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Woman dies after being rescued from Ocean Beach surf

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Sarah B.

On Wednesday morning around 11am, a fully-clothed woman was pulled from the water at Ocean Beach near the intersection of Great Highway and Lincoln Avenue. National Park Service officials pulled the victim, an Asian woman in her 40’s, to shore… Continue Reading →

Ocean Beach
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Pacific Cafe, Toy Boat among first businesses in city to receive Legacy Business status

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Sarah B.

Last week, the city announced the first businesses that received “Legacy Business” status in San Francisco. Two Richmond District businesses, Pacific Cafe and Toy Boat Dessert Cafe, were named to the registry. The Legacy Business program was approved by the… Continue Reading →

Business, Community
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Cops, FBI arrest serial bank robber on his way to another heist on Geary

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Sarah B.

Last Friday, police and FBI arrested a man known as the “Dreaded Bandit” on the 5400 block of Geary. The 59-year old man is a suspect in at least four Bay Area bank robberies and got his nickname from the… Continue Reading →

Crime
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Latest findings from “Richmond District Strategy” project: neighborhood needs assessment

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Sarah B.

Back in October 2015, we invited you to take a survey about needs in our neighborhood including housing, businesses, public facilities, public transportation, parks and more. The survey is part of Supervisor Mar’s Office and the San Francisco Planning Department… Continue Reading →

Community, Parks, Real Estate
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Police Blotter – August 11, 2016

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Sarah B.

SFPD Richmond District Police Station Weekly Update 08-11-2016 Next community meeting: Tuesday, August 16th, 2016, 6:00 PM Richmond/Senator Milton Marks Library 351 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118 Fundraiser for School Supplies for Westside Court Housing Development Fundraising for school… Continue Reading →

Crime
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Merchants beware: Watch out for “Ali”, the serial refund scammer

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Sarah B.

On Tuesday, August 9, the man pictured above came into Nourish Cafe, saying that he had a problem with his meal the day before and wanted a refund. He was well-dressed, friendly and said he had ordered a sandwich (which… Continue Reading →

Crime
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Arsicault Bakery on Arguello named “Bakery of the Year” by Bon Apetit

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Sarah B.

It’s only been a little over a year since Arsicault Bakery opened at 397 Arguello. But if you’ve stopped in for owner Armando Lacayo’s amazing French pastries, you won’t be surprised to learn that Arsicault was named Bakery of the… Continue Reading →

Food

Saturday: See “Zootopia” for free in final Rossi Park Outdoor Movie night

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Sarah B.

This Saturday is the final installment of the “Outdoor Movie Nights in the Richmond” series. Come out to Rossi Park to watch the animated film Zootopia for free! Just bring your blankets and warm layers and then snuggle in for… Continue Reading →

Events, Kids, Movies, Parks

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