Police activity in the Richmond District in December, 2019.
Police Blotter – Richmond District
Art Exhibit Reflects Community’s Frustration With City College Cuts
Taking place at the Fort Mason campus art gallery, students, faculty, and activists convened in an exhibition displaying student art in protest of the classes getting cut for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Press Release: Mar’s Resolution Pushes for SB-50 Fixes
On Dec. 17, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and The San Francisco County Transportation Authority both passed resolutions opposing Senate Bill 50 unless amended.
Jumbo Mushroom Found in Golden Gate Park
A Western Jumbo Gym (Gymnopilus ventricosus) mushroom was found in Golden Gate Park recently.
Letter to the Editor – Oppose Cell Towers
Please support a recently formed group of neighbors called San Franciscans for Local Control, not Telecom (SFLC) on Dec. 16 as they urge the Board of Supervisors to change an ordinance recently passed that allows up to four cell phone towers on one utility pole – as close as six feet from your window.
Press Release: Mar Announces Initiative for Long-Term Funding of City College
Supervisor Gordon Mar directed the city attorney to draft an expansion of the Public Education Enrichment Fund to cover essential community-serving City College programs and classes.
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.
Police Blotter – Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District in November, 2019.
Looking Back – Roald Amundsen
Amundsen’s goals were to survey the Magnetic North Pole (which compasses point to) and sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, which required passing north of Canada through the dangerous Northwest Passage, a task which had never been successfully done.
New Years Gala to Benefit Restoration of Inner Sunset Church Organ
On behalf of the Seventh Avenue Presbyterian Church I am writing to bring to your attention a story worth sharing with the Inner Sunset community at large, particularly with any history buffs, music lovers or folks trying to figure out something fun to do on New Year’s Eve this year.
Recall Effort, Rally of Support for Fewer After Blasting POA
A moment of jubilance for an election victory quickly soured after a video clip of Richmond District Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer cursing the San Francisco Police Officers Association (POA) during the celebration of Chesa Boudin’s upset win in the City’s district attorney race went viral.
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.
Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2019
Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2019 will be held at the County Fair building on Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way in Golden Gate Park on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15.
Photos: 2019 Greater Geary Boulevard Merchants Association Luncheon
Photos from the 2019 Greater Geart Boulevard Merchants Association luncheon at the Hotel Kabuki, Nov. 1, 2019. Photos by Phyllis Nabhan.
Real Estate – John M. Lee
My November column has always been about the election and the ballot measures as they relate to real estate. But, if you have looked at your voter pamphlet, you will notice that this year it is actually a manageable size, unlike the “telephone books” we have received in the last few years!
