In classic Elon Musk fashion, it started with a post on X: Tesla’s robotaxi service would be coming to the San Francisco Bay Area “in a month or two.” No permits. No transparency. No details. Just hype.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
Sea Serpent Sculpture Finds its Way from Burning Man to GG Park
One foggy Sunday afternoon in July, Anna Boyarsky and her two children were biking west along John F. Kennedy (JFK) Promenade in Golden Gate Park when they rounded the bend past the whale tail and spotted something gleaming through the trees ahead. As they got closer, they began to see a teal serpentine sculpture – a 100-foot-long sea serpent. They stopped, craning their necks to take in all the details of the 25-foot-tall sculpture towering over them.
Skatepark Renamed to Honor Zion Williams-Gaines
The legacy of Zion Williams-Gaines is now enshrined in San Francisco’s first skatepark, recently named in his honor as a tribute for his dedication to skateboarding and perseverance in overcoming blindness to pursue his passion.
Press Release: Sunset Boulevard Received $1.5 Million for Infrastructure
$1 million will be dedicated to the Sunset Boulevard Recycled Water Project. The improvements, designed by Public Works, will replace potable water supplied for irrigation with highly treated recycled water that exceeds state standards
Poetry: Nancy Jong
Poetry by Nancy Jong, Richmond District resident.
Commentary: Proponent of Recovery Housing
Providing government-subsidized, drug-free supportive housing for those who want it is a common-sense step we can take right now to improve outcomes, save lives and better serve people who are trying to make a change.
Letter to the Editor: D4ward Supports Engardio Recall
District 4 deserves a strong, responsive leader who represents the interests of its residents, not tech billionaires or real estate developers. We urge you to join us in voting “yes” on the recall.
‘Photos of the Month’: July 2025
To submit photos for consideration in the Photos of the Month online gallery, send three jpegs to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com by the 15th of the month. (If possible, send pictures resized to 150 dpi, 6″ wide.)
Commentary: ‘Joel Engardio Must NOT Be Recalled’
I support Joel because I’ve experienced the kind of leader he is – inclusive, accessible, responsive, and above all, visionary. He genuinely listens, seeks collaboration and brings people together around shared goals for our neighborhood.
‘Cooking Together’: Kale and Quinoa Salad
This salad is very nutritious because one of the main ingredients; kale is a great source of vitamins A, C and K as well as minerals such as calcium and iron. The other ingredient, quinoa, contains a good amount of protein (14%) and healthy carbohydrates and fibers.
Letter to the Editor: Blocked by Engardio
On the evening of Sunday, July 13, I discovered I had been blocked by my own supervisor, Joel Engardio, on both Twitter and Facebook.
Press Release: Sunset Dunes Open House July 19
Join SF Rec. and Park on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to noon at Sunset Dunes and Judah for the first official Sunset Dunes Open House.
Letter to the Editor: Chain of Lakes Intersection is Dysfunctional
It’s frustrating that Supervisor Engardio keeps claiming to be mitigating Chain of Lakes congestion caused by the Upper Great Highway closure by replacing the stop sign at Chain of Lakes/Lincoln Way/41st Avenue with a traffic signal. In reality, at least for drivers using Chain of Lakes, it has made things worse ….
Sponsored: Laborfest Panel Discussion
Laborfest presents a panel discussion concerning the creeping privatization of public spaces in San Francisco — from the Conservatory of Flowers to the Upper Great Highway to the Zoo and beyond, and the methods used to secure consent. Thursday, July 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Park Branch Library, 1833 Page St. (Not an official library-run event.) For more information, go to laborfest.net/2025/.
Real Estate: John M. Lee
As the first half of 2025 concludes, we have faced several unique challenges including the impact of President Donald Trump’s policies – tariffs, inflation rumors, civil unrest and international warfare. In this column, we assess the current state of the local real estate market.
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