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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
Press Release: Free Veterans Day Exhibitions at the Presidio
In honor of Veterans Day and the 10-Year Anniversary of the MIS Learning Center, visit two thought-provoking military history exhibitions in the Presidio of San Francisco.
From the Editor: Life Can Change in an Instant
My apologies to those who have tried to contact me over the last several weeks. I had a medical emergency that prevented me from carrying out my duties as editor.
‘Overtures and Undertows’: Murakami Exhibition Suggests the Real Monsters Are People
Murakami has blurred the boundaries of high and low art. His newest exhibition at the Asian Art Museum (AAM) in San Francisco, called “Takashi Murakami: Unfamiliar People – Swelling of Monsterized Human Ego” (Sept. 15-Feb. 12, 2024), demonstrates that his 82-foot, super-detailed, story-telling painting, created especially for this – his first-ever Bay Area exhibition – is consumed alongside the instantly recognizable, multicolor smiling flower motif, which visitors rabidly purchase in many forms (including as a stuffy-style pillow) at the museum gift shop.
California Common Cause Wants to Hear From You About Local Newspapers
We know local news – truly local and community-driven news – is vital to the health of our local communities and our democracy. And we believe there are things we can do together to protect and transform it.
Commentary: Jen Nossokoff
One of the first questions that I was asked after I filed to run for district supervisor was: “Are you a progressive or a moderate?”
‘Business Profile’: Coffee at California Kahve, by John Oppenheimer
Molly is the owner of California Kahve. She started her version of this coffee shop in 2021 with a passion to excel at serving drinks with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Commentary: Julie Pitta
Billionaires blame Progressives’ policies when nothing could be further from the truth. The City’s ills are the direct result of decades of so-called moderate mayors who prioritized big business over struggling San Franciscans.
‘Photos of the Month’: October 2023
Photos from our readers.
‘Cooking Together’: Let’s Make Sheera for Diwali
One simple sweet my mother made on Diwali morning has left me with deep and fond memories. It is called Sheera – also known as simple Halwa in some parts of India. Sheera is often served as prasadam (gods leftovers) to the attendees of Hindu temples after a worship ceremony.
Press Release: Opening Reception in Outer Richmond Oct. 13 for Show by Artist Gayle Midnight
Internationally acclaimed award-winning artist Gayle Midnight will be showcasing a collection of 20 original abstract paintings from her Chasing Rainbows series at CIQ Gallery in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond District.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
There is no question that our real estate market has changed this year. With fewer sales and a tougher market to navigate, how do you choose the agent that is right for you?
Press Release: SFPD Arrests Richmond District Homicide Suspect
On Aug. 24, at approximately 9:31 p.m., San Francisco Police officers from Richmond District responded to the 3900 block of Balboa Street to investigate a reported robbery and aggravated assault. SFPD Officers arrived on scene and located a 60-year-old male victim laying on the ground and unconscious. Officers summoned medics to the scene who transported the victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite lifesaving efforts made by hospital medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Announcements October 2023
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in October 2023.
Commentary: Tamara McClintock Greenberg, PsyD
San Francisco is grappling with homelessness and a drug crisis. Perceived misunderstandings of harm reduction approaches, inefficient housing strategies, and uncritical acceptance of status quo policies by city-funded nonprofits are exacerbating the problems. The public pushes for stronger responses such as implementing more shelters and treatments, and police reinforcement. Innovative treatment programs like ‘Seeking Safety,’ stressing varying support measures, could be more effective. Policymakers must prioritize both the vulnerable population and community safety.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 