On Nov. 30, the SF Arts Commission chose a proposal by artist Owen Smith to grace a blank concrete wall on the north side of Rossi Pool. Fifteen artists submitted proposals for […]
Rossi Pool artwork chosen
Final Geary BRT environmental study released
by Paul Kozakiewicz The largest public works pro- ject in decades is about to hit the Richmond District. The Geary Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project would re-engineer Geary Boulevard in an […]
Premier of new art gallery
by Thomas K. Pendergast Despite recent setbacks in the Bay Area arts community, a new hope for the art scene landed in the Richmond District on Dec. 11. The Avenue 12 Gallery […]
City Hall: Final farewell message to the Richmond District
By Supervisor Eric Mar Thanks to editor Paul Kozakiewicz for letting me share my views here for the last eight years! Last month, I highlighted citywide accomplishments and I end by celebrating […]
Police Blotter
Vandalism, Breaking Windows, Resisting Peace Officers’ Duties: Dec. 21, 4:18 a.m., Geary Boulevard and Spruce Street The suspect smashed glass on bus shelters and stole maps from each site. Responding officers had […]
GG Park Oak Woodland gets $2 million for trails The original budget for the Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project, as part of a 2008 bond, was $300,000, with additional support from a […]
Plan close for dog walking on beach
by Thomas K. Pendergast New rules for walking dogs on Ocean Beach, Baker Beach and at Fort Funston are expected to come out this month, ending decades of confusion, ill-defined parameters and […]
City Hall: Community updates
by Supervisor Eric Mar Legacy business Town Hall Meeting For many years, I have worked on protecting and empowering our district’s numerous and unique small businesses. From revamping and strengthening our citywide […]
Police Blotter
Fraudulent Game or Trick to Obtain Money or Property: Sept. 10, 10:40 a.m., 23rd Avenue and Geary Boulevard The suspect called the victim under the guise of her relative’s identity. The suspect […]
Police Beat: Vision Zero in the Richmond
by Capt. Paul Yep You may have noticed increased traffic enforcement in the Richmond District in the past few months. This is a deliberate and focused effort to achieve the goal of […]
Swift response in GG Park after cyclist’s death
by Thomas K. Pendergast In October, the City will start building 10 “speed humps” to slow down traffic on the west side of Golden Gate Park, including one which will also be […]
Candidates take best shot at PAR forum
by Paul Kozakiewicz All 10 candidates fighting to become the Richmond District’s next city supervisor attended a candidates’ forum on Sept. 14, looking for a competitive edge and hoping to gain traction […]
Sisters earn medals for careers serving disadvantaged youth
Richmond District residents, and sisters, Dr. Josephine LaVonne Lomba (left) and Melanie Lomba-Howard get a hug from Lou Holtz, the former coach of the Notre Dame football team, at a special awards […]
Move over Comic-Con
by Michael Feliciano Move over San Diego Comic-Con, the Richmond District’s very own comic book, film and cartoon convention blasted its way into town over the weekend of Sept. 16 – 19, […]
Community Provides Input on Land Use
By Thomas K. Pendergast What are the best uses for available land in the Sunset District? While vast open spaces are not to be found around San Francisco, there are patches […]
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