Affordable housing, small businesses in neighborhood commercial corridors and neighborhood services are at the core of a new “community needs assessment report” for the Sunset District, released by District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
One of the countless things the pandemic has upended in our lives is our sense of safety and belonging. Being together with family, with friends, with neighbors – the very things that are central to our sense of community and comfort – were suddenly made dangerous.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District in July, 2021.
The Sunset Contortionist
Imagine eyes focused on you and lights shining down so brightly every drop of sweat on your forehead is illuminated. For Sunset District resident, Dwoira Galilea, multi-disciplinary circus performer, this is just another normal “day at the office.” Except her office is never stationary and is always eventful.
Safety Measures Planned for Lake Merced Blvd.
In March of 2019, 14-year-old Madlen Koteva was walking a dog around Lake Merced with her mother when a car driven by a 91-year-old woman struck them.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Richmond Review newspaper.
Love Street Vintage Finds New Richmond Home on Balboa Street
“A ‘love street’ can be anywhere,” explained Graciela Ronconi, a 30-year-plus resident of the Richmond District and founder of the neighborhood newcomer, Love Street Vintage.
Richmond District Writer Publishes Her First Book: A Mystery for Kids
Cindy Tong, a Richmond District resident and native of the Sunset District, will publish her debut children’s book “The Mystery of the Missing Dump Truck” this month. The book features two Asian-American protagonists, based on her own sons.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
As a student of real estate my entire life, this COVID-19-induced market has taught me much and introduced different concepts and principles into the market which we might never see again in our lifetime. Normally in September I write about what we can expect in our fall real estate market because it marks the start of our second selling season of the year in San Francisco.
Historical Photo: View From 13th Avenue
Most of the buildings on the north side of Clement Street and Funston Avenue (then known as 13th Avenue) in this May 1920 photograph still stand. It is also still possible to stand on this same patch of grass next to the former Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist building that has been reincarnated as the Internet Archive.
Inner Richmond Couple’s Film ‘Los Hermanos/The Brothers’ on PBS Oct. 1, 2021
On Oct. 1, PBS will air the film about two Cuban musician brothers, separated by a restrictive political climate for years and touchingly (though temporarily) reunited to create, collaborate and simply be a family.
‘What Could Happen?’ Cartoon by Ralph Lane
Political cartoon by Ralph Lane. “What Could Happen,” or “The Downside of Octogenarian Job Security”
Commentary: A Chinese Neighbor’s Perspective on 2550 Irving St.
ion of Sunset neighborhood groups has voiced major concern about the size and density of the proposed building, and its adverse effects on the neighborhood and the small single-family homes that would surround it.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Refind Home’ Antique Shop Opens in the Richmond
I am an Inner Richmond resident and I just opened a new antiques shop called Refind Home at 2500 Clement St. at 26th Avenue.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Police activity in the Richmond District, July/August 2021.
