Riots ruined graduation June 10, 1970 was to be graduation day at Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale. But that did not take place. In the spring of my senior year at SIU I was hurtling […]
Letters to the editor – Richmond Review
Editor: I am a resident of the Inner Richmond and a daily walker in Golden Gate Park. Last fall, I noticed these classic park benches behind the bandshell that belong on the concourse. After a few […]
Real Estate – John M. Lee
“Now that people are back from their vacations and the weather is getting better, homeowners will be putting their properties on the market. With buyers circling, we should be seeing a strong fall market.”
Quilters stitch together a long tradition of serving those in need
The members of Dorcas look forward to their Wednesdays together. Several regular participants have been attending for 20 years or more while the newest member just joined.
Water, sewer bills going up
The SF Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) will institute an eight percent annual increase, for the next four years, in combined water and sewer rates to pay for maintaining and upgrading the city’s water and sewer systems.
Local resident starts PAC
Richmond District resident and mayoral contender Richie Greenberg launched a conservative San Francisco-based political action committee in July called Conservative Focus. He is the chairman and spokesman for the committee. Conservative Focus’ objective is to educate the public and support candidates […]
City Hall – Sandra Lee Fewer
Community updates from Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer.
Model Yacht Club celebrates 120th birthday
The public is invited to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the San Francisco Model Yacht Club at Spreckels Lake in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, Sept. 16, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Police Blotter – Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.
Assembly – Phil Ting
Autumn Moon Festival by Assemblyman Phil Ting Now that it’s September and our kids are back at school, we are officially done with summer and can welcome fall. Many cultures mark the change in seasons in a variety […]
Rockin’ on Balboa
Photos from the Playland on Balboa Music Festival held on Aug. 4, 2018.
Autumn Moon Fest on Sept. 8
Autumn Moon Festival celebrations have been held throughout Asia for more than 1,000 years. The holiday is a time to reflect upon the bounty of the summer harvest, the fullness of the moon, and the myth of the immortal moon goddess, Chang-O.
Man dies after being hit by car
A 54-year-old man who was struck by a vehicle during the early morning hours of Aug. 4 died several weeks after the accident.
City OK’s plan for private vehicles to use red lanes
The SFMTA’s board of directors voted unanimously to approve the Geary-BRT Phase 1 plan as recommended by staff. The plan allows vehicles with 10 or more passengers to use Muni transit lanes and eliminates the #38-Geary Rapid stops in both directions at Geary and Spruce.
Friends of Sunset Boulevard Volunteer Event in August
Katy Tang’s office has partnered with the SF Department of Public Works, SF Public Utilities Commission and Climate Action Now!, a San Francisco-based nonprofit working on cultivating environmental leadership.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 