Recent police activity in the Sunset District.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Trocadero Repair Bill Ensnared in Administrative Red Tape
A resolution approving up to $1.85 million for repairs to the Trocadero Clubhouse in Stern Grove was approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, although District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan criticized the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for bungling the emergency bailout.
Two Arrested In Connection To Body Found In Golden Gate Park
The San Francisco district attorney’s office has opted not to file charges – at least, not yet – against two people who were arrested in connection with the death of a San Francisco resident whose body was discovered in Golden Gate Park during the Outside Lands festival last summer.
Sunset Author Pens Children’s Book on Climate Adaptation
Sunset resident Margaret Graf is known to many of her neighbors as the founder and director of Senior Power, a community group for older people dedicated to sharing resources and education to make the aging journey less isolating.
Announcements, December 2023
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in December 2023.
Kilduff’s Korner by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
City Hall: Connie Chan
I consider it a privilege to serve you. While it is often uncomfortable to confront the power of City Hall, as your district representative I will continue to fight for and demand resources for the Richmond, including increasing resources for public safety, building housing that people can afford and improving city service efficiency.
‘Then and Now’: 200 Block of Eighth Avenue
Comparison photos of 200 Block of Eighth Avenue almost 120 years apart.
Commentary: Brian Quan
I am thematically out of order to end the year after trying to make a Christmas metaphor last month. But, since I’m writing this column before Thanksgiving, I want to reflect on things I am thankful for this past year, including being able to highlight our wonderful little neighborhood.
‘History’: The Alexandria: A Message of Hope
The Alexandria Theatre has graced the corner of Geary Boulevard at 18th Avenue since Nov. 26, 1923, when the Levin family opened this once grand movie palace that lit up the Richmond District fog.
Richmond Review’s Youngest Reader?
While other kids were enjoying their snacks, this boy (about 10 years old) was reading the November issue of the Richmond Review at Joe’s Ice Cream, 5420 Geary Blvd., on Nov. 28.
From the Editor: A Lot to Be Thankful for This Holiday Season
I had a lot to be thankful for this past Thanksgiving. Not the least of which was suviving a massive heart attack on Oct. 18!
Assembly: Phil Ting
It’s almost time to ring in the new year! As 2023 comes to a close, I want to let you know of about a few state laws I championed that are taking effect on Jan. 1.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
The unreliability of American and San Francisco media today is not new to our country. Neither is the people’s right to discard biased, unsound judges.
Lowell High School’s Admission Policy Again Being Reviewed by SFUSD
Once again, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Board of Education is contemplating ending the “merit-based” admissions policy at Lowell High School, replacing it instead with the lottery system used by most high schools in the district.
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