Comparison photos of Stern Grove Concerts 87 years apart.
‘Then and Now:’ Stern Grove Concerts
Sunset Producer Honors Queer Community at Frameline Fest
“Minister Chucky,” a short documentary film about the unconventional Las Vegas wedding of a queer couple, officiated by a killer doll Chucky impersonator from the eight-installment “Child’s Play” horror movie franchise, is funny until you consider the full context of the celebration – including subsequent plans for the pair to flee the United States under President Donald Trump’s regime.
Photos of the Month: June 2026
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City Hall: Alan Wong
Ask any parent in the Sunset what the most stressful months of the year are, and many will give you the same answer: the months between submitting their public school application and finding out where their child got placed. It is a strange thing to put families through, and stranger still that it has not changed.
78-Year-Old West Portal Bar, Philosophers Club, Honored with Legacy Status
Few drinking establishments offer patrons the chance to watch sports while sitting under a pantheon of history’s greatest thinkers, so perhaps that is why San Francisco recently added the Philosophers Club to its Legacy Business Registry.
Video: Community Gathers for “Rise Up – Sing Out” Event Against President Trump
On June 14, more than one million people across America tuned into the event “Rise Up – Sing Out!” as an alternative to President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday party, according to media reports. In the Inner Sunset District of San Francisco, more than 30 people joined a watch party of the event at Sunset Commons on Irving Street.
‘Stop the Billionaire Takeover’ Lays Out Finances Behind SF Politics
Ahead of the June 2 election, about 45 people gathered at the Ortega Branch Library on May 13 to hear a presentation on what organizers called a billionaire takeover of local elections.
PloverFest Marks One Year of Sunset Dunes Ahead of Another November Fight
Along Ocean Beach, the Upper Great Highway has been many things to San Francisco. The stretch of coastline was once home to attractions like Playland at the Beach, where generations of San Franciscans made memories. During COVID-19, it became a lifeline for residents seeking outdoor activities. On April 12, 2025, after debates, a recall election and a citywide ballot measure, Sunset Dunes, a two-mile coastal park, became a reality for San Francisco residents.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
‘Pet Pix’: Sunset District
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Announcements: June 2026
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in June 2026.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Poetry: Nancy Jong
Poetry by Nancy Jong. In loving memory of Michael Durand.
State Senate: Scott Wiener
As we enter Pride Month, I’ve been reflecting on the challenges and triumphs facing San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community, and the lessons about resilience, resistance and joy that being a member of this community has taught me.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
