How did a statue created 232 years ago in Japan make its way to Golden Gate Park in 1949?
Looking Back – Buddha Statue
AIDS Memorial Quilt Returns to SF, Stirs Strong Emotions
Surrounded by a sea of brilliantly colored, intricately designed fabric, Barbara Albanese crouches next to a quilt patch, reaching toward it in a silent reflection. Heart-shaped decorations clothe the fabric with notes and photos delivered from family and loved ones. “Ode to My Big Brother,” the largest heart reads.
Feds Decertify Laguna Honda Hospital, Patients Relocated
Although technically it will remain operational, San Francisco’s Laguna Honda Hospital faces the daunting task of relocating nearly 700 low-income patients to other hospitals by Sept. 15 after a federal oversight agency decertified it this past April.
Lowell H.S. To Return to Academic Achievement Admissions
An admission policy based on academic achievement is coming back to Lowell High School in the fall of 2023 after the new San Francisco Board of Education voted 4-3 against extending its current lottery system.
Press Release: New Traffic Route in Golden Gate Park
This section of the project will allow drivers traveling south on Chain of Lakes Drive to turn eastbound onto a one-way MLK Drive to make their way to Sunset Boulevard, while the north half of this section of road will remain car-free for cyclists and pedestrians.
Commentary: City Leaders Value Money Over Saving Lives
If we had a benefit vs. cost analysis performed to expand EFWS projects citywide, the results would be overwhelmingly in favor of spending money now to save the Bay Area’s crown jewel from being destroyed again by earthquake fires.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle #1: SOLUTION
Solution to crossword puzzle #1 in the Richmond Review.
Commentary: Julie Pitta
A man shouting obscenities at Boudin supporters a day before the election is another example of the way our political discourse has coarsened
Letter to the Editor: Kopp Distorts the Facts
In his most recent column, your conservative, libertarian commentator Quintin Kopp distorts the facts to suit his opinions.
Press Release: Skatin’ Place in Golden Gate Park Reopens
A vibrant new ground mural at the legendary Skatin’ Place in Golden Gate Park made its debut today when the iconic outdoor roller skating spot reopened following repaving of the area and installation of the artwork, San Francisco Recreation and Park officials announced.
‘Cooking Together’: Baba Ganouj
Baba Ghanouj is rich in texture, but it is a healthy vegan dip that can go on any bread or crackers. It can be used as a sauce on steamed vegetables.
Letter to Editor: ‘Stop the Big Lie’
Mr Norton’s letter should never have been published as it pushes out the “The Big Lie” that led to the January 6 Insurrection and Committee Hearings today.
‘Kilduff’s Korner’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff
Housing Units on Lower Great Highway at Rivera Undergoing Major Renovation
For those wondering what is going on behind the curtains at the construction site on the Lower Great Highway, near Rivera Street, there are 16 public housing, or “affordable housing” town homes, being completely rehabilitated.
Letter to the Editor: Fires Aren’t the Only Destruction After a Quake
Thus water is not the only requirement during an earthquake in San Francisco. I remember an earthquake that happened at Market Street at Beal Street where the concrete façade’s on the buildings’ roofs came down like rain and broke like mortar on the sidewalk as I looked up Market Street as it rolled like ocean waves at the beach.
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