Learn How to Fight Scams From Finance to Romance

There are many kinds of scams: blessing, computer, employment, financial, imposter, and romance. The scams can look completely legitimate. And the scammers are getting smarter and bolder. That’s why it is more important than ever to be aware of the tricks, identify red flags, and be confident in what you can do to protect yourself and your family. Here’s what to look out for.

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Sunset Cooks! Jambalaya by Ken Reggio

Sunset Cooks! is a column that features home cooks who live in the Sunset. We highlight the recipe — and story — of a special dish they want to share with their neighbors. Ken Reggio moved to San Francisco from New Orleans in 1978, bringing the cuisine of the Big Easy with him. He makes a mean jambalaya — and now you can, too.

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Profiles, Joy, FoodJoel Engardio
Sunset Profile: Handmade Dumplings with a Side of Inspiration

Meet Shubo Wang. She takes authentic Chinese cooking to another level at Happy Family Gourmet on Taraval and 21st Avenue. Her dumplings are made by hand. They also come with a side of inspiration. Shubo’s life story begins in poverty in China’s Shandong province — and she finds her way to the Sunset to open a restaurant that has become a destination for loyal customers across San Francisco.

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Sand turned Gold: The Warmth of the Sunset 

Meet Jasmine Vaucresson. The Sunset resident won a citywide essay-writing contest for high school students recounting their neighborhood’s history and the meaning it has today. Her essay “Sand Turned Gold: The Warmth of the Sunset” was awarded a Fracchia Prize by the San Francisco Historical Society.  Jasmine tells the story of the Sunset from when it was sand dunes to the many immigrants who arrived — including her mother — to make the Sunset what it is today.

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A Backyard Solution to San Francisco’s Housing Need

The debate over where to put new housing — and how tall it can be — fuels much of San Francisco’s raging NIMBY/YIMBY culture war. But most residents are not warriors in the political fights over zoning maps and building heights. They’re just trying to solve real-life housing problems. That’s why we should let homeowners build a small home in their backyard — an Accessory Dwelling Unit — that can be sold separately as a condominium.

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Sunset Boulevard Beautification Update

Sunset Boulevard should be a gem of the Sunset. The greenbelt on both sides of the two-mile boulevard has the potential to become San Francisco's "emerald necklace" connecting Lake Merced and Golden Gate Park. This is latest update on creating a well-maintained and beautiful thoroughfare that highlights the best of the Sunset. 

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A Therapist Offers Free Sidewalk Listening Sessions to Help People Feel Heard

Meet Aimee Rozen. You can find her at the Outer Sunset farmer’s market offering something other than vegetables, honey, and bread: her ear. Aimee is a therapist who volunteers her time listening to whatever you want to share. She is a chapter leader for Sidewalk Talk, a community listening project that lets people experience what it’s like to be heard and the benefit it can provide.

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Fighting Scams with Education and Community Support

Westside residents lost more than $7 million last year in 463 reported scams. It’s a staggering number because most scams are never reported due to embarrassment and shame. My office is working to prevent these scams by teaching potential victims what to look out for. Now we’re seeing some success. Residents who were targeted and approached are reporting they could see the signs and were able to run away.

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