By Thomas K. Pendergast On Saturday, June 11, at high noon in front of San Francisco’s City Hall, local officials, students and westside residents joined hundreds of people gathered to demand that […]
SF Joins Nationwide Protest Against Gun Violence
Commentary: Julie Pitta
A man shouting obscenities at Boudin supporters a day before the election is another example of the way our political discourse has coarsened
‘The Front Steps’: You Choose What $1.7M Buys In The Richmond
It’s time for a game, but don’t panic: The rules are simple, and there’s absolutely no way to lose. First, pretend you’ve got just about $1.71 million burning a hole in your […]
‘The Front Steps’: The Richmond’s Buried Treasure
The news has been a little heavy the past few weeks, let’s lighten things up with one of the weirdest of all Richmond legends–and one that happens to be true to boot. […]
Letter to the Editor: Kopp Distorts the Facts
In his most recent column, your conservative, libertarian commentator Quintin Kopp distorts the facts to suit his opinions.
Letter to the Editor: Keep Newly Planted Trees Healthy
The City can only do so much to keep these newly planted trees watered enough to ensure their continued growth. It would be satisfying to see more residents make a concerted effort to keep these trees alive and healthy with some maintenance …
A Life at the Movies
The (videotape) box you carried home had a paragraph or two explaining the plot of the movie. San Francisco’s Inner Sunset District is home to Cary Pepper, the person who made a living writing many of those descriptions
Press Release: Skatin’ Place in Golden Gate Park Reopens
A vibrant new ground mural at the legendary Skatin’ Place in Golden Gate Park made its debut today when the iconic outdoor roller skating spot reopened following repaving of the area and installation of the artwork, San Francisco Recreation and Park officials announced.
‘Cooking Together’: Baba Ganouj
Baba Ghanouj is rich in texture, but it is a healthy vegan dip that can go on any bread or crackers. It can be used as a sauce on steamed vegetables.
‘The Front Steps’: How “Little Russia” Came To the Richmond
Weeks after I first moved to San Francisco for college I was standing in a now-forgotten pizza place, angling for a job. The owner, glancing at my resume, asked, “Do you have […]
Letter to Editor: ‘Stop the Big Lie’
Mr Norton’s letter should never have been published as it pushes out the “The Big Lie” that led to the January 6 Insurrection and Committee Hearings today.
‘Kilduff’s Korner’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff
‘Then and Now’: Taraval Street and 29th Avenue
Comparison photos of Taraval Street Avenue from 1923 to 2022.
Cartoon: ‘Snowy Plover Perspectives’ by Hazel O’ Neil
Artist Hazel O’Neil’s cartoon: ‘Snowy Plover Perspectives’
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Police Activity in the Sunset District, May 2022.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 