It was brought to my attention yesterday that a letter we published on this website, “Engardio Deserves a Chance to Finish His Important Work,” was not written by the person whose name was attached to the letter. The writer identified themselves as someone working in Supervisor Joel Engardio’s office. I was informed that the letter writer used the person’s name fraudulently – the real Engardio aide never wrote the piece.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
With a lifelong background in real estate, I have a particular interest in the evolving dynamics of the 2025 market, especially as we navigate through this transitional period. Traditionally, my September commentary focuses on projections for the fall real estate market, which ushers in San Francisco’s second peak selling season.
Grateful Fans Flock to Golden Gate Park for Dead & Company Weekend
Celebrating 60 years of the Grateful Dead’s music, the City of San Francisco rolled out the red carpet for the Dead & Company last month. The festivities featured San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) buses wrapped in Grateful Dead-inspired psychedelic colors, a special rose planted in Golden Gate Park’s Rose Garden – and the most anticipated of the festivities – three concerts at the Polo Field featuring Dead & Company during the first weekend of August.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
The scary situation was on the last day of the three-day concert held at the Polo Field in Golden Gate Park in early August. Some 60,000 music fans were packed onto a field designed for polo ponies and mallet-wielding contestants to hear Dead & Company, an offshoot of the Grateful Dead.
Local Resident Stephanie Speaks Is Committed to the Richmond
Stephanie Speaks has lived in the Richmond District most of her life. Whether she is volunteering with the Richmond Neighborhood Center (RNC) at the local food pantry, biking through the neighborhood or helping at a school event, those around her describe a steady presence – generous, funny and quick to show up for her community.
‘Around the Corner’: Boa’s CVC: Euro-Summer in SF
Who says you can’t have a European-inspired summer in San Francisco? After all, we know summer really starts in September.
Richmond Author Erin Van Rheenen’s New Book Explores Belonging
Richmond District author Erin Van Rheenen has built her career on vivid depictions of life abroad. Fueled by several years living in Costa Rica, she started writing travel guides, familiarizing herself with the intricacies of each region.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
As summer fades, I’m reminded that the ideal summer resort is where the fish bite and mosquitos don’t!
‘Then and Now’: Balboa Street and 37th Avenue
Comparison photos of Balboa Street and 37th Avenue 74 years ago.
‘Family Meal’: Ham & Cheese Deli
When thinking about what kind of place he would want to run, Grant Schley, owner of Ham & Cheese Deli, asked himself, “Where would I want to go?”
‘Pet Pix’: Archer and Saber, Big Winie and Harry, Booger, Chuck Coral, Fin and Raver, Gracie, Hank, Howl, Noodle, Opal, Raspberry, RJ, Sandy, Ube, Una
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
From the Editor: We Love Our Readers
I was headed to day one of the Outside Lands Music Festival, walking from the N-Judah along 34th Avenue toward Golden Gate Park. I saw a group of friends up ahead and they happened to start walking in the same direction just as I was passing by.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
Announcements: September 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in September 2025.
City Hall: Connie Chan
We have legislation to establish further protections for small businesses as well as empowering workers to engage with their employer when a business is up for sale. In the Richmond, we are lucky to have the most amazing neighborhood commercial corridors, filled with legacy businesses, outstanding restaurants, unique shops and vital services. The Richmond is defined by shops like Green Apple Books, Toy Boat, Tantrum, New May Wah Supermarket, New World Market, Cinderella, Schubert’s, the Balboa Theatre and too many more independent businesses to name.
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