I find walking at Sunset Dunes to be absolutely exhilarating, right above the beach and the ocean, with the sound of the waves, the smell of the salt air, and in the evenings, the incredible sunsets.
Letter to the Editor: Loving Sunset Dunes
Letter to the Editor: In Support of District Supervisorial Elections
Furthermore, if we still had at-large elections, there would have been no recall – whom would you recall? The whole Board? Those board members who voted to put this on the ballot?
Letter to the Editor: Is SF an Environmental City?
But the latest development really takes the cake! The San Francisco Botanical Garden Society (now corporate branded as “The Gardens of Golden Gate Park”) is putting gaudy LED lights on a “mile” of trees in Strybing Arboreum (now commercially promoted as the “botanical gardens”).
Commentary: Brian Quan
There seems to be an almost numbing to the seemingly new ways with which our constitutional liberties are being breached. The tools by which these are enacted at the federal level are happening across all three branches, not just the executive, like many wish to believe.
Press Release: SFPD Arrests Overnight Residential Construction Burglary Crew
San Francisco police officers arrested three suspects in a residential construction burglary and fencing operation this week, recovering thousands of dollars in stolen construction equipment. The crew was operating overnight and targeting homes in San Francisco that were under construction.
‘Cooking Together’: ‘Dhokla’ to Share with Loved Ones on Diwali
On Diwali holidays, as opposed to sharing traditional gift items, people in India visit relatives and friends to exchange and share food. Popular food to share during Diwali in Indian households are sweets. I have fond memories of my mother making many different sweets, days before Diwali, and she would hide them to save for the holidays. She also made savory items. My favorite were “dhoklas.”
Real Estate: John M. Lee
Addressing complex problems often results in unintended consequences. Legislators frequently confront such outcomes when enacting comprehensive laws and ordinances.
Police Blotter: Sunset Beacon
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Merchant News: Exploring the Neighborhood
Pacific Catch is enhancing its Tiki Terrace with new tropical décor and putting the finishing touches on a seasonal fall menu. Inspired by flavors of the Pacific, the restaurant focuses on sustainably sourced seafood. Stop in for the daily Aloha Hour as well as half-priced wine on Tuesdays. Pacific Catch is at Lincoln Way and Ninth Avenue.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
When I gave the commencement speech for political science graduates at San Francisco State University last year, I told the class:
“You are charged with analyzing and navigating some of the world’s most intractable issues. But if you want to practice your skills for the State Department or the United Nations, go to any neighborhood association meeting in San Francisco and ask the following questions: ‘Should the Great Highway be a highway for cars or a park for people? Where should we build housing? How high can the buildings be?’”
Everything Nice: Getting into the Fall Spirit in the Sunset
Andytown Coffee Roasters has built its identity around making the everyday feel special, and no drink captures that spirit more than the Snowy Plover. What started as an “offbeat creation” – espresso poured over sparkling water with a generous topping of whipped cream – has grown into a signature drink that people seek year-round. It is simple enough to order without thinking twice, but playful enough to remind you that coffee can be a small surprise in the middle of an ordinary day.
Outer Village Offers a Community Hub to Support New Parents
When Jenna McAnulty was raising her child in the City, she felt the African proverb, “it takes a village,” rang true to her journey. Through her experience as a preschool teacher and postpartum doula, she knew she had to create a community third-space to provide support and resources for parents.
Jefferson Elementary School Celebrates Renovated Playgrounds
On Sept. 26, the Sunset’s famous fog was nowhere to be seen as fifth-graders Ingrid Shettle and Benji Gomes De Mattos, representatives from the Jefferson Elementary School Student Council, cut the red ribbon officially opening the school’s two new playgrounds: one for kindergarten students on Irving Street and the “big kids’ playground” between 18th and 19th avenues.
‘Then and Now’: Sunset Boulevard and Judah Street
Comparison photos of Sunset Boulevard and Judah Street 94 years apart.
Outer Sunset Nazi Store Demolished By Neighbors in 1977
The fog-swept corners of the outer avenues may not seem beholden to the passage of time. Owe it to the grey sheet overhead, or the mist in the air, or the Pacific Ocean crouched behind the dunes. At times our neighborhoods can feel timeless, like nothing has changed or will for a while.
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