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Car-free JFK Drive advocates to rally Saturday for permanent car ban in stretch of park
Half of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park has been car-free for nearly a year now, and bike and pedestrians are rallying Saturday to make this arrangement permanent. Read More
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Richmond District sees huge uptick in burglaries during first weeks of 2021
There's been a massive jump in burglaries in the Richmond District, year over year, according to new data from the SFPD's Richmond Station. And while burglaries are reportedly up in multiple neighborhoods, we're only hearing a definitive report on the first five weeks of 2021 from the Richmond. Read More
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Golden Gate dog park fixed up with $2.4 million renovation
The pup-ular Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area sees its first remodel in 60 years at the city’s largest doggie play area. Read More
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Russian Jewish community center coming to what would have been a High Times dispensary
A former Richmond District art and framing shop that almost became a cannabis dispensary will now be the permanent home of the Russian-Speaking Jewish Community of SF Bay Area. Read More
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Supervisor Fewer unveils plan for 99-unit senior housing development at 4200 Geary
The project, now in the earliest stages of planning, is slated for a former funeral home at Geary and 6th Avenue in the Richmond. Read More
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This week in restaurant closings: Neiman Marcus rotunda, Orson's Belly in the Richmond
The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus is closing indefinitely, and beloved neighborhood wine bar and cafe Orson's Belly is calling it quits. Read More
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Jane The Bakery in talks to re-open Toy Boat Dessert Cafe, carrying on 38-year tradition
"We're not looking at doing a whole revamp at all," founder Amanda Michael said. "Just a little bit of Jane brought into a lot of Toy Boat." Read More
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Tantrum to close Cole Valley store, focus on Inner Richmond location
Before the pandemic, the popular toy shop was considering a third location. Now, it's being forced to downsize to remain viable. Read More
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'It's a boiling point': City ignores District 5 encampments as COVID-19 threat rises
40 of the Haight's unhoused have found safe shelter at the Stanyan Street tent village. But there appears to be no plan for hundreds of others sleeping on the street. Read More
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Barrel Head Brewhouse readies to debut Richmond District sequel, Lost Marbles
In the works for over three years, the sizable new brewpub was further delayed by the pandemic. Read More
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After 38 years, Toy Boat Dessert Cafe is up for sale
"It was just time," says owner Jesse Fink of the decision to sell his legacy business, a Richmond District favorite. Read More
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City pushes forward to identify park lands for future homeless tent villages
The city's parks and real estate departments have two weeks to identify land where homeless people can camp at a social distance. Read More
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With hotel program stonewalled, city supervisors work to launch outdoor 'safe sleeping sites'
As Mayor Breed continues to defy hotel room legislation, many city supervisors are hunting for vacant properties to use as tent camps. Read More
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City will cite, arrest revelers congregating for 4/20, Mayor says
The official 4/20 event was canceled weeks ago, but the city is concerned people may unofficially congregate to smoke. Read More
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The cheapest apartments for rent in Inner Richmond, San Francisco
Housing costs too high? Apartment hunting is hard, but there are deals. So what do low-end rentals in Inner Richmond look like these days? Read More
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SF's neighborhood centers seek funds, volunteers to navigate tough times
The seven centers, which serve over 30,000 low-income kids and seniors, have had to cancel key fundraisers even as they anticipate increased demand. Read More
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Annual 4/20 event in Golden Gate Park cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
Citing uncertainty and a sense of public responsibility, festival organizers now have their sights set on 2021. Read More
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Richmond Clay House brings ceramics classes to Clement Street
Ceramics studios are becoming trendy additions to the SF landscape — and the latest entry is in the Richmond District. Read More
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Pottery studio Clayroom to expand to SoMa, add woodworking classes
The popular Potrero Hill studio is offering a twist at its new location: the opportunity to work with wood, as well as clay. Read More
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1 year after catastrophic fire, Richmond's Hong Kong Lounge II readies to reopen in SoMa
After its original location was destroyed by a gas explosion and fire, the popular dim sum spot has found a new home across town. Read More
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Richmond cafe's struggle to extend alcohol permit highlights city's reams of red tape
Orson's Belly has become known for its vermouth cocktails. But SF's laws have allowed a single neighbor to block its path to serving drinks past 9 p.m. Read More
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After 9 years on Clement Street, Seedstore to close as owners move on
Owned by the Huie sisters, the clothing shop was one of the backbones of Clement Street's post-recession renaissance. Read More
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Peek-a-Boo Factory brings an indoor playground to the Inner Richmond
Just in time for the onslaught of winter rain, a new indoor playcenter has opened for business. Read More
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1 adult dies after 2-alarm fire breaks out in Inner Richmond building
One adult was rescued from the three-story complex and is in critical condition, officials said. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. Read More
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Former SF Supervisor compares increasing housing development on city's west side to rape
The statement is emblematic of the current war over upzoning the Sunset and Richmond Districts, which is playing out at both city and state levels. Read More
