The garments that come into Lindsey Hansen’s hands need refurbishing for a variety of reasons. They’re either worn out, ripped or simply out of style.
From a Reader: ‘The Future Past’
Letter to the Editor: A Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and GG Park Story
I’d like to submit a 600-word piece harking back to the Summer of Love, “What a Time To Be Alive,” recounting an amusing vignette about Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix and the all-but-forgotten perhaps little-known origin of the Janis tree.
‘Photos of the Month’: July 2024
To submit photos for consideration in the Photos of the Month online gallery, send three jpegs to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com by the 15th of the month. (If possible, send pictures resized to 150 dpi, 6″ wide.)
Press Release: Virtual Town Halls Planned to Discuss the Potential of a Geary/19th Ave. Subway
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA), in coordination with the SFMTA and the San Francisco Planning Department, is studying a potential new rail subway under Geary Boulevard and 19th Avenue, as part of the Geary/19th Avenue Subway Regional Connections Study.
Letter to the Editor: Keep Pilot Program Compromise at Upper Great Highway
Recently, five supervisors, led by D4 Supervisor Joel Engardio and working in partnership with the Great Highway Park and the Bike Coalition, blindsided the taxpaying residents of D4 and D1 with a shocking ballot initiative to close down the Upper Great Highway (UGH) without any input from those who will be negatively affected by such an action.
‘Cooking Together’: Tzatziki Sauce With Yogurt, Cucumbers and Herbs
My latest favorite is Tzatziki, a Greek sauce made with cucumber, yogurt and fresh herbs. It works well as a sandwich base – a welcome change to mayonnaise – and it makes great dip for chips, crackers, bread sticks and vegetables.
‘Family Meal’: Breadbelly on Clement
Vibrant teal walls just west of Park Presidio Boulevard on Clement Street lies a cafe creating a unique blend of flavors derived from the Asian heritage and Northern California upbringing of the chefs involved. Those familiar with the Richmond District, know those teal walls are home to Breadbelly.
New: Richmond District Word Search Puzzle
A new word search puzzle by Jess Goldstein, the creator of the Richmond crossword puzzle.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
As I write this column, the first half of 2024 is just about over. Each year has its own challenges and this year we have been dealing with rising inflation, stubborn interest rates, the seemingly never-ending battle with crime, homelessness, drugs in San Francisco, and contentious mayoral and presidential races. So, what is the status of our local real estate market now?
Announcements: July 2024
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in July 2024.
Letter to the Editor: Three Holes-in-One in 30 Days
Jones K. Wong, PGA HOPE graduate and VFW Life Member, at the newly renovated Golden Gate Park par three golf course, made three holes-in-one shots in San Francisco on May 3 (hole 4), May 15 (hole 6) and on May 20 (hole 1).
Press Release: SF Board of Supes Declares July 15 Linda Ronstadt Day
… be it
RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declares July 15, 2024, as
Linda Maria Ronstadt Day and recognizes and honors Ms. Ronstadt for her amazing
contributions to American culture, preservation of Mexican American heritage, and advancing
social justice; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, The Board wishes Ms. Ronstadt a very happy birthday.
Commentary: Alan Wong
Residents of the Sunset and Richmond districts depend on City College of San Francisco for its wide range of courses, programs and the free enrollment provided by the Free City College initiative. However, this vital resource is at risk due to proposed cuts by the City, which could disrupt the educational plans of many.
Commentary: Brian Quan
With the November general election fast approaching, is this shift toward a battle with the state-imposed mandate to plan for 82,000 new units by 2032 a constructive effort with other priorities looming?
From ‘Rubbish’ to Treasured Works of Art: Leilah Babirye at the de Young
Sculptor Leilah Babirye fled Uganda nearly a decade ago out of necessity. Being an LGBTQIA+ activist and a lesbian in a country with life-or-death anti-gay laws was dangerous.
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