September 11, 2025

🟧 Wall's Wall Dedication // Stabbing Suspect Search

Plus: Merchants sound off on Lurie's upzoning proposal and the OMI Senior Center moves.


The City College community dedicates a wall to the late Ellen Wall. Plus:

Police search for stabbing suspect
Merchants concerned over upzoning plan
OMI Senior Center moves to new digs

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On to the news.

City College Commemorates Late Instructor And Firebrand Ellen Wall

People at a dedication.

head shot of writer By John R. Adkins

The college community honored the late neighborhood activist and English instructor Ellen Wall by naming a retaining wall and pathway. Read more »

Police Search Ocean Avenue Area For Suspect In Non-Fatal Stabbing

Street with caution tape.

logo of quote mark The Ingleside Light Staff

The victim was holding the hand of a minor when they were stabbed in the chest on Wednesday afternoon, police said. Read more »

Ingleside Merchants Have Concerns Over Lurie's Upzoning Plan

Illustration of storefronts.

headshot of person By Anne Marie Kristoff

Small business owners on Ocean Avenue have thoughts on the city’s upzoning proposal. Read more »

New Home, Expanded Mission: OMI Senior Center Moves To Lakeside Village

Woman at desk.

headshot of person By Anne Marie Kristoff

The critical service provider has already seen an increase in visits at its new location on Ocean Avenue, just outside the OMI's boundaries. Read more »

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.

SFMTA Proposes Removing 29-Sunset Bus Stops To Address Overcrowding

By Jerold ChinnRead more »

San Francisco’s Premier Nonprofit News Site Unionizes

By John R. Adkins Read more »

Balboa Reservoir Developers Hold Meeting As Work Starts

By John R. Adkins Read more »

Bubble Tea Cafe Purtea Closes After 2 Years On Ocean Avenue

By Anne Marie Kristoff Read more »

Ingleside Couple’s Reading Series 'Just Chugged Four Beers' Tipsy Fun

By Anne Marie Kristoff Read more »

THE LISTING

Pictures of a house.

Built in 1924, this five-bedroom, three-bath home is ideal for multi-generational family living. It has a massive in-law space with three additional bedrooms and one bathroom, all for $1,080,00.

THINGS TO DO

🎸 Tango No. 9 and They Might Be Hillbillies: Double Bill Performances at Bird & Beckett Books & Records | Thursday, 7:30 – 9 p.m. | Cover fee TBD | Glen Park

🛍️ From the E: Taco Tour Excelsior Night Market between Norton Street and Harrington Street | Friday, 5 – 10 p.m. | Free with RSVP | Excelsior

🎸 LADIO HEAD Performance at Lakeside Landing | Saturday, 1 – 3 p.m. | Free | Lake Village

🎭 Sketchy at Best Improve Troupe Performance at Ocean Ale House | Sunday, 2 – 4 p.m. | Ingleside

🎲 Game Night at Ocean Ale House | Monday, 5 – 10 p.m. | Ingleside

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WORTH READING

  • Is San Francisco coming back? It’s complicated San Francisco Standard
  • 6 hurt in shooting at marijuana event in San Francisco's Bayview KTVU
  • Survivor’s island: coyotes seen paddling across deep San Francisco Bay waters The Guardian
  • Amid AI boom, San Francisco rents are up. So are eviction notices Mission Local
  • San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf is getting $10 million makeover with view of Golden Gate Bridge ABC7
  • Despite a Growing Case Backlog, Trump Fires Sixth San Francisco Immigration Judge KQED
  • Tesla eyes San Francisco, San Jose airports for ride-hailing service Politico
  • San Francisco Mental Health Association to lay off 200 San Francisco Examiner
  • Here’s how much private funders are donating to boost Mayor Lurie’s vision of S.F. downtown San Francisco Chronicle

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