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public safety

Waymo Robot-Taxi Pulls Itself Over in Outer Richmond After Spotting Ghost Gun on Seat

Interior cameras flagged a loaded, serialless AR-style rifle; two juveniles were arrested and booked at the Juvenile Justice Center.

A late-night Waymo ride through Outer Richmond ended in a felony arrest on the morning of September 3, when the autonomous vehicle's cameras detected a firearm and the company alerted 911 dispatch. The incident was detailed in the Richmond District police blotter published October 18 by the Richmond Review, drawn from SFPD records. According to that account, the vehicle's interior cameras observed a passenger who had placed a firearm on the seat next to him. Waymo notified emergency services, and officers from Richmond Station conducted a high-risk felony stop on the 800 block of 40th Avenue, taking both passengers into custody without incident.

Read the full story: Richmond Review →
traffic safety

After the Anza and Arguello Death, SFMTA Says Protected Designs Are Still Months Away

The agency told advocates it needs two more months to vet protected-intersection designs for Arguello — three years after state money was secured and construction was supposed to begin.

The death of 80-year-old Yuan Jun Zhu, struck by a tow truck at Anza Street and Arguello Boulevard on September 28, has drawn fresh attention to a funded street-safety project for that corridor that has stalled repeatedly over more than three years.

Read the full story: Streetsblog San Francisco →
housing

A Shuttered Geary Car Wash Could Become an 87-Foot Apartment Building

Permits filed October 9 call for 38 for-sale units at Collins and Geary, the latest mid-rise proposal along the Inner Richmond's main corridor.

A former self-service car wash at the corner of Collins Street and Geary Boulevard in the Inner Richmond is the site of the neighborhood's latest housing proposal: an eight-story, 38-unit residential building. Permits were filed with the city on October 9, according to SF YIMBY and Hoodline.

Read the full story: Hoodline →

The week ahead

Presidio & Richmond · forecast issued October 23, 2026 · National Weather Service

  1. Fri 63°52° Mostly Sunny
  2. Sat 66°52° Sunny
  3. Sun 64°54° Mostly Sunny
  4. Mon 62°53° Mostly Sunny
  5. Tue 61°53° Mostly Sunny
  6. Wed 60°54° Partly Sunny
  7. Thu 59°54° Partly Sunny

Upcoming & Ongoing in the Community

Sunday, October 25

Free Yoga in the Park — Presidio

The Presidio Trust's free weekly outdoor yoga series continues every Sunday morning, open to all ages and experience levels. RSVP recommended; classes are capped at 50 participants. Bring your own mat.

  • Location:Outpost Meadow / Sports Basement Presidio, 609 Mason St, Presidio
  • Time:10:00 AM
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Sunday, October 25

250 Years on the Presidio — Free Ranger-Led Walk

A National Park Service ranger guides visitors through the landscapes and stories that have shaped the Presidio over 250 years, part of the park's ongoing anniversary programming. Free and open to all.

  • Location:Presidio Tunnel Tops, Presidio
  • Time:11:00 AM
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Monday, October 26

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond

Free weekly stand-up comedy night at the Abbey Tavern, with $5 drink specials. Free tickets via RSVP; 21 and over only.

  • Location:Abbey Tavern, 4100 Geary Blvd, Inner Richmond
  • Time:8:00 PM
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Friday, October 30

Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup

A Civic Joy Fund neighborhood cleanup on Clement Street, followed by a happy hour at Richmond Republic Draught House. Free and open to all; register at mobilize.us/civicjoyfund.

  • Location:Richmond Republic Draught House, 642 Clement St, Inner Richmond
  • Time:4:00 PM
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Saturday, October 31

Richmond District Neighborhood Cleanup

The monthly Richmond District cleanup, staged this month from the Internet Archive on Funston Avenue. Supplies provided; runs through noon. Register at mobilize.us/civicjoyfund.

  • Location:Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave, Inner Richmond
  • Time:10:00 AM
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Saturday, October 31

Halloween Rock Tribute Night at Neck of the Woods

All-ages Halloween show featuring bands playing Fugazi, Deftones, Nirvana, and Alice in Chains. $13 in advance, $16 at the door; doors at 7 p.m.

  • Location:Neck of the Woods, 406 Clement St (downstairs), Inner Richmond
  • Time:7:00 PM
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Through October 30

NPS Campfire Talks at Tunnel Tops

Free daily 30-minute talks led by National Park Service rangers at the Campfire Circle near the Presidio Visitor Center. No reservation required; running daily through at least October 30.

  • Location:Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle, Presidio
  • Time:3:00 PM
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More from the Community

Presidio

Presidio Trust CEO Expected Out by Year-End as New Board Settles In

Jean Fraser, who has led the Presidio Trust since 2016, announced in February that she would step down by end of 2026. The search for her successor was paused in April after President Trump fired the entire Biden-appointed board; in May the White House named six new members, including Time…

Read the full story: Presidio Trust →

Community Directory

Asian

Inner Richmond Landmark

Burma Superstar

Burmese restaurant

The original 1992 Inner Richmond location that popularized Burmese cuisine in San Francisco, famous for its tea leaf salad and perpetual lines.

309 Clement St  ·  (415) 387-2147

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Inner Richmond Landmark

Mandalay Restaurant

Burmese restaurant

San Francisco's oldest running Burmese restaurant, open since 1984 and named a James Beard America's Classic in 2024.

4348 California St  ·  (415) 386-3896

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Inner Richmond

B Star

Burmese fusion restaurant

Burma Superstar's sister restaurant offering a more eclectic, fusion-forward Burmese menu in a slightly more relaxed setting on Clement Street.

127 Clement St  ·  (415) 933-9900

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Inner Richmond

Mamahuhu

Chinese-American fast casual

Bright and popular Clement Street spot serving approachable, flavor-forward Chinese-American dishes including mapo tofu and mala cucumbers.

401 Clement St  ·  (415) 742-5805

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Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

Presidio

Dalida

Eastern Mediterranean restaurant

Upscale Eastern Mediterranean dining in the Presidio's Main Post, with a porch overlooking the parade lawn stretching toward Alcatraz.

101 Montgomery St, Ste 100  ·  (415) 237-1999

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Inner Richmond Landmark

Kitchen Istanbul

Turkish restaurant and wine bar

A beloved Inner Richmond Turkish restaurant celebrated by sommeliers for its impeccable natural wine list and Eastern Mediterranean cooking.

349 Clement St  ·  (415) 753-9479

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Outer Richmond

Lokma

California-Turkish restaurant

Cozy Outer Richmond spot serving a modern California-Turkish menu of shared plates in a brick-walled dining room with excellent brunch on weekends.

1801 Clement St  ·  (415) 702-6263

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Outer Richmond Landmark

Aziza

Moroccan restaurant

Acclaimed Moroccan restaurant on Geary Boulevard serving inventive contemporary Moroccan cuisine in an elegant, warmly lit setting.

5800 Geary Blvd  ·  (415) 682-4196

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Italian & Deli

Inner Richmond Landmark

Bella Trattoria

Southern Italian trattoria

Long-running Inner Richmond Italian restaurant specializing in cucina napolitana, with housemade pastas and a loyal neighborhood following since 1996.

3854 Geary Blvd  ·  (415) 221-0305

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Outer Richmond

Fiorella

Wood-fired pizza restaurant

Neighborhood Italian wine bar and pizzeria known for blistered wood-fired pies and a lively Outer Richmond dining room.

2339 Clement St  ·  (415) 340-3049

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Pizza & Sandwiches

Inner Richmond New

Rose Pizzeria

Cal-Ital pizzeria

Berkeley's nationally acclaimed pizzeria opened its first San Francisco outpost at the east end of Clement Street in April 2026, serving Neapolitan and Roman-style pies daily.

1 Clement St

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Outer Richmond Landmark

Pizzetta 211

Artisan pizza restaurant

Small, much-loved Outer Richmond pizzeria serving a short rotating menu of thin-crust seasonal pies in an intimate space with outdoor parklet seating.

211 23rd Ave  ·  (415) 379-9880

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Seafood & American

Inner Richmond

Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace

Japanese sashimi and sushi counter

Inner Richmond counter serving fresh sashimi and to-go sushi rolls, a popular stop before a picnic in Golden Gate Park.

429 Clement St  ·  (415) 379-8380

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Outer Richmond

Hard Knox Cafe

Southern comfort food diner

Casual Outer Richmond diner serving Southern staples—fried chicken, cornbread muffins, and daily brunch until 3 p.m.—at honest prices.

2448 Clement St  ·  (415) 404-5765

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Coffee & Cafés

Inner Richmond New

Kissaten Hi-Fi

Japanese-style kissaten café

New Inner Richmond café rooted in the Japanese kissaten tradition, serving single-cultivar matcha and Filipino-inspired coffee in a slow, intentional setting.

189 Sixth Ave

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Sources & Editorial Notes

Stories in My Town News are compiled from public sources, and with assistance from AI. Please verify important details at the cited source. All named individuals appear only in their publicly documented roles. Directory listings reflect publicly available contact information and are updated periodically.
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Police Blotter: Richmond District — October 18, 2026

 ·  https://richmondsunsetnews.com/2026/10/18/police-blotter-richmond-district-79/

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Driver Kills Pedestrian at Arguello and Anza as City Continues to Drag Feet on Funded Safety Project

 ·  https://sf.streetsblog.org/2026/09/30/driver-kills-pedestrian-at-arguello-and-anza-as-city-continues-to-drag-feet-on-funded-safety-project

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Op-Ed: Latest Arguello Tragedy Demands Action by Mayor, Other City Leaders

 ·  https://sf.streetsblog.org/2026/10/06/op-ed-latest-arguello-tragedy-demands-action-by-mayor-other-city-leaders

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SFPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Traffic Collision in Richmond District #26-114

 ·  https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/sfpd-investigating-fatal-pedestrian-traffic-collision

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Inner Richmond Car Wash Site Could Become Eight-Story, 38-Unit Building

 ·  https://hoodline.com/2026/10/inner-richmond-car-wash-site-could-become-eight-story-38-unit-building/

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Plans Revealed For 228 Collins Street in Inner Richmond, San Francisco

 ·  https://sfyimby.com/2026/10/plans-revealed-for-228-collins-street-in-inner-richmond-san-francisco.html

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Waymo Stops San Francisco Robotaxi After Detecting Firearm, Leading to Arrest of 2 Minors

 ·  https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/autonomous-vehicle-ghost-gun-22426496.php

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Jean Fraser to Step Down as Presidio Trust CEO

 ·  https://presidio.gov/about/press/jean-fraser-to-step-down-as-presidio-trust-ceo

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White House Appoints New Board of Directors

 ·  https://presidio.gov/about/press/white-house-appoints-six-new-members

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Events at the Presidio

 ·  https://presidio.gov/explore/events

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Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond

 ·  https://sf.funcheap.com/region/richmond-district/

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Halloween Events in San Francisco, October 2026

 ·  https://www.myguidesanfrancisco.com/events/october-2026