Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Cartoon: ‘Overheard at the New Stonestown Whole Foods’ by Paul Kilduff
Commentary: Michael Durand
Our goal is to maintain a civil and productive free exchange of ideas with a variety of points of view. Letters and commentaries help give voice to the community, and we are grateful to those who have taken the time to share their views on issues that are important to our neighborhoods and city.
Letter to the Editor: Reasons Why SFUSD Board Members Should Not Be Recalled
While I neither voted for nor supported the three individuals up for recall, and while I strongly disagree with many of their positions — such as spending a million dollars to paint over a WPA socially critical historical fresco painted by an Ashkenazic immigrant — they do not deserve recall. This is a misguided effort.
Letter to the Editor: Another Vote for Opening UGH
I totally agree with Steve Moran, whose letter to the editor in January’s Richmond Review says “Closure of the Upper Great Highway, at all, is idiotic.”
Letter to the Editor: ‘You’re Going the Wrong Way’
I confess to surprise verging on shock that the January issues of the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers would abuse its public trust by marshaling its reporting staff to manipulate public opinion on a subject on which the public has diverse views.
Press Release: PAR’s Winter General Meeting
The Planning Association for the Richmond (PAR) will hold our Winter general meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m., via Zoom.
Letter to the Editor
During the past few months, the District 1 supervisor has initiated a landmarks nomination process for Lincoln Park.
Commentary: In Support of Car-Free JFK Drive
“Be kind, say hello, ride slow, and enjoy shared spaces.”
Cartoon: ‘Santa Grows a Manbun’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
As the pandemic enters its third unrelenting year, we all continue to rely on essential public services more than ever, and we’ve worked hard over the past year to protect and expand those services.
Work Begins to Repair Stow Lake Paths
SF Recreation and Park Department workers removed eight trees. While several of these trees were downed because they hung over the road, most were removed because they have upended the asphalt path east of the Boat House …
Letter to the Editor: Tiny Forests Provide Huge Environmental Benefits
Tiny forests are native, quick-growing woods – 600 seedlings planted on land the size of a tennis court. Working with nature, not against it, means these forests mature quickly.
Letter to the Editor: SF Board of Education’s Leadership Failures
SF Board of Education Commissioner Matt Alexander’s article title proved that he is a loyal foot soldier for the controversial, extremist faction of the BOE and his unsupported musings demonstrate how out of touch “Teachers for Social Justice” are with the wide spectrum of respected elected officials …
Making the Most of the COVID Lockdown, Richmond Author Pens New Book
For 25 years, she served as artistic director at the American Conservatory Theater (ACT), the Bay Area’s premiere acting company. But that is just part of her story.
Historical Photo: Once Upon a Time in Golden Gate Park
Once upon a time, a streetcar ran through Golden Gate Park. The photographer was standing on the tracks looking north toward what is now the JFK Drive overpass and the Dutch Windmill.
