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
… be it
RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declares July 15, 2024, as
Linda Maria Ronstadt Day and recognizes and honors Ms. Ronstadt for her amazing
contributions to American culture, preservation of Mexican American heritage, and advancing
social justice; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, The Board wishes Ms. Ronstadt a very happy birthday.
Residents of the Sunset and Richmond districts depend on City College of San Francisco for its wide range of courses, programs and the free enrollment provided by the Free City College initiative. However, this vital resource is at risk due to proposed cuts by the City, which could disrupt the educational plans of many.
On March 16, at approximately 12:13 p.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to the area of Ulloa Street and Lenox Way for a solo vehicle collision that crashed into pedestrians at a bus stop at the intersection of Ulloa Street and Lenox Way. On July 2, at approximately 5:15 p.m., TCIU Investigators located Lau at a residence on the 200 block of Crestlake Drive and placed her into custody for the arrest warrant.
With the November general election fast approaching, is this shift toward a battle with the state-imposed mandate to plan for 82,000 new units by 2032 a constructive effort with other priorities looming?
Sculptor Leilah Babirye fled Uganda nearly a decade ago out of necessity. Being an LGBTQIA+ activist and a lesbian in a country with life-or-death anti-gay laws was dangerous.
Comparison photos of Balboa and La Playa Streets 89 years apart.
The month of July ushers in two new state laws that I authored – both of which have the goal of making our streets safer.
I don’t know at present whether we can apply that axiom to any of the five major candidates for mayor, but we’ve got irritating practitioners of guile and political pap at City Hall, and I don’t mean Assessor Joaquin Torres, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins – who is a breath of fresh prosecutorial air of the criminal courthouse, 850 Bryant St. – Director John Arntz of the Election Department, Board of Supervisor’s Clerk Angela Cavallo, Controller Greg Wagner and Budget Analyst Fred Broussard, a worthy successor to Harvey M. Rose who has retired but still attends every Board of Supervisors meeting.
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.
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