Gary Meyer walks into the lobby of the Premiere Theater in the Presidio on April 24, opening night of the 67th SFFILM Festival.
Gary Meyer a Major Player in Film and Theaters on SF’s West Side
‘Then and Now’: Geary Boulevard and Fourth Avenue
Comparison photos of Geary Boulevard and Fourth Avenue 112 years apart.
Assembly: Phil Ting
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has been exploring alternatives to the state gas tax that will finance the road work we need. Fewer drivers are paying this fuel tax, as they ditch their combustion engines in favor of cleaner cars. The problem will worsen as California closes in on the year 2035 when a ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles takes effect.
Whistle Blower Report Leads to Shutdown of GG Park Horse Ranch
A horseback-riding company was evicted from Golden Gate Park after allegations of neglect from former staff members led to the Recreation and Park Department revoking its permit to operate at Bercut Equitation Field.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
Honoré de Balzac aptly proclaimed in 1901 in “The Works of Honoré de Balzac”: “And thus bureaucracy, the giant power wielded by pygmies, came into the world.” And, with approximately 38,000 employees, do we have such preponderant dynasticism at City Hall and elsewhere in our 49 square miles, plus SFO and other lands and buildings which teem with such regimens.
Lions Host Blood Drive at Richmond Y
The Park Presidio-Sunset Lions Club held its annual blood drive at the Richmond Y on May 4.
Press Release: Access Changes at Great Highway and Judah Street
Redirected traffic provides no direct access between Great Highway and Judah Street.
‘Family Meal’: Outerlands – Passing the Torch of a Sunset Staple
What is behind the delicious dishes and relaxed environment that makes this little spot tucked away in the fog near Ocean Beach so special? The key is in the culture. Established by Muller and Porcello, Bartlett believes that a positive culture leads to an excellent dining experience.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Last month, our police chief’s Small Business Advisory Board held its monthly meeting in the Richmond District, bringing together representatives from our City’s business districts and commercial corridors to discuss issues facing small businesses. I attended and discussed ways we can support our small businesses.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Senior Housing Development to Take Applications in the Fall
Residents of the Inner Richmond are sure to have noticed the new seven-story building on Geary Boulevard at Sixth Avenue is nearing completion. Recently, scaffolding on the west side of the building was removed, revealing a massive purple mural of a Chinese dragon and spiraling onion domes, a salute to the Richmond’s diverse cultural heritage from its soon-to-be neighbor: 388 Sixth Ave.
Richmond Resident’s Inspiring Story of Resilience
Writing checks to pay the family bills does not seem out of the ordinary. For most of us, it is a monthly chore to which we do not give much thought. For Virginia Cheng, that routine task is a symbol of recovery from a crippling auto accident and a measure of her willingness to lend a hand to her family.
Press Release: Taraval Improvement Project Update
The most disruptive work is nearly complete. Work to replace sewer, water, rail lines, streetbase and repaving the entire corridor has been completed. Construction continues with installing boarding islands with accessible curb ramps, handrails and pavers and landscaping. Curve track replacement work at 46th Avenue is expected to be completed June 7, 2024. Remaining work includes testing trains along the new trackway, and installing boarding islands, landscaping, trees and artwork.
Letter to the Editor: Bay to Breakers Route All-Day Cleanup by Refuse Refuse
The past three years, we cleaned the entire length of Mission Street from the border of Daly City to the Embarcadero. This year, we’re switching it up with our Breakers to Bay All Day Cleanup where we’ll start at Ocean Beach and end at the Ferry Building, cleaning the neighborhoods along Balboa St, Turk St, and Market St.
Taraval Businesses Suffer Impacts of Yearslong Streetcar Project
Construction began on the L-Taraval streetcar line in 2019, a collaboration with the SFMTA, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Department of Public Works. The construction plan consists of replacing rail tracks, overhead power lines, water and sewer lines, repaving streets, updating landscaping and making the neighborhood safer for pedestrians.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 