A project to rebuild Blue Heron Lake’s boatshed at nearly twice its current size will receive an $850,000 infusion in federal funding, enhancing public access and rental operations at the beloved Golden Gate Park facility.
Artificial turf should never have been used in the playing fields of Golden Gate Park and it should not be used in the renovation of the Crocker/Amazon playing fields. It is toxic, pollutes the environment and poses a danger to all San Franciscans. Plastic grass continually sheds microplastics and can’t be recycled or disposed of in a landfill.
Model boating season at Spreckels Lake in Golden Gate Park opens on March 14.
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Over winter break, we had the opportunity to share our story on a radio channel called “Good Evening, We are From Ukraine” hosted by Ethno FM Radio in Sacramento. While the interview was recorded outside the city, the conversation was deeply rooted in San Francisco and the Richmond District, where our work began.
Strawberries are nutrient-dense, low-calorie fruits loaded with vitamin C, fiber, potassium and antioxidants that boost immune function, enhance heart health and reduce inflammation. Eating about eight strawberries daily can improve cholesterol levels, support brain health, regulate blood sugar and reduce cancer risks.
Supervisor Alan Wong convened an oversight hearing on Feb. 12 at the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee to examine PG&E’s response to the widespread power outages that left more than one third of San Francisco residents and businesses without electricity.
On Nov. 8, 2025, at approximately 8:53 p.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to the area of Fulton Street and the Great Highway regarding a shooting. Officers identified a 17-year-old male suspect and located him on Feb. 8 in the area of Galvez Avenue and Third Street.
Cycles are present in various aspects of life, with some spanning long periods while others are shorter. These cycles frequently repeat themselves, as observed in phenomena such as the four seasons or economic fluctuations between expansion and recession.
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All of us at the Richmond Review are truly thankful for our community’s support.
More than 100 of Northern California’s top floral designers are donating their talents, time and materials to the 42nd annual Bouquets to Art (BTA) exhibition at the de Young and the Legion of Honor museums. Approximately 50,000 people will visit the museums to tour the enhanced galleries during the exhibition fundraiser from March 3 to 8.
But over time, I’ve seen what this space has become, and it has changed my mind. Every day, people are out there walking, biking, gathering and connecting.
For the coffee shop owners, brothers Dennis and Dan Lee, and their family, the Pixlcat is rooted in a much longer relationship with the neighborhood. They have been a presence in the neighborhood since the opening of Namu on Balboa Street in 2006 and earlier years spent in Golden Gate Park experimenting with creative, accessible street food.
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
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