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Local links: Muni sickout, Surfcraft, new Vietnamese, Yee nearly elected & more

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Sarah B.

Transit Accident at Euclid & Arguello Boulevard with onlookers | November 17, 1915. Courtesy of SFMTA Archives Not too many links to share this week, but like a good loaf of bread, we don’t want them to go stale… How… Continue Reading →

Business, Food, History, Movies, Politics
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Local links: govt shutdown ills, new dance studio, Elmo in prison, Calder’s Big Crinkly & more

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Sarah B.

Photo by phoca2004 Happy Friday to everyone! Here are some local links to take you into what we hope is a great weekend. – Sarah B. How is the #govtshutdown affecting the Richmond District? Aside from places like Baker Beach… Continue Reading →

Business, Crime, Kids, Ocean Beach, Politics, Recreation
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Cliff House defies government shutdown and re-opens for business

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Sarah B.

We’re in day 7 of the partial government shutdown, and local residents were surprised to learn last week that the Cliff House, a legendary San Francisco reataurant and tourist attraction, was forced to close as a result. The reason is… Continue Reading →

Business, Politics
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Feds cracking down on Hemp Center marijuana dispensary on Geary

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Sarah B.

Yesterday, SFWeekly reported that the Hemp Center, located at 4811 Geary between 12th Avenue and Funston, is the latest target of federal crackdowns on medical marijuana dispensaries in California. The building’s landlord received a letter from U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag,… Continue Reading →

Business, Politics
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Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny visits the Richmond District

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Sarah B.

A couple of readers alerted us to the presence of Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny in the neighborhood yesterday. His convoy, complete with SFPD escort, stopped off near 18th Avenue and Geary around 4pm on Thursday. He paid a… Continue Reading →

Politics
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Supervisor Eric Mar is re-elected for another term

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Sarah B.

After a hard-fought race for District 1 Supervisor, incumbent Eric Mar came out on top last night, earning 54.0% of the vote. Challenger David Lee received 38.5% of the vote, despite his list of impressive endorsements from the likes of… Continue Reading →

Eric Mar, Politics
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Poll: Who’s your top choice for District 1 Supervisor?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Sarah B.

The election is less than a week away and we’re thrilled that readers have been busy discussing the three candidates that are running for District 1 Supervisor: David Lee, Supervisor Eric Mar, and Sherman D’Silva. So let’s take an informal… Continue Reading →

Politics
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Notes from the District 1 Supervisor Debate

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Sarah B.

Earlier tonight, the Planning Association for the Richmond (PAR) and the League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum for the District 1 Supervisor candidates Sherman Dsilva, David Lee and Supervisor Eric Mar. The forum was held at the Richmond… Continue Reading →

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