A small cottage built more than a century ago might fall to the latest wave of gentrification
and land speculation, which has already swept through places like the Mission District and
Noe Valley, and now seems to be washing over the Richmond District.
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
City Hall – Sandra Lee Fewer
It has been a busy year! By Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer As we say goodbye to 2017 and head into the coming new year, I want to celebrate the accomplishments that we have achieved together […]
Police Blotter – Richmond District
Hot Prowl Burglary: Seventh Avenue, Nov. 27, 10:07 a.m. The victim stated she was in her apartment by herself when she saw a hand reach out and take her wallet from a stand outside her bedroom […]
Letters to the Editor – Richmond ReView
Letters to the editor of the Richmond ReView.
Historic Streetcar Photos
Historic photo of Muni streetcar.
Water for firefighting could be problematic after earthquake
More than 15 San Francisco neighborhoods could burn to the ground due to a lack of water at the SF Fire Department’s disposal after a major earthquake.
November Calendar of Events – Richmond ReView
Things to do in the Richmond District.
Letters to the Editor – Richmond ReView
Letters to the Editor of the Richmond Review.
Conservatory stays lit
Due to popular demand, the SF Recreation and Park Department is extending the
popular illumination of the historic Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park
through Nov. 26.
Assembly – Phil Ting
If you surveyed San Franciscans and asked them to name the most pressing issues that
we face as a city, homelessness would be on everyone’s list.
New music series at Zion
Zion Lutheran Church is launching a concert series to support the organization
Interfaith Welcome Bay Area.
Real Estate – John M. Lee
This month, property
taxes is the recurring issue that has been weighing heavily on people’s minds.
City Hall – Sandra Lee Fewer
As we enter the season of holidays and giving thanks, I am thankful that I have the
opportunity to serve this wonderful neighborhood as your supervisor.
Commentary – Marjan Philhour
We’ve grown from 10 to more than 40 merchants and sponsored a
number of projects focused on building community in the Outer Richmond.
Marines at Argonne
Thirteen members of the 1st Marine Division Band, in honor of
Fleet Week, performed at the Argonne Elementary School playground.













