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Election Coverage

Scott Wiener is coming for Connie Chan’s turf. Is it a numbers game, or ‘psychological warfare’?

by Nicholas David October 20, 2026, 4:00 amOctober 21, 2026, 1:38 pm

Electric trolley bus on city street under overhead wires, passing residential buildings and parked cars. Overcast sky, yellow road markings, and a stop sign visible in the urban setting.

Richmond Buzz: Spooky rules and “NO EXCEPTIONS”

by Nicholas David October 15, 2026, 1:00 pmOctober 16, 2026, 10:57 am

A list of animals written in English and Thai on a gray concrete wall, titled “Animals on the Carousel Golden Gate Park.”.

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Tunnel

by Karen Rhodes October 6, 2026, 6:00 amOctober 5, 2026, 5:36 pm

Busy city street lined with shops, traffic, parked cars, and a street sign for 6th Avenue under an overcast sky.

Richmond Buzz: October means all the sausages you can eat

by Nicholas David October 1, 2026, 2:51 pmOctober 2, 2026, 3:19 pm

Large rocky outcrop with graffiti and stairs by the ocean, waves crashing, a single bird stands on sandy beach in the foreground.

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Low tide

by Katelyn Surprenant September 30, 2026, 6:00 amSeptember 29, 2026, 6:27 pm

Pedestrian killed steps away from Inner Richmond playground

by Nicholas David September 29, 2026, 1:17 pmSeptember 30, 2026, 12:43 pm

A group of people seated in a church raise their hands as a man stands at a podium in front of them. Stained glass windows and hanging decorations are visible in the background.

At Richmond District town hall on Safeway housing project, neighbors see an assault on democracy

by Nicholas David September 25, 2026, 4:55 pmSeptember 26, 2026, 12:50 pm

A woman walks a dog past a storefront displaying plush toys, clothes, and a sign that reads “Welcome Open” on the sidewalk.

Despite angry merchants, S.F. approves Therapy Stores spot in the Richmond

by Nicholas David September 25, 2026, 5:00 amSeptember 25, 2026, 10:34 am

A white and blue building with boarded-up windows and scaffolding on the facade, partially shaded by trees and parked cars.

Tchotchke-shop chain draws ire of Clement Street merchants

by Nicholas David September 23, 2026, 7:30 pmSeptember 24, 2026, 3:00 pm

An older man in a green cap and plaid shirt stands by a chain-link fence outdoors, holding an object in his hand. Behind him, trees and a pathway suggest a peaceful setting—perhaps one where he has just caught sight of the elusive Presidio owl.

People We Meet: Dr. Murnane, the Presidio bird whisperer

by Nicholas David September 20, 2026, 4:00 amSeptember 22, 2026, 1:39 pm

Two people are on a grassy area near a beige multi-story building; one wears a black jacket with reflective stripes and faces away from the camera.

(Sub)Urban Alchemy: Safe-streets nonprofit ventures into San Francisco’s Westside

by Nicholas David September 18, 2026, 4:00 amSeptember 18, 2026, 11:45 am

Open double doors reveal a cafe with red curtains, checkered floor, wine bottles on display, and two people near the counter.

Richmond Buzz: A ‘quiet opening,’ and a chef gives back

by Nicholas David September 16, 2026, 3:31 pmSeptember 17, 2026, 10:43 am

A person stands alone on a sandy beach with ocean waves breaking in the background and a ship visible on the horizon.

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For Arch Stanton

by Walter Mackins September 11, 2026, 6:00 amSeptember 10, 2026, 5:59 pm

A group of people with carts and bags stand in a line outdoors on a paved area, waiting in front of greenery and a building.

A Richmond nonprofit served neighbors for 46 years. SFUSD almost took away its land.

by Junyao Yang September 9, 2026, 10:00 amSeptember 10, 2026, 12:35 pm

Close-up of a wooden pole covered with countless rusty nails and staples, set against a clear blue sky.

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Remnants of a thousand posters

by Neal Wong September 8, 2026, 6:00 amSeptember 8, 2026, 9:37 am

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