Kilduff’s Korner by Paul Kilduff
Richmond Turns Out for Seventh Autumn Moon Fest
By Nicole Gonzales Residents and visitors filled Clement Street on a sunny Richmond District day to celebrate Chinese culture, heritage and art for the seasonal Autumn Moon celebration. Held on Saturday, Sept. […]
Plans Announced to Develop Alexandria Theatre
By Thomas K. Pendergast District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan negotiated a delay from the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission to consider giving the Alexandria Theatre “landmark status,” after announcing the theater building’s […]
Sponsored: UPDATED Western Neighborhoods Project: ‘Shipwreck Week’ Fact Sheet
On Oct. 7-14, Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP), a cultural nonprofit dedicated to sharing and preserving the history of west San Francisco, is hosting the City’s first Shipwreck Week. The week presents eight days of unique community events, programming, and activities that cut through the fog of history to share fascinating tales that spotlight San Francisco’s storied connection to the unruly Pacific.
Letter to the Editor: Moving Back to SF a Pleasant Surprise
Well, we decided to rent for a few years and give San Francisco a try. We have so many friends and in our heart of hearts it still felt like home. How bad can it be? It’s actually great – really great. What a surprise.
Letter to the Editor: Post-Outside Lands Concert is a Burden on Neighbors
The post-Outside Lands (OSL) concert may be fun for the privileged few who can afford the tickets, but for the residents of the Sunset and Richmond districts, the neighbors of Golden Gate Park, it’s no fun at all. Another week of noise, blocked roads, traffic, litter and disruption is added to the five weeks Another Planet Entertainment (APE) is already occupying our neighborhood.
Commentary: Mark Dietrich
Many neighbors see the work I do to spur positive action and community in the Richmond District (I try to lead by example with integrity, both online and off) and they are constantly asking me what they can do to get involved and help our neighborhood. Here is the list I share with them.
Press Release: Development Plan Announced for Alexandria Theater
Supervisor Connie Chan and Owners of Alexandria Theatre Announce Plan for the Theater On Sept. 19, District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan, joined by the owners of the Alexandria Theatre (5400 Geary Blvd.), TimeSpace […]
Press Release: Cal. Academy Reveals Age of World’s Oldest Living Aquarium Fish
The California Academy of Sciences is excited to reveal the age of beloved Australian lungfish Methuselah (Neoceratodus forsteri), the oldest living fish in an aquarium anywhere in the world. Cutting-edge DNA analysis led by Dr. Ben Mayne of CSIRO and Dr. David T. Roberts of Seqwater estimated Methuselah’s age to be 92 (± 9 years), older than her previously estimated age of 84.
‘Photos of the Month’: September 2023
To submit three photos for consideration to be included in the “Photos of the Month” gallery, send jpegs to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com by the 15th of the month.
Commentary: Julie Pitta
Follow the $$$ By Julie Pitta They burst on the political scene with harmless-sounding names – “Neighbors for a Better San Francisco,” “TogetherSF Action,” and “GrowSF” – and slick websites that described […]
Commentary: Yohannes “John” Tewolde – His Life Mattered
Tewolde, 60, was a recent heart surgery survivor. He passed away on Aug. 29, five days after being put in a coma, brain dead and in intensive care. His passing was devastating – the community was praying for a different outcome.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
As a student of real estate my entire life, 2023 holds special interest for me as this prolonged real estate cycle has changed. Normally in September I write about what we can expect in our fall real estate market because it marks the start of our second selling season of the year in San Francisco.
Press Release: Local Author Presents ‘Torn Lilacs’ at Westside Libraries
San Francisco author and historian Henry Michalski will be presenting his acclaimed book, “Torn Lilacs,” at the West Portal branch library on Oct. 7. Recently, Michalski presented his work at the Anza and Richmond branch libraries.
Letter to the Editor: James Wing Chow Memorial Service
The patriarch of a remarkable Chinese American family, James Wing Chow of San Francisco and its Richmond District, passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2023 at the fine old age of 102.
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