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Photos: The parrots of… the Richmond District?

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Sarah B.

Photo by Tom Freeman San Francisco is well known for its parrots of Telegraph Hill. They’re a regular stop for tourists visiting the city. But the flock has gotten larger over the years – and let’s face it, savvier. They… Continue Reading →

Photos, Wildlife

Photos: A dying relic – Sutro Baths just before demolition (and fire) in 1966

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Sarah B.

Sutro Baths, 1966. Photo by Suki Hill Our neighborhood historians at the Western Neighborhoods Project shared a link to some interesting old photos of Sutro Baths, just before it was demolished in 1966. The plan was to build high-rise apartments… Continue Reading →

History, Photos

Police arrest Richmond Distict church pastor for alleged lewd acts on a minor

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Sarah B.

The building at 378 18th Avenue where Indonesian Pentecostal Foursquare Church holds its services KTVU reports that Daly City police arrested 69-year-old Ventje Cornelis Singkoh this morning for alleged lewd acts on a minor. Singkobh is the pastor at the… Continue Reading →

Crime
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Richmond Republic Draught House to open soon on Clement in old Haig’s space

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Sarah B.

The proprietors of Chomp N’ Swig, the beer and sandwich spot on Clement near 17th Avenue, posted this sneak peek photo of their new venture on Facebook. It will be called the Richmond Republic Draught House and will open soon… Continue Reading →

Business
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Rest in Peace, Robin Williams – beloved comedian and longtime resident

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Sarah B.

We’re so saddened by the news of Robin Williams‘ passing today. There are too many remarkable moments from his career and life to try and list here, but we thought we’d highlight some of our personal and historic memories of… Continue Reading →

News
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Outside Lands recap – how did the neighborhood fare?

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Sarah B.

Crowds leaving Golden Gate Park around 10pm on Saturday. Photo by citznkane1 Outside Lands concluded its seventh year on Sunday night, with headliners The Killers and Tiesto closing out the music, food and arts festival on Golden Gate Park. The… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park

Wine tasting fundraiser for new RDNC seniors food program, August 28

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Sarah B.

For the past year, the Richmond District Neighborhood Center (RDNC) and the Richmond Senior Center have been working together on a new program for seniors in the neighborhood. It’s called The Richmond District Food Security Network, and its goal is… Continue Reading →

Community, Events

Photo: McGruff the Crime Dog hanging with local artist Frank Kozik

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Sarah B.

Photo by @skozik13 Last night, the SFPD Richmond District station hosted a National Night Out event. One of the highlights each year is the appearance of McGruff the crime dog, in his full trenchcoat attire. Sharon Kozik, wife of local… Continue Reading →

Art, Photos

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