It has been a trying few years for our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) neighbors. The pandemic not only escalated a rise in Asian hate, but it also exacerbated mental health struggles. Leaders like myself became painfully aware of the lack of resources available to AAPI communities – from keeping our seniors safe to providing emotional support that could help people in crisis.
Many readers will be inoculated by this column’s volubility, and many will explore it for blunders which render my observations and information subject to judgment and even criticism. It has been observed that criticism from a friend is better than flattery from an enemy. I bear no malice because the person who is not criticized isn’t breathing. You might avoid criticism by saying nothing, doing nothing and being nothing.
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in November 2024.
I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to Assemblymember Phil Ting as his final term comes to an end this month.
The Legion of Honor kicks off its yearlong centennial celebration with an almost non-stop weekend of free performances, exhibits, educational talks and art activities, Nov. 9-11.
Prop. K doesn’t serve San Francisco’s needs; it disregards essential access and creates unnecessary obstacles for residents, commuters and families. By voting “no” on Prop. K, we’re preserving vital access for drivers, maintaining trust in community-based decisions and keeping the Great Highway open for the benefit of all.
The market is proud to announce that they are teaming up with community partners to host its second annual Diwali event on Nov 10. This event will include special entertainment such as a Kathak dance performance, activities such as rangoli workshop and henna, and delicious Diwali treats to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the community.
Gitis, who leads the Support SF Schools team at SF Civic Tech (formerly Code for San Francisco), wants to install digital bulletin boards across the City. She recently set up a pop-up bulletin board in the West Portal neighborhood to use to gauge community interest in the project, which she calls the Community News Lab.
Prop. K will be closely watched since it will determine the future of the Great Highway. If you’re reading this before Nov. 5, below are some points to consider as you decide how to vote.
Efforts by State Sen. Scott Wiener and San Francisco Mayor London Breed to rapidly increase the City’s housing supply are getting roasted by advocates, activists and politicians concerned about land speculators fattening their portfolios at the expense of small business owners and residential tenants.
Readers, I made a mistake and printed the October birthdays in the November issue of the Richmond Review. I apologize for the mistake. Sorry November babies!
While losing our common sense in San Francisco is not a new phenomenon, it’s definitely at a fever pitch over Prop, K, closing the Upper Great Highway (UGH) to cars. I refuse to call it a park because that’s a lie; it’s not going to be a park at all, it’s just closing the road to vehicles. By the way, not all vehicles, since a road is still legally required for emergency vehicles.
We’re at a critical moment, and we can’t afford more mismanagement. With your vote, I’ll bring fiscal discipline, a focus on student achievement, and a commitment to better serve our diverse communities.
San Francisco State University (SFSU) is essentially shutting down its first- and second-year writing program. We should all be outraged – and we should demand better.
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