With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Atomian Azadkhanian, who entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 1, at the age of 81.
Obituary: Helen Atomian Azadkhanian
Sponsored: Apartments at 730 Stanyan St.
Apartments available at 730 Stanyan St. Applications due by July 3, 2025.
Letter to the Editor: Politicians Use Housing Issue to Posture for Votes
The housing crisis is fabricated. Developers, construction firms and real estate moguls are often the top donors to our politicians. In 1950 the City’s population was 775,000. Today it is 810,000, all while the housing stock has nearly doubled in that timeframe.
From a Reader: Community Meeting – Summer Concerts in GG Park
Community meeting regarding summer concerts in Golden Gate Park in August will be held on June 16.
Letter to the Editor: How Local Science Protects Our Future
Science works best when it’s a community effort. The discoveries happening in our local labs today will determine whether future generations inherit thriving baylands, effective cancer treatments, and the diverse scientific workforce we need to keep innovating.
From the Editor: Dept. of Toxic Substances Control’s Response to 2550 Irving Concerns
I am sharing the email exchange between our reporter and the media information officer for the Department of Toxic Substances Control regarding the project under construction at 2550 Irving St.
Vacation Photo: London
Thank you to Andy Fischer for sharing his vacation photo in front of the Natural History Museum in London wearing his Richmond Review hat and holding the June 2025 issue.
Letter to the Editor: Confluence of Inconveniences
“First, we’ll close the Great Highway, and then we’ll repave 19th! While all of that a is going on, we will have concert after concert after concert in Golden Gate Park while charging for parking seven days a week. What a great plan.”
‘Pet Pix’: Coco, Jackson, Luna, Marlo, Mochi, Mowgli, Moxie, Patches, Pippin
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
Lately I have read several articles regarding the financials of buying versus renting a home.
A View From the Sea: Surf Photo Show at Mollusk Surf Shop
The aspects of the City and the greater Bay Area that keep people enamored include storied history and movements, the ever-changing landscape of innovation and the natural wonders we are so lucky to have surrounding us.
Merchant News: Recent Business Openings
With the recent openings of Luke’s Local Grocery and MIXT, Ninth Avenue between Irving Street and Lincoln Way is more vibrant than ever.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
San Francisco has a famously large budget, which is approaching $16 billion. We also face a historic deficit of more than $800 million. June is budget season at City Hall, where the mayor and the Board of Supervisors finalize what to cut and spend.
Experimental Listening Party Draws Hundreds to Golden Gate Park
A new musical experience has taken root in Gold Gate Park.
Local Artist Shares Stories From a Projection Booth and His Drawing Board
Chances are high that Richmond residents have seen the fruits of Harry Nordlinger’s labor. The Outer Richmond-based artist has worked as the Balboa Theater’s sole film projectionist since 2022, and he draws many of the flyers and posters for its screenings. Recently, he produced a poster promoting the theater’s upcoming 16-millimeter film screening of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” scheduled for June 3 and 4.
