Police activity in the Richmond District, May/June, 2021.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Letter to the Editor: Unfortunate Changes in GG Park’s Botanical Garden
Anyone who believes in the mythology of the social equity, efficiency and verisimilitude of our “public private partnerships” needs to poke their head through the brand new taxpayer-funded fence at 14th Avenue and Lincoln Way and see the substantial acreage denuded at the behest of the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society without any public process whatsoever.
Cartoon: ‘Tag Teaming’ by Ralph Lane
Cartoon by Ralph Lane.
Richmond Native Creates Facebook Group Dedicated to Nostalgia
The group, “I Grew Up in San Francisco’s Richmond District, ca. 1950-1975,” focuses on the Richmond of his youth, not on what is happening in the community today.
Press Release: More Muni Service to be Restored in August
The SFMTA is updating and expanding our next big service change targeted for August 14.
‘Looking Back’: Rideout Fountain
An exuberant fountain, now restored to its original glory, entices visitors to the center of the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park.
City Grapples With Homelessness as Haight Safe Sleeping Site Closes
The closure of a Safe Sleeping campsite for homeless people at the corner of Haight and Stanyan streets last month, and a new housing proposal for that site, are raising questions about how the City is dealing with such issues in a post-pandemic world.
Announcements: July, 2021
Announcements for July, 2021.
Richmond District’s Youngest Activist
Sarah Geronemus was encouraged to do something before she turned 4 years old about her strong desire to see a matching rainbow on the Robin Williams Tunnel in Marin County.
Sponsored: Cruise Delivered 1 Million Meals to SF Residents in Need
Cruise delivered 1 million meals to SF residents in need.
Block by Block: Irving Street Between 19th and 25th Avenues
After a short break, Block by Block is back! Irving Street is featured for the last time this week, so enjoy these final photographs of the lively neighborhood. We’re jumping over to Judah next, so don’t forget to tune in!
Rec. and Park Approves Transportation Equity Measures
Parking rates at the lot on Stanyan Street next to Kezar Stadium (above) and the parking lot below the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park were discussed at a recent Rec. and Park Commission meeting.
Upper Great Highway’s Future Debated
“It’s certainly a complex process and issue,” said Edward Wright, legislative aide to District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar. The Upper Great Highway is in Mar’s district.
Press Release: SF’s Minimum Wage Rises to $16.32 Per Hour
Effective July 1, 2021 the minimum wage for all workers in the City and County of San Francisco will increase to $16.32 per hour.
Press Release: Weekend Transit and Traffic Advisory from SFMTA
The July 4 annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will take place along the waterfront near the Municipal Pier and Pier 39. Entertainment will be at Pier 39, Aquatic Park and Ghirardelli Square.
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