Cartoon by Hazel O’Neil.
Cartoon by Hazel O’Neil: “Dear Neighbor”
Letter to the Editor: Free Health Talk
I wanted to let the readers know of a free upcoming medical talk that may be of interest to many folks that are affected.
Health Talk: You are Not your Diagnosis: Reversing Autoimmunity
Letter to the Editor: Artificial Turf in Golden Gate Park
Dear Senator Feinstein,
You were very much involved in the defeat of the popularly supported “Proposition H, ” which would have banned artificial turf in Golden Gate Park.
West Portal Playground Historical Background
The genesis of the land for this playground comes as a by-product of the West Portal rail station (now Muni), which opened on Feb. 3, 1918 as the western terminus of the Twin Peaks Tunnel.
2019 Girls’ Festival Nov. 9
Girls’ Festival will be held on Nov. 9 at the Palace of Fine Arts. The day-long celebration for girls is organized by World Wide Women.
Press Release: E-Cigarettes, Tobacco and Cannabis Litter in High School – UCSF
High schools in the San Francisco Bay Area are being contaminated by plastics and toxic litter from e-cigarettes, cannabis products and combustible tobacco products such as cigarettes and cigarillos, a new study by researchers at UC San Francisco has found.
Mar Announces Charter Amendment to Prevent Certain Political Appointments
At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Gordon Mar announced a Charter Amendment for the November 2020 ballot to prohibit the Mayor from appointing declared candidates to the office they’re running for within 90 days of their election.
Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, 2019
In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, October 6 – 12, 2019,each San Francisco Fire Station will hold a “Fire Station Open House Day” on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 1-5 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Taste of Russia Festival Oct. 20
Editor: I wanted to share with you and your readers the Taste of Russia Festival taking place at the Holy Virgin Cathedral on Sunday, Oct/ 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Taste of […]
The Story of Junipero Serra
Three thousand people attended the unveiling of the 30-foot-tall bronze statue of Junipero Serra in Golden Gate Park on Nov. 17, 1907, reported The San Francisco Call newspaper.
Sunset District Artist Finds Balance Between Abstraction and Realism
Last year, artist and art teacher Oleg Osipoff expanded his Sunset District home studio to include a gallery, where some of his favorite pieces are now hanging. The 66-year-old San Francisco native plans to invite people in, but for now it is a peaceful, airy space for him to relax and plan his next painting. And the one after that.
City Hall – Gordon Mar
The path to a more equitable city and a more responsive government is through a stronger democracy, one that gives all people a voice in decisions impacting their lives. It has never been more important for us to invest in strengthening our democracy.
Candidate Forum – SF Board of Supervisors, District 5
Links to candidates’ statements. SF Board of Supervisors, District 5.
Candidate Forum – Ryan Lam
I immigrated to the bay area in 2003; in 2017, I suffered with homelessness along with approximately 8,000 citizens of San Francisco. I would not have been able to persevere through these tough times without the help of caring individuals within the community and my loving family.
Candidate Forum – Dean Preston
Increasingly, it seems like every proposal at City Hall is meant to silence neighborhood voices and turn our neighborhoods over to the highest bidder. Meanwhile, struggling small businesses get little to no help from City Hall.
