Who says you can’t have a European-inspired summer in San Francisco? After all, we know summer really starts in September.
‘Around the Corner’: Boa’s CVC: Euro-Summer in SF
Richmond Author Erin Van Rheenen’s New Book Explores Belonging
Richmond District author Erin Van Rheenen has built her career on vivid depictions of life abroad. Fueled by several years living in Costa Rica, she started writing travel guides, familiarizing herself with the intricacies of each region.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
As summer fades, I’m reminded that the ideal summer resort is where the fish bite and mosquitos don’t!
‘Then and Now’: Balboa Street and 37th Avenue
Comparison photos of Balboa Street and 37th Avenue 74 years ago.
‘Family Meal’: Ham & Cheese Deli
When thinking about what kind of place he would want to run, Grant Schley, owner of Ham & Cheese Deli, asked himself, “Where would I want to go?”
‘Pet Pix’: Archer and Saber, Big Winie and Harry, Booger, Chuck Coral, Fin and Raver, Gracie, Hank, Howl, Noodle, Opal, Raspberry, RJ, Sandy, Ube, Una
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
From the Editor: We Love Our Readers
I was headed to day one of the Outside Lands Music Festival, walking from the N-Judah along 34th Avenue toward Golden Gate Park. I saw a group of friends up ahead and they happened to start walking in the same direction just as I was passing by.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
Announcements: September 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in September 2025.
City Hall: Connie Chan
We have legislation to establish further protections for small businesses as well as empowering workers to engage with their employer when a business is up for sale. In the Richmond, we are lucky to have the most amazing neighborhood commercial corridors, filled with legacy businesses, outstanding restaurants, unique shops and vital services. The Richmond is defined by shops like Green Apple Books, Toy Boat, Tantrum, New May Wah Supermarket, New World Market, Cinderella, Schubert’s, the Balboa Theatre and too many more independent businesses to name.
Tennessee Grill Breakfast Club’s Sessions Serve Politics and Opinions
In the corner of an iconic Sunset diner sits the Tennessee Grill Breakfast Club, stakeholders, merchants and residents who come together to discuss local politics and neighborhood matters.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
Republicans are playing games with our democracy. And here’s the thing about playing stupid games: you win stupid prizes.
Will He Stay Or Will He Go? Fate of Engardio Forthcoming
District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio became in 2022 the first person to oust a previously elected city supervisor since district elections to the board were reintroduced a generation ago. At a meeting last year, he was at SF Hole in the Wall Pizza on Irving Street near 19th Avenue defending his role in putting the closure of the Upper Great Highway on the November 2024 citywide ballot as Proposition K.
New Student Athletics Center Coming to the Inner Richmond
Schools of the Sacred Heart, Convent and Stuart Hall, independent K-12 preparatory schools in Pacific Heights, plans to build a Wellness, Athletics and Aquatic Center at 2835 Geary Blvd., just west of Masonic Avenue.
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