Furthermore, if we still had at-large elections, there would have been no recall – whom would you recall? The whole Board? Those board members who voted to put this on the ballot?
Letter to the Editor: In Support of District Supervisorial Elections
Letter to the Editor: Is SF an Environmental City?
But the latest development really takes the cake! The San Francisco Botanical Garden Society (now corporate branded as “The Gardens of Golden Gate Park”) is putting gaudy LED lights on a “mile” of trees in Strybing Arboreum (now commercially promoted as the “botanical gardens”).
From the Editor: Please Donate to the People of Parkside Sunset
Please contribute what you can to help the People of Parkside Sunset.
Commentary: Brian Quan
There seems to be an almost numbing to the seemingly new ways with which our constitutional liberties are being breached. The tools by which these are enacted at the federal level are happening across all three branches, not just the executive, like many wish to believe.
Press Release: SFPD Arrests Overnight Residential Construction Burglary Crew
San Francisco police officers arrested three suspects in a residential construction burglary and fencing operation this week, recovering thousands of dollars in stolen construction equipment. The crew was operating overnight and targeting homes in San Francisco that were under construction.
‘Cooking Together’: ‘Dhokla’ to Share with Loved Ones on Diwali
On Diwali holidays, as opposed to sharing traditional gift items, people in India visit relatives and friends to exchange and share food. Popular food to share during Diwali in Indian households are sweets. I have fond memories of my mother making many different sweets, days before Diwali, and she would hide them to save for the holidays. She also made savory items. My favorite were “dhoklas.”
Richmond-Based Del Sol Quartet’s New Work ‘Facing the Moon: Songs of the Diaspora’ premieres Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Presidio Theatre
Del Sol Quartet’s new work, “Facing the Moon: Songs of the Diaspora,” will premiere at the Presidio Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Press Release: SF Sober October Festival Comes to the Outer Richmond
The San Francisco Sober October Festival on Oct. 4 at the Eye & Hand Society was sponsored and hosted by Joshua James of Ocean Beach Cafe at 734 La Playa St.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
Addressing complex problems often results in unintended consequences. Legislators frequently confront such outcomes when enacting comprehensive laws and ordinances.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, October 2025
Richmond Review crossword puzzle and solution, October 2025.
Balboa Theater to Screen ‘Fairyland,’ a Film Set in SF With Local Ties
By Noma Faingold Andrew Durham had been reliably wearing several film industry production hats, but he never thought much about directing a feature film, until his good friend Sofia Coppola presented the […]
Police Blotter: Sunset Beacon
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Merchant News: Exploring the Neighborhood
Pacific Catch is enhancing its Tiki Terrace with new tropical décor and putting the finishing touches on a seasonal fall menu. Inspired by flavors of the Pacific, the restaurant focuses on sustainably sourced seafood. Stop in for the daily Aloha Hour as well as half-priced wine on Tuesdays. Pacific Catch is at Lincoln Way and Ninth Avenue.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
When I gave the commencement speech for political science graduates at San Francisco State University last year, I told the class:
“You are charged with analyzing and navigating some of the world’s most intractable issues. But if you want to practice your skills for the State Department or the United Nations, go to any neighborhood association meeting in San Francisco and ask the following questions: ‘Should the Great Highway be a highway for cars or a park for people? Where should we build housing? How high can the buildings be?’”
Everything Nice: Getting into the Fall Spirit in the Sunset
Andytown Coffee Roasters has built its identity around making the everyday feel special, and no drink captures that spirit more than the Snowy Plover. What started as an “offbeat creation” – espresso poured over sparkling water with a generous topping of whipped cream – has grown into a signature drink that people seek year-round. It is simple enough to order without thinking twice, but playful enough to remind you that coffee can be a small surprise in the middle of an ordinary day.
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