Joe Ramos’ personal reflections of identity and kinship echo across generations, tying in the shared bonds of community within the vast landscapes of the Salinas Valley.
Press Release: Richmond Resident Displays Work at Monterey Museum of Art
From Sand Dunes and Discrimination to Million-Dollar Homes and Diversity
The Sunset is San Francisco’s largest neighborhood, but it’s hard to get lost here. In a neighborhood where streets are numbered or alphabetized, it’s always easy to know where you are, no matter how blinding the sun, dense the fog, strong the wind or dark the night.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
What should you consider before buying your first home? This is an extremely important question. For most people, this is the largest financial investment they will ever make in their lives. Buying a home can be extremely exciting and owning a home is still considered to be achieving the American Dream by many.
‘Then and Now’: 48th Avenue Near Ulloa Street
Comparison photos of 48th Avenue Near Ulloa Street 79 years apart.
Back to His Roots – Taraval SFPD Station Captain From Parkside
Taraval Station’s new leadership in command since this past fall is Capt. Brien Hoo.
Commentary: Jen Nossokoff
Prop. F’s mandatory treatment approach starkly contrasts with San Francisco’s 2022 Drug Overdose Prevention Plan, which emphasizes a more inclusive and voluntary strategy for managing addiction. Given the City’s limited treatment facilities and housing resources, Prop. F could inadvertently heighten the overdose and homelessness crises, moving us in the opposite direction from the plan’s goals of accessible and varied substance use services.
‘A Shot of Salvation’: The Nags Head
If you didn’t know any better, walking up Geary from 17th toward 18th Avenue, under the shade of large, bustling sidewalk trees, you’d think you were somewhere like downtown Sacramento or Chico. Then you see “The Nags Head,” a sign with a beautiful horse (nag), and the unique Dutch-Door entrance, and suddenly, you’re in a divey pub in England or Scotland.
Press Release: Sunset Musician Sami Freeman to Release “Space Bath”
Sami Freeman, a composer based in San Francisco’s Sunset District, is set to release “Space Bath” on Friday, Feb. 16. This immersive 22-minute experience defies genre, providing a constantly shiing sonic landscape designed to invoke memories and stimulate the imagination.
Letter to the Editor: Pitta Was a Breath of Fresh Air
She was a breath of fresh air for those who read the RR – a progressive voice who wrote informed columns on affordable housing, how things work in the City, etc. I will miss her.
City Hall: Joel Engardio
The most important local election most know nothing about is coming up in March.
Letter to the Editor: Need for Inclusive Representation in SF DCCC Candidate Coverage
Beyond the “SF Democrats for Change” and “Labor and Working Families” slates, there are independent candidates, including myself, who are also vying for positions within the DCCC. Specifically, there are two independent candidates in AD-17 and one in AD-19 – the district I am proud to be running in.
Announcements: February 2024
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in February 2024.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, February 2024
Crossword puzzle and solution, February 2024.
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