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‘Photos of the Month’: February 2026
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
‘Slavic Voice’: Richmond Youth Take Ukrainian Voices to the Airwaves
Over winter break, we had the opportunity to share our story on a radio channel called “Good Evening, We are From Ukraine” hosted by Ethno FM Radio in Sacramento. While the interview was recorded outside the city, the conversation was deeply rooted in San Francisco and the Richmond District, where our work began.
‘Cooking Together’: Let’s Make Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberries are nutrient-dense, low-calorie fruits loaded with vitamin C, fiber, potassium and antioxidants that boost immune function, enhance heart health and reduce inflammation. Eating about eight strawberries daily can improve cholesterol levels, support brain health, regulate blood sugar and reduce cancer risks.
Press Release: Supervisor Alan Wong Holds Accountability Hearing on PG&E Power Outages
Supervisor Alan Wong convened an oversight hearing on Feb. 12 at the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee to examine PG&E’s response to the widespread power outages that left more than one third of San Francisco residents and businesses without electricity.
Press Release: SFPD Arrests Richmond District Shooting Suspect
On Nov. 8, 2025, at approximately 8:53 p.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to the area of Fulton Street and the Great Highway regarding a shooting. Officers identified a 17-year-old male suspect and located him on Feb. 8 in the area of Galvez Avenue and Third Street.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
Cycles are present in various aspects of life, with some spanning long periods while others are shorter. These cycles frequently repeat themselves, as observed in phenomena such as the four seasons or economic fluctuations between expansion and recession.
‘Pet Pix’: Bruna and Nora, Bud, Buster, Fancy, Gigi, Hank and Mango, Happy, Isabelle, Koichi, Luna, Mae, Micah, Persimmon and Mango, Pico, Romeo, Roo
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
From the Editor: We Love Our RR Friends!
All of us at the Richmond Review are truly thankful for our community’s support.
Letter to the Editor: Sunset Resident Needs Eye Witnesses
I was very severely injured but a Muni bus on Oct 27, 2025.
I need to find the EMT’s and those two guys that saved my life and thank them.
Floral Designers’ Creations Reflect Fine Art Museums’ Collections: ‘Bouquets to Art’ Exhibit the 42nd Annual Fundraiser for de Young and Legion of Honor
More than 100 of Northern California’s top floral designers are donating their talents, time and materials to the 42nd annual Bouquets to Art (BTA) exhibition at the de Young and the Legion of Honor museums. Approximately 50,000 people will visit the museums to tour the enhanced galleries during the exhibition fundraiser from March 3 to 8.
Press Release: Outer Sunset Farmers Market Celebrates Lunar New Year
The Outer Sunset Farmers Market is proud to present a full lineup of cultural performances for the Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday, Feb. 15.
Letter to the Editor: Stop Relitigating the Upper Great Highway
But over time, I’ve seen what this space has become, and it has changed my mind. Every day, people are out there walking, biking, gathering and connecting.
Everything Nice: Winter’s Day in the Richmond
For the coffee shop owners, brothers Dennis and Dan Lee, and their family, the Pixlcat is rooted in a much longer relationship with the neighborhood. They have been a presence in the neighborhood since the opening of Namu on Balboa Street in 2006 and earlier years spent in Golden Gate Park experimenting with creative, accessible street food.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
City Hall: Connie Chan
In December of last year, the Richmond District experienced six blackouts, lasting more than 40 hours for most residents and almost twice that for others.
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