Nov. 5 Voting Recommendations Separation of church and state in the United States of America, California and San Francisco could hardly be more complete. The church (or synagogue or mosque) teaches us […]
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
Richmond Native Working on Film About Bats, ‘The Invisible Mammal’
Seeing millions of bats flying around at sunset might make a lot of people run away in horror. In contrast, Richmond District native Kristin Tièche draws inspiration from the spectacle of nature to continue working on her film about the flying mammals.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Small Business Golden State Tennis Takes Center Court on Geary
Tucked snugly between a nail salon and a sushi joint on Geary Boulevard, a stone’s throw from the bustling Park Presidio Boulevard, is Golden State Tennis. This locally owned nook for all things tennis (and pickleball) is a local player’s one-stop-shop.
‘Then and Now’: Fulton and La Playa Streets
Comparison photos of Fulton and La Playa Streets 111 years apart.
‘Should I Stay, or Should I Go?’: A Local Healer’s Personal Journey
If you strolled by Java Beach Café in the Sunset District near Ocean Beach this summer, you might have encountered Krystle Pizzuti – an energetic woman adorned in a straw hat and colorful attire. At her table, carefully arranged with stunning crystals, gems, and rocks, Pizzuti offered both stones and their stories to curious visitors.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
On June 18, the last day the SF Board of Supervisors was allowed to place an initiative on the Nov. 5 ballot, District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar and three other supervisors sent legislation to the SF Department of Elections calling for the closure of the Upper Great Highway (UGH). It took only five supervisors to put Proposition K on the ballot.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Transit safety means making our streets safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and motorists. Advancing transit safety is paramount to creating a safe and accessible neighborhood for everyone. Since our time in office, we have been working on a number of transit-safety projects with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) for the Richmond District.
CYC Debuts New Inner Richmond Site at 952 Clement St.
Few people might see a connection between a building on Clement Street and the dragon boat racers on Lake Merced. However, the paddlers on the lake may have been practicing on the roof of the new Community Youth Center (CYC) at 952 Clement St., on the corner of 11th Avenue.
State Health Rules Prohibit Pets at Farmers Markets
Many San Franciscans love shopping for organic produce and artisan foods at their local farmers markets. Many San Franciscans are also notoriously fond of their dogs and like to take them everywhere, including to their local farmers markets.
Fate of the Upper Great Highway Debated
The debate over the fate of the Upper Great Highway (UGH) between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard continues, with public radio station KALW recently hosting a forum on Aug. 20 at its downtown studio about Proposition K, a November ballot measure to permanently ban private motor vehicle traffic with the expectation of eventually turning it into an oceanfront park.
Outside Lands Generates Mixed Impact on Local Businesses
Eyes turned to the Richmond District Aug. 9-11, as nearby Golden Gate Park held one of the largest and most beloved music festivals in the United States, according to TimeOut.
Letter to the Editor: The Richmond’s Picasso
I am writing this letter to call attention to a very small individual who is making a very big impact on the feeling of community in the central Richmond District. This small individual happens to be an orange cat named Picasso.
Welcome Video
Welcome to the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon.
‘Cooking Together’: Jam-Drop Cookies
My personal preference for jam-drop cookies is twofold. We can use the abundance of winter berries to make the jam for the cookies. And the cookies make beautiful edible gifts.
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