Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in February 2025.
Announcements: February 2026
See You Later, Alligator: Fans Bid Farewell to the Beloved Claude
Two of the handmade signs that bobbed above the crowd outside the California Academy of Sciences on a Sunday morning read: “Claude the Great” and “SF loves you, Claude.”
Letter to the Editor: EFWSS Bond Measure Will Accomplish Nothing
The June $535 million Bond would allocate only $130 million for the EFWSS. Three prior Bonds dating to 2010 have allocated $308 million. Thus far, no significant EFWSS components exist.
The Art of ‘Earthscaping’ Showcased at Ocean Beach
Dark clouds looming over the City threatened to dampen the spirits of eager participants and spectators hoping to gather at Ocean Beach to create sand art on New Year’s Day.
Emergency Firefighting Bond Measure Goes to Voters
San Francisco voters will decide on a $535 million bond measure in June, part of which will fund the expansion of the Emergency Firefighting Water Supply System (EFWSS), although two neighborhood groups oppose the current plan.
PG&E Blamed for Power Outage Damages
Thousands of residents and businesses in the Richmond and Sunset districts were left without power for days on the weekend before Christmas.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, February 2025
Richmond Review crossword puzzle and solution, February 2025.
‘Overtures and Undertows’: Preview of The Mostly British Film Festival
The Mostly British Film Festival returns for its 18th year, Feb. 5-12, with 26 films, some new, some nearly new, along with a sprinkling of classics. Curated selections come from the UK, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, India and New Zealand and will all be screened at San Francisco’s Vogue Theater.
‘Slavic Voice’: Four Years Into a War, the World Learned to Ignore
Four years into a war the world has learned to ignore, choosing to write is choosing to remember and insisting that these stories remain part of our shared history.
Press Release: SFPD Arrests Suspects in Richmond District Sideshow
On Jan. 18, at approximately 9:20 p.m., San Francisco Police officers assigned to the Stunt Driving Response Unit (SDRU) responded to the area of Clement Street and 32nd Avenue regarding vehicles engaged in illegal sideshow activities.
Press Release: The Richmond Neighborhood Center Lunar New Year Celebration Returns Feb. 7
The Richmond Neighborhood Center today announced that its Lunar New Year Celebration will return on Saturday, Feb. 7, transforming Balboa Street into a vibrant cultural showcase featuring a full-scale parade, night market, and special guest Zhou Bao Bao (known as the “Hanfu Lady” to her 4.9 million followers on Douyin, China’s leading
short-form video platform) as grand marshal.
‘Photos of the Month’: January 2026
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.)
Cartoonist Paul Kilduff Wins Award From SF Press Club
Congratulations to Paul Kilduff who came in second in the small press room cartoonist category at the SF Press Club awards event in December 2025 for his contributions to the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers.
Meet and Adopt Feline Friends at Whiskerwood Haven Cat Lounge
Cats have a civilizing influence, from ancient Egypt down to modern times, so humans honor them as special partners in our own social development. An Inner Richmond/Laurel Heights cat lounge and adoption center called Whiskerwood Haven connects these species to help them evolve together.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
The median price for single-family homes in the Richmond District increased by 8.1% in 2025, while the number of sales dropped by 8.9%. Despite three quarter-point reductions in the Federal Funds rate by the Federal Reserve, prices remained relatively stable throughout the year. The accompanying Richmond Home Sales Comparison table provides a quarterly breakdown of results in 2025 relative to prior years.
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