Sure, running from one end of the city to another is a chore. But how about swimming it? That’s what members of the city’s South End Rowing Club did this morning, when they swam from the Bay Bridge to Kelly’s… Continue Reading
We love our food in the Richmond, be it dim sum, piroshki, hamburgers, pho noodles or ice cream. Some of our favorite restaurants have been in the neighborhood for decades. The Richmond District branch library is teaming up with the… Continue Reading
A jazz band rehearses in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, in the tunnel near the Conservatory of Flowers. Listen to them perform “Freedom, Jazz, Dance” below. [audio:https://richmondsfblog.com/dloads/jazzggp.mp3] Sarah B.
Director John Waters (in the awesome blazer) with the staff at Green Apple Books. May 28, 2010 The crew at Green Apple had a movie legend in their midst today. Film director John Waters was at the store to sign… Continue Reading
Tomorrow from 10am – 5pm, the 13th annual 2010 Bay Area Yo-Yo Classic competition will be held at the bandshell in the Golden Gate Park concourse. Stop by to watch some talented spinners put on their best show for a… Continue Reading
After 51 years in the neighborhood, the Richmond District’s best know ice cream shop has moved to a new address. Joe’s Ice Cream recently opened for business at 5420 Geary between 18th and 19th Avenues, just a half block from… Continue Reading
[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of May 27, 2010. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.] CAPTAIN RICHARD CORREIA’S MESSAGE I have received several photographs lately via email of individuals engaged in what senders perceived… Continue Reading
Last Sunday, I stopped by the Cliff House to check out the infamous “Giant Camera” that sits below it. I hadn’t been there in years and the last few times I’d tried to gain entry, it was closed due to… Continue Reading