Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
San Francisco Richmond ReView
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION
The Richmond District is located in the northwest corner of San Francisco, nestled in between Presidio National Park and the city’s Golden Gate Park. The neighborhood, which includes Sea Cliff and Laurel and Presidio Heights, is home to about 80,000 people. About half of Richmond residents are of Asian ancestry, primarily of Chinese and Korean descent. There is also a large Irish population and many recently arrived Russian immigrants.
Several vibrant commercial areas, including California Street, Clement Street and Geary Boulevard, serve the neighborhood. The 1,400 merchants and small offices in the Richmond District offer a wide range of goods and services.
Local landmarks include the Cliff House and the Beach Chalet at Ocean Beach, the V.A. Hospital at Fort Miley, University of San Francisco and numerous holy houses, including Temple Emanuel, St. John’s Orthodox Church and St. John’s Presbyterian Church. There are numerous attractions in Golden Gate Park, including an American Bison pen, M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, California Academy of Sciences, Strybing Arboretum, the oldest children’s playground west of the Mississippi River and a 9-hole golf course.
NEWSPAPER INFORMATION
Distribution by Neighborhood: Presidio and Masonic Avenues to the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Park to the Presidio, Sea Cliff
Distribution by Zip Code: 94118 and 94121
Circulation: 25,000
Announcements: January 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in January 2025.
19th Ave. Repaving Project Underway
Motorists commuting through the Sunset District will have to deal with fewer lanes on 19th Avenue this year, as the traffic artery gets completely repaved between Lincoln Way and Holloway Avenue.
Merchant News: New Year, New Consumer Choices
Flavorful beverages made with Vietnamese sugar cane, fruit, seeds, aloe, ginger and other healthy ingredients are freshly pressed to order at the new Pure Cane Juice at 839 Irving St. Owner Cory Sullivan and his helpful staff can advise you on which flavor might appeal to you, from pineapple, passion fruit, lychee, golden lime and more. Thai tea, brown sugar milk boba, bubble waffles and sponge cake round out the offerings.
Hundreds of Trees Around Lake Merced Are Being Cut Down
Workers are cutting down about 800 trees around Lake Merced as part of larger ongoing series of projects to remove species not native to the area and revamp the watershed to help it drain into the lake.
Power Outages Present Wong With His First Set of Challenges
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong has been on the job since Dec. 1, 2025. Thus far, his primary concern has been keeping the lights on for Sunset District businesses and residents.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, January 2025
Richmond Review crossword puzzle and solution, January 2025.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
Last month brought cheer to many readers as AAA and Gas-Buddy data reported gasoline prices declined to a $2.90 per gallon nationwide average, although not in California where the best locations charge $3.95 per gallon. The aforementioned $2.90 is 17 cents lower than November and 7.3 cents lower than 2024. You naughty non-electric motor vehicle drivers can consider this your holiday present.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
Nail Artist Creates Masterpieces at the Tips of Her Clients’ Fingers
Nail artist Kristen Valdez-Doherty is a maximalist in terms of nail design, which is reflected in the kitschy, crowded décor of her Nails of Modern Art Clement Street studio.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
This month, in partnership with SF Mayor Daniel Lurie, I am introducing legislation to allow prosecutors to file felony charges when abusers violate protective orders in high-risk cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
What a busy year’s end it was for the Richmond, Sunset and Parkside neighborhoods!
A.I. Filmmaking on Display at Richmond Film Festival
December in the Richmond District is a month of holiday celebration, shopping and local film screenings. The Balboa Theater has hosted the independent film festival, Another Hole in the Head, for 22 years. The festival ran throughout the month of December at the theater.
Supervisor Wong Supports Putting UGH Issue on Ballot
Newly-appointed District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong is calling out some supporters of the Sunset Dunes park who claimed he had not meaningfully engaged with them before announcing his support of a ballot measure that would return the question of the future of the Upper Great Highway to San Francisco ballots.
Housing Included in Safeway Redesign Plans
Plans to replace the Safeway supermarket near the beach at 850 La Playa St. with a couple of eight-story buildings – including 526 new residential units – have been submitted to the San Francisco Planning Department.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 