Podcasts about sunset district

Joel Engardio built his political profile by backing the successful recalls of members of San Francisco's Board of Education and its progressive district attorney. Now he may be facing a recall of his own. Engardio, who represents the city's Sunset District on the Board of Supervisors, is being targeted for backing a voter-approved ballot measure that permanently closed most of the Great Highway to car traffic. In its place: Sunset Dunes, a newly opened park that's drawn both praise and protest. Scott talks with Engardio about the new park, the recall effort against him and his career in San Francisco politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Nicole as she sits down with Sunset District artists George McCalman and Georgia Hodges in their studio to explore their creative inspirations, artistic journeys, and more.

Matt Warshaw grew up surfing in Los Angeles at a time when surf and skate culture were beginning to meet in Venice Beach and Santa Monica. After a stint as a pro surfer in the 1980s, Warshaw became the editor of Surfer magazine. In 1990, he left his editor's post at Surfer to attend UC Berkeley, where he got his BA in History in 1993. He remained in the Bay Area, parking himself in an apartment in the Sunset District and in countless Ocean Beach barrels. As if personally expanded by all those tubes, Warshaw's writing expanded into lengthy essays, profiles, and books—many books—among them Maverick's: The Story of Big-Wave Surfing, Above The Roar: 50 Surfer Interviews, Photo/Stoner, Surfriders: In Search of the Perfect Wave, Surf Movie Tonite! Surf Movie Poster Art, 1957-2005, and more. His Encyclopedia of Surfing, first released in 2003, is the most comprehensive tome of surf culture in existence, and he followed it up with 2010's The History of Surfing, a beast of a book that makes music of Warshaw's encyclopedic knowledge. His most recent venture is the EOS dot surf, which is an invaluable online resource for surf obsessives, and features the “Sunday Joint,” a reflective op-ed style email that Matt shoots out to subscribers every Sunday. In this episode of Soundings, Warshaw talks with Jamie Brisick about the golden days of Los Angeles, establishing a career as a historian, the value of exploring someone else's world, the importance of preserving history, the challenge of creating a database, his first Jeff Ho board, the Encyclopedia of Surfing, and the art of writing economically.

Tis the season for recall campaigns. A group in San Francisco's Sunset District is launching an effort to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio over his backing of a plan to close the Great Highway to vehicles. And on the Peninsula, Supervisors in San Mateo approved a measure calling for a special election next March. It would give them the power to recall the county's sheriff. All of this follows successful efforts to recall Oakland's Mayor and Alameda County's DA last month. KCBS Radio's news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier about why these efforts are becoming so popular.

Welcome back to the Sunset District, L Taraval! For several years, light rail service along the L Taraval line between the San Francisco Zoo and downtown was suspended while the SFMTA worked with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Public Works on a major track replacement and water and sewer project. That project is now done, and along with the infrastructure upgrades, we made many safety improvements along the line.In this episode of Taken with Transportation, we spend time on Taraval Street talking to residents and merchants about what the return of the L Taraval means to them and for the neighborhood. We also speak with SFMTA Transit Priority Manager Michael Rhodes, L Taraval Improvement Project Manager Keanway Kyi, Muni Operator Tammi Bedford and San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio.

The Hum is a mysterious low pitch noise that is only heard by 2% of people worldwide. In San Francisco's Sunset District, it annoyed one resident so much, he moved. In this story, we get to the bottom of this strange global phenomenon.

Nicole talks with Daniel Lucas from Problem Library about a historic Sunset District church.

In today's episode, we unravel the story behind a puzzling and peculiar sound. The Hum is a mysterious low pitch noise that is only heard by 2% of people worldwide. It's annoyed residents in San Francisco's Sunset District. So, in this story, we get to the bottom of this strange global phenomenon.

Overdue acknowledgment to the mixed media, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono… the New York Times cross over to the dark side of admitting that San Francisco is a mess …https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/26/opinion/san-francisco-democrats-board-of-supervisors.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare … the Sunset District of San Francisco is under siege by criminals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sanfranciscodamn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sanfranciscodamn/support

This vibrant blue invertebrate and San Francisco resident that fell victim to the city's development. We're talking streetcars, sand dunes and sayonara for this beautiful insect on this episode of Extinction Event.

As outdoor cultivators fled the federal raids of the 90's, they took their genetic catalogs and cultivation techniques indoors. With its progressive environment and support of counterculture, San Francisco soon became a popular destination for cultivators fleeing the war on weed. San Francisco became the epicenter of the evolution of high grade indoor cannabis as cultivators refined their indoor techniques and continued breeding with the large variety of genetics available in the city. SF Canna was born and raised in San Francisco's Sunset District, which is a breeding ground for the highest quality cannabis in the world attracting connoisseurs, cultivators and hustlers. Hustlers-turned-cultivators, SF Canna has helped lead the evolution of indoor cannabis, entrenched in the game with pioneers like Cookies and Sherbinsky. At the peak of prohibition they've risked their freedom and livelihood to cultivate. Now, with over two decades of cultivation experience, SF Canna is consistently producing high quality cannabis with beautiful bud structure, vibrant colors, contemporary terpene profiles and maximum potency. All SF Canna flowers are cultivated in indoor facilities in San Francisco, where the weather and water provide optimal conditions for cultivating. They're constantly evolving our growing methods and building their genetic catalog. SF Canna's main mission is to provide an unrivaled cannabis experience through superior flavor, potency and appearance. Though their journey includes loss in the form of friends, finances, and freedom, they've demonstrated the character, fortitude and personal growth required to level up and raise the bar in the cannabis industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why was San Francisco reformist District Attorney Chesa Boudin recalled? Who was really behind it? What does it mean for the future of the reformist DA movement? And what's next for Chesa? We ask Chesa himself. District Attorney Chesa Boudin was sworn in as San Francisco District Attorney in January 2020 to implement urgently needed reforms to our criminal justice system. Chesa personally understands the impact of incarceration; both of his parents were incarcerated throughout his childhood. Despite tremendous obstacles, Chesa graduated from top schools, became a lawyer, and dedicated his career to public service. Chesa's personal experience with parental incarceration inspired him to dedicate his career to making our country safer and more just by working to reform our criminal justice system. Chesa is a Rhodes Scholar who graduated from Yale Law School. After obtaining his law degree, he worked as a law clerk to the Honorable M. Margaret McKeown of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and later for the Honorable Charles Breyer of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. As an attorney, Chesa has litigated more than 300 felony cases including murder, attempted murders, shootings, stabbings, home break-ins, drug sales, kidnappings, and auto burglaries. Under Chesa's leadership, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office has increased its prosecution rates; expanded victim services; and added new prosecution units, all while making investments to reduce recidivism and redirect towards education and employment. Chesa believes we must hold accountable those who violate the law; and he also recognizes that we are all safer when we can and address the root causes of crime to prevent crime before it happens. District Attorney Boudin's innovative work has focused on three main areas: 1) centering and increasing support for crime victims and survivors; 2) ensuring equal justice under the law; 3) developing new programs and reforms to ensure a more fair and just criminal legal system. Chesa, his wife, and their newborn son live in the Sunset District of San Francisco. For bonus content, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow

Honey Mahogany is a drag queen, small businesswoman, social worker, political aide, "Ru Paul's Drag Race" contestant, singer, and now a candidate for District 6 supervisor. After Total SF hosts Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight spent two years of talking about her — including a demand in an early 2021 episode for a Honey Mahogany High School — the San Francisco native sits down near the Central Freeway in District 6 to talk about Transgender History Month, her early life in the Sunset District, a "Ru Paul" breakdown and her optimistic view of the future for the city. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music from the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album "Community," Castro Theatre organist David Hegarty and cable car bell-ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb. Follow Total SF adventures at www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emile was feeling a vibe with Tara while they had drinks in San Francisco's Sunset District. Maybe Tara didn't because she's ghosting on Emile. We'll call her and find out what's going on.

When my parents generously offered to give me their 20-year- old Acura sedan, my first thought was: Me, a car-free, transit-riding, e-bike loving San Francisco resident, take possession of a fossil-fuel-burning, climate-change machine? But in an impulsive act of quarantine indulgence, I accepted their offer. I named the white car Casper, after the friendly ghost. And while I still prefer to travel by Muni, I must admit owning a car has its perks. I take Casper to visit my grandparents in Vacaville every month. My four-wheeled phantom was there to rush my sick dog to the emergency vet one night at 3 A.M. The car even served as a satellite office when my neighbors ran a jackhammer all day while I was trying to work from home. But the downsides soon became clear. Casper costs thousands of dollars to own and operate – so much more than my monthly transit pass. Meanwhile, sitting in traffic is stressful. I'd much rather be gliding down the street on my e-bike, groceries in tow, instead of cooped up in a metal box, inching my way home. And then, of course, there's the guilt I feel knowing that driving is our city's number one source of greenhouse gas emissions. I've realized that owning a car hardly symbolizes freedom. In fact, it's the opposite. This made me wonder. What would it take to make car-free, or even car-light, lifestyles the norm? It would take frequent, reliable transit service that's accessible for all. It would require making sure residents have protected bike lanes and safe streets to walk, bike, and scoot in. It would mean guaranteeing that a shared car is available when people do need to drive. And maybe it even means nudging people out of cars by making driving just a little less convenient. For now, Casper spends most of her time parked on the streets of the Sunset District. But when her time comes, I hope to shed this car for good, knowing that options will be there to match Casper's convenience – without the fossil fuels. With a Perspective, this is Paige Miller Paige Miller is a clean transportation advocate. She lives in San Francisco. [ad fullwidth]

Andrew St. James's birth mom was a tour caterer for the Rolling Stones. In this episode, the musician traces his lineage back to his being adopted by a young San Francisco couple. Carol moved to San Francisco in 1971. She worked at the Gap and what used to be Live 105 and KMEL. Nathan was born in Brooklyn to Holocaust survivor parents. After his New York marriage fizzled, he hopped on a motorcycle and rode to San Francisco in 1978. Nathan and some friends opened the original Captain Video stores. The two met when Nathan went to buy radio advertising from Carol. The couple lived in Glen Park when they adopted Andrew, then they all moved to the Sunset District, where Andrew was raised. Andrew shares early memories from both neighborhoods. He sang in the San Francisco Boys Choir for a number of years before getting jaded at a young age. He decided to branch out more on his own, and so he bought an organ. He soon began playing rock music with friends roughly his age—12. Andrew got into Urban High School, which he shares the background and philosophy of for us. Andrew says that by the time he entered high school, in the late-2000s, that philosophy had more or less gone by the wayside. Check back Thursday for Part 2 and the continuation of Andrew's life story. Shout out to Ashley Graham for connecting us with Andrew. ​ We recorded this podcast at Hyde Street Studios in the Tenderloin in November 2021. Photography by Michelle Kilfeather

Brendon Chan is a singer, dancer, actor, and native San Franciscan. He graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a Dance degree, and began his professional career traveling the world performing on cruise ships. He then moved to New York City to pursue musical theater. His years of performing and hard work have proved fruitful, as he was most recently featured in the San Francisco cast of "Hamilton" at the Orpheum Theater. Brendon is a delightful person from the moment you meet him. His personality exudes performative energy–– upon meeting him for our interview, he excitedly kicked his leg up high as if hailing a cab. We were very fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Chan. Please enjoy his stories of a life in the arts, from dance studio classes in the Sunset District to performing in a Broadway show in his home city for the first time. Meet Brendon Chan!

The Hum is a mysterious low pitch noise that bothers up to 2% of people worldwide. It's been annoying residents in San Francisco's Sunset District, where recently there's been an outbreak of reports.

In 2019, Christina Lalanne found a century-old diary in her San Francisco home. She spent two years chasing its ghosts around the city and across the Atlantic, uncovering a love story that was almost lost to history. Sarah Feldberg reports. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Grace Won and Joseph Pace discuss the Sunset district's affordable housing controversy with SF Chronicle's J.K. Dineen.Bay area author and gynecologist Dr. Jen Gunter offers facts and feminism in her new book The Menopause Manifesto. And, the Monterrubio brothers tell of their record breaking highlining across the Yosemite canyon.

When Maxine Rose Schur needs to clear her mind she heads straight for the foggiest part of San Francisco – the Sunset District.

Born in Hong Kong, Rayfil immigrated to the US and grew up in San Francisco. His story resonates with so many in the United States and particularly in the Asian-American community in San Francisco's Sunset District. After a decade in business, Rayfil returned to Hong Kong where he currently resides. He is an entrepreneur--one of his startups is the financial literacy series on YouTube called Professor Savings.We discuss his experience as an immigrant in the school system and what schools could do to prepare future entrepreneurs.

Things are once again approaching normal as we hear that Broadway and Off-Broadway shows are planning on re-opening in September. ---SF Playhouse is opening with a very innovative production in June! ---- Get tickets SHOOT ME WHEN… By Ruben Grijalva Directed by Susi Damilano Commissioned by San Francisco Playhouse PLAY DETAILS Jackie has dementia. She also has a pact, carefully crafted with her two daughters, for how to depart on her own terms when the time comes. Well, the night has arrived, the girls have gathered, the plan is in motion—but Jackie forgot the pact. Shoot Me When… is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of love, responsibility, and finding joy in life's challenges. ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT Ruben Grijalva is an award-winning San Francisco-based playwright and filmmaker. His short plays include Full Steam Ahead and the PianoFightShortLived winning All The Worlds Are Stages. His full-length plays include Foresight, Anna Considers Mars, and the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award-winning Value Over Replacement. He lives in San Francisco's Sunset District with a Labrador named Retha, a human named Keli, and a tiny human named Genevieve, whose arrival served as the very hard deadline for the first draft of this play. THE PLAYERS Blythe de Oliveira Foster Dan Hiatt Lorri Holt Melissa Ortiz ___________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroomonair.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/ Opening and Closing Music by Carly Ozard: http://carlyozard.com Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com 

This is one of the most popular 2016 episodes of UPC-  This shocking episode of Unpopular Culture, Michael dives deep into a disturbing case of Stockholm Syndrome (or so it seems). Patty Hearst was an American heiress born in the 1950's, whose actions following her own kidnapping left most of America confused and horrified. Many did not believe her eventual claims of being brainwashed and tortured for almost 60 days by the SLA, because of the videos released of her spewing her captor's propaganda messages like "Death to America" and even ROBBING A BANK with her captors in 1974 in the Sunset District of San Francisco. In this episode: licensed psychotherapist, Michael Drane, discuss how being brainwashed works, and how to avoid letting it turn you into a blindly-obedient minion.    Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast Follow us on these platforms: facebook.com/upcpodcast instagram.com/upcpodcast twitter.com/upcpodcast Pinterest.com/upcpodcast Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society. Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like: True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Brandon Lee is paralyzed from the chest down and recovering at his parent’s home in San Francisco’s Sunset District. Lee had been working as an environmental activist in the Philippines when he became what's believed to be the first U.S. citizen targeted in an extrajudicial assassination attempt under the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte. Local San Francisco officials helped get Brandon back to the Bay Area for medical care. Now, Lee is looking for affordable and disability-accessible housing in a city that has gotten more expensive since he left for the Philippines in 2010. Guests: Brandon Lee, activist and Faye Lacanilao, activist and Brandon’s friend

What happened to our offer for the $1.4 million listing? What can we learn from the experience?

Sherbinskis started in a small garage in Sunset District, San Francisco and has grown to be recognized worldwide as one of today’s fastest-growing premium cannabis lifestyle brands. The cult-favorite was founded by Mario Guzman, aka Mr. Sherbinski, the renowned grower and creator of world-famous, dessert-titled genetics like Sunset Sherbert, Mochi, and Leafly's 2018 Strain of the Year- the ever-popular Gelato. Connoisseurs of the brand include many of today’s greatest artists, designers, and creators, including Wiz Khalifa, John Mayer, Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, Ty Dolla Sign, and Famous Dex. You have to look no further than Young Dolph's “Gelato,” Calvin Harris's “Slide," or Famous Dex's “Nervous” to get a taste of the strain's influence. Set to open a new retail space on Fairfax Avenue in L.A. this spring, Sherbinskis' new cannabis club will literally be down the street from Supreme. Until then you can find the brand's premium cannabis products, which includes cannabis flower, pre-rolls, a variety of concentrates, vape cartridges, and lifestyle home goods, in select dispensaries across North America as well as Barneys' newly opened High End. So just how did Sherbinskis go from growing weed in a Sunset District garage to breeding the most sought-after cannabis strains in the world? To find out, we invited Mario and his right-hand man G Putt to tell us the Sherbinskis story on the latest episode of Conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherbinskis started in a small garage in Sunset District, San Francisco and has grown to be recognized worldwide as one of today’s fastest-growing premium cannabis lifestyle brands. The cult-favorite was founded by Mario Guzman, aka Mr. Sherbinski, the renowned grower and creator of world-famous, dessert-titled genetics like Sunset Sherbert, Mochi, and Leafly's 2018 Strain of the Year- the ever-popular Gelato. Connoisseurs of the brand include many of today’s greatest artists, designers, and creators, including Wiz Khalifa, John Mayer, Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, Ty Dolla Sign, and Famous Dex. You have to look no further than Young Dolph's “Gelato,” Calvin Harris's “Slide," or Famous Dex's “Nervous” to get a taste of the strain's influence. Set to open a new retail space on Fairfax Avenue in L.A. this spring, Sherbinskis' new cannabis club will literally be down the street from Supreme. Until then you can find the brand's premium cannabis products, which includes cannabis flower, pre-rolls, a variety of concentrates, vape cartridges, and lifestyle home goods, in select dispensaries across North America as well as Barneys' newly opened High End. So just how did Sherbinskis go from growing weed in a Sunset District garage to breeding the most sought-after cannabis strains in the world? To find out, we invited Mario and his right-hand man G Putt to tell us the Sherbinskis story on the latest episode of Conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with outgoing Supervisor Katy Tang, of the Sunset District, about her work on the board, and particularly Home-SF, the local density bonus. Also the recently passed Central SoMa Plan. Home-SF Sunset YIMBYs should join Westside = best side!

The story of one influential Sunset District builder. Plus, an exciting change for Outside Lands San Francisco podcast.

The story of a specialist for "female trouble" in a Sunset District house.

This week, Eve and Tim talk to Rica Sunga-Kwan, whose Churn Urban Creamery is one of San Francisco's most popular dessert pop-ups.  Born in Manilla, Rica moved to the Sunset District of SF when she was ten years old. After a decade working in the New York fashion and design industry, she returned home and started making ice cream. Now Churn is working to open a brick-and-mortar location in an old San Francisco movie theater. She stopped by Avenues Dry Goods on her way to drop off a check with her new space's architect to talk about how her multi-cultural background has informed her business, her transition from design to food, and running a business with her husband. Links: Churn Urban Creamery Churn on Instagram Avenues Dry Goods' website and Instagram Follow Attention Shoppers via our website, or @shopperspodcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Subscribe to Attention Shoppers at: Stitcher  iTunes  Google Play TuneIn Thanks for listening, and remember that if you’re spending money, your small, independent, local businesses are where it’s at.

Palma You and Steve Haines talk about a project of the Chinese Historical Society of America on Chinese history in the Sunset District.

The challenges of the rural Inner Sunset District at the dawn of the 20th Century.

The story of the neighborhood perched between (and above) the Sunset District and Forest Hill.

The story of a landmark language immersion school in the Sunset District.

[EPISODE-Narrative Analysis] In this shocking episode of Unpopular Culture, Michael dives deep into a disturbing case of Stockholm Syndrome (or so it seems). Patty Hearst was an American heiress born in the 1950's, whose actions following her own kidnapping left most of America confused and horrified. Many did not believe her eventual claims of being brainwashed and tortured for almost 60 days by the SLA, because of the videos released of her spewing her captor's propaganda messages like "Death to America" and even ROBBING A BANK with her captors in 1974 in the Sunset District of San Francisco. In this episode: licensed psychotherapist, Michael Drane, discuss how being brainwashed works, and how to avoid letting it turn you into a blindly-obedient minion.  ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts! Show Notes ► http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Patty iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► http://bit.ly/2ldjiSJ For everything UPC, visit upcpodcast.com Email us your questions hello@upcpodcast.com ► twitter.com/upcpodcast ► facebook.com/upcpodcast BADASS MERCH: www.society6.com/coreystewart  

On October 21, 1928, MUNI opened the N-Judah line to an extremely jubuliant Sunset District.

Fine homes and curving concrete benches in an early housing development in the middle of the Sunset District.

A review of streetcar lines serving San Francisco/'s largest neighborhood, including pre-MUNI routes.

With roots back to the 1850s, St. Ignatius has been a Sunset District institution for over 40 years.

John Freeman joins us to talk about Fernando Nelson, a builder and early automobile enthusiast, who built thousands of homes from the 1880s to the 1930s across San Francisco, including the Richmond District, Sunset District, and West Portal.

How did the Sunset District gets its name? A simple question that David and Woody wrestle into submission.

From the 1930s to the 1960s children in unmotorized vehicles raced on the hills of the Sunset District.

City landmark #242, the former Infant Shelter and Conservatory of Music on 19th Avenue and Ortega Street in the Sunset District.

Seven-foot-tall dachshund wearing chef's hat? Sounds like San Francisco landmark #254 on Sloat Boulevard in the Sunset District.

Thomas Underhill Sweeny, Sunset District pioneer, "demented hermit," and benefactor of a now-vanished observatory on Strawberry Hill, in Stow Lake, in Golden Gate Park, in San Francisco...

Guest Angus Macfarlane talks with the boys about the Sunset District's oldest business, the Little Shamrock, established by the extraordinary Julia Herzo.

Carl Larsen, restaurateur, chicken ranch owner, and Sunset District pioneer has perhaps one of San Francisco's most-viewed parks named after him.

Rick Prelinger, a guerrilla archivist who collects the uncollected and makes it accessible, presents the fifth of his annual Lost Landscapes of San Francisco screenings. You'll see an eclectic montage of rediscovered and rarely-seen film clips showing life, landscapes, labor and leisure in a vanished San Francisco as captured by amateurs, newsreel cameramen and industrial filmmakers. New material this year will include test flights over the unbuilt dunes of the Sunset District, Prohibition-era libertines partying in Golden Gate Park and drinking in their cars, lost travelogues and scenes from San Francisco countercultures. Suzanne Ramsey, aka Kitten on the Keys, will be back to open for Rick again this year; she will regale us with vintage tunes and a vivacious style that has entertained crowds from here in San Francisco to the Cannes Film Festival.