John Zipperer

Politics as Usual

Happy together

How my sister can save America
By John Zipperer

During the week that this issue of the Marina Times is going to be in production, I will be absent from my usual duties of examining layouts and proofing articles. I will instead ... Read More
New York might be the all-time rat champion, but San Francisco is very rat-curious. PHOTO: Erich Röthlisberger / Pixabay
Politics as Usual

We’re number 1!

And 2, 3, 15, and 87
By John Zipperer

Recently, while streaming a TV show, I was served a commercial advertising the city of San Francisco. The “Always San Francisco” commercial featured quick-cutting views of peo... Read More
In 1911, Teddy Roosevelt said something in San Francisco that applies to today. In 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to San Francisco and took the idea even further. Photos: Library of Congress
Politics as Usual

Spaghetti time

Taking a cue from FDR and seeing what works
By John Zipperer

Note to myself: Stop making political predictions on stage.  Last month, during a live political roundtable, I predicted that the voters of Chicago would elect the tough-on-cr... Read More
Luke's Local opens its latest grocery store in North Beach. 
Photo: Facebook.com/LukesLocaL / @emmakmorris
News Briefs

Luke’s In North Beach

By John Zipperer

Early last month, Luke’s Local opened its latest location. Located in North Beach at Green and Stockton streets, it is the company’s third in the city; it already has stores i... Read More
News Briefs

Facts and Figures

By John Zipperer

100: number of legislative changes proposed by Mayor Breed in her latest attempt to ease permitting for small businesses and improve the business climate in the city . . . March 2... Read More
Politics as Usual

Who asked you?

Ballot measures give you the illusion of being in charge
By John Zipperer

When Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer got sick of whitewashing a fence, he came up with the great idea of tricking other kids into doing the work for him. Problem solved! When special... Read More
News Briefs

City Revives the 1970s For Skating Fans

By John Zipperer

No, this isn’t a typo; San FranDISCO is the name of a 5,000-square-foot roller rink the city opened Oct. 15 on Civic Center’s Fulton Plaza. The pop-up rink opened during Natio... Read More
News Briefs

Facts and Figures

By John Zipperer

1,052: The number of games Bruce Bochy won as manager of the San Francisco Giants from 2007–19; Bochy was hired last month as the new manager of the Texas Rangers . . . $181: pe... Read More
News Briefs

Supervisors Approve Expanded Camera Use

By John Zipperer

The Board of Supervisors voted 7–4 in September to approve Mayor London Breed’s legislation authorizing law enforcement to use noncity-owned cameras temporarily when respondin... Read More
News Briefs

Music in the park

By John Zipperer

The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department announced a new plan to license street performers in Golden Gate Park. Musicians and other performers can get permits for perform... Read More
News Briefs

Briefly Noted

By John Zipperer

The biennial “Point in Time” count of the city’s homeless population was released in mid-May, and it showed a 15 percent drop in unsheltered homelessness and a 3.5 percent d... Read More
News Briefs

Facts and Figures

By John Zipperer

Number 1: San Francisco became the first city in the nation to offer free diapers to all families on public benefits . . . 441:  Number of felony defendants as of May 6 whose cas... Read More
Mayor London Breed and other dignitaries, including Supervisor Catherine Stefani (seated, right), announce the opening of Francisco Park. Photo: Jim Watkins/SF Rec and Park
News Briefs

Francisco Park Opens

By John Zipperer

For six decades, Russian Hill’s Francisco Reservoir lay dormant, unused and surrounded by fencing. That prime location at Bay and Hyde streets is now the new 4.5-acre Francisco ... Read More
News Briefs

Briefly noted

By John Zipperer

Two state Assemblymen — Republican Vince Fong (Kern County) and Democrat Jim Cooper (Elk Grove) — teamed up to request $5 million for the California Highway Patrol specificall... Read More
Police Blotter

Cops and robbers and burglars

By John Zipperer

Last month Northern Station welcomed its new commanding officer, Capt. Derrick Jackson. The San Francisco native and 27-year police veteran has worked on the gang task force and m... Read More


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