An organizer of a GoFundMe for the family of a Richmond neighborhood shopkeeper who was killed in August is grateful that the man San Francisco police allege committed the crime has been arrested.
Merchants Disturbed by Spate of Repeat Burglaries
Despite San Francisco Police Department reassurances, local merchants in the Richmond District are not pleased with police efforts to deter break-ins and burglaries.
Hundreds Celebrate Mystery of Ocean Shipwrecks
Hidden under the waves of Ocean Beach and Lands End are the skeletons of hundreds of shipwrecks. On certain days, lucky beach-goers will be able to catch a glimpse of a rusted bow or the ribs of a boiler room jutting out of the water. The mystery and tragedy of the Golden Gate wrecks possesses a special allure for many people, including the Western Neighborhood Project’s (WNP) Executive Director Nicole Meldahl and Director of Programs Chelsea Sellin, who created “shipwreck week.”
Press Release: Free Veterans Day Exhibitions at the Presidio
In honor of Veterans Day and the 10-Year Anniversary of the MIS Learning Center, visit two thought-provoking military history exhibitions in the Presidio of San Francisco.
From the Editor: Life Can Change in an Instant
My apologies to those who have tried to contact me over the last several weeks. I had a medical emergency that prevented me from carrying out my duties as editor.
‘Overtures and Undertows’: Murakami Exhibition Suggests the Real Monsters Are People
Murakami has blurred the boundaries of high and low art. His newest exhibition at the Asian Art Museum (AAM) in San Francisco, called “Takashi Murakami: Unfamiliar People – Swelling of Monsterized Human Ego” (Sept. 15-Feb. 12, 2024), demonstrates that his 82-foot, super-detailed, story-telling painting, created especially for this – his first-ever Bay Area exhibition – is consumed alongside the instantly recognizable, multicolor smiling flower motif, which visitors rabidly purchase in many forms (including as a stuffy-style pillow) at the museum gift shop.
California Common Cause Wants to Hear From You About Local Newspapers
We know local news – truly local and community-driven news – is vital to the health of our local communities and our democracy. And we believe there are things we can do together to protect and transform it.
Commentary: Jen Nossokoff
One of the first questions that I was asked after I filed to run for district supervisor was: “Are you a progressive or a moderate?”
‘Business Profile’: Coffee at California Kahve, by John Oppenheimer
Molly is the owner of California Kahve. She started her version of this coffee shop in 2021 with a passion to excel at serving drinks with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Commentary: Julie Pitta
Billionaires blame Progressives’ policies when nothing could be further from the truth. The City’s ills are the direct result of decades of so-called moderate mayors who prioritized big business over struggling San Franciscans.
‘Photos of the Month’: October 2023
Photos from our readers.
Letter to the Editor: Peering Into SF’s Future
Let us peer into San Francisco’s future. While mutual funds might warn that “past performance is no guarantee of future results,” one can predict how things will progress in our area by looking at the way such matters have gone in the past.
Press Release: Opening Reception in Outer Richmond Oct. 13 for Show by Artist Gayle Midnight
Internationally acclaimed award-winning artist Gayle Midnight will be showcasing a collection of 20 original abstract paintings from her Chasing Rainbows series at CIQ Gallery in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond District.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
There is no question that our real estate market has changed this year. With fewer sales and a tougher market to navigate, how do you choose the agent that is right for you?
Press Release: SFPD Arrests Richmond District Homicide Suspect
On Aug. 24, at approximately 9:31 p.m., San Francisco Police officers from Richmond District responded to the 3900 block of Balboa Street to investigate a reported robbery and aggravated assault. SFPD Officers arrived on scene and located a 60-year-old male victim laying on the ground and unconscious. Officers summoned medics to the scene who transported the victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite lifesaving efforts made by hospital medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
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