Inspired by Photos of Jazz Greats
Matt E. Novak accidentally came upon iconic photographs of jazz greats Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Thelonious Monk and others by William P. Gottlieb (1917-2006) when he was doing research on the Library of Congress website.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
As the beat goes on at City Hall, the “City Family” has already begun to arrange office exchanges. Lack of professional experience is no impediment.
Cartoon: ‘Gerry Bought the Wrong Bear’ by Hazel O’Neil
Gerry Bought the Wrong Bear.
Block by Block: Irving Street Between Third and Seventh Avenues
Welcome to the first-ever “Block by Block” post by photojournalist Eloise Kelsey! This week’s column features the people, shops and quirks found on Irving Street from Third to Seventh avenues. Enjoy!
Real Estate: John M. Lee
I was speaking to my financial advisor recently because the stock market has gone straight up for the last 12 months. I asked if the stock market has peaked and if this is the right time to sell stocks.
Assembly: Phil Ting
I’ve done it. You probably have, too. You’re walking on Clement or Irving streets, and a store on the other side of the street catches your eye. Giving in to temptation, you look both ways and cross in the middle of the block once it’s safe to do so.
Future of Upper Great Highway Undecided
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission (Rec. and Park) and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board (SFMTA) recently announced a special public hearing to discuss a “proposed pilot” on the Great Highway.
Letter to the Editor: Against Proposed Seven-Story Apartment Building at 2550 Irving St.
Affordable housing is something San Francisco desperately needs. That’s the one thing everyone in the City agrees on. But unfortunately the fight over affordable housing is often reduced to the false binary of NIMBYs v. YIMBYs (no or yes in my backyard).
Press Release: Groups Unite to Prevent Violence Against Asians and Seniors
On May 15, APAPA and the newly formed Sunset Safety Squad combined forces to support the national “Unity Against Hate” Campaign to prevent rising violence and harassment targeting the Asian community and seniors.
Updates from Supervisor Gordon Mar
We continue to make crucial progress on vaccinations, and containing and reducing the spread of COVID-19 — and San Francisco is truly leading the nation. And in May, we’re celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage […]
Historical Photo: ‘It’s a Twister!’
On Feb. 24, 1930, a tornado (yes, a tornado) hit John Voltz’s house at 46th Avenue and Ortega Street. It was repaired and remains in the same location today.
Police Blotter: Sunset District, May 2021
Police activity in the Sunset District in April, 2021.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
In May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a recognition that comes at an especially challenging time for our communities, with the continuation of anti-Asian acts of hate and violence.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 