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
As college campus protests over the war in Gaza spread both nationally and globally in April, student protesters from the University of San Francisco (USF), a private Jesuit university on the eastern edge of the Richmond District, joined with other pro-Palestinian student movements and erected their own student encampment on April 29, called “People’s University.”
The bar’s Instagram and Yelp pages showcase two standout features. First, they freshly squeeze the fruit for their cocktails, a practice that, while great, should really be standard everywhere. Second, the bar boasts an inviting back patio. Once you’ve enjoyed one of their freshly squeezed Greyhounds on the patio, you’ll immediately understand why these aspects are so proudly emphasized.
From the California Academy of Sciences: On May 24, the California Academy of Sciences will unveil a new permanent exhibition, California: State of Nature, that illuminates the unexpected connections between the species, places, and […]
Photos from the AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at the One Richmond office and Exploring Music.
Poetry by Nancy Jong.
Contrary to CCSF’s Trustee Alan Wong’s commentary, published on the RichmondSunsetNews.com website on May 17, CCSF is far from “stable.” His failure to reveal CCSF was denied full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), is troubling and misleading.
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission unanimously passed a $5 reservation fee at select tennis and pickleball locations to streamline court management. The proposal needs approval by the SF Board of Supervisors. Nearly 60% of locations will remain walk-up. The initiative aims to ensure fair access and discourage overbooking.
To submit photos for consideration in the Photos of the Month online gallery, send three jpegs to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com by the 15th of the month. (If possible, send pictures resized to 150 dpi, 6″ wide.)
Sarah Roberts describes Amy Gubser’s historic swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of the journey. Battling fog, strong currents and cold water, Amy’s determination and support team led to a 17-hour, 3-minute victory, marking the first successful swim from the Golden Gate to the Farallon Islands.
On May 16, Richmond District resident Dr. Mikhail Berdichevsky, D.D.S., will be celebrated for 30 years of steadfast service to thousands of San Francisco Bay Area residents. San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Walnut Creek Mayor Nancy Tragarz have both issued mayoral commendations for Dr. Berdichevsky’s lifetime of service, perseverance and leadership.
We need to shift our focus from reactive measures, such as increased policing, to proactive solutions that address the root causes of traffic violence. By redesigning our streets, we can create an environment where safety is built into the infrastructure, rather than relying solely on individual behavior.
On May 14, at approximately 10:34 a.m., San Francisco Police officers from Richmond Station received a call of a robbery that occurred in the area of Balboa Street and 26th Avenue. During the robbery, the female victim was approached by two unknown males who forced her to the ground and stole her property.
It has been 10 years since the passage of the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act. How could voters not have been in favor of it back then? Well, we can now blame the deceptive ballot measure name in hindsight, as it has ultimately led to upheaval in California’s criminal justice system.
The San Francisco Environment Department has three free programs to assist food service businesses. These programs help restaurants and cafes switch from using disposable dishes to reusable ones.
The film is about Jay Jordan and the struggle with his stutter through incarceration, solitary confinement and homelessness. Confronting systemic barriers by finding strength in his stutter, Jay launches a groundbreaking youth mentorship program, using his journey to advocate for criminal justice reform that leads to his own redemption.
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