Comparison Geary Boulevard Between Fifth and Sixth Aves 130 years apart.
‘Then and Now’: Geary Boulevard Between Fifth and Sixth Aves.
State Senate: Scott Wiener
Street conditions have improved tremendously over the past couple of years, thanks to terrific work from SF Mayor Daniel Lurie, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). But there is always more to do, and the City will have an additional tool now that a new law I authored has been signed.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, November 2025
Richmond Review crossword puzzle and solution, November 2025.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Last month, Marc Benioff, the billionaire owner of Salesforce, decided to put his own wealth above the residents of San Francisco and declare that the Trump administration should send the National Guard to San Francisco, creating chaos and jeopardizing our immigrant community. He has since walked back his comments, but at what cost to our City?
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
Wiener is the architect of numerous state laws that would remove the powers of local planning commissions from cities across California that don’t bow to his demands to build more housing, regardless of the consequences. He is the single most destructive politician in generations – and one who was elected three times to the State Senate, largely with support from westside residents.
Outgoing Rec. and Park G.M. Ginsburg Leaves With a Mixed Legacy
Phil Ginsburg, the man who led the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for 16 years through accomplishments and controversies, is stepping down from his position as general manager at the end of this year.
‘Cooking Together’: Manoomin Salad With Wild Rice, Corn and Blueberries
Being some of the inventors of what we now know as modern agriculture, the Native Americans grew food using practices inherent in natural cooperation found among crops, soil and the climate. They consumed food that was available seasonally.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Neck of the Woods on Clement Street Showcases Variety of Talent
On any given evening in the Inner Richmond, the many bars and restaurants on Clement Street are lit up and peopled by families, dates and groups of students. Somewhere between Fifth and Sixth avenues, a captivating sound can be heard.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
This year, I was proud to have seven of my bills signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. These new laws span public safety, government accountability, health care and renewable energy. Each one reflects a simple principle: People deserve a government that works as hard for them as they do for their families.
‘Around the Corner’: Butter Love Bakeshop
The holidays are almost here, which means that family-friend gatherings, parties and potlucks are upon us. Don’t yet know what to bring as a guest, or to provide as a host? I have a holiday suggestion that won’t let you down.
Richmond-Based Del Sol Quartet Shares Stories of Immigrants in ‘Facing the Moon: Songs of the Diaspora’
The Richmond District has been home to the world renowned Del Sol Quartet since 1992. The Quartet includes violist Charlton Lee, cellist Kathryn Bates and two violin players, Benjamin Kreith and Hyeyung Sol Yoon. While Del Sol’s instruments are the same as those used in classical string quartets for hundreds of years, Del Sol’s performances are anything but traditional.
Richmond Duo’s Podcast Spotlights WNBA’s Valkyries
The burgeoning buzz surrounding the Golden State Valkyries has led to an outpouring of fervent support, through a raucous in-person atmosphere at the Chase Center and through online spaces.
Westside RV Residents Grapple With SF’s New Plan
This July, after first winning approval from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), the SF Board of Supervisors, by a 9-to-2 majority, approved a plan by Mayor Daniel Lurie that makes it illegal to park recreational vehicles (RVs) and other oversized vehicles on city streets for more than two hours. Violators are subject to tickets, fines and towing charges.
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