I propose that an appropriate sum of money be authorized to paint a mural with the opposing viewpoint.
Letter to the Editor – A Suggestion for a Solution to Washington Mural Debate
Muni Fares Increase on July 1
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which manages all transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), reminds customers that select fares will increase effective July 1.
Letter to the Editor – Open Letter to Paul Simon
I read that you plan to donate proceeds from your performance at Outside Lands to the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and San Francisco Parks Alliance. Please don’t donate to these organizations.
Letter to the Editor – Opposed to Raising Fees at GGPark and Coit Tower
I write to urge you to reject the Mayor’s proposed ordinance that would grant the General Manager of the Recreation and Parks Department unlimited discretion to raise park visitor admission fees by up to 50% at any time, for as long as they wish, and for such arbitrary reasons as the weather.
National Coalition Against Censorship Urges Retaining Washington Murals
As an organization dedicated to promoting free speech, including freedom of
artistic expression, we were concerned to learn that the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is considering removing thirteen 1930s Works Progress Administration (WPA) murals from George Washington High School.
Flower Piano Marks Five Years in GGPark’s Botanical Garden
The annual twelve-day-only celebration of pianos in the park marks its fifth year at San Francisco Botanical Garden with a special anniversary edition, featuring more performances, special events and new opportunities for the public to play.
Calendar of Events
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in June, 2019.
COPA Takes Affect in June, 2019
A new ordinance that passed at the SF Board of Supervisors is becoming law on June 2. It will affect all sales of buildings of three units and up. The legislation is known as the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, or COPA for short.
Commentary – Quentin Kopp
In 1931, San Francisco voters approved a new charter which reduced Board of Supervisors membership from 16 to 11, elected citywide, and paid $2,400 per year, without membership in the retirement system, but with membership in the publicly-funded health system.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Richmond Review newspaper.
Police Blotter – Richmond District
Police activity in the Richmond District in May, 2019.
Assembly – Phil Ting
The bill, AB-697, would require colleges that provide preferential treatment to applicants related to an alumnus or donor to disclose the practice, if they participate in the Cal Grant Program.
City Hall – Sandra Lee Fewer
On May 16, we officially opened the One Richmond office located at 802 Clement St.
Outer Richmond Restaurant Evolves with the Times
Lai says that “99 percent” of his long-time clients, many of whom were initially hesitant to see their friendly local hangout change, are very supportive of the restaurant’s update.
Presidio Trust Leads in Biodiversity
A panel of biodiversity experts gathered on Tuesday, May 28, at the Presidio Officers’ Club to discuss the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ (IPBES), a worldwide assessment on biodiversity, in front of an audience of approximately 150 people.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 