Richmond resident Tom Sweeney retired this year after spending 43 years as a fixture at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel.
Richmond Resident Retires Role of Iconic Doorman
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 […]
Press Release: SF Botanical Garden to Reopen June 1
The San Francisco Botanical Garden will re-open to visitors Monday, June 1 with modifications in place to ensure public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor London Breed: Adjusting to Our New Normal
Over the coming weeks and months, there will be additional adjustments to the Stay Home Health Order that will allow us to regain some sense of normalcy.
Theater Popcorn Pop-up Popular
The idea for the popcorn popup had been on the minds of Bergeron and his staff since the shelter-in-place order took hold, but he was hesitant to hold an in-person event until the safety protocols around business operations were clear.
Nature News From Jake Sigg
SF Plant Finder is a comprehensive and easy-to-use resource for gardeners, landscape designers, ecologists and community members interested in greening neighborhoods and enhancing our city’s biodiversity.
Virtual ‘Bouquets to Art’ at de Young Museum
… although we have cancelled this year’s in-person Bouquets to Art, our annual floral takeover event at the de Young museum, we are still going full bloom on our virtual channels.
Sunset District Updates from Supervisor Gordon Mar, May, 2020
With businesses re-opening for curbside pickup, our vigilance and commitment to public health and social distancing is beginning to pay off as we start taking slow steps towards economic recovery.
Senior Spotlight: Help With Water, Sewer and Power Bills Available
Helpful resources for seniors who can use assistance coping with financial impacts of the shut down due to COVID-19.
‘The Carpenter and the Cactus’
My neighborhood is home to what may very well be the tallest cactus in San Francisco. I have no data to back that up, but I’m pretty confident about it.
Letter to the Editor: California Academy of Sciences in the COVID-19 Era
As we plan for reopening in the future, we will continue to closely follow local and state public health guidelines to inform our approach. We look forward to welcoming visitors back through our doors again and our top priority is to ensure we provide the safest experience possible.
Letter to the Editor: New Group, SOAR (Save Our Amazing Richmond), to Hold Candidate Forum May 19
SOAR-D1 is a growing group of concerned residents. Started in January, we are already more than 150 members – we want real solutions to the issues facing our district and our city.
City Health Officer Issues Business Re-Opening Guideline
DIRECTIVE OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OFTHE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO REGARDING REQUIRED BEST PRACTICES FOR SHIPPING OR DELIVERY ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES
