For decades, the plastic industry has profited from plastic pollution, fueling our dependence on plastic, and misleading us into thinking we can recycle away the problem.
City Hall: Connie Chan
‘Kilduff’s Korner’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Pacific Rowing Club Host Regatta on Lake Merced
More than 300 crews from around the Bay Area and as far away as Newport Beach descended upon Lake Merced on March 12 for the seventh annual Pacific Invitational Regatta after a two-year hiatus.
Letter to the Editor: Lake Street – Slow Street is a Scam
Making Lake a Slow Street, say on Sundays, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., might be nice, but it’s hardly necessary. A permanent seven-day Slow Street serves no purpose.
‘Looking Back’: Disc Golf
At the 18-hole Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course, the tees at the start of each hole’s play are flat concrete slabs.
Richmond Residents Weigh in on Plans for Future of Lake Street
While residents living on or near Lake Street await a final decision, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) released survey results on how people in that area feel about ending the Slow Streets program there or making it permanent.
‘Slava Ukraini!’ Humanitarian Relief Concert Held in GG Park
The free event formed as a collaboration between groups including the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council and music organization Sunset Piano.
Geary Boulevard Improvement Project Riles Merchants
The Geary-BRT plan would have eliminated the center traffic islands and ripped out all the trees along them, then run Muni buses down the new lanes created, with the long-term goal of making space for a light-rail train to eventually roll down one of the most heavily traveled commercial corridors in the City.
‘Photos of the Sunset District’: Sunset District Beekeepers
Photos of Sunset District beekeepers, by Jeremy Word.
Great Blue Herons Return to Stow Lake for 29th Year
Four of the five nests have Great Blue Herons incubating eggs. The fifth nest is a newly constructed nest, and that pair of herons are now engaged in building the nest and courtship rituals.
‘West Side Stories’: Ocean Beach Cafe
“There’s an unprecedented shift in drinking culture happening right now – not as many people are drinking alcohol as much or at all” owner Josh James explained.
‘Greg’s Gaffes’: Bison Traumatized by Oversight
Absolutely gobsmacked at the lack of respect, the Golden Gate Park bison are slowly recovering after local woman Lindsey Lakestreet failed to show them off to her friend visiting from out of town.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle #2 – SOLUTION
Solution to the March 2022 crossword puzzle (#2) by Richmond District resident Jess Goldstein.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle #2
Crossword puzzle created by Richmond District resident Jess Goldstein.
Commentary: Julie Pitta
A redistricting plan threatens to mute minority voices, including the Richmond’s Chinese Americans.
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