Comparison photos of the Great Highway and Cabrillo Street 54 years apart.
‘Then and Now’: The Great Highway and Cabrillo Street
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
More Than $200K Stolen From Cabrillo Street Jeweler, Modern Relics
For 20 years, Modern Relics has sat on a quiet residential stretch of Cabrillo Street. The ground-floor gallery had antiques and display cases, and a loft studio held the gold, diamonds and jewelry that owner Alix Blüh spent decades making.
West Side Halloween Guide
Things to do in San Franscisco during Halloween.
Pet Pix: Richmond District
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
In a speech in Parliament about parliamentary reform on March 2, 1830, Thomas Babington Macaulay declared: “I believe there are societies in which every man may safely be admitted to vote. …I say sir, that there are countries in which the condition of the labouring classes is such that they may safely be entrusted with the right of electing members of the Legislature. …Universal suffrage exists in the United States without producing any very frightful consequences.”
Commentary: Brian Quan
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for the state of California on Sept. 21, to bolster preparedness for this upcoming winter’s El Niño storm season. For long-time residents, strong El Niño events recall visions of heavy rainstorms and potential flooding compared to our normally mild winters.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Voters across San Francisco will start to receive their ballots in their mailbox the first week of October. Thankfully, the United States Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s latest attempt at voter suppression. Unfortunately, we can be sure that he will continue to attack our voting rights. That is why we must continue to urge Congress to reaffirm and strengthen the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and to stand up against any attempt to create barriers to voting. And the most important step we must all take to protect our rights is to exercise them and vote.
Announcements: October 2026
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in October 2026.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
Commentary: Barry Hermanson
As I research ballot initiatives and candidates for every election, most important to me is to identify how much money is being spent to influence my vote. As a member of the Green Party, I firmly believe that money should not buy elections. Unfortunately, it very frequently does.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
San Franciscans are used to long ballots, and this November will be no exception. If you own a home, are thinking about buying or selling one, own rental property or simply care about housing costs, five local propositions deserve a closer look.
Annual Concert Supports Immigrants
An ensemble of ukulele players filed into St. John’s Presbyterian Church in the Inner Richmond on Sept. 26, and began to set up in anticipation of their annual performance raising money for immigrants.
The Apartment Plug: Is That Apartment Listing Real?
Apartments in San Francisco can move extremely quickly. Often, when a good listing goes up, you see that several people have already inquired within the first hour, and suddenly it feels like you need to act immediately. The sense of urgency makes you feel like there is no time to stop and think.
Bea Arthur Documentary Coming to the Balboa
Award-winning actress and singer Bea Arthur, best known for culture-shifting characters in sitcoms, “The Golden Girls” and “Maude,” rarely gave interviews. She preferred to keep her life private. She never went into show business seeking fame. She spent decades in live theater before landing “Maude” at age 49.
