People of Parkside Sunset

San Francisco Office Of The Assessor-Recorder Updates

The Office of the San Francisco Assessor-Recorder recently issued a letter notifying SF property owners of updates in their services. In the event you have not had the opportunity to see it, a copy of it follows:    

Oct. 19, 2013: Sunset Bicycle Tour

This Saturday, October 19th, join Supervisor Tang and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition for a spin through the Sunset! This event is designed to teach riders basic urban bicycle riding skills, as well as show Sunset residents the best way to reach the downtown area via bicycle. You will experience the joys of using a […]

Oct. 27, 2013: Soapbox Derby Returns

From the Office of District 4 Supervisor Katy Tang: Returning this year for the second time, the Soapbox Derby is sure to be a huge hit! Some may remember former Supervisor Carmen Chu racing down 20th Avenue alongside many other impressive soapbox racers. The Friends of Larsen Playground are gearing up to close the funding […]

FREE Movies in McCoppin Square Returns in October!

Come one, come all EVERY Friday in October for a fun-filled evening of family entertainment at McCoppin Square. Enjoy a free full length movie and pick up snacks provided by local merchants. Movies will begin after sunset, but come early to grab a great seat, enjoy the great weather we have that time of year, […]

Awning & Lighting Permit Fees Waived in May

Taraval Merchants: Now is the time to improve your storefront! The pain of building permit processing in San Francisco will be eased a bit during the month of May in honor of National Small Business Month. Small businesses in the city with fewer than 100 employees are qualified to get fee waivers for awning replacement […]

4/25/13: Sunset Soiree

Thursday, April 25 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The historic Victorian Zellerbach Mansion 1550 Fell St., San Francisco Sunset Soiree is the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center’s annual benefit and fundraiser. Held each spring, this fun event is a great opportunity to show your support for SNBC while enjoying small bites, tasty treats, beer and wine, […]

4/20/13: Help Create the Mosiac Mural at South Sunset Playground

Saturday, April 20, 2013 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. South Sunset Playground Clubhouse on Vicente St. (at 40th Ave.) Art in Every Classroom, Inc. and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is hosting a community “Buy a Tile/Paint a Tile Party”  to support the South Sunset Playground Mosaic and Mural Project. Community members of […]

Taraval Street Improvement Project Moves Forward

By Tom Prete, Ocean Beach Bulletin Outer Judah and Noriega streets have steady foot traffic, bustling businesses and growing recognition outside the Sunset District, and now some of that vitality may be coming to the end of Taraval Street. Thursday evening, Congregation B’nai Emunah will host the third community meeting for the Taraval Streetscape Improvement […]

Katy Tang New District 4 Supervisor

By Laird Harrison, KQED Mayor Ed Lee’s choice of Katy Tang looks like a safe bet. On Tuesday Lee appointed the 29-year-old aide to Supervisor Carmen Chu as the new supervisor for District 4. Tang takes over from Chu, who was appointed by Lee earlier this month to be the city’s assessor-recorder. Phil Ting vacated […]

2/13/13 Community Meeting: MUNI Changes on 19th Avenue

The San Francisco Transportation Authority is working on design concepts for shifting the M-Ocean View light rail transit line to the west side of 19th Avenue. Working with city agencies and private sector/institutional partners (Parkmerced, SF State, and General Growth Properties – owners of Stonestown Galleria), the study team has developed several conceptual design alternatives. […]