Comparison photos of Sunset Boulevard and Judah Street 94 years apart.
‘Then and Now’: Sunset Boulevard and Judah Street
Outer Sunset Nazi Store Demolished By Neighbors in 1977
The fog-swept corners of the outer avenues may not seem beholden to the passage of time. Owe it to the grey sheet overhead, or the mist in the air, or the Pacific Ocean crouched behind the dunes. At times our neighborhoods can feel timeless, like nothing has changed or will for a while.
Westside Creative Marc Hayashi Spends His Life Weaving Stories
Westside artist Marc Hayashi has been a storyteller all his life. He was a founding member of the Asian American Theater Company, a pioneering local theater performance company. He went on to star in the cult classic film “Chan is Missing” (1982) set in San Francisco’s Chinatown, and he had roles in various other Hollywood films including “The Karate Kid Part II” (1986).
Dedicated Volunteer, John Fong, Dubbed ‘Mayor of Geary and Clement’
At the One Richmond office of The Richmond Neighborhood Center (TRNC) on Clement Street near Ninth Avenue, John Fong can be found greeting neighbors, carrying groceries and trading jokes with fellow volunteers. Around Clement Street and Geary Boulevard, he’s better known as the “mayor” – a title he brushes off with a laugh.
State Senate: Scott Wiener
In September, the California Legislature concluded this year’s legislative session, passing hundreds of bills on housing, health care, energy affordability and much more.
New Richmond Police Capt. Kevin Lee Brings Back Foot-Beat Officers
The Richmond Police Station entered a new era on July 19 with the appointment of Captain Kevin Lee as the station’s new leader.
‘Art of Manga’ Exhibit Showcases Japanese Graphics, Inspires SF Artists
Manga has a rich past, an impactful present and a transformative future. The Fine Arts Museums of San Franciso recognize the current zeitgeist by presenting the “Art of Manga,” the largest manga exhibition ever staged in North America.
‘Pet Pix’: Andy, Baxter, Blue, Bob and Yoda, Bowie, Chai, Cliford and Wallace, Cowboy, Damien, Fei-Fei, Gemma, George, Gus, Hank, Hank and Mabel, Harry and Hunter, Juno, Mia, Miki, Mowgli, Moxie, Murphy, Nilla, Otis and Nora, Peanut, Petya, Phoebe, Rene and Socks, Ricky, Roxie, Ruby Sue, Scrappy, Scout, Simba, Stella, and Suki
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
Can we attribute the recall of SF Supervisor Joel Engardio as an example of gargling, then being excreted by District 4 voters? He must now live without the $175,370 per year salary, membership in the retirement system of the City and County, one-month paid vacation and four aides to keep taxpayers away. That’s what it costs us for the 11 beauties on City Hall’s second floor.
Announcements: October 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in October 2025.
Letter to the Editor: ADA Access to the ‘Great Hauntway’ Overstated
If the Great Hauntway celebration is truly inclusive to everyone, then it should be fully ADA compliant so disabled children and adults may also attend. This follows the same pattern of deceit used to establish this so-called “park” by widely spreading misinformation. The park’s events are not open to everyone if disability access is inadequate.
Letter to the Editor: Joel Engardio’s Concession Speech: A Psychological Study
Ultimately, Joel Engardio’s speech is completely opposite of the recall’s true results because it falsely presents a narrative of his success, of progress, and of democratic triumph, while the recall actually signifies his voter rejection of his leadership and policies.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
‘Then and Now’: Anza Street at 19th Avenue
Comparison photos of Anza Street at 19th Avenue 110 years apart.
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