Visit the #SunsetStrong website to discover how to help local businesses during the coronavirus epidemic.
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Press Release: Supervisor Gordon Mar Announces #SunsetStrong
If you are a business owner who would like to be added, would like to update your business’s information, or have any small business support questions or ideas for Supervisor Mar, please contact his office.
Sunset Streets Get a Deep Cleaning from San Francisco Public Works
On Thursday, Feb. 20, San Francisco Public Works visited the Sunset District to implement SidewalkSpotlightSF, a new initiative to deep clean busy neighborhood corridors throughout the City with a focus on litter removal, steam cleaning, graffiti abatement, trash pickup and public education.
James T. Kirk’s Artistic Enterprise in the Outer Sunset
Kirk’s greatest work of art is undoubtedly his home on 46th Avenue, between Santiago and Taraval streets, which he proudly refers to as “The Rebel Base.” The house is a hall of wonders with art and paraphernalia ranging from Star Trek to Star Wars, Egyptian history to AC/DC, and Batman to San Francisco history.
Inner Sunset Flea Market Wraps Fifth Season
The Inner Sunset Flea Market ended its 2019 season on Nov. 10 with clear-blue skies, dozens of vendors, food trucks, entertainment and activities designed to bring together the Inner Sunset community.
Help Sought in Bringing Wounded Activist Back Home
With four bullets still lodged in his body, Brandon Lee is in a Philippine hospital fighting to survive an assassination attempt while his friends and family struggle to raise enough money to get him safely home.
The Wild West of San Francisco – A Look at the Outer Noriega Neighborhood
In a city infamous for its astronomical rent and high cost of living, it is rare to hear a San Francisco neighborhood described as being reminiscent of a small Midwestern town.
Neighborhood Circle Creates Community for Sunset Seniors
The idea of community collaboration to help seniors age at home was conceived in 2002 in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. The Boston model became a prototype for the “senior village” movement, which has spread across the country.
Commentary – Paul Kozakiewicz
City officials have been playing a dangerous game of Russian Roulette with the safety and
security of tens of thousands of San Franciscan’s lives. They all agree that a catastrophic
earthquake is coming, but they hope it’s not on their watch.
Top of the Line!
Arnie Davis, the owner of Davis Foot Comfort Center (above), received a commendation from the city of San Francisco on Oct. 3 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his custom shoe store in the Sunset District.
SFMTA to Vote on Taraval Parking, Transit Stops
Three light-rail train stops and 36 more parking spaces may be permanently removed from
Taraval Street, between 15th and 46th avenues, if the SF Municipal Transportation
Agency’s (SFMTA) board of directors approves a final plan for the L-Taraval streetcar line
at its Dec. 5 meeting.
Second Appeal Filed Against Irving Pot Club
The supervisors are considering two separate appeals filed against the Barbary Coast
Collective, a medical cannabis dispensary (MCD) proposed for the 2100 block of Irving Street.
New Captain in Control at Taraval
Yick took command of Taraval Station from Capt. Denise Flaherty, who was transferred
to an administrative position at the SF Police Academy.
Local Residents Congregate at Neighborfest Block Party
Residents who live on 32nd Avenue between Lawton and Moraga streets look
out for each other. They have a Neighborhood Watch Group, and on a recent
gorgeous day in the Sunset, they gathered for a “Neighborfest” block party.
West Sunset Playground Re-opens After Major Rehab
On a rainy Thursday, a week before Thanksgiving, the SF Recreation and Park
Department held a ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the West Sunset
Playground after a $13.6 million renovation.
