Sunset Spotlight/Police
Blotter/Letter to the Editor
Police
Break up Sex Rings at Three Sunset Homes
San Francisco police have shut down three houses of prostitution
since January catering to Asian clientele that were operating in the
Sunset District.
Rec.
and Park Eyes Open Space Funds to Fill Deficit
Top officials at the SF Recreation and Park Department have decided
to close a gaping hole in their budget for the upcoming fiscal year
by raising program fees and dipping into funds that could have been
used to acquire open space properties for the City.
Development Threatens
Polly Ann, Other Businesses
In an effort to save the existence of three one-story neighborhood businesses,
concerned residents in the Sunset District are appealing an April 25
SF Planning Commission decision approving the future construction of
a four-story retail and residential apartment building, with nine housing
units.
Forest Hill Muni Station
Nears Landmark Status
The Forest Hill Station cleared a significant hurdle on its way to becoming
San Francisco's Landmark Number 231 when the SF Planning Commission
unanimously passed a resolution May 2 to award the station the coveted
status. The Muni station's fate now rests with the Board of Supervisors
where a vote is expected sometime in June.
First Book in Works from
Mild-mannered Accountant
Until now, Russell Rowland has toiled in obscurity as a mild-mannered
accountant.But the Sunset District dweller's first novel, "In Open Spaces,"
published this month, will change all that. The absorbing story concerns
30 years in the life of an eastern Montana homestead cattle ranching
family, loosely based on his mother's parents.
Richmond
Resident Celebrates 25 Years as Beefeater
On any given day, Tom Sweeney
greets thousands of people from the four corners of the globe, including
celebrities and royalty. This year Sweeney celebrates his 25th year
as the doorman at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Two More Candidates Fire
Up Campaigns
Two more candidates, Ron Dudum and Fiona Ma, joined a crowded field
of candidates running to replace SF Supervisor Leland Yee in District
4, the Sunset District.
Nursery School Overhauling
Playground
Mt.
Sutro Reforestation Plan off to Slow Start
COLUMNS:
Capt. Denis O'Leary: Police
Beat
John
M. Lee: Investigate When Buying a Condo
Lolita
Sweet:
Recycle those Old Cell Phones
Leland Yee: Temporary Fees
Become New Tax
Peg Wallace: Bashful
Bull
