Comparison photos of Arguello Boulevard and Balboa Street 81 years apart.
‘Then and Now’: Arguello Boulevard and Balboa Street
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
As we reach the pinnacle of our California primary election on June 2 – early voting by mail starts May 4 – the effect of 62 candidates of which 24 are Democrats, 12 are Republican, 19 are “no party preference” (meaning they’re Independents like me!), one Libertarian and one Peace and Freedom who present themselves as worthy of serving four years as our next governor.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle: May 2026
Richmond Review crossword puzzle and solution for May 2026.
From a Reader: Dear San Francisco
Thank you, San Francisco, for being a place where people are free to love who they love without fear or judgment. A place where individuality is celebrated instead of hidden. A place where everyone with peace in their heart belongs.
SF Zoo in Talks to Receive $8.5 Million Loan Amid Fiscal Emergency
Animal welfare advocates have accused the San Francisco Zoo of scrapping its plan to lease giant pandas from China and purging animal care managers – all while experiencing an internal fiscal crisis. These claims are denied by the zoo, even as city officials move to extend it a loan of up to $8.5 million and the zoo’s own audited financial statements show two consecutive years of losses.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
For far too many of our neighbors, access to quality, affordable healthcare is not a given. And over the past year, it’s been made painfully clear that it’s something we have to fight for. While the federal government continues to threaten healthcare access and funding, I’ve made it a top priority to advance a legislative package this year that protects patients, closes gaps in care and holds our healthcare system accountable to the people it serves.
State Senate: Scott Wiener
San Francisco’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has defined the heritage of our City for generations. From the oldest Chinatown in the country, to our world class collection of restaurants, to healthcare offerings like acupuncture and massage, to festivals like Lunar New Year and the Cherry Blossom Festival – San Francisco just wouldn’t be as great as it is without our AAPI community’s contributions.
Bi-Rite Market Planning a Richmond Location, Inspires Hope and Concern
Residents of the Richmond District got their first concrete sign of the local chain’s potential arrival when construction walls appeared around the site of a former corner store right next to the #1-California line bus stop on the corner of 22nd Avenue and California Street. The old shop, which had struggled to draw shoppers in recent years, has been the site of quiet speculation since it closed, and reports of Bi-Rite filing for permits in City Hall set of a wave of discussion in the neighborhood.
Market in Golden Gate Park Plants Seed for Annual Event
The Gardens of Golden Gate Park held its first Spring Garden Market over two days in April, drawing more than 1,300 visitors to the County Fair Building next to the San Francisco Botanical Garden – despite persistent rain that organizers said kept attendance below expectations.
From Dishwasher to Manager, Henry Guzman is the Soul of Tia Margarita
On April 22, the Mexican restaurant on the corner of 19th Avenue and Clement Street did not only celebrate Guzman, but also its 63-year anniversary with nearly 300 customers in attendance, listening to mariachi and sipping margaritas.
Congressional Candidates Go Head to Head at SFIMC Debate
The San Francisco Independent Media Coalition (SFIMC) hosted a congressional forum on April 15 at the United Irish Cultural Center. The event brought together the three leading candidates seeking to replace former Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th Congressional District.
Chan, Mandelman and Other Politicians Arrested at May Day Rally
On May Day 2026, hundreds of people marched with union members at the San Francisco International Airport, who are currently in contract negotiations hoping for better pay. According to media reports the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) says 25 people were arrested, including District 1 Supervisor and U.S. Congressional candidate Connie Chan, California State Senator Josh Becker, San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman and a former San Francisco Supervisor, Jane Kim, who is now running for California’s Insurance Commissioner.
Letter to the Editor: Cal. Coastal Commission Abandoned Its Responsibility to Protect the Coast
It wasn’t too long ago that former Supervisor Joel Engardio and Sunset Dunes supporters were loudly proclaiming that local zoning laws would protect the Sunset from from high rise development along Sunset Dunes. That protection was gone in a wave of the hand thanks to the collusion between the City and the CCC staff.
Press Release: 19th Avenue Repaving Project Update and Schedule
This repaving is also badly needed. Anyone who drives 19th Avenue regularly knows the corridor has become rough, uneven, and full of potholes in many stretches. Those conditions are not just frustrating—they are also a real safety concern.
Cartoon: Ralph Lane
Political cartoon by Ralph Lane.
