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
The One Richmond office, the Clement Street outpost of the Richmond Neighborhood Center (RNC), is narrow and unassuming, flanked by more colorful storefronts like Exploring Music and Hamburger Haven. The confused passersby would be forgiven for not knowing what the storefront is for.
Discovering an old record in your basement feels like you have unearthed an ancient artifact. But if you look at worldwide statistics, record sales are booming. In 2023 alone, more than 40 million vinyl records were sold, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This vinyl revival can be seen in San Francisco as well, a city boasting almost 20 record stores scattered throughout the area.
I had such a wonderful time at our first Heart of the Richmond Night Market last month. We had more than 40 vendors and community partners, and I can’t wait for our next one on July 20!
The actual operation and management of the 800-space underground garage, however, will go to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) after its board of directors unanimously approved adding $27 million to its existing contract with garage operators.
Saturday, June 8, marked the Richmond District’s first-ever Heart of the Richmond Night Market. The market stretched from 22nd to 25th avenues on Clement Street and featured stalls from local businesses and community organizations.
What is as effervescent as a just-popped bottle of Champagne and as exhilarating as a grand slam? The answer: Richmond District resident Evan Goldstein talking about his two great loves – wine and the San Francisco Giants.
This November, city voters may decide if the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard will be closed permanently and replaced with an oceanfront park, although opposition to the ballot measure is already forming.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, July 2024
I am a candidate for the SFUSD Board of Education
When I started my campaign three months ago, I was told that the school board race is down ballot and not many people will care or take the time to vote. I believe that this would be a mistake; the school board election this November is critical, and we cannot afford to get it wrong.
By Michael Durand Last week, I posted this on Facebook and Instagram: The Sunset Beacon newspaper is working on a story for the July issue about the ballot measure to turn the […]
“Second Bite: The Wisdom of the Apple,” is an innovative art installation by artists Adele Louise Shaw and Larry Dieterich at the Internet Archive.
The proposal to transform The Great Highway into a permanent oceanfront park is not just an idea – it’s a vision for a brighter, more connected future for our City.
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