The Sunset Connection - Perspectives from SF's Sunset Neighborhood

The Sunset District isn’t just fog and quiet streets. It's one of San Francisco’s most dynamic west side communities, shaped by decades of migration, culture, and change. If you’re into Sunset real estate, San Francisco local history, or simply love discovering the stories behind the neighborhoods you pass every day, this podcast is for you. I’m Jessica Ho: local realtor, community connector, and proud Sunset resident. Each episode, I sit down with the people who built this corner of the west side: small business owners, longtime families, civic leaders, educators, artists, and neighborhood legends whose stories rarely get told. On The Sunset Connection , we explore: - The people who shaped the Sunset District; - The history behind the homes and institutions of west side San Francisco; - Small business spotlights, community updates, and neighborhood culture; - Human-centered insights into Sunset real estat

The Sunset Connection - Perspectives from SF's Sunset Neighborhood is a society podcast hosted by Jessica J. Ho, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jessica J. Ho hosts The Sunset Connection - Perspectives from SF's Sunset Neighborhood, a society show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Beers, Burgers, and Baseball: How Tommy and Max Created A Sunset Destination

  Jun 3, 202623 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>The Sunset is changing, and few businesses have captured the neighborhood's attention quite like Two Pitchers Brewing Company and Maillards.</p><p>In this special episode, Jessica is joined by guest co-host Ted Manahan, a Sunset resident and longtime supporter of local businesses, to sit down with Tommy Hester and Max Ponzurick, the founders behind the popular Noriega Street destination.</p><p>Together, they discuss the journeys that brought them from college baseball, homebrewing, and farmers market pop-ups to craft beer, smash burgers, and one of the most talked-about new businesses on San...

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  Episode #9

  SF June Ballot Guide: What Is the “CEO Tax” Really? With Ryan Blake

  May 20, 202625 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>San Francisco voters are being asked to weigh in on earthquake preparedness, term limits, and two competing business tax measures that could shape the city’s economic future.</p><p>In this episode, Jessica Ho is joined by Ryan Blake of Platinum Advisors to break down Propositions A through D in plain English, including the debate behind the so-called “CEO tax,” downtown recovery, city budget pressures, and how competing ballot measures actually work.</p><p>Whether you already vote in every election or are just trying to make sense of the voter pamphlet, this e...

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  Episode #8

  How to Navigate Affordable, Low-Income, and Senior Housing in San Francisco - with Manson Leong

  Apr 11, 202619 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Most people in San Francisco think “affordable housing” is for someone else.</p><p>But the reality is more complicated.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Manson Leong from Self-Help for the Elderly to break down how the system actually works and who it really serves.</p><p>We talk about:</p> the difference between low-income and affordable housing  how federal and city programs work  Self-Help’s role in senior housing  and how difficult it can be for seniors, especially those who do not speak English, to navigate the system <p>We also talk...

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  Episode #7

  District 4 Candidate Series Finale: A Conversation with Supervisor Alan Wong

  Feb 26, 202621 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Disclosure:</b> My husband, Christian Kropff, is Supervisor Alan Wong's campaign manager. Every candidate in this series was made aware of this connection before recording. The questions in this episode are the same ones asked of every candidate throughout the series.</p><p>This is the final episode of The Sunset Connection's District 4 Candidate Series.</p><p>Over the past several weeks, I've spoken with every candidate running for District 4 Supervisor - asking the same questions, in the same format, each time. The goal has always been the same: to give Sunset...

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  Episode #6

  Is There Really a “War on Cars”? Emma Hare Explains!

  Feb 18, 202624 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode, I talk with Emma Hare, legislative aide to Supervisor Myrna Melgar, about the Inner Sunset and transportation policy in San Francisco. If you've ever wondered what a legislative aide actually does, what makes the Inner Sunset unique, and the so-called “war on cars," this episode is for you. </p><p>We also talk about including two transit funding measures expected on the November 2026 ballot that could shape public transit funding.</p><p>Whether you take transit, drive, bike, or walk, these upcoming measures will influence how the Bay Area moves and...

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