The 55-acre San Francisco Botanical Garden will transform into a festive wonderland from Nov. 21 through Jan. 4, 2026, with more than one million twinkling lights in various attractions.
Merchant News: Seasonal Business Update
Scuba Diving Feature ‘Lands End’ Just the Beginning for Westside Filmmaker
Steve Peletz, 65, underplays his high-risk activities. He has been scuba diving for more than 40 years. He joins marine biologists on expeditions in remote, exotic waters off the coast of Costa Rica, Columbia, Mexico and the Galápagos Islands. As a volunteer “citizen scientist,” his task is usually to tag different types of sharks so they can be tracked.
Ceramicist Larry Letofsky Displays Three Decades of Artistry in the Outer Sunset
Larry Letofsky has been making pottery in his Outer Sunset garage for 30 years. At first, his house, where he has lived since 1974, appears to be like any other. A closer look, however, reveals an artist’s sanctuary, accompanied by a mural painted on the front porch of a pair of hands shaping a piece of clay.
Revised Plans Submitted for 24-Story Structure at 2700 Sloat Boulevard
After plans for a 50-story building to replace the Sloat Garden Center collapsed under pressure from locals and the City, the developer is back with plans for a building about half that size.
Everything Nice: Best Bites for Your Buck in the Sunset
The Sunset District is such a special place for me. As I am always running around looking for the best deals in San Francisco, I find myself frequenting these spots which give the best bite for your buck. Continue reading to find a cost-effective way to have a delicious meal and support some of my favorite restaurants!
‘Then and Now’: Irving Street and Eighth Avenue
Comparison photos of Irving Street and Eighth Avenue 27 years apart.
Outer Sunset Farmers Market Hosts Its Third Annual Diwali Festival of Lights
As the week-long Diwali holiday celebration kicked off around the world, the Outer Sunset Farmer’s Market drew hundreds of residents to its own Diwali festival on Oct. 19.
Walton Aide Natalie Gee Registers to Run for District 4 Supervisor in 2026 Election
At least one Sunset resident is not waiting for Mayor Daniel Lurie to select a replacement for recalled District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
West Portal Student Creates Tool for Youth to Access Political Info.
West Portal high schooler Katelyn Lee is working on making local politics, news and events accessible to San Francisco’s youth via a new website. The District 7 resident is the founder of PoliLink, a website dedicated to gathering important news related to San Francisco politics.
Arizmendi Celebrates a Quarter Century on Ninth Avenue in the Inner Sunset
Arizmendi Bakery, Inner Sunset’s beloved co-op, celebrated its 25th anniversary last month. For the first half of October, the bakery offered special pastries, like chocolate pecan rolls and chili crisp bialys in the store. They also celebrated with the community at the Inner Sunset Flea Market on Oct. 12, hosting a bustling booth with birthday cake, cookies and special prizes – bringing in old neighbors and new customers alike.
Chakrabarti Courts Westside Voters to Take Pelosi’s House Seat
Saikat (pronounced Shoy-kaht) Chakrabarti, the 39-year-old, former Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders staffer, is housing his congressional campaign efforts on the west side, which he describes as a microcosm of San Francisco, and of the nation.
Announcements: November 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in November 2025.
‘Pet Pix’: Abby, Angel, Astro, Beatrice, Bleu, Cal, Clifford, Daisy, Diva, Elvis and Buster, Francis, Franklin, Ginger, Harley, Hazy, Karma, Little Bit and Mama Tim, Marco Polo, Marley, Melody, Mozzi and Chorizo, Parker, Pepper, Pringles, Puccini, Robbie, Rocky, Rum and Coke, Sam, Sam and Winston, Snocap, Spenser, Theo, Wallace and Ollie and Huck, Wassily, Whiskey, Zara
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
In 2022, before “draft dodger” President Donald Trump, there were about 3.1 million federal employees and about 30,000 City and County of San Francisco employees in a then-municipality of approximately 874,000 residents. San Francisco’s population has now declined to about 827,000 and the number of its local government employees is approximately 30,000. Yet, some City Hall denizens spew propaganda that we need more housing. The mighty mayor, fresh from our recall of Supervisor Joel Engardio, demands “upzoning” of the Richmond and Sunset neighborhoods plus the Marina and North Beach, meaning high-rise apartment and condominium buildings will be vacant in large part like Park Merced and its more than 500 empty units. Stonestown Galleria still hasn’t even broke ground on the 350 units for which it secured building permits three years ago.
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