California has lost a quarter of its newspapers and half its newsroom staff in the last 15 years. San Francisco has lost more than half of its neighborhood newspapers over the last decade or so. Your contribution will help the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers and RichmondSunsetNews.com to publish for many years to come.
For many people, health insurance is a lifeline. That’s why it’s such a profound violation when health insurers deny care they should be covering. Wrongful denials are a growing indignity facing Californians, and we have to call it out. I wrote a first-of-its-kind bill called the Health Insurance Accountability Act to tackle this problem head on by holding health insurance companies accountable for wrongful denials. We need to pass it through the Legislature before the deadline at the end of August, and then fight to pass similar reforms through Congress.
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably sick and tired of being bombarded every day with phone calls, text messages and emails from complete strangers, and sometimes even scammers. The constant barrage is frustrating, but it’s also increasingly dangerous. These messages are often part of sophisticated schemes designed to steal your money, personal information or even your identity.
In July we announced the drafting of two new pieces of legislation to support small businesses. Our City and our communities thrive when our small businesses and workers thrive. The Workers Opportunity to Purchase Act and the creation of Small Business Tenant Unions will empower our workers, stabilize our commercial corridors and protect our small businesses, helping to create more vibrant and successful neighborhoods and a more stable workforce.
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in August 2026.
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) store at 837 Clement St. had its last day of operations on June 18. For the past 17 years, this postal location has served the Richmond District.
On Wed. Sept. 2 Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine and the United Nations Association of the USA San Francisco Chapter Youth Advocacy Committee will host a screening of 2000 Meters to Andriivka, an acclaimed documentary that follows Ukrainian soldiers as they fight to reclaim the small village of Andriivka in eastern Ukraine. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at 401 Van Ness Ave. and is open to members of the public.
This is a colorful, easy to prepare and nourishing salad. It makes a good addition to any meal. The deep green Dino kale and white quinoa dotted with strips of red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and slivered almonds make this salad nutritious, colorful and crunchy. The lemony vinaigrette tenderizes the kale while giving it a refreshening taste. Both quinoa and kale have a good deal of protein and they are both low in calories.
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Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
How can the City justify allowing hazardous, uncertified “DIY” projects on a highway median while legitimate neighborhood parks are left completely broke? Rec & Parks must halt this installation.
No one can predict the real estate market with certainty from year to year. As the first half of 2026 comes to a close, we have navigated the war in Iran, high gas prices, elevated inflation, rising mortgage rates and a stock market at record highs. In this column, I will review the current state of the local real estate market.
Imagine a vast playground where you can row a boat, work on your tennis serve, try lawn bowling or pickleball, ride a bike, skate along the promenade, engage in birdwatching or forest bathing, hear a free concert or view an art or science exhibit. From archery to Zumba, countless activities await in Golden Gate Park, the 1,017-acre oasis that is the Sunset and Richmond’s backyard.
