The Sunset Connection – Perspectives from SF's Sunset Neighborhood
The Sunset Connection - Perspectives from SF's Sunset Neighborhood
Podcast Description
In less than a century, San Francisco’s Sunset District has transformed from the windswept Outside Lands into a thriving, diverse community that continues to evolve. How did it become what it is today? How do its stories shape the larger SF narrative—and its future? The Sunset Connection uncovers the history, people, and cultures behind this transformation, reminding us that you can find gems in the most unexpected places—and maybe even a piece of yourself in the stories of others.
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The podcast delves into the historical evolution of San Francisco's Sunset District, with themes surrounding community transformation, cultural diversity, and local history. In its inaugural episode, the discussion highlights the neighborhood's past as the 'Outside Lands' and examines how demographics shape the community’s cultural richness.
In less than a century, San Francisco’s Sunset District has gone from windswept dunes to one of the city’s most diverse and fascinating neighborhoods. If you’ve ever wondered how it all came to be, or if you just love a good local story, this podcast is for you.
Hey there! I’m Jessica Ho: Sunset resident, local realtor, and neighborhood nerd. By day, I help people find homes on the west side. By night, I’m out exploring everything that makes this place special – from family-run businesses to old-school legends, zoning battles to the best spot for dim sum or BBQ. Every other week, I share what I learn with you.
On The Sunset Connection, we dig into:
The people who shaped (and are still shaping) the Sunset
Stories behind the homes, streets, and schools we pass every day
Small business spotlights and community updates
Real estate insights, made human
Trivia, just for fun
Whether you live here, grew up here, or are just Sunset-curious, this podcast connects you to the people, past, and possibilities of the west side.
So grab a coffee or a boba and tune in. You might find that what’s happening in the Sunset speaks to something in your own life, because that’s the real connection: the human one.
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Email: jessica.jasmine.ho@gmail.com
If you live in San Francisco, chances are you either went to public school, have a child in public school, or know someone who does. But even if you don’t, the health of our schools reflects the health of our neighborhoods, our tax dollars, and our shared future.
In this episode, I sit down with Han Li from The San Francisco Standard to unpack SFUSD’s budget crisis, the recent push for stabilization, and why school closures might still be on the horizon.
I hope that this episode will give you a clearer, human picture of what just happened and why it matters for all of us.
Episode recorded: Friday, June 20, 2025
Articles by Han Li:
- SF’s school district says it finally figured out a budget to avoid bankruptcy – 6/13/2025
- State warns SF schools: We’re not going to bail you out of budget armageddon – 5/7/2025
- SFUSD proposes major cuts to central office, slashing student services, curriculum unit – 4/15/2025
- Early retirements could spare SF public schools hundreds of painful layoffs – 2/25/2025
- SFUSD prepares for ‘painful’ cuts across schools, central office – 2/7/2025
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