Sunset Spotlight/Police Blotter/Historical Photo

photo: Philip Liborio Gangi

History Buff: Sunset District historian Lorri Ungaretti relaxes on Irving Street, at Ninth Avenue, after finishing a tour of the area.

Experts Say Next Quake Could Wreak Havoc
Sunset District Could Lose 11,000 Buildings in 7.9 Temblor
Within the next 30 years the odds are that a major earthquake will strike the Bay Area and destroy thousands of homes in the Richmond and Sunset districts, according to a report commissioned by the SF Department of Building Inspection.

Community Court Dispenses Justice, Sunset Style
Several petty criminals in the Sunset District are roaming freely, thanks to the district attorney's office. Instead of jail time, these misdemeanor offenders have pleaded guilty and agreed to answer directly to the neighborhood through the District Attorney's Community Court program.

Demolition of Parkside School Completed, New Facility Coming
The demolition of the Parkside School was met with mixed emotions from those who wanted to save the aging structure, but with the long-closed school now mostly removed, construction can begin on building the new Dianne Feinstein Elementary School.

Writer Details History of Apple's Trials and Errors
In his new book "Apple Confidential 2.0: The World's Most Colorful Company," Sunset District writer Owen Linzmayer meticulously details the company's history in an engrossing book that includes revealing facts about the key personalities that played a major role in the company, as well as an industry analysis and product guide. He leaves little doubt why the company is so often in the news.

Sunset Author Examines District's History
Lorri Ungaretti, basking in the newfound local fame that has resulted from the publication of her book on the history of the Sunset District, has discovered how exciting local history can be.

Brewmaster Hops Into Beer-making Business
When you think of a brewmaster, you may think of a kindly silver-haired barrel-bellied Bavarian grandpoppa in lederhosen, but the hippest brew boss in San Francisco is also one of the youngest in the world – Joseph Paul Agrillo of Eldo's on Ninth Avenue in the Sunset.

Fourth of July Troubles Continue at Ocean Beach
The Fourth of July weekend has brought numerous problems to Sunset District residents who live near Ocean Beach for more than a decade - and this year was no exception, according to one longtime resident.

COLUMNS:

Craig Carrozzi: In the Footsteps of Mark Twain

John M. Lee: How to Choose an Agent

Assemblyman Leland Yee: Protecting our Beaches

Deanna Simon: Fight the Bite this Summer (SF Dept. of Environment)