In June’s primary election, District 4 voters will have the opportunity to vote for a supervisor to complete the remainder of Joel Engardio’s term.
Candidates’ Corner: Meet the Front-Runners
This month, westside voters will receive their ballots for the June 2 primary election. One of the most notable items on the ballot is the congressional race. These four candidates will go head to head in attempts of securing Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s D-11 seat in the House of Representatives.
Merchant News: Sweetness in the Inner Sunset
Do you have a sweet tooth or crave a cool concoction? The Inner Sunset offers an array of sweet treats, from artisanal ice cream, baked goods, frozen yogurt, dessert crepes and more. Take a stroll and explore these local spots.
‘Then and Now’: Irving Street and 22nd Avenue
Comparison photos of Irving Street and 22nd Avenue 46 years apart.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
This Memorial Day weekend, take a moment with your families to honor the memories of the men and women who gave up their lives in the service of our country.
Everything Nice: Beloved Bakery Set to Open in the Sunset
On Judah Street, near the western edge of the city, mornings begin before sunrise. Surfers cross the dunes from Ocean Beach, dog walkers loop the block on their way home and the N-Judah arrives at the end of its line, releasing the last of its riders into the salt air.
City Hall: Alan Wong
The San Francisco we want to build is a city with vibrant communities, rich with culture and ripe with opportunities; where families can thrive and put down roots, businesses can open their doors and keep them open and seniors can age in place. However, all this depends on people feeling safe in their daily lives.
Comedian Margaret Cho: The Outsider Who Found a Way In
Trailblazing comedian Margaret Cho has always made sure her brazen stand-up material aligns with her feminist, politically progressive and all-inclusive views on sexuality. What is radically different about the 57-year-old San Francisco native is that her once chaotic, dangerous life has gradually evolved into that of a serene homebody, who surrounds herself with animal and plant life.
Lowell Journalism Program Sets Influential Student Press Ruling
Eric Gustafson, the journalism advisor at Lowell High School, received an email last spring with the subject line “next year’s schedule” from his principal.
California Coastal Commission Rules on Zoning Plan
San Francisco’s proposed Family Zoning Plan cleared an important bureaucratic hurdle in April when the California Coastal Commission (CCC), the state’s quasi-judicial agency which has jurisdiction over the coastline, approved it with a 10-1 vote.
Spring Garden Market Plants Seeds for Annual Event
The Gardens of Golden Gate Park held its first Spring Garden Market over two days in April, drawing more than 1,300 visitors to the County Fair Building next to the San Francisco Botanical Garden – despite persistent rain that organizers said kept attendance below expectations.
Sunset Community Responds to N-Judah Renovations Set to Begin Next Year
The N-Judah will likely be getting some upgrades between 2027 and 2031 and the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency (SFMTA) is asking riders, neighbors and local businesses to share their experiences. The public input will shape the draft plan that they will share with the SFMTA board at the end of this year.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
The Etruscans Take Center Stage With the Legion of Honor’s Latest Exhibit
The new exhibition at the Legion of Honor Museum, “The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy,” which opened May 2 and continues through Sept. 20, seeks to enlighten curious visitors on the innovative and artistic contributions of the largely overlooked Etruscans, an indigenous society with a one-off language, who thrived in the central Italy peninsula from the ninth century to the first century B.C., in the period preceding the Roman Empire.
Letter to the Editor: Voters Beware
Voters beware: A potpourri of disinformation awaits you this election year. Wealthy individuals, whose largesses has been minted through their investments in anti-environmental A.I. and crypto ‘currency’ know how they want you to vote, which is in the financial and social supremacist interests of their class. Once again, they are spending enormous sums to propagandize the “low information voter” to vote their way.
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