I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. From local food drives to neighborhood festivities, it was nice to see our community get into the spirit.
Assembly: Phil Ting
Local Photographer’s Works Reside in the Smithsonian
Stephen Somerstein has had several lifetimes worth of achievements so far in his 81 years. Almost as amazing as his photos in the Smithsonian, his Emmy Award or his career as an aerospace engineer is how Somerstein can recall and recount his experiences in explicit detail.
SFPD Swears in 2 New Members of the Mounted Unit, Gus and Duke
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) had something to celebrate during the holiday season as two new horses were sworn in as part of the SFPD Mounted Patrol Unit on Dec. 14.
‘Facing the Future’ Exhibition at de Young Promotes Profound Healing
South African artist Lhola Amira looks at the exhibition titled, “Lhola Amira: Facing the Future,” as an invitation by the de Young Museum. In turn, the artist invites visitors to a safe space to examine the pain of the past and present, specifically of Black and Brown people, while embracing the possibilities of healing.
Commentary: Nancy Destefanis
When I began this column in November, I pointed out that an additional progressive point of view was desperately needed in the Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon. I hope to add more light than shade to the issues that face all San Franciscans.
Video: 2023 New Year’s Day “Polar Plunge,” Ocean Beach at Taraval Street
A break between storms allowed the heartiest of souls to brave the chilly Pacific for the annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge. Ocean Beach at Taraval Street, Jan. 1, 2023.
Press Release: Free Muni on New Year’s Eve
From SFMTA: Free Muni New Year’s Eve 2022 For the 23rd consecutive year, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve from 8 p.m. on Saturday, […]
Press Release: More Than 3,000 Soccer Fans Watch World Cup Final in GG Park
As the sun rose over JFK Promenade on Sunday morning, Dec. 18, thousands of people gathered in the Golden Gate Park to watch the stunning finale of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Letter to the Editor: Public Denied Access to UCSF Library
Access to the UCSF library was the reason why many of us moved to the Inner Sunset. Slowly but surely, access to the library has been shrinking.
Press Release: Two Westside Businesses Added to SF Legacy Business Registry
Throughout this fall, 10 businesses were unanimously approved by the San Francisco Small Business Commission for the Legacy Business Registry. They include: Artisans of San Francisco and Peking Restaurant.
Voter Distribution Maps: Engardio vs. Mar, Props. I and J, November 2022
Color-coded maps showing the distribution of voters on key election issues, November 2022. Maps by Chris Arvin.
Letter to the Editor: Looking for Best Approach to Handle City’s Trash
After reading this article, I was curious about whether DPW’s policies actually make sense. Just because it’s what DPW does, does not mean it’s the best approach.
‘Cooking Together’: Holiday Pasta with Festive Red and/or Green Sauce
Home-made sauces are usually tastier and can be more nutritious if you prepare them with right ingredients. Once the sauce is made, it can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for a longer period.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
As 2022 comes to an end, we have had an interesting year in the real estate market. The question being asked at the end of the year is always, “Where is the real estate market headed?”
‘Then and Now’: Lincoln Way at 14th Avenue
This photo from the 1930s shows the Market Street Railway 7-line streetcar #135 southbound headed west on Lincoln Way. SF Municipal Railways map described the streetcar’s route as starting at the Bridge Terminal, then headed down Market Street to Haight Street to Lincoln Way to Ocean Beach to Balboa Street.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 