On Sunday, May 19, 2019, One Richmond opened their new storefront at 802 Clement St.
Photos: One Richmond Storefront Grand Opening on Sunday, May 19, 2019
San Francisco Richmond ReView
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION
The Richmond District is located in the northwest corner of San Francisco, nestled in between Presidio National Park and the city’s Golden Gate Park. The neighborhood, which includes Sea Cliff and Laurel and Presidio Heights, is home to about 80,000 people. About half of Richmond residents are of Asian ancestry, primarily of Chinese and Korean descent. There is also a large Irish population and many recently arrived Russian immigrants.
Several vibrant commercial areas, including California Street, Clement Street and Geary Boulevard, serve the neighborhood. The 1,400 merchants and small offices in the Richmond District offer a wide range of goods and services.
Local landmarks include the Cliff House and the Beach Chalet at Ocean Beach, the V.A. Hospital at Fort Miley, University of San Francisco and numerous holy houses, including Temple Emanuel, St. John’s Orthodox Church and St. John’s Presbyterian Church. There are numerous attractions in Golden Gate Park, including an American Bison pen, M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, California Academy of Sciences, Strybing Arboretum, the oldest children’s playground west of the Mississippi River and a 9-hole golf course.
NEWSPAPER INFORMATION
Distribution by Neighborhood: Presidio and Masonic Avenues to the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Park to the Presidio, Sea Cliff
Distribution by Zip Code: 94118 and 94121
Circulation: 25,000
Letter to the Editor – Take Down George Washington HS Murals
Regarding the dispute concerning Washington High’s sculpture and murals of Native Americans shown in a demeaning way and put down by powerful white men, I think it is important to take these artworks down.
Inner Richmond Dog Walking Company Celebrates 20 Years
Dogwalks, one of the first dog walking companies in San Francisco, celebrates it’s 20th birthday this month.
Stories Covering Controversial Murals at George Washington High School
The Richmond Review newspaper helped break the story about the controversial murals at George Washington High School was was later covered by regional and national news.
Mural Opponents Meet Defenders at Tour of George Washington H.S. Artwork
Opponents square off against mural defenders at a tour of George Washington High School artwork on Saturday, May 4, 2019
Before the Condos
Playland at the Beach, located between Balboa and Fulton streets at Ocean Beach, featured a fun house, rides, carnival games and the famous “It’s It” cookie ice cream sandwiches.
A Taste of Burma in the Richmond
When Mandalay restaurant opened in the Inner Richmond in 1984, it was the first and only Burmese restaurant in the Bay Area. People were very unfamiliar with the unique flavors of this Southeast Asian cuisine and some evenings there were fewer than 10 patrons.
City Hall – Sandra Lee Fewer
Our streets and roadways require ongoing maintenance to be kept in a state of good repair. We will be working with the Richmond District Blog to launch the #fewerpotholes campaign in May to identify pothole locations in the district.
Richmond District Democratic Club Supports Removal of Murals at GWHS
“… we believe that community discussion around the ‘Life of Washington’ murals is not only timely, but well overdue.”
Legacy Business Balboa Theater Enriches the Community
A long-time Richmond District landmark, the Balboa Theater, gained legacy business status last fall. The theater first opened its doors on Feb. 7, 1926.
Link to photos of Joe’s Ice Cream’s 60th Anniversary Celebration by David Law
Photos by David Law, White Horse Productions.
Planning Association for the Richmond (PAR) Spring Meeting on April 17
The Planning Association for the Richmond (PAR) will hold its spring general meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Ave. between Clement and California streets.
Controversial Murals Halt School’s Landmark Status
Two Richmond District schools were originally proposed to be considered for “landmark” status, but one is getting straight-armed by the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) Board of Education.
Wee Scotty Offers Special Summer Classes
Wee Scotty, located at 609 Clement St. in the Richmond District, is offering special summer classes.
Baker Beach Green Streets Project
In February, construction began on the Baker Beach Green Streets Project. This project is located along El Camino Del Mar between the Legion of Honor and the Lands End Trailhead, on Sea Cliff Avenue from 26th to 25th avenues, and on GGNRA park land at the California Coastal Trail at 25th Avenue North.
