🟧 Developer Evicts Small Businesses // 29 Bus Riders Sound Off

The story of a developer clearing out the last three tenants from its 13 commercial spaces. Plus:

• The historic El Rey Theater is sold
• Birders Visit Brooks Park
• Michael Hyun Gu Kang Opens Up
• Inglesiders sound off on 29 bus changes

NEW! We're celebrating SF Good Neighbor Week at Charm Coffee on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Join The Ingleside Light's crew for a cup between 4 and 6 p.m. We'll chat all things neighborhood news, and, best part of all, drinks are on us! Questions? Hit reply and let us know. See you Tuesday!

On to the news.

Ingleside Small Business Evictions A Cautionary Tale For San Francisco's Bold Upzoning Plans

By John R. Adkins and Alex Mullaney

TJ Development's messy 11-year quest to raze 13 commercial spaces to build apartments presents the downside of upzoning for neighborhoods. Read more »

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. Read more »

Hawks To Hummingbirds Titillate Birders Visiting Ingleside Park

A morning walk through Brooks Park brought bird watchers within sight of hawks, wrens and even a rare warbler. Read more »

Michael Hyun Gu Kang Opens Ingleside Garage Studio To The Public

The six-year resident navigates his new relationship with creativity as he raises a family in the neighborhood. Read more »

Ingleside Riders Have Thoughts On 29-Sunset Improvement Plan

The reviews are mixed for the plan to remove stops along Grafton and Holloway avenues. Read more »

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

If you missed any of The Light's stories last week, pour some coffee, take some time out and dive in.

Photos: Vehicle Flips After Driver Hits Muni Train

By The Ingleside Light Staff • Read more »

Democratic Socialists Chapter Finds An Eager Crowd In Ingleside

By John R. Adkins • Read more »

Capt. Clayton Harmston Has A Plan For The Taraval District

By Anne Marie Kristoff • Read more »

‘Gift To The Neighborhood’: Sunnyside’s Detroit Steps Project Nearly Complete

By Anne Marie Kristoff • Read more »

The Ingleside Light Marks 17 Years With Craft Beer Icon Dave McLean

By John R. Adkins • Read more »

THE LISTING

This two-bedroom, one-bath home brings all the charm with unique tile and hardwood flooring, rustic cabinetry, and an undeveloped backyard that can be a gardener's master canvas or suitable for an ADU. It could be yours for $1,250,000.

THINGS TO DO

📖 “Hidden San Francisco, 2nd Edition” Reading by Author Chris Carlsson at Bird & Beckett Books & Records | Thursday, 7 p.m. | Cover Fee TBD | Glen Park

🎸 JRE Eclectic Performance at Ocean Ale House | Friday, 2 – 4 p.m. | No cover | Ingleside

☕ Coffee with Neighbors at Blue House Cafe | Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon | Free | Ocean View

🍝 Mission Terrace/ Outer Mission/ Excelsior Mamma Mia Pasta Party at Otsego Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Onondaga Avenue | Sunday, 2 – 5 p.m. | Free, BYO Pasta or Dessert | Mission Terrace

💻 In-Person Tech Support with the Cayuga Connectors at Bethel Lutheran Church | Monday, 11 a.m. – noon| Free | Ingleside Heights

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WORTH READING

• The AI Kids Take San Francisco New York Magazine (Metered Paywall)
• Why the San Francisco recall election is a warning sign for moderate Dems Politico
• For One Glorious Morning, a Website Saved San Francisco From Parking Tickets Wired (Metered Paywall)
• Musk's robotaxi plans for San Francisco alarmed, confused regulators, emails show Reuters
• Joe Betz, owner of House of Prime Rib, dies at 86 San Francisco Standard (Metered Paywall)
• Map: 4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the San Francisco Bay Area New York Times (Metered Paywall)
• Is this S.F.’s ultimate hiking challenge? Crosstown Trail founders unveil epic 38-mile walk San Francisco Chronicle (Metered Paywall)
• Phil Ginsburg, head of S.F. Rec and Parks, to depart by end of year Mission Local
• Judge rules teen who shot San Francisco 49ers Ricky Pearsall won't be tried as adult: 'Opportunity of redemption' ABC7
• New book chronicles work of The City’s ‘Dr. Color' San Francisco Examiner
  

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