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

What does it mean to be Chinese American in 2025, when a sweeping new federal law, HR 1 a.k.a. the “Big Beautiful Bill,” reshapes immigration, enforcement, and who feels like they belong?
In this episode, we speak first with Jose Ng, Immigrant Rights Program Manager at Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), who breaks down how the BBB impacts mixed-status families, raises application fees, and heightens fear, especially among San Francisco’s estimated 10,000 undocumented Chinese immigrants and their communities.
Then we turn to Cliff Yee, Vice President of Programs and Leadership Development at Coro Northern California and a lifelong resident of the Richmond District. Cliff shares how his family’s history, his grandfather’s arrival through Angel Island, the same house he grew up in, grounds his efforts to reclaim Chinese American identity in a neighborhood often overlooked, despite its deep immigrant roots.
Together, we explore how we’re dealing with the ground shifting beneath our feet in real time, trying to make sense of change, heritage, and home.
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Email: jessica.jasmine.ho@gmail.com
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