Inner Sunset

Suburban living in the heart of the fog belt

When streetcars first reached the Inner Sunset nearly a century ago, real estate developers made fortunes putting up prefab homes. Today, many residents actively resist development to preserve the neighborhood's closely-packed but quiet suburban feel.

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District 5 pilots $100,000 victim assistance program for vandalized small businesses
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Tuesday September 22, 2020, 3:37pm

District 5 pilots $100,000 victim assistance program for vandalized small businesses

The program, administered by the SF District Attorney's office, will reimburse merchants up to $1,000 for replacing broken windows.

District 5 pilots $100,000 victim assistance program for vandalized small businesses

Wednesday September 16, 2020, 3:39pm

After years of planning, upgrades to Golden Gate Park's Stanyan entrance are finally complete

With improvements and plantings complete, Rec & Park reopened the Stanyan entrance to Golden Gate Park to the public this month.

Golden Gate Park

After years of planning, upgrades to Golden Gate Park's Stanyan entrance are finally complete

Wednesday September 16, 2020, 9:52am

Fire at Parkside's Dragon Printing under investigation as arson

The 34-year-old print shop, owned by an immigrant family from Hong Kong, was destroyed in last week's fire.

Fire at Parkside's Dragon Printing under investigation as arson

Thursday August 13, 2020, 3:46pm

Sunset business briefs: closures at beachside gift shop & SUV-damaged travel agency; more

Here's the latest look at business happenings in the avenues, including a new Inner Sunset breakfast spot.

Sunset business briefs: closures at beachside gift shop & SUV-damaged travel agency; more

Monday August 10, 2020, 2:49pm

What's up with Kezar Stadium's piles of mulch?

Rec & Park's landscapers have let the (wood) chips fall where they may — sparking concern for some locals.

Golden Gate Park

What's up with Kezar Stadium's piles of mulch?

Thursday July 23, 2020, 11:58am

'It's a boiling point': City ignores District 5 encampments as COVID-19 threat rises

40 of the Haight's unhoused have found safe shelter at the Stanyan Street tent village. But there appears to be no plan for hundreds of others sleeping on the street.

Golden Gate Park

Western Addition

'It's a boiling point': City ignores District 5 encampments as COVID-19 threat rises

Thursday June 25, 2020, 11:34am

Nopalito to permanently close Sunset location, move into Bi-Rite soft serve window

Nopalito is the latest business to fall victim to the pandemic — but when one door closes, a window opens.

Nopalito to permanently close Sunset location, move into Bi-Rite soft serve window

Friday June 5, 2020, 10:15am

Free Gold Watch team to open Haight cannabis dispensary

The Haight's popular print shop and pinball arcade has filed for permits to open a spinoff cannabis dispensary.

Free Gold Watch team to open Haight cannabis dispensary

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Wednesday June 3, 2020, 4:12pm

Some SF farmers, flea markets struggle to reopen as restrictions lift

Despite getting the OK from the city, a handful of SF's flea and farmers markets still face roadblocks to resuming service.

Financial District

Some SF farmers, flea markets struggle to reopen as restrictions lift

Wednesday May 27, 2020, 3:46pm

City prepares 'shared spaces' for outdoor retail, and some businesses spot a lifeline

As a citywide effort to expand open air business gains traction, merchants prepare for a new way of life.

Citywide

City prepares 'shared spaces' for outdoor retail, and some businesses spot a lifeline

Wednesday May 20, 2020, 3:29pm

City pushes forward to identify park lands for future homeless tent villages

The city's parks and real estate departments have two weeks to identify land where homeless people can camp at a social distance.

Citywide

Golden Gate Park

City pushes forward to identify park lands for future homeless tent villages

Friday May 15, 2020, 12:26pm

Haight McDonald's lot to become safe sleeping site for homeless

The vacant, city-owned lot will be pressed into use as an emergency tent shelter with social distancing and sanitation.

Haight McDonald's lot to become safe sleeping site for homeless

Wednesday May 13, 2020, 10:38am

COVID-19 won't delay housing at Haight McDonald's, but interim use remains up in the air

The McDonald's at 730 Stanyan has officially been demolished. But during its two-year wait to become affordable housing, it's unclear if the lot will get a temporary use.

COVID-19 won't delay housing at Haight McDonald's, but interim use remains up in the air