The Economist, for their February 2015 article on German-Americans, chose the title “America’s largest ethnic group has assimilated so well that people barely notice it.”
Looking Back: Goethe and Schiller
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Police activity in the Richmond District, May 2021.
Affordable Housing, Mixed-Use Building Proposed for 2800 Geary Blvd.
The latest effort to increase the City’s housing supply is a proposal to replace the old Firestone Tires Complete Auto Care store at the corner of Geary Boulevard and Wood Street with more than three dozen new apartments.
Pickleball, the Fastest-Growing Sport in the U.S., Popular In SF Area
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and it is gaining popularity in San Francisco.
City May Make Shared Spaces Permanent
After the first time the City shut down last year in March in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, it became apparent that restaurants, bars and clubs would not be opening up again anytime soon. People were losing jobs as small businesses struggled.
Hummus Bodega Serves Up Second Chances
Since Hummus Bodega opened its doors at the corner of Geary Boulevard and 20th Avenue about a year ago, the Israeli-style café has been serving the community in more ways than one.
City Hall: Connie Chan
The pandemic has highlighted deep inequities in San Francisco. When I took office this January, I pledged to provide relief to small businesses, working families, and make corporations pay their fair share.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
What should you consider before buying a home? This is an extremely important question! For most people, this is the largest financial investments they will ever make in their lives.
Historical Photo: ‘Can You Hear Me Now?’
A group of workers raise telephone poles on Geary Boulevard near 38th Avenue, circa 1915. In this view looking west, homes are visible in the distance – some of which still exist.
Police Blotter: Richmond District, May 2021
Police activity in the Richmond District in April, 2021.
Assembly: Phil Ting
When will it stop? Since the start of the pandemic, hate incidents against Asian Americans have dramatically spiked, as people wrongly blame them for COVID-19 and the hardships that came with it. In all instances, the racist attacks were unprovoked.
Announcements: May 2021
Announcements for May, 2021.
Advocates Argue For and Against Car-Free JFK Drive in GG Park
For more than a year, the public has been enjoying a car-free experience along John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park, from the eastern entrance of the park to Crossover Drive. But when the pandemic restrictions are finally lifted, they might face a choice of keeping it this way or not.
Historical Groups Document ‘Chinese in the Richmond’
The “Chinese in the Richmond” initiative, first launched in 2019, is a companion to the CHSA’s “Chinese in the Sunset” project. Together with the Sunset project, the family photos, school garments, awards, business documents and first-person stories brought in by the Richmond’s Chinese residents, will help weave together the narrative of how the west side’s vibrant Chinese community came to be.
SFFD: SF Needs Upgraded Firefighting Equipment and Water Supply
The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) is calling on city leaders to prioritize spending for more hose tender fire trucks. This particular type of fire truck costs $1 million each, and while orders have been placed for a few of them, according to a 2019 Civil Grand Jury (CGJ) report, that will not be nearly enough.
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