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
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.
So it is sad yet predictable that a former judge, who has worked tirelessly for decades to limit citizen input (the latest being his campaign against district elections) would quote the far-right cult-controlled Epoch Times and employ contrived and questionable statistics to rail against immigration.
As most of the readers of this column know by now, I tend to write on what I feel is the most relevant real estate topic at the moment. I get my ideas from the people I talk with every day. If certain questions come up often, then that becomes the column of the month!
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in May 2024.
Although many people believe crime in San Francisco is over hyped, the City has earned its wild west reputation for car break-ins. Tourism, a major source of revenue for San Francisco, has suffered, slowing the City’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uncle Boy’s is a classic burger joint with San Francisco sports decor hung all over the walls. It was created by a man with no experience in the culinary world. He said that at the time of purchasing the location they reside in today, Espejo was “not a chef by any means,” and “never officially studied culinary or anything like that.”
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
One life lost or impacted by traffic violence in San Francisco is too many. As of mid-April, eight pedestrians have already been killed in our city this year. If that pace continues, we will surpass the fatality rate set in 2022. That’s when the highest number of deaths were recorded over a five-year period.
It’s no surprise that older people have a harder time taking care of their homes. Whether it is weeding, clearing clutter, cleaning hard-to-reach areas, flipping a mattress, seniors often do not have the strength, energy or stability to handle these chores.
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