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The Richmond is a residential neighborhood with vibrant small businesses, single-family homes and multi-unit buildings, a strong service network of neighborhood nonprofits, and great access to nature and open spaces.
Latest News
Richmond Buzz: Pop-ups, a massage spa and the case of two disappearing markets
In this week’s Richmond Buzz, a couple of grocery stores appear to have shuttered, and pop-ups show no sign of slowing down.
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Richmond BUzz
Richmond Buzz: ‘Matcha like never before’ seen in San Francisco coming soon
This week’s buzz brings updates from across the Richmond, including an unprecedented matcha tea shop in the city and storefronts beyond the more popular corridors.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Complex characters at Simple Pleasures
Ahmed Riad took over Simple Pleasures in 1994. Today, he and his wife Diana Riggio keep the place’s vibrant, social atmosphere alive.
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This buzzy Inner Richmond coffee pop-up just found a home on Geary Blvd.
The duo behind HI NRG have found a permanent home and are taking their tastes for coffee, wine and music farther west.
Cal Academy wants to lay them off. They’re coming in to work anyway.
The science museum announced last Tuesday that it plans to lay off 53 employees. Its union could stand in the way.
Puff, puff … past: S.F. supervisor proposes ban on smoking in outdoor patios
An ordinance to ban smoking from outdoor patios at bars is currently under review by the board of supervisors. Time for a smoke break?
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Election 2026
Saikat Chakrabarti directs campaign staff to back former rival Connie Chan
His staffers will canvass on behalf of Chan, according to an email sent to campaign staff.
Saikat Chakrabarti forms new ‘solidarity’ PAC after congressional loss
The SF Solidarity PAC opened by Chakrabarti could spend big on progressive causes near and far.
Lurie, Mahmood introduce ‘Foreclosure Tax’ ballot measure to raise $200M for S.F.
The measure would undo a tax exemption for sales of foreclosures, and buoy city coffers amid a budget deficit.
Anti-housing message wasn’t enough to dislodge Stephen Sherrill in District 2
But there may be an anti-housing backlash if tall buildings start popping up in District 2, some warned.
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