The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed legislation 8-3 at its April 22 meeting requiring tenants, businesses and property owners to be notified about zoning changes proposed for parts of the City’s west side.
SF Planning Commission Approves Alexandria Plan
After two decades lying derelict on Geary Boulevard as a virtual tomb decorated by graffiti hieroglyphs and faded peeling paint, the Alexandria Theater building might come back to life, but this time with more than 70 units of housing.
Designer Creates ‘Living Art’ at Engrafft, His Clement Street Shop/Studio
Building a foundation for his dream, Hanneman spent more than three-and-a-half years studying art, graphic design and business at Monterey Peninsula College, all the while never forgetting the joy he felt customizing his friends’ shoes. In 2014, he launched his own brand of wearable art. He named it “Engrafft.” The title says it all for Hanneman.
Photos of the Month: April 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.)
SF’s West Side Is the Backdrop for New Indie Film “Outerlands”
… most of the scenes are shot at locations that have been referred to as the “Outerlands” of the City, specifically the Outer Richmond and Outer Sunset neighborhoods.
Richmond District Filmmaker’s Work Premiers at DocLands Documentary Film Festival
For nearly six years, her passion project has been a full-length documentary titled, “The Invisible Mammal,” which she wrote, directed and co-produced. It is finally getting its world premiere on May 3, at the Smith Rafael Film Center, during the annual DocLands Documentary Film Festival (April 30-May 4).
Poetry: Nancy Jong
Poetry by Nancy Jong, Richmond District resident.
‘Cooking Together’: Cauliflower with Cashew Sauce
Cauliflower is a picturesque and nourishing vegetable. Cooked with a good sauce and placed in a nice bowl, it is as sumptuous as it is full of essential nutrients.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
The Upper Great Highway is closed, but the saga surrounding it continues. This discussion will refrain from debating the issue, as there are other platforms available for such discourse. I want to focus on how closing the Upper Great Highway affects property values in the Richmond and Sunset districts.
Letter to the Editor: Setting the Record Straight on Merit-Based Admissions at Lowell
… it was the Friends of Lowell Foundation that fought for Lowell High School and the disenfranchised members within D4 and throughout San Francisco, not Joel Engardio.
Announcements: April 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in April 2025.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
As I step into this role, I remain deeply committed to addressing the issues that matter most to our communities. That’s why I am excited to share details about my first legislative efforts – bills designed to make our neighborhoods safer, healthier and more affordable. None of this would be possible without you, the voters who placed your trust in me to lead and advocate on your behalf.
‘Isaac Julien: I Dream a World’ Opens at de Young Museum April 12
Watching the 28-minute, 10-screen film/art installation, “Lessons of the Hour,” by British artist/filmmaker Sir Issac Julien, is not as overwhelming as one might think. In fact, the flood of images, sounds and words, dedicated to the life of writer, orator, philosopher and social justice activist Fredrick Douglass (1818-1895), a former slave, allows the viewer to absorb and interpret the immersive experience in their own way.
From the Editor: Michael Durand
Going through life with an attitude of gratitude seems to me to be a healthy way to look at the world.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
On Jan. 9, 1961, President-elect John F. Kennedy, not yet sworn in as president of the United States, addressed the Massachusetts legislature in Boston and uttered memorable words regarding the “high court of history” deciding fulfillment of responsibilities to our nation. He declared: “Courage – judgment – integrity – dedication – these are the historic qualities which, with God’s help … will characterize our government’s conduct in the four stormy years ahead.”
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