The Chronicle reports that late last night, a Toyota at 33rd Avenue and Anza Street was set on fire. The perpetrator set some newspaper on fire and threw it into the car around 5am. No one was injured and firefighters… Continue Reading
Janice over at the Sunset Style blog opened my eyes to a landmark in my own backyard that I didn’t even know about: an octagon building at Land’s End. Nestled and barely visible in the trees above the Land’s End… Continue Reading
Thanks to all of you that stopped by my table at the Expo today to say hello. I really enjoyed meeting Richmond District guitarist Rick Homan and his wife, Greg from neighboring blog N Judah Chronicles, Vince and family from… Continue Reading
I came across a listing this week for a Richmond District restaurant and wine bar for lease. But I can’t figure out which one it is. “A uniquely designed restaurant and wine bar on a major street in a well… Continue Reading
Back in May, the Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park kicked off an international competition to select a design for the Gondwana Circle. The mission: design a solution that effectively communicates the historical significance of Gondwana in relation to the… Continue Reading
Just a reminder that the Richmondsfblog (a.k.a me) is out at the Independent Arts Expo today in Golden Gate Park. Stop by to say hello, see some old photos and newspapers from the Richmond District of yesteryear, and check out… Continue Reading
Richmond resident Rick Homan got in touch with me the other day to tell me about his latest composition, entitled “I Can’t Afford to Go on Living”. The song is Rick’s humorous and deadpan story about the perils of our… Continue Reading
In a surprising decision yesterday, the Planning Commission voted to deny the demolition permit for 673-675 44th Avenue. The decision was unexpected given the preliminary recommendation from the Commission to not take the discretionary review and approve project. Like something… Continue Reading