Richmond Review crossword puzzle and solution, September 2025.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, September 2025
From the Editor: Fraudulent Letter to the Editor
It was brought to my attention yesterday that a letter we published on this website, “Engardio Deserves a Chance to Finish His Important Work,” was not written by the person whose name was attached to the letter. The writer identified themselves as someone working in Supervisor Joel Engardio’s office. I was informed that the letter writer used the person’s name fraudulently – the real Engardio aide never wrote the piece.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
With a lifelong background in real estate, I have a particular interest in the evolving dynamics of the 2025 market, especially as we navigate through this transitional period. Traditionally, my September commentary focuses on projections for the fall real estate market, which ushers in San Francisco’s second peak selling season.
Grateful Fans Flock to Golden Gate Park for Dead & Company Weekend
Celebrating 60 years of the Grateful Dead’s music, the City of San Francisco rolled out the red carpet for the Dead & Company last month. The festivities featured San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) buses wrapped in Grateful Dead-inspired psychedelic colors, a special rose planted in Golden Gate Park’s Rose Garden – and the most anticipated of the festivities – three concerts at the Polo Field featuring Dead & Company during the first weekend of August.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
The scary situation was on the last day of the three-day concert held at the Polo Field in Golden Gate Park in early August. Some 60,000 music fans were packed onto a field designed for polo ponies and mallet-wielding contestants to hear Dead & Company, an offshoot of the Grateful Dead.
Local Resident Stephanie Speaks Is Committed to the Richmond
Stephanie Speaks has lived in the Richmond District most of her life. Whether she is volunteering with the Richmond Neighborhood Center (RNC) at the local food pantry, biking through the neighborhood or helping at a school event, those around her describe a steady presence – generous, funny and quick to show up for her community.
‘Around the Corner’: Boa’s CVC: Euro-Summer in SF
Who says you can’t have a European-inspired summer in San Francisco? After all, we know summer really starts in September.
Richmond Author Erin Van Rheenen’s New Book Explores Belonging
Richmond District author Erin Van Rheenen has built her career on vivid depictions of life abroad. Fueled by several years living in Costa Rica, she started writing travel guides, familiarizing herself with the intricacies of each region.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
As summer fades, I’m reminded that the ideal summer resort is where the fish bite and mosquitos don’t!
‘Then and Now’: Balboa Street and 37th Avenue
Comparison photos of Balboa Street and 37th Avenue 74 years ago.
‘Family Meal’: Ham & Cheese Deli
When thinking about what kind of place he would want to run, Grant Schley, owner of Ham & Cheese Deli, asked himself, “Where would I want to go?”
‘Pet Pix’: Archer and Saber, Big Winie and Harry, Booger, Chuck Coral, Fin and Raver, Gracie, Hank, Howl, Noodle, Opal, Raspberry, RJ, Sandy, Ube, Una
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
Merchant News: Exploring the Neighborhood
Cue the confetti! San Francisco Women Artists Gallery (SFWA) will mark its 100th year with a centennial celebration on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. at its gallery at 647 Irving St. Enjoy artist demonstrations, refreshments and raffles while admiring the current exhibit, “Second Summer.” SFWA has been a vibrant part of the neighborhood arts scene since it relocated to the Inner Sunset in 2015. Learn more at sfwomenartists.org.
Pick School of Ballroom Dancing Still Creating Community After More Than 60 Years
At first glance, Pick School of Ballroom Dancing may seem like a quiet, unassuming storefront nestled on Taraval Street in the Sunset District. A closer look reveals a studio that comes alive at night as musical notes fill the air, inviting dancers to feel the rhythm and sway rhythmically to the tunes.
40 Years of Inspiring Children at West Portal’s Growing Up Art & Craft Store
Growing Up Art & Crafts at 248 West Portal Ave., in the heart of the West Portal District, celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.
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