Movie Screenings: One Richmond Art and Culture Series for Older Adults will be hosting two free movie screenings – “The Farewell” on Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. and a Russian comedy called “What a Mess!” on Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m. 4 Star Theatre, 2200 Clement St. Everyone is welcome and no pre-registration is required.
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
Artist: Michael Pedroni
“M. Pedroni’s Big Show” is a wide-ranging display of work by artist Michael Pedroni at Busvan, 244 Clement St. The show runs for three weekends: Oct. 19 and 20, Oct. 26 and 27, and Nov. 2 and 3.
District 1 Bikeshare Workshop on Oct. 28 (Sponsored Content)
District 1 Bikeshare Workshop will be held on Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m. at the Richmond Rec. Center.
Senior Spotlight
Seniors are among California’s fastest growing population. Currently, 10 percent of Californians are seniors; by 2030, that percentage is expected to almost double to 19 percent. How can we create a future that guarantees that every senior lives with the dignity and independence we all deserve?
Free Basic Technology Instruction in Cantonese in the Richmond District
To continue the efforts in serving the community, we are excited to announce that we have another opportunity in November to provide Free Basic Tablet & Smartphone Operations for CANTONESE SPEAKERS Class at Richmond District.
Letter to the Editor: When the Fog Clears
The Richmond continues to hold onto its identity not out of nostalgia, like much of the rest of the city, but out of necessity. Families need a place to live, a place to eat, a place to get their dry cleaning done.
Assembly – Phil Ting
I hear it all the time from my neighbors and constituents on the west side: Our major arterial road, California Route 1, is in desperate need of resurfacing.
City Hall – Sandra Lee Fewer
I hope you’re staying cool while enjoying our late San Francisco summer. September has been a jam-packed month both in the neighborhood and inside City Hall.
Unique Chinese Cuisine Explores Tastes from Jiangnan Region
By Anne McMullin San Francisco residents are fortunate to have a growing number of restaurants offering different regional Chinese cuisine. Although China is an enormous country with a long history of diverse […]
Presidio Middle School’s $5M Upgrade
By Thomas K. Pendergast The students at the Presidio Middle School on Geary Boulevard start off the school year with a new playground area, thanks to a donation by the founder and […]
Third Annual Autumn Moon Festival Celebrated on Clement Street
By Gui Oliveira The third annual Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, was held on Sept. 14 on Clement Street between Sixth and Ninth avenues. The […]
UCSF Laurel Heights Development Plan Gets Green Light
By Thomas K. Pendergast Redevelopment of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Laurel Heights campus is moving forward after the SF Planning Commission certified the project’s final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) […]
Richmond Resident Named Volunteer of the Year at the Veterans Administration
Richmond resident and San Francisco Veterans Administration (SFVA) Volunteer CJ Reeves was named SFVA Volunteer of the Year for 2019.
42nd Annual Coast Guard Reception at the Cliff House
On Sept. 5, the Cliff House continued the 42-year-old tradition with a private reception and luncheon in the Terrace Room that features the same sweeping view of part of the Coast Guard’s territory; the Pacific Ocean and Seal Rock, the scene of the rescue over four decades ago.
Historical Photo – Ninth and Geary
This photo shows the northwest corner of Ninth Avenue and Geary Boulevard, the future site of the Pacific Telephone Company building.
