San Francisco spends $646 million a year trying to address homelessness. The results have been less than desirable.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
Mayor Breed Secures Agreement to Bring Giant Pandas Back to SF Zoo in 2025
Pandas are coming to the San Francisco Zoo as part of a Chinese practice called “panda diplomacy.” The SF Zoo has been selected to host the pandas which was proudly announced during SF Mayor London Breed’s week-long business trip to China last month.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Tragedy Leads to Advocacy for Safer Traffic Conditions at W. Portal
On April 18, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) released a plan to drastically limit cars on West Portal Avenue. This was done at the behest of Supervisor Myrna Melgar and SF Mayor London Breed.
Press Release: Three Free Programs to Help SF Food Service Businesses With Reusable Dishes
The San Francisco Environment Department has three free programs to assist food service businesses. These programs help restaurants and cafes switch from using disposable dishes to reusable ones.
Letter to the Editor: Help Us Make a Film About Stuttering
The film is about Jay Jordan and the struggle with his stutter through incarceration, solitary confinement and homelessness. Confronting systemic barriers by finding strength in his stutter, Jay launches a groundbreaking youth mentorship program, using his journey to advocate for criminal justice reform that leads to his own redemption.
From a Reader: The (Not so) Subtle Takeover of Private Property by the City
Once you build an ADU, your SFR is now a two-family dwelling or “multiunit” property. All the ADUs are now legal units. Not only will your property be re-appraised at a significant increase in value with an increase in property tax, but the Rent Board will now resume operation of your new unit(s) as well as your old unit.
Letter to the Editor: Kopp’s Unfortunate Use of the Word ‘Illegal’
So it is sad yet predictable that a former judge, who has worked tirelessly for decades to limit citizen input (the latest being his campaign against district elections) would quote the far-right cult-controlled Epoch Times and employ contrived and questionable statistics to rail against immigration.
‘Cooking Together’: Beet Halwa
The term “halwa” originates from Arabic, meaning “sweet confection.” It can be made from grains, dried fruits, or vegetables, with varying textures. Beet halwa, rich in antioxidants and nutrients, offers health benefits. The recipe involves melting butter, cooking beets in milk, adding sugar and cardamom, and finally serving the halwa. It’s a delightful, nutritious dessert.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
As most of the readers of this column know by now, I tend to write on what I feel is the most relevant real estate topic at the moment. I get my ideas from the people I talk with every day. If certain questions come up often, then that becomes the column of the month!
Announcements: May 2024
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in May 2024.
From the Editor: Additional Updates
I truly enjoy spending time at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market on occasional Sundays talking to readers and Sunset Beacon fans. We have so many terrific neighbors in the Sunset and few things inspire me more than hearing from people who express how much they love the paper and look forward to reading it each month.
New Mural Reflects the Sunset’s Diversity and Inclusion
On Saturday, May 4, the Sunset Chinese Cultural District (SCCD), in partnership with District 4 Youth and Families Network and Wah Mei, hosted a community fair on 22nd Avenue at Taraval Street.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Assembly: Phil Ting
One life lost or impacted by traffic violence in San Francisco is too many. As of mid-April, eight pedestrians have already been killed in our city this year. If that pace continues, we will surpass the fatality rate set in 2022. That’s when the highest number of deaths were recorded over a five-year period.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 