I am writing this in late October as we look to see what the November election will bring us. The presidential race has been brutal and currently in a statistical tie as far as the polls show.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
36th Annual San Francisco Old Car Picnic
It was a warm sunny day on Saturday, Oct. 19, when old car enthusiasts from around the Bay Area gathered in Golden Gate Park for the 36th annual San Francisco Old Car Picnic. The event was founded by retired Golden Gate Park gardener Jimmy O’Keeffe and raises money for charities supporting developmentally disabled people. The event is free for the public but old-car owners (before 1999) pay $40 each to park on the grass at Speedway Meadow and Hellman Hollow for the day.
From the Editor: Great Hauntway
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‘Pet Pix’: Rusty
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‘Then and Now’: 900 Block of Taraval Street
Comparison photos of 900 Block of Taraval Street
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
SF Zoo Bashed by City’s Animal Control and Welfare Commission Report
For more than 95 years, the San Francisco Zoo has been a destination for locals and tourists alike.
Taking the Plunge
In the fall of 2022, Sachi Cunningham, Amber Cady and a few friends were enjoying a rare hot day in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset District and an impromptu cold plunge in the ocean. Cunningham, renowned for her extensive work with big wave surf photography and ocean advocacy, was pleasantly surprised at how eager her non-sea-legged friends were to join – and to keep going.
‘Then and Now’: Euclid Avenue and Arguello Boulevard
Comparison photos of Euclid Avenue and Arguello Boulevard 75 years apart.
Legion of Honor Museum Features American Impressionist Mary Cassatt
On Oct. 5, the Legion of Honor opened “Mary Cassatt at Work,” a new retrospective exhibit detailing the life and work of American Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. This is the first retrospective of Cassatt’s work in North America in 25 years. The Legion of Honor is the sole west coast venue. The exhibit was organized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art in conjunction with the Legion of Honor and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Photos: Great Hauntway 2024
Photos from the 2024 “Great Hauntway” Halloween event on the Upper Great Highway on Oct. 27.
Letter to the Editor: Prop. K Is Loved by Many Sunset Residents
The Great Highway Park pilot has been a transformative experience for our community and Ocean Beach Park will make it better. For years, the Upper Great Highway cut our neighborhood off from the beach, acting as both a mental and physical barrier that discourages daily enjoyment of the coast.
Where Two Leading D-1 Supervisorial Candidates Get Their Small Donations
Although most media coverage of San Francisco’s upcoming elections has focused on big money donors like Ron Conway and others, a sampling of who is giving smaller donations of less than $500 each also tells a story.
Assembly: Phil Ting
It has been a trying few years for our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) neighbors. The pandemic not only escalated a rise in Asian hate, but it also exacerbated mental health struggles. Leaders like myself became painfully aware of the lack of resources available to AAPI communities – from keeping our seniors safe to providing emotional support that could help people in crisis.
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