Democrats limit debate by Barry Hermanson It isn’t easy being a Green Party candidate in a Democratic Party town. On the Muppet Show in the ’70s, Kermit the Frog sang “It’s not easy being green” (www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRZ-IxZ46ng). It […]
Sunset Spotlight – A Neighborhood Journal
News items about the Sunset District.
Free water-saving assistance, rebates and incentives
To help maintain a reliable water supply for the future, the SF Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) offers a variety of free water-saving assistance, rebates and incentives. San Francisco residents and businesses can sign up for a free indoor/outdoor “water-wise […]
Woman earns prestigious award
Richmond District resident Hannah Jones has earned a prestigious George Award from her alma mater, Pepperdine University.
Fort Scott planners seek social justice partners
by Thomas K. Pendergast It was once a place dedicated to war, with the prospect of death, but now the Presidio Trust is hoping to turn Fort Scott into a campus committed to peaceful change and social […]
Orchid Lovers Unite
The annual Pacific Orchid Exposition was held at the Hall of Flowers, located in Golden Gate Park, at the end of February.
Police Beat – Sunset District
Crime Rates Dropping by Capt. Robert Yick Dear residents and community members: In comparison to March, the April trend for residential burglaries is down, and auto burglaries are still trending down from last year. Violent crimes are […]
Robin Williams’ documentary explores early comedic roots
His brilliant mind seemed to absorb so much and go at a much faster speed than all of his peers, as several comedians interviewed in the documentary noted, including David Letterman, Steve Martin, Eric Idle, Lewis Black and close friend, Billy Crystal.
‘Doodlers’ visit Peabody School
On March 16, the Google Doodle Team visited George Peabody Elementary School in the Richmond District and surprised the students by revealing that a recently installed mural honoring the school’s namesake was designed and painted by Doodle artists […]
Sunset Comedian Passes Away
Friends and family were saddened by the death of Sunset District native
Howard Meehan, who died on Valentine’s Day at 57 years of age.
Police Blotter – Sunset District
A summary of recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Police Beat – Sunset District
I am pleased to announce that additional personnel will be added to the Taraval Neighborhood Team (TNT)…
Swan on the Lake
Alvord Lake in Golden Gate Park, circa 1900.
March Calendar of Events
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side.
Musical craftsman on Clement keeps woodwinds blowing
Deitch has been the owner of the Woodwind Workshop, located at 2607 Clement St., since 1994.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 