Sambhar is a robust South Indian soup comprised of lentils, vegetables, and spices, making it a nutritious and fulfilling meal. The recipe involves cooking lentils, sautéing vegetables, and flavoring with tamarind.
‘Cooking Together’: Sambhar
Commentary: Against SFMTA’s ‘Biking and Rolling Plan’
On Feb. 18, SFMTA is set to rubber-stamp the vague, unfunded and reckless “Biking and Rolling Plan.” This 250+ page document proposes an aggressive expansion of bike lanes, “slow streets,” and other ambiguous measures, all requiring the drastic removal of street parking and driving lanes.
Press Release: Ocean Beach Sand Dune Replanting Project Launches
Rec. and Park joined dedicated volunteers and key environmental organizations to kick off a sand dune replanting project at Ocean Beach recently. The collaborative effort aims to restore the health of the beach’s vital dune ecosystem, enhance biodiversity, and protect native species.
Letter to the Editor: Heavily Armed Department of Homeland Security Agents Seen in the Outer Richmond
Most of them were armed with pistols in holsters, but the HSI people carried heavy weaponry and wore bullet-proof vests. One had what appeared to be an assault rifle with a stand for it in the back of his vest. Another had a submachine gun hanging across his chest. I watched one of the team walk across the street carrying what appeared to be an assault rifle.
Letter to the Editor: Blame the Rich, Not the Immigrants
American corporations are deciding they would rather pay low wages with no benefits to immigrants and manipulate the H-1B visas to hire vulnerable non-union immigrant workers at a lower cost than they would have to pay if they hired Americans.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
Being a rental property owner in San Francisco has become increasingly challenging each year.
City Hall: Connie Chan
The District 1 team is currently working on a number of legislative efforts to deliver housing and stability for the Richmond District.
St. Anne’s Home to Close
For more than 120 years, the Little Sisters of the Poor have been serving the elderly of San Francisco by providing essential care at St. Anne’s Home for the Elderly on Lake Street at Fourth Avenue.
‘Pet Pix’: Tipper
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
Announcements: February 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in February 2025.
Press Release: SFPD Arrest 3 Richmond Burglary Case Suspects
SFPD arrested three armed suspects linked to illegal firearms and a Richmond burglary after a thorough investigation. Officers seized multiple firearms and returned stolen merchandise to the business owner.
Good Luck Parade Photos, Jan. 18, 2025, Outer Balboa Street
Outer Balboa Street was alive with the sights and sounds of the holiday season at the Richmond District Lunar New Year Good Luck Parade on Saturday, Jan. 18. Thousands of participants and spectators filled Balboa Street between 35th and 39th avenues from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The parade and night market was organized by the Richmond Neighborhood Center. Courtesy photo.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
It’s been said that many politicians should beg for pardons instead of granting them.
Rampant Brings Natural Wine, Boutique Coffee and Events to Balboa
Outer Richmond residents Charlie O’Leary and Jack Pain opened the wine bar last September on Balboa Street near 36th Avenue, and in the months since they have curated an extensive and eclectic schedule of offerings for westside residents.
Local Students Participate in Academy of Sciences Intern Program
“Picture this,” said Leah Kalish, California Academy of Sciences’ manager of youth engagement. “You’re at Ocean Beach, digging for crabs. It’s cold, it’s 10 a.m. and your pants are wet.”
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