The Richmond Police Station entered a new era on July 19 with the appointment of Captain Kevin Lee as the station’s new leader.
New Richmond Police Capt. Kevin Lee Brings Back Foot-Beat Officers
‘Art of Manga’ Exhibit Showcases Japanese Graphics, Inspires SF Artists
Manga has a rich past, an impactful present and a transformative future. The Fine Arts Museums of San Franciso recognize the current zeitgeist by presenting the “Art of Manga,” the largest manga exhibition ever staged in North America.
‘Pet Pix’: Andy, Baxter, Blue, Bob and Yoda, Bowie, Chai, Cliford and Wallace, Cowboy, Damien, Fei-Fei, Gemma, George, Gus, Hank, Hank and Mabel, Harry and Hunter, Juno, Mia, Miki, Mowgli, Moxie, Murphy, Nilla, Otis and Nora, Peanut, Petya, Phoebe, Rene and Socks, Ricky, Roxie, Ruby Sue, Scrappy, Scout, Simba, Stella, and Suki
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
Can we attribute the recall of SF Supervisor Joel Engardio as an example of gargling, then being excreted by District 4 voters? He must now live without the $175,370 per year salary, membership in the retirement system of the City and County, one-month paid vacation and four aides to keep taxpayers away. That’s what it costs us for the 11 beauties on City Hall’s second floor.
Announcements: October 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in October 2025.
Letter to the Editor: ADA Access to the ‘Great Hauntway’ Overstated
If the Great Hauntway celebration is truly inclusive to everyone, then it should be fully ADA compliant so disabled children and adults may also attend. This follows the same pattern of deceit used to establish this so-called “park” by widely spreading misinformation. The park’s events are not open to everyone if disability access is inadequate.
Letter to the Editor: Joel Engardio’s Concession Speech: A Psychological Study
Ultimately, Joel Engardio’s speech is completely opposite of the recall’s true results because it falsely presents a narrative of his success, of progress, and of democratic triumph, while the recall actually signifies his voter rejection of his leadership and policies.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
‘Then and Now’: Anza Street at 19th Avenue
Comparison photos of Anza Street at 19th Avenue 110 years apart.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Last month the San Francisco Planning Commission voted to advance Mayor Daniel Lurie’s upzoning plan with a 4-3 vote. This split vote shows that there are clearly concerns with the plan and reinforces what we have heard from community, housing advocates and stakeholders throughout the last year – that we must do more to protect our tenants, aging homeowners and small businesses from displacement while advancing legislation to support more housing.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
There is a lot at stake for the west side during October – The SF Board of Supervisors will review a plan to rezone almost every lot on the west side and SF Mayor Daniel Lurie will choose a replacement for recalled District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
Now that this year’s legislative session has wrapped up, I’m excited to spend the fall back in our neighborhoods, focusing on the issues that matter most to our community. While I was proud to send eight bills to the governor’s desk this year, what I look forward to most is being out in our neighborhoods, listening, connecting and working with you on the challenges and priorities we share.
Westside Businesses Respond to Threat of Potential ICE Raids
As of late June, nearly a quarter of U.S. adults worry that they or someone close to them could face deportation, a 4% increase since March, according to a Pew Research Center.
‘Around the Corner’: AK Meats Goes Old School
San Francisco is known for its diverse range of cultural cuisines – its selection of pizza, burritos, dim sum and seafood – but hidden in the Richmond is one meat deli you won’t want to skip out on. Sandwiched between a supermarket and coffee shop on Clement Street lies the best pastrami sandwich in the City.
