The Sunset Community Garden
Dahlia Tuber and Plant Sale,
Saturday, April 4, 2020,
10 a.m.-noon,
37th Avenue at Pacheco Street
Letter to the Editor – Sunset Community Garden Sale
City Hall – Sandra Lee Fewer
As many of you have probably heard, I have decided not to run for re-election for supervisor of District 1. Serving on the Board of Supervisors is a wildly rewarding yet demanding job, one that requires constant focus and attention.
Calendar of Events – February, 2020
Things to do in the Richmond and Sunset districts.
Letter to the Editor: George Washington Mural GWHSAA Event Feb. 22, 2020
George Washington High School Alumni Association event to help save the Washington murals.
Commentary: Year of the Rat Brings Prosperity for Those Who Plan
While most people in the U.S. don’t have a positive association with rats, in Chinese symbolism, rats are considered a sign of wealth and surplus. So with the Chinese zodiac’s 2020 being the Year of the Rat, this year is expected to be the year for prosperity and new beginnings.
The Year of the Metal Rat
It is the Year of the Rat, meaning the Chinese zodiac is starting over. A Year of the Rat is a time for new beginnings, and though cleaning one’s house is a traditional way to commemorate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rat might be a time to clean up your life and make a fresh start.
Cinematographer Richard Wong Gives Directing Another Shot or Two
For the longest time, Richard Wong was content being an in-demand cinematographer. He even made a deal with his wife, Irene Chan, that he would only be away from their Richmond District home six months out of the year.
Board of Supervisors Designates Stretches of Geary Blvd. and Balboa St. as New Neighborhood Commercial Districts
In an effort to discourage property owners from leaving storefronts empty along commercial corridors, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently passed legislation officially recognizing three areas of the Richmond District as Neighborhood Commercial Districts (NCD).
SFMTA Eyes Solutions to Fulton Street Safety Issues
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is in the planning phase of a project to improve safety for bicycle riders and pedestrians on Fulton Street. Segments of Fulton are located on San Francisco’s High Injury Network, according to the SFMTA website.
Richmond Author Shares Stories of Growing Up Under a Brutal Regime
Sieu Sean Do, author and victim rights advocate, now calls the Richmond District home. But his path started with a childhood in rural Cambodia and led him on a life-or-death struggle through the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge.
Local Group Files Lawsuit to Thwart Laurel Heights Development
A lawsuit has been filed against a proposed redevelopment plan for 3333 California St. by the proponents of an alternative plan, after they lost an appeal of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ approval.
Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer Will Not Seek Re-election
The word is out – Sandra Fewer, District 1 supervisor and outspoken champion of the Richmond District, will not seek a second term in office.
Recycle Your Motor Oil
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Senior Spotlight
Sunset Spotlight features activities, events and programs designed especially for seniors.
Argonne Elementary School Celebrates a Century
Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP), a community history group located at 1617 Balboa St. in the Richmond District, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Argonne Elementary School.
