Photo: Francis Da Silva

Painting the Sunset: Artist Judi Gorski is pictured with her dog Hunter in front of a Precita Eyes mural at Ortega Street and 40th Avenue which she helped paint, and then restore, as a volunteer community artist. See story below.

Sunset Spotlight/Police Blotter/Historical Photo

Sunset Starbucks Gets Shot Down
The SF Planning Commission voted 5 - 2 to halt the Starbucks coffee company's plan to open a store at 3906 Judah St., near 44th Avenue. The Discretionary Review vote to deny Starbucks' opening came after six months of lobbying by residents, merchants and neighborhood groups.

Neighborhood Artists Beautifying 16th Avenue Steps
The 16th Avenue stairway in Golden Gate Heights starts at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Moraga Street and climbs a steep hill to Grandview Park.

Report says Proposal to Cut Back Central Fwy. Faces Obstacles
A report released in December by the San Francisco Transportation Authority (SFTA) concluded that moving the Central Freeway back to Bryant Street would trigger major traffic challenges, delay the project by as much as six years, double its cost, and trigger legal and regulatory issues.

Public Health Hospital Plan Draws Fire
More than 100 Richmond neighbors braved wet weather in December to testify against competing plans to renovate the Public Health Service Hospital in the Presidio, citing the size of project, traffic gridlock and safety as top concerns.

Restoration Efforts Underway to Save California Quail
Renewed restoration efforts are underway across the City to protect and perpetuate the endangered California Quail (Callipepla Californica), the official San Francisco and state bird.

All-day Parking Restricted at East End of Golden Gate Park
Tight budgets and new priorities are turning many free parking spots in Golden Gate Park into a thing of the past. Beginning the second week in January, commuters that have parked for free along some of the park's major roadways will face stiff fines if they ignore new three- and four-hour time limits.

Artist's Creative Muse Stems from Ocean Beach Views
The rolling ocean waves and sand dunes outside Judi Gorski's three-story home seems all the inspiration one needs to paint. Gorski, a Sunset District artist, smiles as she talks about her gallery/home and her hitchhiking trip, which landed her in San Francisco.

 

COLUMNS:

Capt. Keith Sanford: Police Beat

Supervisor Fiona Ma: Neighborhood Happenings

John M. Lee: Sunset Real Estate Year in Review

Randa Gahin: Your Ticket to Saving $100s a Year

Leland Yee: January is 'Mental Wellness' Month