Thankfully, my recent discovery of the Alzheimer’s Association has provided my family and me with the help and guidance we needed to be more effective caregivers.
Op-Ed: Family Story of Dementia and the Help From the Alzheimer’s Association
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
Historians Form ‘Save the Cliff House Collection’ to Salvage Treasures
When Alexandra Mitchell, the owner and principal fine art conservator at ACT Art Conservation, learned that the Cliff House’s art works and memorabilia were slated to be auctioned off in mid-March, she knew something had to be done.
SF Board of Supes Votes to Make Parklets Permanent
On July 20, the SF Board of Supervisors unanimously passed legislation making the Shared Spaces program permanent. The decision changes the nature of the parklets from an emergency response to the pandemic to an ongoing part of San Francisco’s streetscape.
Artist Finds Beauty in Everyday Materials She Uses to Create Her Works
Local artist, Dyanna Dimick, assembles sundry materials and mediums in fashioning her work. Her compositions are as unusual as her approach to art. Acrylic paint holds found materials and works as a complement to the elements, and “it’s an easy clean up.”
SFUSD’s Plan for GWHS Murals Ruled Illegal
The San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) plan to cover the controversial “Life of George Washington” murals at his namesake high school in the Richmond District was derailed after a judge ruled that the way the district went about it violated state law.
Press Release: Arrest for Felony Firearms Possession in Richmond District
Investigators locate multiple firearms, narcotics, and several rounds of ammunition.
Press Release: Golden Gate Park Band Returns to the Music Concourse
The band will present 11 free concerts between August 1 and October 3 in addition to Labor Day, September 6, 2021.
Obituary: Farewell to Chuck and Helen Lantz
A Celebration of Life for Helen will be held at St. James Episcopal on California (Eighth and Ninth Avenues) Saturday, July 31 at 2 p.m. Kindly RSVP at maxlantz.net/mom
‘Driftwood’: Literary Works by M.H. Lopez
‘Franciscan Mazanita,’ a poem by M.H. Lopez.
Cooking Together: Fabulous Fiber Muffins with Fresh Fruits
These wholesome muffins can be served as a breakfast, a snack or a dessert.
Press Release: Coyote Removed from GG Park After Charging Toddlers
Coyote Removed from Golden Gate Park After Charging Toddlers :From San Francisco Animal Care & Control Federal officials from Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) / U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife […]
Historical Photo: ‘Mr. Ackerman’s Wild Ride’
In January 1904, Fulton Street and 10th Avenue was home to the Fulton Chutes. Owned by Charles Ackerman, the Chutes took up an entire city block …
Real Estate: John M. Lee
We have had a very good stock market with the major indexes rising 12-15% for the year. But what about the real estate market? Let us look at some data …
Update from Supervisor Connie Chan: Transit Lanes on Geary
Segments of Geary Boulevard, between 33rd Avenue and Stanyan Street, are proposed to be converted from temporary transit lanes to permanent transit lanes.
City Hall: Connie Chan
I am so grateful to be able to continue the legacy left by my predecessor, Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer, working with our Richmond neighbors on this shared vision of what true community looks like.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 