Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
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
‘Then and Now’: Eighth Avenue and Fulton Street – Beertown
Comparison photos of Eighth Avenue and Fulton Street – Beertown 118 years apart.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
It’s been said that: “There is nothing quite as permanent as a temporary government program.” And, as we enter income tax month, I’m reminded of someone who observed: “Patrick Henry ought to come back and see what taxation with representation is like.”
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteers a Lifeline for SF’s Seniors
Every week, Jane Field, a volunteer with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP), drives from her home in the Richmond District to visit residents in Victorian Manor, an assisted living facility on McAllister Street between Scott and Pine streets. As one of 23 trained and licensed volunteers with the program, this is Field’s eighth year as an “ombudsperson.”
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
In my conversations with neighbors, I often hear concerns about scams and fraud targeting seniors. Many of us have seen these scams impact our loved ones, and while they may seem like just a nuisance, they can also carry serious financial and emotional consequences.
From a Reader: Who Remembers Mike Mitchell, ‘The World’s Fastest Hippie?’
Well, here I am walking back to the truck stunned by the fact two grown men almost my age that are car guys and spent all their lives living in San Francisco don’t know “The World’s Fastest Hippie.” “How could this be?” I said to myself.
Letter to the Editor: Unforgiving Car Etiquette Is What’s Wrong With This City
Of course people need access to their garages. But this level of vigilance feels out of proportion to the harm. We’re talking about inches of space and minor, inevitable mistakes—not real threats.
State Senate: Scott Wiener
Keeping Muni and BART running reliably, and improving their speed and efficiency, are absolutely essential to the future of San Francisco and the entire Bay Area. That is why I authored Senate Bill 63, the Connect Bay Area Act, which will be on the ballot in November.
Dessert Truck Franchise Opens In-Store Location on Geary
A dessert cafe has opened inside Abraham’s Farmers Market on Geary Boulevard and Fourth Avenue in the Richmond District, bringing the Oakland-born Zee’s Munchies franchise into the City for the first time.
Mental Health Nonprofit RAMS Opens New Richmond Office
Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc., (RAMS), a non-profit mental health organization, celebrated the opening of its new headquarters at 601 Clement St. at the end of January.
Pantry 38: From Courtyard Food Pantry to Beloved Community Lifeline
What began as a small grassroots effort in a Richmond District courtyard has grown into a neighborhood institution serving about 200 people a month – with one resident’s determination rippling across the community.
Richmond’s Outer Balboa Has Become a Vintage Shopping Destination
San Francisco has always been a city known for thrifting, but it is only recently that the Outer Richmond block of Balboa Street between 19th and 20th avenues has become a vintage shopping destination.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
In the November election, westside residents may be asked to decide the fate of the Upper Great Highway (UGH). This time our community’s safety may hang in the balance.
Landmark Status Protecting At-Risk Buildings
Two San Francisco firefighting stations from the 19th century have gotten landmark status from the SF Board of Supervisors, which offers protection from future demolitions, including one at 1757 Waller St. near Stanyan Street.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle: April 2026
Richmond Review crossword puzzle and solution for April 2026.
