This is what Clement Street near Eighth Avenue looked like in 1904. The view is looking east with the Richmond Congregational Church on the right on the southwest corner of Seventh Avenue.
Historical Photo: ‘Retro Richmond Railway’
Commentary: Outdoor Dining Spaces Add New Flavor and Art to SF Neighborhoods
Recent additions to the architectural landscape – built during the challenges of a globally redefining pandemic – are new, vital structures that represent the spirit of local communities that are ready to revive and reinvigorate.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
As the beat goes on at City Hall, the “City Family” has already begun to arrange office exchanges. Lack of professional experience is no impediment.
Cartoon: ‘Gerry Bought the Wrong Bear’ by Hazel O’Neil
Gerry Bought the Wrong Bear.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
I was speaking to my financial advisor recently because the stock market has gone straight up for the last 12 months. I asked if the stock market has peaked and if this is the right time to sell stocks.
Assembly: Phil Ting
I’ve done it. You probably have, too. You’re walking on Clement or Irving streets, and a store on the other side of the street catches your eye. Giving in to temptation, you look both ways and cross in the middle of the block once it’s safe to do so.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Police activity in the Richmond District, May 2021.
Affordable Housing, Mixed-Use Building Proposed for 2800 Geary Blvd.
The latest effort to increase the City’s housing supply is a proposal to replace the old Firestone Tires Complete Auto Care store at the corner of Geary Boulevard and Wood Street with more than three dozen new apartments.
City May Make Shared Spaces Permanent
After the first time the City shut down last year in March in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, it became apparent that restaurants, bars and clubs would not be opening up again anytime soon. People were losing jobs as small businesses struggled.
Hummus Bodega Serves Up Second Chances
Since Hummus Bodega opened its doors at the corner of Geary Boulevard and 20th Avenue about a year ago, the Israeli-style café has been serving the community in more ways than one.
City Hall: Connie Chan
The City budget is one of the most important pieces of legislation that the Board of Supervisors work on — it is a statement of our values.
Sponsored: Ms. Marian’s Dance Garden’s Summer Camps
Learn about dance, sewing and more at Ms. Marian’s Dance Garden’s summer camps 2021.
Press Release: Free Self Defense Seminar for Seniors
Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy has stepped up to help seniors defend themselves.
Letter to the Editor: Happy 100th Birthday to James W. Chow
Mr. James W. Chow, a longtime Richmond District resident, reached his 100th birthday on this earth this May 12th with the comment that the keys to his longevity are: hard work, exercise, eggs, oatmeal, reading the newspapers, and “talking with people!”
City Hall: Connie Chan
The pandemic has highlighted deep inequities in San Francisco. When I took office this January, I pledged to provide relief to small businesses, working families, and make corporations pay their fair share.
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