Hate can happen while grocery shopping, commuting to work or walking around a park. Discrimination, bullying, harassment and assaults based on race, religion, sexual orientation and other acts of bias have been on the rise.
Assembly: Phil Ting
‘Kilduff’s Korner’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
City Hall: Connie Chan
San Francisco is facing an unprecedented budget deficit and a public health crisis on our streets. During last month’s budget negotiations, as chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, I worked to ensure our City’s budget process would bring accountability and transparency to our city spending, refocus our efforts on providing quality and timely city services, and deliver a San Francisco budget that allows all San Franciscans to thrive.
‘Looking Back’: Queen’s Visit
In early 1983, Queen Elizabeth II toured California for the first time. Her itinerary included a state dinner on March 3 in her and Prince Phillip’s honor at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum (as it was known at the time), according to the presidential diary.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle #13 Solution, July 2023
Richmond crossword puzzle #13 solution by Jess Goldstein.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle #13, July 2023
Richmond Review crossword puzzle #13, July 2023, by Jess Goldstein.
Marshall’s Beach, SF’s ‘Secret’ Getaway
Just north of Baker Beach, tucked away along the coast of the Presidio, lies Marshall’s Beach. It is teeming with rocks and provides an iconic view of the Golden Gate Bridge with the Marin Headlands in the background.
Local Filmmakers Screen Documentary at 4 Star Theater
After decades of historical film he shot sat untouched in his basement, Richmond District resident Rev. Harry Chuck, with the help of his son filmmaker Josh Chuck, who lives in the Sunset District, is finally ready to show it to the world in the new documentary “Chinatown Rising” at the 4 Star Theater.
Budget Cuts Could Impact Students’ After-School Programs
The impact of California State education budget cuts may soon be felt by after-school programs throughout the City, including the Richmond Neighborhood Center at George Washington High School, five District 1 elementary and two middle schools.
Funds to Reinforce Firefighting Infrastructure Run Dry
Money from a 2020 bond measure, sold to voters as financing for expanding an earthquake-resistant pipeline system for westside neighborhoods, may run short for water infrastructure improvements instead after a unilateral decision by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).
Press Release: Multiple Fatalities in Richmond District Assault
On Thursday, June 22, at approximately 2:39 a.m., San Francisco police officers from Richmond Station were dispatched to a residence on the 700 block of 31st Avenue for a report of an aggravated assault in progress. An officer arrived on scene and made contact with an 84-year-old male victim in the doorway of the home. During the interaction, the 37-year-old suspect, who was armed with a knife, advanced toward the officer and the victim from inside the home and an officer involved shooting occurred.
Commentary: In Favor of Geary Blvd. Improvement Project
On June 16, Supervisor Connie Chan delivered a press release criticizing the proposed Geary Boulevard Improvement Project. The press release expressed concerns that the project “would remove 30% of parking on the corridor,” dampening the recovery of small businesses that were hurt by the pandemic.
This is not true.
Letter to the Editor: Paint the North End of Robin Williams Tunnel
In the spirit of the successful change.org petition that got the tunnel renamed for Robin back in 2014, we’ve put up a new change.org petition to get the attention of our district’s art commission member to get this thing done.
‘Kilduff’s Korner’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
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