Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Assembly: Phil Ting
One life lost or impacted by traffic violence in San Francisco is too many. As of mid-April, eight pedestrians have already been killed in our city this year. If that pace continues, we will surpass the fatality rate set in 2022. That’s when the highest number of deaths were recorded over a five-year period.
‘One Hard Thing’ Program Assists Seniors With Household Chores
It’s no surprise that older people have a harder time taking care of their homes. Whether it is weeding, clearing clutter, cleaning hard-to-reach areas, flipping a mattress, seniors often do not have the strength, energy or stability to handle these chores.
Richmond a Flourishing Enclave of SF’s Russian Community
One of many remnants of the Russian enclave on San Francisco’s west side serves sit-down meals every weekday.
‘Then and Now’: Balboa Street near 23rd Avenue
Comparison photos of Balboa Street near 23rd Avenue 74 years apart.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, while still New York state’s governor in 1932, warned: “Any government, like any family, can for a year spend a little more than it earns. But you and I know that a continuation of that habit means the poorhouse.”
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, May 2024
Richmond Review crossword puzzle and solution, May 2024.
From the Editor: New Updates
Regular readers of the Richmond Review might have noticed that this space on page two has been the home of Kinen Carvala’s “Looking Back” column for several years.
Popular ‘Toy Boat by Jane’ an Inner Richmond Favorite Since 1982
It’s a reasonably sunny afternoon at Clement Street’s Toy Boat by Jane, the Richmond District kitschy café, which opened in 1982 and still pretty much looks the same, with nostalgic figurines like Fred Flintstone and Mr. Potato Head sharing shelf space with Dick Tracy PEZ dispensers behind the refrigerated ice cream cases.
City Hall: Connie Chan
As we all know, the Richmond is not immune to crime. We often face the same public safety issues as the rest of the City, although we are not given the same resources.
Best Buddies Friendship Walk Helps People With Disabilities
On a gray-skied Saturday morning, a bright purple archway wraps around an empty paved path. Hundreds of walkers soon stream through the inflatable portal stretching among the trees in Golden Gate Park.
Upzoning Planned for Westside Housing Parcels
The City’s west side faces unprecedented zoning changes in the coming years and the San Francisco Planning Department has released a proposal about where upzoning should be done.
From a Reader: Trees of the Richmond
One tree, found in profusion, is the New Zealand Christmas tree. You can recognize it by its red bottle brush (spiky) flowers. There are many trees from New Zealand and Australia in our neighborhood including the Brisbane box tree, New Zealand tea tree, karo tree, primrose tree and myoporum.
Press Release: JFK Promenade to Celebrate Four Years of Car-Free Fun
The JFK Promenade, a cherished 1.5-mile stretch of car-free recreation, culture, and enjoyment, is gearing up to commemorate its fourth anniversary this Sunday, April 28, at Peacock Meadow.
Letter to the Editor: Local Senior Scores Hole-in-One at GG Park Golf Course
Editor: I had a rare experience on Tuesday, April 22. I made a hole in one at the Golden Gate Park Golf Course. I know our Richmond Review’s priority is hardly sports, but […]
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