Thousands of residents and businesses in the Richmond and Sunset districts were left without power for days on the weekend before Christmas.
Sunset Youth Services Offers a Pathway to Stability and Growth
Dawn and Ron Stueckle, the brains behind Sunset Youth Services (SYS), got the inspiration for the non-profit organization when they were youth pastors at a church, where many young people were facing arrests and ongoing family conflict.
Meet and Adopt Feline Friends at Whiskerwood Haven Cat Lounge
Cats have a civilizing influence, from ancient Egypt down to modern times, so humans honor them as special partners in our own social development. An Inner Richmond/Laurel Heights cat lounge and adoption center called Whiskerwood Haven connects these species to help them evolve together.
‘Let’s GLOW Geary’
Richmond neighbors and city officials celebrated a Geary Boulevard decorative tree and window lighting with a ceremony in front of Joe’s Ice Cream on Geary and 18th Avenue.
Outer Village Offers a Community Hub to Support New Parents
When Jenna McAnulty was raising her child in the City, she felt the African proverb, “it takes a village,” rang true to her journey. Through her experience as a preschool teacher and postpartum doula, she knew she had to create a community third-space to provide support and resources for parents.
Dedicated Volunteer, John Fong, Dubbed ‘Mayor of Geary and Clement’
At the One Richmond office of The Richmond Neighborhood Center (TRNC) on Clement Street near Ninth Avenue, John Fong can be found greeting neighbors, carrying groceries and trading jokes with fellow volunteers. Around Clement Street and Geary Boulevard, he’s better known as the “mayor” – a title he brushes off with a laugh.
Local Resident Stephanie Speaks Is Committed to the Richmond
Stephanie Speaks has lived in the Richmond District most of her life. Whether she is volunteering with the Richmond Neighborhood Center (RNC) at the local food pantry, biking through the neighborhood or helping at a school event, those around her describe a steady presence – generous, funny and quick to show up for her community.
Pick School of Ballroom Dancing Still Creating Community After More Than 60 Years
At first glance, Pick School of Ballroom Dancing may seem like a quiet, unassuming storefront nestled on Taraval Street in the Sunset District. A closer look reveals a studio that comes alive at night as musical notes fill the air, inviting dancers to feel the rhythm and sway rhythmically to the tunes.
Sunset Commons Opens Its Door on Irving St. to Creatives and Community
At the start of August, a new craft cafe that combines hands-on creative activities with a community gathering space opened its doors in the Sunset District, drawing hundreds of residents to its grand opening.
Tennessee Grill Breakfast Club’s Sessions Serve Politics and Opinions
In the corner of an iconic Sunset diner sits the Tennessee Grill Breakfast Club, stakeholders, merchants and residents who come together to discuss local politics and neighborhood matters.
Neighbors Become Friends at Richmond Walking Club
When Evan Sirchuk looked at a photo he had taken of a screen-printed poster on Clement Street, he was stumped by the unrecognizable letterings.
Queer Out Here: A Day of Solidarity, Celebration and Fundraising
This June, with parades, parties and community events, San Franciscans were never far from an opportunity to participate in Pride Month – with the Richmond District being no exception.
Europa Plus: A Cultural Lifeline for Eastern European Immigrants
Due east from the historic Alexandria Theater, on the northeast corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, sits Europa Plus, a grocery store serving San Francisco’s Eastern European immigrants with a source of familiar foods, and for many, a cultural lifeline to their homeland.
Community Meets to Discuss Impact of Summer Concerts in GG Park
Next month will mark the 17th year that the Outside Lands Festival (OSL) will be held in Golden Gate Park. In 2019, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend the contract between Another Planet Entertainment (APE) and the City of San Francisco until 2031.
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.
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