The shipwrecked lumber schooner “Reporter” ran aground on Ocean Beach near what is now Noriega Street on March 13, 1902.
Historical Photo – December 2019 – The Reporter
Sunset Beacon
Real Estate – John M. Lee
As 2019 comes to an end, we have had an amazing 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?”
Commentary – Quentin Kopp
Former President Herbert Hoover responded to a 1964 interview: “Honesty is not the exclusive property of any political party.” We don’t elect local officials in California on the basis of a political party, but Mr. Hoover’s answer applies federally with an incumbent president confronting certain articles of impeachment and a predictable U.S. Senate trial in January 2020 (Mr. Hoover’s opinion is undoubtedly irrelevant in California, which has only one political party, for all intents and purposes.)
Calendar of Events – December 2019
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side, December, 2019.
Sunset Co-operative Nursery School Holiday Maker’s Market
Sunset Co-operative Nursery School Holiday Maker’s Market, Sunday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 4245 Lawton St.
Wee Scotty’s New Location: 1900 Taraval St.
Wee Scotty has opened its Sunset District location at 1900 Taraval St.
Letter to the Editor – District 4 Needs Farmers’ Markets
I propose we have two farmers markets that can alternate dates. I propose a small market on Taraval between 46th and 47th avenues and the other near the end of the N-Judah line at La Playa in front of the cafe …
Letter to the Editor: Library – Bring Back Mailed Notices
The San Francisco Public Library recently made major changes in its core borrowing procedures that adversely affects its most vulnerable patron population: seniors, low-income and disabled library users.
Holiday Tree Lighting in McCoppin Square
Holiday Tree Lighting in McCoppin Square: Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Bring an ornament to share on the tree.
Outer Taraval Food Drive
This holiday season, the businesses at the end of Taraval Street are coming together to gather food donations for the SF-Marin Food Bank.
Volunteer Help Needed: Barry Hermanson for State Senate
Social media and web site help needed for San Francisco Green Party candidate for State Senate, Barry Hermanson.
Cartoon: ‘Tenant Parking’ by Hazel O’Neil
No mare than ten ants can park in the tenant parking spot.
Letter to the Editor: Board Approves “State of Urgency” Declaration
Good news for San Francisco! The Board of Supervisors has just unanimously approved on Nov. 19, a resolution declaring that a “State of Urgency” exists because there is no plan to protect the entire city from fires following a major earthquake.
Volunteers Needed: Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon
Over 1,200 volunteers are needed to assist runners for the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and pre-race day tasks. Several assignments are available. Each volunteer receives a commemorative long sleeve t-shirt to keep and our heartfelt thanks.
Letter to the Editor: GWHS Students Should Learn History from Murals
… It is a historical fact that while a great leader of the American Revolution, George Washington DID OWN black slaves, and that as America grew into a strong and prosperous country, many Native Americans WERE SLAUGHTERED.
