I’m humbled by the views of residents who opposed the measure. Many said they didn’t feel heard in the process, and I take their concerns to heart.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
From the Editor: In the Year 2025
In 1969, there was a hit song by Zager and Evans (who?) called “In the Year 2525.” As they counted up the years starting at 2525, the lyrics painted a rather bleak picture of a dystopian destiny for mankind.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Happy 2025, everyone! I am immensely proud of the work we did together for the last four years, advancing policies to make San Francisco and the Richmond District work for all of us. This could not have been done without the amazing District 1 team.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
It’s a New Year and you can count the herculean resolutions of all San Franciscans from Mayor-Elect Daniel Lurie to your humble but not always pleasing scribe. Remember that a New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other!
Matisse’s ‘Jazz Unbound’ Prints on Display at de Young
Originally, the very limited edition of artist Henri Matisse’s 1947 book of prints was going to be called, “Circus,” because the inspiration for several motifs concerned performing artists and balancing acts. However, during the two-year period of creating 20 color stencil prints (pochoirs), the title changed to “Jazz,” at the suggestion of Greek art publisher Tériade.
‘Then and Now’: The Chutes on Fulton Street at 10th Avenue
Comparison photos of the Chutes on Fulton Street at 10th Avenue 122 years apart.
RV Parking Remains a Contentious Housing Issue
The latest development in the City’s ongoing struggle to deal with people living in recreational vehicles (RVs) is the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ rejection of Mayor London Breed’s revived policy for towing these rolling shelters away.
Sunset Supe May Face Recall Over Great Highway Closure
Following the passing of Proposition K, a controversial ballot measure which now will turn the Upper Great Highway into a full-time city park, a group of westside residents are beginning their attempt to recall District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio, who advocated for the measure to be on the ballot.
San Francisco Story: Ponies of the Past
Several months ago, we got through Golden Gate Park’s concert season, and the grassy meadows and fields were in recovery mode from the stages, tents, beer stalls and tens of thousands of tromping, dancing feet of the Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festivals.
Announcements: January 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in January 2025.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, January 2025
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, January 2025.
‘A Shot of Salvation’: Silver Spur
The bartender couldn’t have been kinder. I was a local, but a first-timer at the bar, and she made sure I was always comfortable and included.
Letter to the Editor: Engardio Recall Effort Is Misguided
Recalls should not become a tool for resolving political disagreements. They are a serious measure that should be used sparingly and only for legitimate, profound breaches of public trust.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 