The question of whether John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park and the Upper Great Highway at Ocean Beach will go back to car traffic, as they were before the pandemic, is going to the voters this November.
Letter to the Editor: Slow Lake Street Must Go
Are Lake Street folks somehow special, more deserving than the rest of us? There’s obviously unacknowledged favoritism accounting for the daily “inconveniences” unequally thrust upon the rest of us.
Letter to the Editor: District Elections Normal in CA Cities
In his latest penned annunciation, Mr. Quentin Kopp makes some allegation that district elections for San Francisco city supervisors are equivalent to “dirty” ward politics that is beneath the grandeur of the city of San Francisco. I’m paraphrasing.
Letter to the Editor: The Mystery of the Trees
Some time in the not-too-distant past, perhaps 10 -15 years ago, five trees were planted on the east side of La Playa Street, between Balboa and Cabrillo. Two of the trees died years ago, while still saplings, and were removed in 2021. Of the trees remaining, two survived into 2022 but are now expired; one is still alive and thriving.
Press Release: Laguna Honda Hospital to Pause Patient Transfer
The transfer and discharge of residents has been challenging as many have complex healthcare needs. Yesterday, regulators agreed to the City’s urgent request to pause all transfers at Laguna Honda Hospital. Accordingly, as of today, Laguna Honda will pause the discharge and transfer of all residents. This impacts approximately 600 residents.
Press Release: Mar Proposes Keeping UGH Closed to Vehicles on Weekends Until 2025
District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar today introduced legislation that would maintain the Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard as a car-free promenade on weekends and holidays under a three-year pilot study.
From the Editor: City to Remove News Racks
We recently received word that the City is removing news racks throughout San Francisco. Unfortunately, that means readers won’t be able to pick up the Richmond Review or the Sunset Beacon newspapers from locations they have become used to.
Letter to the Editor: Concrete at the Polo Field
Are you aware that the promoters and owners of Outside Lands (I assume) have somehow convinced the city of San Francisco to pour a permanent concrete slab on a huge portion of the western end of the Polo Field in Golden Gate Park?
‘Cooking Together’: Low-Fat, Gluten-Free Stuffed Chile Relleno
I love Chile rellenos, but I cannot digest the fat they are usually cooked with. And they are often filled with cheese, which my husband cannot tolerate. So, he created this quick to prepare, low fat and cheese-free version. The recipe does contain eggs and uses a lot of vegetables in stuffing the chiles.
Commentary: Julie Pitta
Today, a new group of activists is looking to build on the foundation laid by McIntyre. They are fighting to preserve Slow Lake Street, one of several Slow Streets created by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) in 2020.
Poetry: Edward Mycue
Original poetry by Edward Mycue. “Remembering Sinclair lewis I wrote this to connect with our depressing times through the distance screen.”
‘Cooking Together’: Upcoming Events
Information about two food-related events happening in August with columnist Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff.
Letter to the Editor: Thank You for the Diversity of Commentaries
It’s great to see voices from both the left and right, from Sandra Lee Fewer to Quintin Kopp. It’s great to see them write in long-form, not just short tweets that lead to half-formed, easily misinterpreted statements.
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle #4: Solution
Answers to the Richmond Review crossword puzzle #4.
Letter to the Editor: Thankful for Kopp’s Strong Voice
… we should be ever grateful that his voice is still strong. San Francisco would be infinitely poorer without him.
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