Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in September 2026.
Announcements: September 2026
Richmond Neighborhood Center Fights for Lease Extension Amid Development Fears
More than 100 people filled the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) board meeting this evening after rallying outside district headquarters, demanding a public process before any decision is made about 741 30th Ave., the Outer Richmond property that has housed The Richmond Neighborhood Center since 1980. The crowd gathered days after the district told the center it would release a request for proposals (RFP) to gauge developer interest in the site.
Sponsored: Geary Upgrades Now 80% Complete, With Major Milestones Reached
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is thanking Richmond District neighbors as one of the area’s largest infrastructure upgrades in generations reaches a major milestone. The Geary Boulevard Sewer and Water Improvements Phase 2 project is now 80 percent complete and remains ahead of schedule.
The Apartment Plug: Apartment Hunting in a Fast Market
In this column, I will share local rental market updates and practical advice for apartment seekers each month. To begin, let’s look at what current rent prices look like and what renters can expect during their search.
From the Editor: Content Expansion and Neutrality
As we are still in a period of transition of ownership at the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers, I’m excited to continue sharing monthly updates with you about how things are evolving at the papers.
Letter to the Editor: ‘From the Heart of Ancient Italy’ – The Perfect Exhibit for San Francisco
While theaters run 2 a.m. screenings of “The Odyssey” to meet demand, allow me to nudge you toward another cultural phenomenon that makes ancient wisdom accessible, this time through art, not war: “The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy” at the Legion of Honor Museum through Sept. 20.
Cooking Together: Vegan Sloppy Joe Burger with Soyrizo and Tofu
This vegan version of a Sloppy Joe can be just as sloppy without the “meat baggage” of cholesterol and other meat related additives.
Commentary: Yes, There Really Is Another Supervisor Election This November
Although the June special election feels like it just happened, District 4 voters will return to the polls this November to elect a supervisor for a full four-year term. I’ve been surprised by how many neighbors didn’t know there was another election.
Photos of the Month: August 2026
To submit photos for consideration in the Photos of the Month online gallery, send three jpegs to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com by the 15th of the month.
Commentary: My Father Went for a Morning Walk and Never Came Home. I’m Running to Restore Safety and Accountability in San Francisco.
I am running as an independent candidate for District 2 Supervisor because I love this City and believe we can do better.
Commentary: Barry Hermanson
There were a total of 61 candidates for California governor on your June 2 primary election ballot. In addition, there were seven write-in candidates that you may or may not have heard about. How did you vote? Did you support a candidate you really liked because of the positions he or she took on issues? Was your vote influenced by whether or not your candidate had a chance of winning? Did you make your choice based on which candidate is the most popular in opinion polls? Do you rely on political advice from friends and neighbors? Or, are you influenced by the mountain of political literature that arrives in your mailbox and advertisements that flood all types of media?
Ocean Indian’s New Chef Combines the Traditional and Unexpected
For the past 35 years, a beloved Indian restaurant has stood at 6127 Geary Blvd. between 25th and 26th avenues. Now, under new and changing leadership, Ocean Indian Cuisine is beginning a gradual transformation, one menu item at a time.
‘Pet Pix:’ Sunset District
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
‘Pet Pix:’ Richmond District
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
From the Editor: Reflections Ahead of the Fall Season
It’s hard to believe that it’s already August. As we inch closer to the fall season, there is a lot of activity happening in the Sunset District. Students will soon return to classrooms, thousands of tourists will visit our neighborhoods as they attend concerts in Golden Gate Park – and we all find ourselves on the precipice of a divisive election cycle.
