Sponsored: Cruise Delivered 1 Million Meals to SF Residents in Need
Cruise delivered 1 million meals to SF residents in need.
Historians Form ‘Save the Cliff House Collection’ to Salvage Treasures
When Alexandra Mitchell, the owner and principal fine art conservator at ACT Art Conservation, learned that the Cliff House’s art works and memorabilia were slated to be auctioned off in mid-March, she knew something had to be done.
SF Board of Supes Votes to Make Parklets Permanent
On July 20, the SF Board of Supervisors unanimously passed legislation making the Shared Spaces program permanent. The decision changes the nature of the parklets from an emergency response to the pandemic to an ongoing part of San Francisco’s streetscape.
Artist Finds Beauty in Everyday Materials She Uses to Create Her Works
Local artist, Dyanna Dimick, assembles sundry materials and mediums in fashioning her work. Her compositions are as unusual as her approach to art. Acrylic paint holds found materials and works as a complement to the elements, and “it’s an easy clean up.”
SFUSD’s Plan for GWHS Murals Ruled Illegal
The San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) plan to cover the controversial “Life of George Washington” murals at his namesake high school in the Richmond District was derailed after a judge ruled that the way the district went about it violated state law.
Press Release: Arrest for Felony Firearms Possession in Richmond District
Investigators locate multiple firearms, narcotics, and several rounds of ammunition.
Commentary: In Search of Compromise for 2550 Irving St. Project
munity meetings I’ve attended with city leaders, I’ve discovered that compromising with the neighbors is actually not on the agenda.
Letter to the Editor: ‘JewBelong’ Aims to #stopjewhate
With so much insight and news that the Sunset Beacon newspaper brings to the table, I thought it would be a good idea to reach out about JewBelong’s mission to #stopjewhate …
Press Release: Golden Gate Park Band Returns to the Music Concourse
The band will present 11 free concerts between August 1 and October 3 in addition to Labor Day, September 6, 2021.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Last Saturday Live,’ New Music Fest in Sunset
We are pleased to invite your readers to Last Saturday Live, a monthly open-air family-friendly mini music fest featuring local musicians, merchants, makers, artists, causes and fantastic eats …
“On the Road With Block by Block – Vacation Photos From the Bahamas”
Block by Block is back, but this time with photos exploring the 3 mile island in the Bahamas, Harbour Island.
Commentary: Shining a Light on ‘Illuminating the Arts’
What, and who, is Illuminate the Arts? It wouldn’t be a big deal except that they are taking over our public spaces, causing light pollution and using corporate dollars to influence City government.
Obituary: Farewell to Chuck and Helen Lantz
A Celebration of Life for Helen will be held at St. James Episcopal on California (Eighth and Ninth Avenues) Saturday, July 31 at 2 p.m. Kindly RSVP at maxlantz.net/mom
Press Release: UCSF Task Force to Identify New Location for Zakheim Murals
A UC San Francisco task force has been formed to recommend a publicly accessible, permanent site for New Deal-era murals that will be carefully removed from a seismically vulnerable building on its Parnassus Heights campus.
Press Release: Rent Relief for Small Businesses Impacted by Pandemic
Small Businesses fully shut down by COVID health orders were given a lifeline Tuesday, after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a groundbreaking law that waives their back rent.
Press Release: Renovated Golden Gate Heights Playground Re-Opens
With a design inspired by its wooded surroundings, a nature play area to spark creativity, and a dramatic spiral tower soaring above it all, the newly-renovated playground at Golden Gate Heights Park has opened to the public, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. Photos by Michael Durand.
