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‘Photos of the Month’: July 2025
Commentary: ‘Joel Engardio Must NOT Be Recalled’
I support Joel because I’ve experienced the kind of leader he is – inclusive, accessible, responsive, and above all, visionary. He genuinely listens, seeks collaboration and brings people together around shared goals for our neighborhood.
‘Cooking Together’: Kale and Quinoa Salad
This salad is very nutritious because one of the main ingredients; kale is a great source of vitamins A, C and K as well as minerals such as calcium and iron. The other ingredient, quinoa, contains a good amount of protein (14%) and healthy carbohydrates and fibers.
Letter to the Editor: Blocked by Engardio
On the evening of Sunday, July 13, I discovered I had been blocked by my own supervisor, Joel Engardio, on both Twitter and Facebook.
Press Release: Sunset Dunes Open House July 19
Join SF Rec. and Park on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to noon at Sunset Dunes and Judah for the first official Sunset Dunes Open House.
Letter to the Editor: Chain of Lakes Intersection is Dysfunctional
It’s frustrating that Supervisor Engardio keeps claiming to be mitigating Chain of Lakes congestion caused by the Upper Great Highway closure by replacing the stop sign at Chain of Lakes/Lincoln Way/41st Avenue with a traffic signal. In reality, at least for drivers using Chain of Lakes, it has made things worse ….
Sponsored: Laborfest Panel Discussion
Laborfest presents a panel discussion concerning the creeping privatization of public spaces in San Francisco — from the Conservatory of Flowers to the Upper Great Highway to the Zoo and beyond, and the methods used to secure consent. Thursday, July 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Park Branch Library, 1833 Page St. (Not an official library-run event.) For more information, go to laborfest.net/2025/.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
As the first half of 2025 concludes, we have faced several unique challenges including the impact of President Donald Trump’s policies – tariffs, inflation rumors, civil unrest and international warfare. In this column, we assess the current state of the local real estate market.
Revisiting the Outer Sunset on Film With Photographer Richard Sexton
At just 23 years old, newlywed photographer Richard Sexton drove a U-Haul packed with furniture and darkroom gear from Georgia to San Francisco. It was 1977, and Sexton had just enrolled in the San Francisco Art Institute, drawn by the City’s dramatic landscape, rich architecture and cultural diversity.
Proposition K Fallout: Lawsuit Against Upper Great Highway Closure Advances
A lawsuit against the City of San Francisco alleging the closure of the Upper Great Highway to make way for Sunset Dunes park was done improperly is moving forward.
Merchant News: Business News From the Inner Sunset
Luke’s Local Grocery held its grand opening on May 31, following a soft opening a few weeks earlier.
Poetry by Deno Gell
Originally from Chico, California, Deno has lived and worked in San Francisco since 2010. His debut collection is due out in August 2025. You can find more of his work on Instagram @thegellstudio.
Announcements: July 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in July 2025.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
San Francisco City Hall just completed its budget cycle. I was appointed to serve on the two most critical fiscal committees: budget and finance along with budget and appropriations.
@andeverything__nice: Must-Stop Shops in the Sunset
Try Studio Shop is a cozy, women-owned boutique tucked away on Irving Street at Funston Avenue in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset. Run by sisters Ari and Poy Ariyapakdee, the shop blends the feel of a curated gallery with the warmth of a neighborhood gem.
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