Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Two More Sunset Businesses Earn ‘Legacy’ Status
Two longtime Sunset District businesses – an ice cream shop and a gallery specializing in the works of women artists – now share the distinction of the City honoring them as “legacy” businesses.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, January 2024
Crossword puzzle by Jess Goldstein
Commentary: Richard Corriea
On Dec. 18, 2023, SF Supervisor Connie Chan sent an email notifying constituents that SF Mayor London Breed is preparing legislation to up-zone building height limitations in the Richmond District by early 2024.
‘Then and Now’: Sutro Heights
Comparison photos of Sutro Heights 113 years apart.
‘Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style’ on Display at de Young
When you think of San Francisco’s history of fashion post-1906 earthquake, what might come to mind is the free-spirited hippie era of bell bottoms and psychedelic print mini-dresses or picturing the serious, all-black outfits the Beat generation wore while listening to poetry or experimental jazz in 1950s North Beach nightclubs.
‘San Francisco Stories’: Faux Castle Atop GG Park’s Strawberry Hill
When we humans see a hill, we want to put something on top of it. Maybe it’s an old instinct of war to create a defensive position and a higher viewpoint to spot the invading army. Or maybe as creative animals we are unable to resist “improving” nice things. Ego and avarice play their parts, of course.
Commentary: Brian Quan
After ending last year reflecting on gratitude and thankfulness, looking forward I see a potential sea change ahead. Not only because it’s going to be an election year, but honestly things would just get a little boring if they always stayed the same. So let us examine what lies ahead in 2024.
History: Kindred Spirits, Past and Present
In last month’s column, I wrote about the power of people in the history and preservation of the Richmond’s beloved eyesore, the Alexandria Theatre. Several of you referenced the piece while either initiating or renewing your memberships with Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP). As it turns out, the power of our local independent press is also very real. I’m not sure how to find the right words to describe how I felt after reading the brief notes you attached to these memberships, but this gets close: It made my heart full.
‘Kilduff’s Korner’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Announcements: January 2024
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in January 2024.
Assembly: Phil Ting
As of 2024, more seniors and people with disabilities in California will be eligible for health care under Medi-Cal, the state program administering the federal Medicaid program. In 2021, under my leadership as Assembly budget chair, we approved the elimination of the asset test.
Commentary: Quentin Kopp
Thomas Jefferson supposedly declared: “Democracy is cumbersome, slow and inefficient, but in due time, the voice of the people will be heard, and their latent wishes will prevail.”
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
From the Editor: End of Another Consequential Year
For all you lovely people out there who were following my recent health scare, thank you once again for your concern and good thoughts. Just two months after my heart attack, I’m feeling great! I am so lucky and grateful.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 