August 14, 2025

🟧 Inglesider's New Book // Crash Victim Dies

Plus: We interview David Pang and recap Outside Lands.


In this week’s newsletter, Ingleside native's forthcoming book examines urban growth. Plus:

Outside Lands 2025
David Pang on quality auto services
Pedestrian dies from injuries
The Listing, Things To Do and Worth Reading

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On to the news.

Ingleside Native Examines Urban Growth In Forthcoming Book

Man posing in green mock neck.

head shot of writer By Anthony Myers

Benjamin Schneider's “The Unfinished Metropolis" draws heavily from San Francisco's history, from the freeway revolt to the YIMBY movement. Read more »

Outside Lands 2025: A Weekend Full Of Standout Artists And Food

Festival.

headshot of person By Anne Marie Kristoff

The three-day festival still draws music fans and foodies from all around. Read more »

Integrity Automotive Services’ David Pang Puts Quality First

Man posing in garage.

headshot of person By Anne Marie Kristoff

The garage on Ingleside's Ocean Avenue offers a range of services that other shops can't or won't. Read more »

83-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies Days After Ingleside Crash

Intersection.

headshot of person By Jerold Chinn

The victim died of their injuries at the hospital following a traffic crash at Ocean and Lee avenues last Saturday night. Read more »

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Update: City College Cops Seek Sexual Battery Suspect

By Alex Mullaney • Read more »

New Mural Transforms Huge Alemany Boulevard Wall

By Anne Marie Kristoff Read more »

Homegrown Coffee Chain Opens Third Location In Ingleside

By Anne Marie Kristoff Read more »

Charm Coffee's Cynthia Fresnoza Serves Good Vibes and Great Drinks

By Anne Marie Kristoff Read more »

THE LISTING

946 Capitol Ave. 

Built in 1907, this three-bedroom, two-bath home was recently updated with new flooring, modern stainless steel appliances and a water heater. It features a low-maintenance backyard and an open-concept living room that flows into the dining room and kitchen. It’s a two-minute walk to the 29 bus line and is an eight-minute walk to the Lakeview & Ashton Mini Park. View The Listing »

THINGS TO DO

🎷 Blues Jam at Ocean Ale House | Thursday, 7 – 10 p.m. | Free | Ingleside

💎 Potluck and Happy Hour at San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society | Friday, 6 – 7 p.m. | Free | Outer Sunset

💰 2025 Annual San Francisco Family Wealth Conference at the City College of San Francisco’s Multi-Use Building | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Free with RSVP | Ingleside

🎤 Vince Lateano Trio Performance at Bird & Beckett Books & Records | Sunday, 5 – 7 p.m. | Free | Glen Park

🎤 Civic Center Soundtrack Performances with Echo Beach Jazz Band, Kevin Fagan and Three Flower Jam at the Fulton Street Plaza | Monday, noon – 3 p.m. | Free | Civic Center

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WORTH READING

  • For first time in recent memory, ICE officers detained U.S. citizens in S.F. Mission Local
  • SF teachers face payroll problems as new school year approaches KRON4 
  • Former SF Utilities Chief Harlan Kelly Is Appealing His 2023 Corruption Case KQED
  • Operator of $700-per-month sleeping pods in downtown S.F. faces eviction San Francisco Chronicle (Metered Paywall)
  • Glide sues SF over damage from sidewalk widening San Francisco Examiner
  • Grateful Dead super fan dies while dancing in the crowd at Golden Gate Park SF Gate
  • Workers at Tenderloin affordable housing giant form a union Mission Local 
  • S.F. classic Original Joe’s finally opens in the East Bay San Francisco Chronicle (Metered Paywall)
  • The most controversial restaurant in SF is now a wine bar called Bosque San Francisco Standard (Metered Paywall)

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