I look forward to Quentin L. Kopp’s monthly Commentary such as in the February 2022 issue: Recalls and Recology. Each monthly Commentary is the result of much knowledge, experience and research
Letter to the Editor: Looking Forward to Kopp’s Column
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
‘The Creative High’ Portrays Reality of Artists’ Addiction and Recovery
“The Creative High,” directed by Adriana Marchione of Noe Valley and produced by Dianne Griffin, a longtime resident of the Outer Richmond, follows nine artists with widely varying styles in their individual paths of recovery.
Commentary: Sandra Lee Fewer
Here’s the bottom line: SFUSD has a higher graduation rate than the state of California. While most districts saw a decrease in graduation rates, SFUSD saw an increase. In fact, looking at data from the past five years (2016-2021), SFUSD has made steady gains in graduation rates.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
As readers know, I’ve advocated for two decades the repeal of the monopoly bestowed unwittingly in a different era by San Francisco voters upon garbage collection in 1932. That ultimately led to a monopoly, now dubbed Recology, Inc.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
With so many issues facing our City at the moment, the housing crisis is not getting as much attention as it used to.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle #1
Jess Goldstein’s first crossword puzzle exclusively for the Richmond Review. February, 2022.
Outer Richmond Math Teacher Enjoys Creating Crossword Puzzles
In 2020, the nonprofit Jess Goldstein worked for cut back its operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In her newfound spare time, Goldstein revisited an old hobby: creating crossword puzzles.
Announcements: February, 2022
Announcements is a community bulletin board for the Richmond and Sunset districts.
City Hall: Connie Chan
We need to ensure our public parks are affordable and accessible to everyone, and Golden Gate Park is no exception.
Assembly: Phil Ting
Qualified households could receive up to $80,000 in one-time payments made directly to their mortgage company. More importantly, these grants do not need to be paid back.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
In January, the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance Task Force determined that Rec. and Park’s, and its General Manager Phil Ginsburg’s, actions were in violation of numerous laws concerning governmental transparency and the release of public documents.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Police activity in the Richmond District in January 2022
Planned Mural to Bring a Splash of Color to GG Park’s ‘Skatin’ Place’
The exhilarating feeling of gliding along is what makes roller skating a joy. And, for many, Golden Gate Park is one of the best places to experience it.
CA Coastal Commission OK’s Farallon Islands’ Mice Eradication Plan
A controversial plan to exterminate the entire mouse population on the Farallon Islands this coming fall is moving forward, after the California Coastal Commission voted to green-light an invasive rodent eradication project last December despite environmental concerns.
‘Looking Back’: Poème de la Vigne
Why have a giant vase in Golden Gate Park depicting bugs attacking cherubs?
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