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The Sunset Connection - Perspectives from SF's Sunset Neighborhood

The Sunset Connection - Perspectives from SF's Sunset Neighborhood

Auteur(s): Jessica J. Ho
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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 estate;
- Conversations with Sunset legends and emerging voices; and
- The surprising layers of San Francisco local history hiding in plain sight.


Whether you grew up here, live here today, or are simply Sunset-curious, this show connects you to the people, stories, and spirit of a neighborhood that’s constantly evolving, but never losing its heart.


And if you’re curious about the market or just want to continue the conversation off the podcast, don’t hesitate to reach out


Keep in touch!


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Website: www.jessicajho.com

Email: jessica.jasmine.ho@gmail.com

Phone: 415-373-6440

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    In this episode, Pat Maguire opens up about the moments that shaped his new book, All Things Beautiful. He talks about the night that changed everything for his family, what grief taught him, and the unexpected place where he rediscovered purpose. This is a vulnerable, grounded conversation about loss, love, sobriety, and the work of becoming whole again.

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    Episode artwork photo credit: Courtesy of Joseph Wittlake / International School of San Francisco

    For more reading:

    • SF Chronicle Article about Conor Maguire by Mitch Stephens: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/high-school/article/s-f-senior-makes-record-14-3-pointers-scores-63-20160889.php
    • You can find Pat’s book, All Things Beautiful, wherever books are sold.


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    Nov 12 2025

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    In this episode of The Sunset Connection, I talk with Pat Maguire, who opened and runs Java Beach Café with his wife, Buffy Maguire. Both Pat and Buffy are San Francisco natives with deep ties in the Outer Sunset.

    We talk about what it was really like to grow up in an Irish-Catholic family in the Outer Sunset—when the neighborhood was close-knit, rough, and far from the calm place most people know today. Pat shares what it was like coming of age here in the ’80s and ’90s: why fights broke out between kids who all knew each other, how those rivalries turned into friendships, and what it means to look back without glorifying the past.

    It’s one man’s story that captures a raw, often overlooked piece of the Sunset’s identity. Check out Pat’s book, All Things Beautiful, for more of his reflections—and stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation.

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    Assessing How SF’s Assessor-Recorder, Joaquin Torres, Works For You
    Oct 29 2025

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    In this conversation, Joaquin shares how his upbringing inspired his work in public service and what the new SMART Property System means for homeowners, professionals, and the city’s future. Plus, a few of his favorite Sunset hangouts.

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