The only thing certain about legalizing sports betting in California is that it will create a lot of losers.
Commentary by Kevin Frasier: Gambling is a Bad Bet
Police Blotter — Richmond Review
Summary of crime in the Richmond District for May.
Commentary – Quentin Kopp
Quentin Kopp praises Harry S. Truman.
Gus’ Discount Tackle: an Anchor on Balboa for More Than 50 Years
Gui Oliveira profiles an old family-run business in the Richmond, Gus’ Discount Tackle.
City Explores Homeless Camps in Public Parks During Crisis
Richmond and Sunset supervisors have asked Golden Gate Park’s General Manager Phil Ginsburg to review facilities in the park that could be used for homeless camps during COVID-19.
Help Our Local Businesses
Paul Kozakiewicz urges residents to patronize local businesses now that San Francisco has flattened the curve.
Press Release: Timeline for Reopening San Francisco
Plan formulated by the Economic Recovery Task Force allows outdoor dining, indoor retail, and certain outdoor activities to resume on June 15th, assuming they are allowed by the State; additional activities will be permitted to resume with modifications in phases.
Local Artist’s Skills Range from Video Graphics to Fine Art Oil Paintings
Richmond District artist Vu Mai’s inspiring journey to become a painter and professional artist.
Looking Back – Ludwig van Beethoven
Kinen Carvala looks back at the history of the Beethoven statue in Golden Gate Park.
Safe Streets Program Getting Mixed Reviews
A month after the City banned motor vehicle through traffic on Lake Street between Second and 28th avenues, some locals are fine with the measures, while a lack of social-distancing etiquette among pedestrians and bicyclists makes others nervous.
District 1 Supervisor Race Takes Off with a Zoom Forum
All five candidates who are running to become the Richmond District’s next supervisor took part in a virtual candidates forum on May 6 to pitch their vision of how the neighborhood can best tackle its most pressing problems.
Richmond Resident Retires Role of Iconic Doorman
Richmond resident Tom Sweeney retired this year after spending 43 years as a fixture at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel.
Homeless Camps Pop Up in the Richmond
Homeless encampments are appearing in the Richmond, where the city has provided three portable restrooms with wash stations.
Updates from Supervisor Gordon Mar: May 30, 2020
Learn about the latest developments in the COVID-19 response and other Sunset District news from Supervisor Gordon Mar.
Letter to the Editor: Homeless Encampments on 48th Avenue
Editor: The homeless encampments started cropping up as soon as Lyft rental bikes were installed. This began lateFebruary/early March. I’m afraid that even as SIP lifts, these encampments will remain. There’s constant […]
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