There has been much discussion concerning the handover of the Upper Great Highway to our effete bicyclistas, but there has been little to no examination of the perpetuators’ motives.
Letter to the Editor: Privatizing Public Spaces
‘Ocean Beach: Fog, Fauna, and Flora’ Explores SF’s Coastline
Eddy Rubin’s lifelong love of Ocean Beach inspired him to collect his experiences and observations into a new book, “Ocean Beach: Fog, Fauna, and Flora,” illustrated by Inner Richmond resident Greg Wright, released on Aug. 12 from Heyday.
Real Estate: John Lee
A prominent current topic is the proposed upzoning plan. San Francisco faces a mandate to construct 82,000 new housing units by 2030, with a substantial allocation designated as affordable.
‘Photos of the Month’: August 2025
To submit photos for consideration in the Photos of the Month online gallery, send three jpegs to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com by the 15th of the month. (If possible, send pictures resized to 150 dpi, 6″ wide.)
Letter to the Editor: Move Music Festivals Downtown
I’m not anti-music. I’m anti-making two residential districts bear the cost of parties we didn’t ask for. The City should move these festivals downtown, where the energy and the business are needed most.
Letter to the Editor: Information About Planning Commission’s Family Zoning Plan
If RR/SB readers received a mailed postcard notice for the 9/11/2025 Planning Commission public hearing about the S.F. Family Zoning Plan, they are owner, resident or business tenant of property adjacent to the proposed rezoning area, or interested parties on record with the Planning Department.
From the Editor: Finding the Right Balance
The big news in the Sunset District has been the Upper Great Highway/Sunset Dunes controversy.
Vacation Photo: Hawaii
Thank you to Therese Cabrera for sharing her vacation photo at the Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park reading the July issue of the Richmond Review.
Around the Corner: Bettola: Italian Restaurant and More
Bettola, tucked away on Clement Street near Fifth Avenue in the Inner Richmond, is attracting attention with its culturally immersive experience.
Outside Lands 2025, Day 2
Outside Lands photos, day two. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.
Press Release: Changes Coming to Sunset Dunes
Sunset Dunes is getting a fresh round of improvements to make the popular new park even more enjoyable and easier to explore, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today.
Letter to the Editor: Engardio Recall Justified
Engardio misled voters to push his agenda. He’s now misrepresenting facts again to fight his recall. We can no longer trust our Supervisor.
Announcements: August 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in August 2025.
Outside Lands 2025, Day 1
Outside Lands photos, day one. Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.
Letter to the Editor: Engardio Caused Damage to the Sunset
My purpose with this letter is to make people, especially voters, aware of the damage Engardio has caused to the Sunset District that he was SUPPOSED to be looking out for.
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