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Connie Chan has been elected District 1 Supervisor in San Francisco. On Sunday evening, runner-up Marjan Philhour conceded the tight race where the lead ping-ponged back and forth between the two candidates. Of the six Supervisor contests in the November… Continue Reading → The post Connie Chan elected to be next District 1 Supervisor first appeared on Richmond District Blog .
Happy Halloween! Thanks to everyone who stopped by this year’s Spooky Photo Spot at Angelina’s Cafe & Deli. DOWNLOAD PHOTOS HERE In addition to our usual spooky backdrop for photos, we had a candy-dispensing chute for safe candy distribution (good… Continue Reading → The post Pics from the 2020 Spooky Photo Spot first appeared on Richmond District Blog .
Hi everyone, We hope you are all safe, well and weathering these strange times with patience. It’s been awhile since we’ve posted here on the blog and we realize that the news cycle is overwhelming at the moment. But we… Continue Reading → The post Be safe, stay healthy & supportive during Coronavirus #OneRichmond first appeared on Richmond District Blog .
Filmmaker Joey Yee is back with a new installment about the Richmond District, this time focusing on our eclectic housing lineup. Enjoy! The post Video: A fun look at the eclectic architecture of Richmond District homes first appeared on Richmond District Blog .
The purple one is back at The Balboa! Come catch a screening of the 1980’s classic rock film, Purple Rain, starring the one and only purple genius, Prince. The show is on Tuesday, March 3 and starts at 7:30pm. Purchase… Continue Reading → The post Purple Rain at The Balboa Theater, March 3 first appeared on Richmond District Blog .
Today, the SFPD released surveillance video from an incident on Super Bowl Sunday in which a patron harassed and assaulted a cashier at Gordo’s Taqueria on Geary Boulevard. The video shows a man “smacking a cashier in the face with… Continue Reading → The post Video: Can you identify this man who assaulted a Gordo’s Taqueria cashier? first appeared on Richmond District Blog .
On Wednesday, District 1 Supervisor Sandra Fewer publicly announced that she will not run for re-election in the 2020 Fall election. Fewer won her Supervisor seat in November 2016, earning just under 40% of the vote. Prior to taking office… Continue Reading → The post Supervisor Sandra Fewer announces she will not seek re-election first appeared on Richmond District Blog .
Tenants in an apartment building at 369 3rd Avenue are breathing a little easier this holiday season. It was announced on Thursday that their 12-unit building is the latest acquisition in the city’s Small Sites Program. SSP protects tenants living… Continue Reading → The post Building on 3rd Ave acquired by City program to ensure long-term, affordable housing for tenants first appeared on Richmond…
Given how much it has been raining this week, it shouldn’t be a surprise that one of the eucalyptus trees in the Park Presidio greenbelt surrendered to the elements and toppled over on Thursday around 12:30pm. Reader Kenji K. sent… Continue Reading → The post “Timbeeeer!!” Another eucalyptus takes a dive in the Park Presidio greenbelt first appeared on Richmond District Blog .
SF Rec & Park shared the news today that beginning in April 2020, there will be a new landmark in the Music Concourse of Golden Gate Park – a 150 foot tall ferris wheel. The ferris wheel is being installed… Continue Reading → The post Look up! A 150 ft. ferris wheel will be installed in Golden Gate Park to celebrate the park’s 150th anniversary first appeared on Richmond District Blog .