Many
Richmond merchants shutter doors before the New Year
Between a weak economy and other
factors, last year was a rough one for many businesses in the
Richmond District, with four well-established operations closing
their doors for good in the final month of the year. Closing
in December were the Video Cafe, a 24-hour restaurant, Movie
Crazzz, a movie video rental store, Thidwick Books and DeLano's
IGA market.
Earthquake
shack's fate uncertain
The future of a rare 1906 earthquake shack is slated to be determined
at a hearing in January.
Salsa
dancers enjoy swinging to the rhythmic beats of the music
In December, Dance SF, located
at the Rockit Room at 406 Clement St., celebrated its second
birthday. The dance school offers Salsa dancing classes for
both beginners and intermediate dancers.
New
show debuts at planetarium
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the field of
exobiology, the study and search for life in outer space, The
Morrison Planetarium is showcasing a new planetarium show about
life in a cosmic context.
Life
in 1931: Horse and buggies, civic pride, theaters
Before1900, most of the inhabitants
of the Richmond District were deceased residents of the municipal
and Chinese cemeteries. At the turn of the century, the area
was little more than sand dunes and potato fields dubbed The
Outside Lands and The Great Sand Waste.
COLUMNISTS
Capt.
Richard Corriea: Police Beat
Supervisor
Eric Mar: Year-end Wrap-up
Assemblywoman
Fiona Ma: College grants, new laws
John
M. Lee: Richmond Real Estate Year in Review
