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Chinese in the Richmond

Illuminating the lives of Chinese Americans on the west side of San Francisco from the community’s point of view

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Sutro Baths

Now San Francisco's favorite ruin, Sutro Baths was Adolph Sutro's amusement destination at Lands End

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San Francisco's beachside amusement park from the 1920s until 1972.

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Podcast Episode 414: Tales of Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach in the 60s & 70s was a time like no other. Special guest, and native West-sider, Paul Judge joins co-host John Martini to regale us with their first-hand recollections of the places, people, and events of the beach, Playland, and environs.
Podcast Episode 413: Terry Francois
Civil rights activist and lawyer, Terry Francois had a prominent role in challenging racial covenants throughout the West Side. New co-host, Arnold Woods tells us how Francois worked to help desegregate housing in San Francisco.
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Streetwise: Getting Caught Up
Frank is back! A lot has happened on the west side in the last couple years. Here's an A-Z by Dunnigan.