On Friday Dec. 31, 2021, at approximately 9:32 p.m., San Francisco Police officers from Richmond Station responded to the 200 block of Cornwall Street for a report of a shooting.
Press Release: Arrest Made in Richmond District Homicide Case
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: Stop These Wasteful Recalls
We have elections, people elected these three members and now we have a group of millionaires funding this recall. Just like the money the State wasted on a recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom by another group of Republican millionaires.
Commentary: Vote No on Recall, Fight Plutocrats’ Consolidation of Power
Their efforts are anti-democratic and force our local government to spend funds on elections instead of, say, fighting addiction or Muni.
Letter to the Editor: In Praise of Julie Pitta’s Column
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the commentary by Julie Pitta in the January issue. She is a breath of fresh air.
Commentary: Michael Durand
Our goal is to maintain a civil and productive free exchange of ideas with a variety of points of view. Letters and commentaries help give voice to the community, and we are grateful to those who have taken the time to share their views on issues that are important to our neighborhoods and city.
Letter to the Editor: Reasons Why SFUSD Board Members Should Not Be Recalled
While I neither voted for nor supported the three individuals up for recall, and while I strongly disagree with many of their positions — such as spending a million dollars to paint over a WPA socially critical historical fresco painted by an Ashkenazic immigrant — they do not deserve recall. This is a misguided effort.
Letter to the Editor: ‘You’re Going the Wrong Way’
I confess to surprise verging on shock that the January issues of the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers would abuse its public trust by marshaling its reporting staff to manipulate public opinion on a subject on which the public has diverse views.
Press Release: PAR’s Winter General Meeting
The Planning Association for the Richmond (PAR) will hold our Winter general meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m., via Zoom.
Letter to the Editor
During the past few months, the District 1 supervisor has initiated a landmarks nomination process for Lincoln Park.
Commentary: In Support of Car-Free JFK Drive
“Be kind, say hello, ride slow, and enjoy shared spaces.”
Letter to the Editor: Tiny Forests Provide Huge Environmental Benefits
Tiny forests are native, quick-growing woods – 600 seedlings planted on land the size of a tennis court. Working with nature, not against it, means these forests mature quickly.
Letter to the Editor: SF Board of Education’s Leadership Failures
SF Board of Education Commissioner Matt Alexander’s article title proved that he is a loyal foot soldier for the controversial, extremist faction of the BOE and his unsupported musings demonstrate how out of touch “Teachers for Social Justice” are with the wide spectrum of respected elected officials …
Making the Most of the COVID Lockdown, Richmond Author Pens New Book
For 25 years, she served as artistic director at the American Conservatory Theater (ACT), the Bay Area’s premiere acting company. But that is just part of her story.
Historical Photo: Once Upon a Time in Golden Gate Park
Once upon a time, a streetcar ran through Golden Gate Park. The photographer was standing on the tracks looking north toward what is now the JFK Drive overpass and the Dutch Windmill.
Press Release: Sup. Chan’s Statement on the Future of Pandemic Road Measures
At today’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Connie Chan asked Mayor London Breed about her vision for post-pandemic road measures in San Francisco, specifically Great Highway, JFK Drive, and Slow Streets.
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