Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in June 2025.
Announcements: June 2025
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
James Madison expressed it best, meaning governmental power, in a Dec. 2, 1829, speech, to wit, “The essence of government is power, and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.” (Incidentally, such words are inscribed in the Madison Memorial Hall, Library of Congress James Madison Memorial Building, Washington, D.C. )
‘Then and Now’: Fulton Street and Third Avenue
Comparison photos of Fulton Street and Third Avenue 114 years apart.
Award-Winning Independent Film Producer Has Ties to West Side
Prolific, award-winning independent film producer Marc Smolowitz has more than 60 credits in his three-decade career. He has raised at least $30 million for projects in every genre. At any given time, he is the driving force behind 10 films in various stages of production, including at this very moment.
Students from Westside High Schools Excel at CIF Fencing Championship
Fencing is often referred to as “physical chess.” Much like chess, the sport requires strategic thinking, and the fencer is responsible for his or her success.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
@andeverything__nice: Unique Shops in the Richmond
Here are some of my favorite “must-stop” retail shops.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, June 2025
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, June 2025.
Arguello Market: An Inner Richmond Favorite Since the ’50s
On a typical weekday morning at Arguello Market, you might find a few people meandering the well-stocked grocery aisles or someone buying a sandwich wrapped in deli paper that says “Home of the world-famous turkey sandwich.” You also might spot a regular of more than 30 years, Joan Meehan, sitting near the window.
Multiple Suspicious Fires Hit the Richmond District
Lafayette Elementary School and the Lincoln Park Playground were damaged by two suspicious fires each last month.
Dept. of Elections Certifies Petition to Recall Engardio
The San Francisco Department of Elections confirmed on May 29 the petition to recall District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio contained 10,523 valid signatures, above the required threshold of 9,911 signatures needed.
Painting for 50 Years, Outer Richmond Artist Still Creative in His 90s
The 90-year-old Outer Richmond resident never set out to be an artist. Born and raised in San Diego in 1934, Hudson said he was not the typical well-behaved child. He described himself as a “pretty bad juvenile delinquent” during this early period of his life.
Press Release: SFPD Arrests Richmond Hit and Run Collision Suspect
On May 24, at approximately 6:14 p.m. officers responded to 31st Avenue and Clement Street regarding a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult female and her 5-year-old child who was struck by a vehicle while riding a push bike.
Letter to the Editor: David Chiu and Phil Ginsburg Are on the Same Page
David Chiu, as president of the Board of Supervisors, presided over some of the public hearings that were held from 2012 to 2014 and clearly favored the groups that were in favor of artificial turf fields as a review of the videos of those meetings shows.
2025 Heart of the Richmond District Night Market
2025 Heart of the Richmond District Night Market: June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20. Clement Street between 22nd and 25th avenues.
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