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.
Letter to the Editor: Public Denied Access to UCSF Library
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.
Major Plans Being Developed for Redesigning Lake Merced Blvd.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is in the final stages of putting together a plan to make Lake Merced Boulevard safer, but at the expense of 190 parking spaces.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
The year is coming to an end, and so too is our time in this office. I’ll have a longer reflection to share in January, but I wanted to thank everyone who made their voices heard in the November election.
Press Release: City Bans the Use of ‘Killer Robots’
… the Board of Supervisors today changed course on the San Francisco Police Department’s (SFPD) proposed policy to use military robots to kill, explicitly banning the practice in a dramatic reversal.
Season’s Weavings: de Young Museum Hosts Holiday Textile Bazaar
Waiting for the de Young Museum’s annual Holiday Textile Bazaar to open its doors on the morning of Nov. 12, patrons in line shared conversations of anticipation. Some were excited to return and find the best deals for handmade crafts and clothing. Others looked forward to browsing through the colorfully ornate tables for the first time. Others shared that they were experiencing the role of shopper after years of being vendors.
Kilduff’s Korner by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Commentary: Nancy DeStefanis
The holidays can be a rough time for many folks, particularly seniors. Two city propositions have passed which will help seniors and people with disabilities. There is also support for seniors aging-in-place in San Francisco; I have listed some of the best places to get information below.
‘Tech Squad’ Offers Free Tech Support and Training to Older Adults
Happily, Tech Squad is here to help. Tech Squad offers free technical support and training to older adults and adults with disabilities who are San Francisco residents, providing in-person sessions in the Richmond and Sunset districts.
Commentary: Quentin Kopp
As San Francisco – after spirited Nov. 8 local, state and national elections – begins to celebrate Chanukah on Dec. 18 (for eight nights) and Christmas on Dec. 25, nothing destroys the holiday spirit faster than not finding a place to park. You know how holiday gift packages say: “Open Here”? What should you do if the package says “Open Somewhere Else”? I hereby cease and desist my strident ripostes.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 