The Richmond Police Station entered a new era on July 19 with the appointment of Captain Kevin Lee as the station’s new leader.
New Richmond Police Capt. Kevin Lee Brings Back Foot-Beat Officers
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
‘Art of Manga’ Exhibit Showcases Japanese Graphics, Inspires SF Artists
Manga has a rich past, an impactful present and a transformative future. The Fine Arts Museums of San Franciso recognize the current zeitgeist by presenting the “Art of Manga,” the largest manga exhibition ever staged in North America.
‘Pet Pix’: Andy, Baxter, Blue, Bob and Yoda, Bowie, Chai, Cliford and Wallace, Cowboy, Damien, Fei-Fei, Gemma, George, Gus, Hank, Hank and Mabel, Harry and Hunter, Juno, Mia, Miki, Mowgli, Moxie, Murphy, Nilla, Otis and Nora, Peanut, Petya, Phoebe, Rene and Socks, Ricky, Roxie, Ruby Sue, Scrappy, Scout, Simba, Stella, and Suki
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
Can we attribute the recall of SF Supervisor Joel Engardio as an example of gargling, then being excreted by District 4 voters? He must now live without the $175,370 per year salary, membership in the retirement system of the City and County, one-month paid vacation and four aides to keep taxpayers away. That’s what it costs us for the 11 beauties on City Hall’s second floor.
Announcements: October 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in October 2025.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
‘Then and Now’: Anza Street at 19th Avenue
Comparison photos of Anza Street at 19th Avenue 110 years apart.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Last month the San Francisco Planning Commission voted to advance Mayor Daniel Lurie’s upzoning plan with a 4-3 vote. This split vote shows that there are clearly concerns with the plan and reinforces what we have heard from community, housing advocates and stakeholders throughout the last year – that we must do more to protect our tenants, aging homeowners and small businesses from displacement while advancing legislation to support more housing.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
There is a lot at stake for the west side during October – The SF Board of Supervisors will review a plan to rezone almost every lot on the west side and SF Mayor Daniel Lurie will choose a replacement for recalled District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
Now that this year’s legislative session has wrapped up, I’m excited to spend the fall back in our neighborhoods, focusing on the issues that matter most to our community. While I was proud to send eight bills to the governor’s desk this year, what I look forward to most is being out in our neighborhoods, listening, connecting and working with you on the challenges and priorities we share.
Westside Businesses Respond to Threat of Potential ICE Raids
As of late June, nearly a quarter of U.S. adults worry that they or someone close to them could face deportation, a 4% increase since March, according to a Pew Research Center.
‘Around the Corner’: AK Meats Goes Old School
San Francisco is known for its diverse range of cultural cuisines – its selection of pizza, burritos, dim sum and seafood – but hidden in the Richmond is one meat deli you won’t want to skip out on. Sandwiched between a supermarket and coffee shop on Clement Street lies the best pastrami sandwich in the City.
Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant, Richmond Institution, Celebrates 60 Years
Founded in 1965 by husband-and-wife duo Tomas “Tommy” and Elmy Bermejo, Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant is a small, family-run establishment in the Richmond District that has been featured several times on the “world’s 50 best bars” list. Last month, the iconic restaurant, which sits on Geary Boulevard at 24th Avenue, celebrated 60 years.
Plans Filed For Housing At the Old Alexandria Theatre
Blueprint plans to build 83 units of housing in the old Alexandria Theatre at Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue were formally submitted to the San Francisco Planning Department, although a construction timeline was not.
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