As 2019 comes to an end, we have had an amazing year in the real estate market. The question being asked at the end of the year is always: “Where is the real estate market headed?”
Real Estate – John M. Lee
Commentary – Quentin Kopp
Former President Herbert Hoover responded to a 1964 interview: “Honesty is not the exclusive property of any political party.” We don’t elect local officials in California on the basis of a political party, but Mr. Hoover’s answer applies federally with an incumbent president confronting certain articles of impeachment and a predictable U.S. Senate trial in January 2020 (Mr. Hoover’s opinion is undoubtedly irrelevant in California, which has only one political party, for all intents and purposes.)
Police Blotter – Richmond District, December 2019
Police activity in the Richmond District, December, 2019.
Calendar of Events – December 2019
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side, December, 2019.
Assembly – Phil Ting
Our recently concluded 2019 legislative session was the first with our expanded Democratic supermajorities and our new governor, Gavin Newsom. After months of hard work, we passed, and the Governor signed, legislation that makes great strides in our efforts to protect renters, workers and the environment, while we continue to create good jobs and save for the inevitable rainy day. Many of these new laws will take effect on Jan. 1.
City Hall – Sandra Lee Fewer
I want to take this time to address something that has been weighing heavily on the hearts and minds of District 1 residents; I understand that some of my constituents were offended by the language that I used on election night in reference to the Police Officers Association (POA).
Kabuto Restaurant Serves Up Fresh Fish as Culinary Works of Art
The Richmond District’s Kabuto Restaurant has been serving Japanese food to Bay Area residents since 1982. Current owner Eric Cho, who came to the United States from Korea in 1987 to study, purchased the restaurant in 2005 when the original owners retired.
‘One Hard Thing’ Program Lends a Hand to Seniors in Need
On a sunny Saturday in October more than 42 community members gathered at the Richmond Senior Center (at Geary Boulevard and 26th Avenue) to volunteer their time to help more than 20 seniors and adults with disabilities living in The Richmond District.
Sunset Co-operative Nursery School Holiday Maker’s Market
Sunset Co-operative Nursery School Holiday Maker’s Market, Sunday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 4245 Lawton St.
Wee Scotty’s New Location: 1900 Taraval St.
Wee Scotty has opened its Sunset District location at 1900 Taraval St.
Operator Chosen to Run New Tennis Center in GG Park
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 21 to authorize Lifetime Activities to handle day-to-day operations of the tennis center being renovated in Golden Gate Park.
Fire Displaces Residents, Five Businesses at Geary and 18th
The cause of a fire that shut down five businesses and displaced residents at the intersection of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue was unintentional, according to an incident report from the San Francisco Fire Department.
Recall Effort, Rally of Support for Fewer After Blasting POA
A moment of jubilance for an election victory quickly soured after a video clip of Richmond District Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer cursing the San Francisco Police Officers Association (POA) during the celebration of Chesa Boudin’s upset win in the City’s district attorney race went viral.
Letter to the Editor – District 4 Needs Farmers’ Markets
I propose we have two farmers markets that can alternate dates. I propose a small market on Taraval between 46th and 47th avenues and the other near the end of the N-Judah line at La Playa in front of the cafe …
Letter to the Editor: Library – Bring Back Mailed Notices
The San Francisco Public Library recently made major changes in its core borrowing procedures that adversely affects its most vulnerable patron population: seniors, low-income and disabled library users.
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