Richmond Review crossword puzzle and solution, October 2025.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, October 2025
Westside Creative Marc Hayashi Spends His Life Weaving Stories
Westside artist Marc Hayashi has been a storyteller all his life. He was a founding member of the Asian American Theater Company, a pioneering local theater performance company. He went on to star in the cult classic film “Chan is Missing” (1982) set in San Francisco’s Chinatown, and he had roles in various other Hollywood films including “The Karate Kid Part II” (1986).
Dedicated Volunteer, John Fong, Dubbed ‘Mayor of Geary and Clement’
At the One Richmond office of The Richmond Neighborhood Center (TRNC) on Clement Street near Ninth Avenue, John Fong can be found greeting neighbors, carrying groceries and trading jokes with fellow volunteers. Around Clement Street and Geary Boulevard, he’s better known as the “mayor” – a title he brushes off with a laugh.
State Senate: Scott Wiener
In September, the California Legislature concluded this year’s legislative session, passing hundreds of bills on housing, health care, energy affordability and much more.
New Richmond Police Capt. Kevin Lee Brings Back Foot-Beat Officers
The Richmond Police Station entered a new era on July 19 with the appointment of Captain Kevin Lee as the station’s new leader.
‘Art of Manga’ Exhibit Showcases Japanese Graphics, Inspires SF Artists
Manga has a rich past, an impactful present and a transformative future. The Fine Arts Museums of San Franciso recognize the current zeitgeist by presenting the “Art of Manga,” the largest manga exhibition ever staged in North America.
‘Pet Pix’: Andy, Baxter, Blue, Bob and Yoda, Bowie, Chai, Cliford and Wallace, Cowboy, Damien, Fei-Fei, Gemma, George, Gus, Hank, Hank and Mabel, Harry and Hunter, Juno, Mia, Miki, Mowgli, Moxie, Murphy, Nilla, Otis and Nora, Peanut, Petya, Phoebe, Rene and Socks, Ricky, Roxie, Ruby Sue, Scrappy, Scout, Simba, Stella, and Suki
Send up to three photos of your pet to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for consideration for “Pet Pix.” Please include your pet’s name.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
Can we attribute the recall of SF Supervisor Joel Engardio as an example of gargling, then being excreted by District 4 voters? He must now live without the $175,370 per year salary, membership in the retirement system of the City and County, one-month paid vacation and four aides to keep taxpayers away. That’s what it costs us for the 11 beauties on City Hall’s second floor.
Announcements: October 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in October 2025.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
‘Then and Now’: Anza Street at 19th Avenue
Comparison photos of Anza Street at 19th Avenue 110 years apart.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Last month the San Francisco Planning Commission voted to advance Mayor Daniel Lurie’s upzoning plan with a 4-3 vote. This split vote shows that there are clearly concerns with the plan and reinforces what we have heard from community, housing advocates and stakeholders throughout the last year – that we must do more to protect our tenants, aging homeowners and small businesses from displacement while advancing legislation to support more housing.
Commentary: Paul Kozakiewicz
There is a lot at stake for the west side during October – The SF Board of Supervisors will review a plan to rezone almost every lot on the west side and SF Mayor Daniel Lurie will choose a replacement for recalled District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
Now that this year’s legislative session has wrapped up, I’m excited to spend the fall back in our neighborhoods, focusing on the issues that matter most to our community. While I was proud to send eight bills to the governor’s desk this year, what I look forward to most is being out in our neighborhoods, listening, connecting and working with you on the challenges and priorities we share.
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