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The Sunset
The Sunset is a residential neighborhood known for neat rows of single-family homes, striking ocean views and vibrant family-owned small businesses.
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Sunset Dunes vs. Great Highway: Pro-park side outraising opponents 7-to-1
Supporters of Sunset Dunes park, fighting Prop. G ballot measure in San Francisco, count several tech execs and investor as financial backers.
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Sunset Buzz
Sunset Buzz: Prop. G supporters say they want safer streets. Pedestrian safety group was ‘horrified’
“In what world does adding vehicle traffic to a road make pedestrians safer?” asked an advocate at the nonprofit Walk SF.
People We Meet
Stanley Lui took over the family diner at 21. Now, he’s ready for his next act.
The owner of the Sunset’s New Taraval Cafe on hating, and then loving, and then leaving the family business
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‘Clean slate:’ Pet shop at heart of Sunset political scandal starts over in the Richmond
In May 2025, Beya Alcaraz sold Animal Connection to Julia Baran — and in so doing kicked off a future scandal. Now, Baran is moving on.
Prop. G, to return cars to Great Highway, will remain on the ballot, judge rules
Judge finds park advocates did not meet ‘incredibly high standard’ to yank qualified measure away from voters. They may yet appeal.
Soccer, Spider-Man, and an all-purple getup: It’s back-to-school day in San Francisco
At the brand-new Mission Bay School, grandparents flew in from Maryland to celebrate “a really exciting day for our family.”
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Neighborhood Focus
Election 2026
Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: Would you support Hakeem Jeffries for House Speaker?
San Francisco congressional candidates Chan and Wiener evaluate the performance of Democratic leadership during Trump’s second term.
‘They do not speak for me:’ After $500K gift from crypto exec, Theo Ellington looks to show independence from tech
Chris Larsen, whose donation was the largest to any supervisor race in city history, says he was ‘impressed’ with Ellington’s ‘pragmatism.’
Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races
Despite previously saying he would not make an endorsement, the mayor picked his favorites — and weighs in on 10 local ballot measures.
Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support strict limits on screen time and use of AI in class?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked if they support a technology policy like LAUSD’s.
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