As the City returns to normal routines, with SF residents back at work and in school, JFK Drive is now nearly empty on weekdays.
Commentary: Reopen GG Park’s JFK Drive to Provide Access for All
Press Release: Rossi Pool Reopens After Renovations
The beloved Richmond District pool and recreation center had a soft opening this week following a $15 million renovation.
Letter to the Editor: Upcoming Events to Complement Patrick Kelly ‘Runway of Love’ Exhibit
We have an exciting slate of virtual and on-site events this spring to complement the exhibition, which I thought might be of interest to you and your readers.
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Plan for GG Park’s Gardens’ Changes
These gardens have given us so much, especially in the last two years. This is a great time to give them the tools and organizational structure they need to be successful so they can keep serving all of us and our planet for decades to come
Cartoon: ‘Thanks for the Likes’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff
Letter to the Editor: Stop the Privatization of Our Park
In her latest “Commentary,” San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan maintains that she is an acolyte of John McClaren’s concept of Golden Gate Park as a sanctuary from the hubbub of urban life and against the concept of “pay-to-play.” Yet, ironically, she ends up endorsing commercialization and steep admission fees.
Notice: Feb. 9 ‘Meet the Editor’ Office Hour Shortened
Office hour cut back to 1-1:30 p.m. for Feb. 9.
Letter to the Editor: Compromise is Best Solution for JFK Drive
When I talk to the “Keep-JFK-Drive-closed” folks, they often end up agreeing that a compromise is a good solution.
Historical Photo: The Total Totem Pole
A classic shot looking up Point Lobos Avenue near the Great Highway around 1947.
Longtime Richmond Resident Paints Nature, Cityscapes and More
Sherman’s favorite subjects are the ocean, landscapes, and cityscapes that he cannot walk away from, “weaving in messages and subtle stories.”
Letter to the Editor: Looking Forward to Kopp’s Column
I look forward to Quentin L. Kopp’s monthly Commentary such as in the February 2022 issue: Recalls and Recology. Each monthly Commentary is the result of much knowledge, experience and research
‘The Creative High’ Portrays Reality of Artists’ Addiction and Recovery
“The Creative High,” directed by Adriana Marchione of Noe Valley and produced by Dianne Griffin, a longtime resident of the Outer Richmond, follows nine artists with widely varying styles in their individual paths of recovery.
Commentary: Sandra Lee Fewer
Here’s the bottom line: SFUSD has a higher graduation rate than the state of California. While most districts saw a decrease in graduation rates, SFUSD saw an increase. In fact, looking at data from the past five years (2016-2021), SFUSD has made steady gains in graduation rates.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
As readers know, I’ve advocated for two decades the repeal of the monopoly bestowed unwittingly in a different era by San Francisco voters upon garbage collection in 1932. That ultimately led to a monopoly, now dubbed Recology, Inc.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
With so many issues facing our City at the moment, the housing crisis is not getting as much attention as it used to.
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