The two horizontal bands of yellow and blue of the Ukrainian flag have been popping up in many places since the invasion of Ukraine in February by Russian forces under the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This expression of solidarity with Ukraine and acts of support seem most heartfelt in San Francisco; especially in the Richmond and Sunset Districts.
Commentary: Sandra Lee Fewer
Reason #1 to reject the recall: say no to the Republican takeover of our democracy. Do not let them buy our votes. Show them San Francisco democracy is not for sale.
Revised Map of Supervisorial Districts to be Challenged in Court
The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office will receive a final map changing the City’s supervisorial districts and, with their approval, it will perhaps end the contentious public meetings.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
In 1948, “The Complete Poetry and Prose of Walt Whitman” contained his utterance: “I know nothing grander, better exercise, better digestion, more positive, proof of the past, the triumphant result of faith in humankind, than a well-contested American national election.”
City Hall: Connie Chan
Every 10 years, our City’s charter requires that we draw new district lines based on the decennial census to ensure our population per district is as evenly distributed as possible. San Francisco had at-large supervisor races until 1976 when district elections led to the election of Harvey Milk. District elections were repealed in 1980, then reinstated in 1996, taking effect in 2000.
Assembly: Phil Ting
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and I am happy to celebrate with a historic state investment in our AAPI community.
Letter to the Editor: Closing UGH at Noon on Fridays Makes No Sense
It seems fairly obvious to all but the smallest percentage of people, that if the highway is going to be open to traffic during the week, it’s ludicrous to close the highway at noon on Fridays.
Letter to the Editor: Exploring the Benefits of a Dark Night Sky
There is more at stake in reducing artificial light than exploring the universe, important as that is.
Press Release: Outside Lands 2022 Lineup Released
14TH ANNUAL OUTSIDE LANDS SET FOR AUGUST 5-7, 2022
2022 LINEUP INCLUDES
GREEN DAY, POST MALONE AND SZA
Press Release: Annual 420 Event Returns to Hippie Hill
San Francisco’s legendary 420 celebration will return to Hippie Hill/Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park on Wednesday, April 20,
Press Release: Battery Bluff Park in Presidio Opens April 23
The historic Battery Bluff in the Presidio opens on April 23, inviting visitors to enjoy six acres of beautifully restored park land that features gardens, picnic tables, overlooks with sweeping views of the Golden Gate,
Commentary: Julie Pitta
Retired police Commander Richard Corriea calls for thoughtful solutions to complex problems.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Chan Column on Plastic Pollution
I read with interest Supervisor Connie Chan’s column on plastic pollution. I want to tell you what I did and suggest that other individuals can do this as well.
Meet the Editor at “Growing Together”
Come by and say hello to Michael Durand, the editor of the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers and the RichmondSunsetNews.com website at our table at the Richmond Neighborhood Center on April 14.
Press Release: Rare Painting Acquired by Fine Arts Museums of SF
Rare Painting by Groundbreaking French Artist Marie-Guillemine Benoist Acquired by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 