Citizens are invited to come and be part of the plan to address aging in San Francisco and statewide.
Initiative to Address Aging Statewide Kicks Off in San Francisco Sept. 20
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Letter to the Editor: Utility Undergrounding Moves Forward
The campaign for undergrounding utility wires and ridding our sidewalks of ugly telephone poles took a solid step forward at the Aug. 27 meeting between the SF Coalition to Underground Utilities (SFCUU) and Telamon Engineering Consultants, Inc.
SFPD: Crimes Against the Asian Community Increasing
On Sept. 9, SF Supervisor Gordon Mar released aggregated crime victim demographic data for the last six years. The data was provided by the San Francisco Police Department in response to Mar’s formal inquiry to the department for 10 years of data, following a number of high-profile crimes against members of the Chinese community.
Cartoon: Bird Watching at Ocean Beach
Cartoon by Hazel O’Neil.
Press Release: Mountain Lion Spotted at West End of GG Park, Lake Merced
Officials have confirmed two mountain lion sightings in San Francisco since Aug. 21, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today.
25th Annual Sunset Community Festival Sept. 21 (Sponsored Content)
Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect and Be Local! The 25th annual Sunset Community Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the West Sunset Playground at 39th Avenue and Ortega Street.
Inner Sunset Flea Market Every Second Sunday: Sept. 8 (Sponsored Content)
Inner Sunset Flea Market takes place every second Sunday of the month. Irving Street between Ninth and 10th avenues, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Family fun, food and finds.
My Observations: L-Taraval Construction Project – Community Meeting #2
There were many different opinions held by the community, though most were in opposition. It was hoped that this meeting would find an alternate staging area for construction at the large lot cornering Sloat and Lake Merced boulevards.
San Francisco Lawn Bowling Club to Host the 2019 National Championships
The top men and women lawn bowlers in the country will compete at the 2019 Lawn Bowling National Championships, hosted by the San Francisco Lawn Bowling Club (SFLBC) in Golden Gate Park, later this month.
Footprint Shoes: $40 Off 2 Pairs of SAS Shoes. Trunk Show 9/14 (Sponsored Content)
Visit Footprint Shoes at 1701 Taraval for great deals on footwear and accessories. Trunk show on Sept. 14.
New Rules and Restrictions at This Year’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Limited entry points, no coolers, clear backpacks and other new rules will apply to the 2019 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass event.
Glider Soars Over Sunset Sand Dunes
A crowd of onlookers gathers atop a Sunset District sand dune to watch the launch of McGill Glider No. 813N, by the Pacific Glider School at 33rd Avenue and Kirkham Street, on May 24, 1930.
Sunset Surfer Swam at the Olympics
The chances are good that David Dunford is the only Sunset District resident who is from Kenya and has competed in the Olympic games.
Craftsman Sustains Irving Street Shop’s Historic Shoe Repair Role
“The Inner Sunset is the greatest area in the City,” Kamely said, throwing his strong hands across his chest. “America is a great opportunity for everyone who has a dream.
‘Flexible Pricing’ Will Raise Entry Fees at Popular GG Park Attractions
Three popular attractions in Golden Gate Park will soon see “flexible” pricing rates for entrance fees charged to visitors residing outside of San Francisco on weekends, which city officials hope will raise revenue and relieve congestion.
