Cartoon by Hazel O’Neil.
Cartoon: ‘Bird Watching at Ocean Beach’ by Hazel O’Neill
Press Release: Mountain Lion Spotted at West End of GG Park, Lake Merced
Officials have confirmed two mountain lion sightings in San Francisco since Aug. 21, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today.
25th Annual Sunset Community Festival Sept. 21 (Sponsored Content)
Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect and Be Local! The 25th annual Sunset Community Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the West Sunset Playground at 39th Avenue and Ortega Street.
Inner Sunset Flea Market Every Second Sunday: Sept. 8 (Sponsored Content)
Inner Sunset Flea Market takes place every second Sunday of the month. Irving Street between Ninth and 10th avenues, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Family fun, food and finds.
My Observations: L-Taraval Construction Project – Community Meeting #2
There were many different opinions held by the community, though most were in opposition. It was hoped that this meeting would find an alternate staging area for construction at the large lot cornering Sloat and Lake Merced boulevards.
Footprint Shoes: $40 Off 2 Pairs of SAS Shoes. Trunk Show 9/14 (Sponsored Content)
Visit Footprint Shoes at 1701 Taraval for great deals on footwear and accessories. Trunk show on Sept. 14.
Historical Photo – Glider Soars Over Sunset Sand Dunes
A crowd of onlookers gathers atop a Sunset District sand dune to watch the launch of McGill Glider No. 813N, by the Pacific Glider School at 33rd Avenue and Kirkham Street, on May 24, 1930.
Sunset Surfer Swam at the Olympics
The chances are good that David Dunford is the only Sunset District resident who is from Kenya and has competed in the Olympic games.
Craftsman Sustains Irving Street Shop’s Historic Shoe Repair Role
“The Inner Sunset is the greatest area in the City,” Kamely said, throwing his strong hands across his chest. “America is a great opportunity for everyone who has a dream.
Police Blotter – Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District in August, 2019.
School Board Reverses Course on Washington Murals
The San Francisco School Board’s abrupt change to its decision to cover some controversial murals with panels instead of paint has satisfied almost no one, but has also left opponents of the painting option scrambling to respond.
Scarcity of Crime Statistics Prompts City Hall Action
District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar’s office discovered an unsettling detail about the crime statistics made available by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD): They are few and far between.
Calendar of Events – September, 2019
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in September, 2019.
Advisory Committee for the Future of UCSF Parnassus – Public Meetings
UCSF is convening the Advisory Committee for the Future of UCSF Parnassus Heights, comprised of community stakeholders, leaders, neighbors, merchants and representatives from city agencies and non-profits to explore the plan, help identify potential effects of the CPHP implementation and advise on neighborhood concerns and opportunities.
Press Release: SFMTA L-Taraval Project Work Schedule for Aug. 26-Sept. 6, 2019
Forecast of Work Planned for August 26-September 6, 2019.
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