Ocean Avenue's $48M Makeover: Tracking Ingleside's Ambitious Mobility Action Plan
Here's the status of five projects designed to improve public transit and pedestrian safety across the neighborhood.
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The Ingleside Light | Independent news for San Francisco's greater Ingleside neighborhood
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San Francisco-Roving Stunt-Driving Show Ends In Assault Rifle Seizure, Arrests
The SFPD Stunt Driving Response Unit and Crime Gun Investigations Center continue to investigate Sunday's sideshow.
Ocean Avenue Transit-Only Lanes Put On Hold To Find A Compromise
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency had been set to start painting the K-Line's lanes red as soon as Monday.
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‘Like Being A Mayor’: Residents Outline Hopes For Rec And Park’s Next Leader
The search for longtime park boss Phil Ginsburg’s replacement begins with a series of public forums.
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Things To Do
🔶 Things To Do In The Greater Ingleside: Jan Simmala Painting Reception
From a singles event to a weekend jam session, we curate these events to help you enjoy the best of the greater Ingleside.
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🔶 Things To Do In The Greater Ingleside: Ancient Aztec Ceremony
From a cat rescue pop-up to a Lionel Burns winter jam performance, we curate these events to help you enjoy the best of the greater Ingleside.
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🔶 Things To Do In The Greater Ingleside: Hop Sauce Show
From community blood drive to a stargazing presentation, we curate these events to help you enjoy the best of the greater Ingleside.
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🔶 Things To Do In The Greater Ingleside: Felt Koala Workshop
From “Harry Potter” double features to Avotcja & Modúpue Performance, we curate these events to help you enjoy the best of the greater Ingleside.
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🔶 Things To Do In The Greater Ingleside: Kwanzaa Celebration
From a New Year’s reflective writing session to dog reading socials, we curate these events to help you enjoy the best of the greater Ingleside.
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Business
At Ingleside’s Oldest Chinese Restaurant, A ‘United Nations’ of Customers
The Xu family's Wang Wah restaurant found success with a 'small profits, big sales' business model.
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Zhe Wu
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Lakeside Village Restaurant Ofena Closes After 2 Years
The Italian restaurant opened by experienced restaurateurs was no match for slow foot traffic and growing business costs.
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New Venue Proposal Sparks Fears of Stratos Nightclub 2.0
Some neighbors fear late-night noise and crime, while the business owners insist they want to host community events and dance classes at their venue.
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Old-School Cantonese Barbecue Lives On at Ingleside's Ming Kee Restaurant
A loyal customer base lines up daily for affordable roast duck and char siu plates that can’t be ordered via an app.
By
Zhe Wu
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Arts & Entertainment
Exclusive: City College's $180M Arts Center Wins Approval
Officials said contracts are in place and the groundbreaking is set for late January.
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A Gallery Named Ingleside Finds A Home In West Portal
The pop-up gallery departed Ingleside in 2022 but lives on in West Portal and other businesses around San Francisco.
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The Ingleside Light Marks 17 Years With Craft Beer Icon Dave McLean
Ocean Ale House put on tap two beers from Mclean's new brewery, Hidden Splendor, to ensure it was a proper celebration.
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‘Gift To The Neighborhood’: Sunnyside’s Detroit Steps Project Nearly Complete
What started as an idea tossed out during a neighborhood association meeting has become a force unifying the community.
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Outside Lands 2025: A Weekend Full Of Standout Artists And Food
The three-day festival still draws music fans and foodies from all around.
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Everyday People
Ingleside's Mayra Bustamante A Jack-of-All-Trades And A Master of Perseverance
The trusty worker for Ocean Avenue businesses juggles multiple jobs while living out of her car.
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Inglesider Geri Hunt Is A Dog Nanny Extraordinaire
The Ocean Ale House server prioritizes good manners when taking furry clients on sniff-your-own-adventure strolls around the neighborhood.
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Alan Wong Talks City College, Supervisor Appointment
The City College trustee had recently joined the board of an Ocean Avenue nonprofit before Mayor Daniel Lurie tapped him to be District 4 supervisor.
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Lakeside Village’s Kath Tsakalakis Has A Plan For Ocean Avenue
The United Kingdom native is bringing her consulting knowledge and passion for volunteering to the Ocean View-Merced Heights-Ingleside.
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SF Turkey Drive’s Pierre Smit Is On A Mission To Feed The Hungry
The longtime resident's donation drive has given over 10,000 turkeys to the needy since it was founded in 2012.
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Food & Drink
At Ingleside’s Oldest Chinese Restaurant, A ‘United Nations’ of Customers
The Xu family's Wang Wah restaurant found success with a 'small profits, big sales' business model.
By
Zhe Wu
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Lakeside Village Restaurant Ofena Closes After 2 Years
The Italian restaurant opened by experienced restaurateurs was no match for slow foot traffic and growing business costs.
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New Venue Proposal Sparks Fears of Stratos Nightclub 2.0
Some neighbors fear late-night noise and crime, while the business owners insist they want to host community events and dance classes at their venue.
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Old-School Cantonese Barbecue Lives On at Ingleside's Ming Kee Restaurant
A loyal customer base lines up daily for affordable roast duck and char siu plates that can’t be ordered via an app.
By
Zhe Wu
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Housing & Development
First Look: 7-Story Development Plans For Ingleside's Ocean Avenue
The on-again, off-again project would require the demolition of four commercial buildings in the heart of Ingleside's Ocean Avenue.
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1,100-Unit Balboa Reservoir Development Breaks Ground
Work crews are demolishing asphalt and concrete ahead of preparing the grounds for buildings, streets and sidewalks in December.
Inside The Astronomical Society of the Pacific HQ Before It Leaves Ingleside
The 136-year-old astronomy education nonprofit organization is downsizing after nearly 40 years in the neighborhood.
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Ingleside Small Business Evictions A Cautionary Tale For San Francisco's Bold Upzoning Plans
TJ Development's messy 11-year quest to raze 13 commercial spaces to build apartments presents the downside of upzoning for neighborhoods.
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Developer Sells Historic El Rey Theater To Local Church Group
The Father's House SF bought Ingleside's Art Deco movie palace from Optimal Partners, which had struggled to build apartments on the property.
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Politics
Ocean Avenue Transit-Only Lanes Put On Hold To Find A Compromise
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency had been set to start painting the K-Line's lanes red as soon as Monday.
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‘Like Being A Mayor’: Residents Outline Hopes For Rec And Park’s Next Leader
The search for longtime park boss Phil Ginsburg’s replacement begins with a series of public forums.
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Ingleside Merchants Sound Off On Ocean Avenue Red Lanes
Small business owners told transportation agency officials concerns ranging from increased congestion to decreased foot traffic.
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Turf War! Passions Flare Over Crocker-Amazon Park's Future
Dueling advocacy groups armed with petitions flooded a meeting on a plan to install artificial turf fields and more, partly funded by the San Francisco Giants.
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Ocean Avenue Association Faces Board Intrigue And Cash-Squeeze Caused Service Reductions
The nonprofit, charged by City Hall with maintaining Ingleside's Ocean Avenue, has reduced staff hours until it gets a cash infusion in January.
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Transportation
Ocean Avenue's $48M Makeover: Tracking Ingleside's Ambitious Mobility Action Plan
Here's the status of five projects designed to improve public transit and pedestrian safety across the neighborhood.
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Ocean Avenue Transit-Only Lanes Put On Hold To Find A Compromise
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency had been set to start painting the K-Line's lanes red as soon as Monday.
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Three People Sent To The Hospital In Junipero Serra Boulevard Crash
The crash took down a light pole in the median and forced traffic to be diverted in the southbound direction.
Red Lanes On Ocean Avenue: Take Our Poll
Tell The Ingleside Light your position on transit-only lanes for the K-Line.
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Ingleside Merchants Sound Off On Ocean Avenue Red Lanes
Small business owners told transportation agency officials concerns ranging from increased congestion to decreased foot traffic.
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Education
Exclusive: City College's $180M Arts Center Wins Approval
Officials said contracts are in place and the groundbreaking is set for late January.
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City College Honors Journalism Chair For Distinguished Teaching Career
Officials feted Juan Gonzales for winning a national educator award. He wants them to ensure journalism education continues once he retires.
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SF State To Guarantee Admission For City College, SFUSD Students
Students who meet GPA and course requirements will receive a “Congratulations! You’re in!” postcard, streamlining the admissions process.
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Inside The Astronomical Society of the Pacific HQ Before It Leaves Ingleside
The 136-year-old astronomy education nonprofit organization is downsizing after nearly 40 years in the neighborhood.
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City College Commemorates Late Instructor And Firebrand Ellen Wall
The college community honored the late neighborhood activist and English instructor Ellen Wall by naming a retaining wall and pathway.
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Latest
🟧 Ocean Avenue Mobility Plan Status // Squat & Gobble To Close
Plus: A roving sideshow makes a stop in the neighborhood and participants damage a police car.
🔶 Things To Do In The Greater Ingleside: Jan Simmala Painting Reception
From a singles event to a weekend jam session, we curate these events to help you enjoy the best of the greater Ingleside.
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🟧 Red Lanes On Hold For Now // Rec And Park Boss Search Talk
Plus: Three injured in Junipero Serra Boulevard crash
Three People Sent To The Hospital In Junipero Serra Boulevard Crash
The crash took down a light pole in the median and forced traffic to be diverted in the southbound direction.
🔶 Things To Do In The Greater Ingleside: Ancient Aztec Ceremony
From a cat rescue pop-up to a Lionel Burns winter jam performance, we curate these events to help you enjoy the best of the greater Ingleside.
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