‘Then and Now:’ Irving Street and 25th Avenue
Comparison photos of Irving Street and 25th Avenue 75 years apart.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Last December, San Francisco experienced a massive blackout that impacted the majority of the City and left us in the darkness for hours, and – for parts of San Francisco – for days. This impacted our street and traffic lights, causing autonomous vehicles (AVs) to stop in place, jamming up intersections and blocking emergency response vehicles.
Quality Ingredients and Childhood Joy Meet at CSK Kitchen
Chikako Kuramoto’s mother packed her a bento box every morning, kindergarten through high school, on a street of small family-run shops in Mitaka, a suburb of Tokyo, where everyone knew each other.
Inspired by Her Father, Monthanus Ratanapakdee Runs for D-2 Supervisor
Monthanus Ratanapakdee is challenging Stephen Sherrill for his seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 2, an area that includes the Presidio, Laurel Heights and a chunk of the Richmond District.
Judge Tosses Suit, Allowing Great Hwy Ballot Measure
Advocates of restoring the status quo on the former Upper Great Highway are hailing a court victory that will allow a proposition to do so on the November ballot.
Mayor Unveils Tenant Protection Package as Rents Surge to Record Highs
On Thursday, S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled a package of reforms aimed at San Francisco’s “rent emergency,” combining six proposed ordinances with $31 million in new funding. The mayor’s office cited data from Apartment List showing the median rent in San Francisco has climbed 25.6% over the past year, faster than any other major city in the country in 2026. The rise in rents has been mirrored by a rise in evictions, with more than 1,000 notices already filed this year, putting the City on pace for its highest eviction total in nearly a decade and roughly a quarter of those filings tied to nonpayment of rent.
Beauty Network Celebrates 40 Years on Geary Boulevard
In a time where big corporations are the immediate answer for aesthetic needs, Shlomit and David Heller keep things local with the Beauty Network. The two have been providing beauty services for the past 40 years and continue to offer guidance to those who inquire.
Local Artists and Businesses are the Heart of Outside Lands Music Festival
At this year’s Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park, internationally known artists like Charlie xcx, The Strokes, Djo and The xx performed, but the real heart of the festival was found in the local artists, businesses and community groups working to make the festival possible and locally-oriented.
Led by Lurie and Wong, Supes Consider Cutting New Trees For Fees
Green dollars may replace new tree leaves for property owners developing lots smaller than 50,000 square feet, if legislation going before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is passed that will give them this option.
Announcements: September 2026
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in September 2026.
Richmond Neighborhood Center Fights for Lease Extension Amid Development Fears
More than 100 people filled the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) board meeting this evening after rallying outside district headquarters, demanding a public process before any decision is made about 741 30th Ave., the Outer Richmond property that has housed The Richmond Neighborhood Center since 1980. The crowd gathered days after the district told the center it would release a request for proposals (RFP) to gauge developer interest in the site.
Sponsored: Geary Upgrades Now 80% Complete, With Major Milestones Reached
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is thanking Richmond District neighbors as one of the area’s largest infrastructure upgrades in generations reaches a major milestone. The Geary Boulevard Sewer and Water Improvements Phase 2 project is now 80 percent complete and remains ahead of schedule.
The Apartment Plug: Apartment Hunting in a Fast Market
In this column, I will share local rental market updates and practical advice for apartment seekers each month. To begin, let’s look at what current rent prices look like and what renters can expect during their search.
From the Editor: Content Expansion and Neutrality
As we are still in a period of transition of ownership at the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers, I’m excited to continue sharing monthly updates with you about how things are evolving at the papers.
Letter to the Editor: ‘From the Heart of Ancient Italy’ – The Perfect Exhibit for San Francisco
While theaters run 2 a.m. screenings of “The Odyssey” to meet demand, allow me to nudge you toward another cultural phenomenon that makes ancient wisdom accessible, this time through art, not war: “The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy” at the Legion of Honor Museum through Sept. 20.
