March 2012 Articles


NEWS
Metro Theater to appear in its own sequel as Equinox Fitness
By Cindy Beckman
News
34th America’s Cup course revealed
News
After nearly two decades as a national park, the first inn opens in the Presidio
By Marilyn Damon Diamond
News
Two nonprofits sue to halt new construction in Presidio’s Main Post
By the Presidio Historical Association
COMMUNITY
Marina Community Association
Making a difference in your neighborhood
By Laura Lanzone
From Our Supervisor’s Chambers
Readying for the transformation of Doyle Drive into Presidio Parkway
By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell
Community
Free disaster preparedness training for everyone starts Feb. 29
By S.F. NERT
Crime on the Beat
Capt. Al Casciato receives ‘Above and Beyond’ award from State Office of Traffic Safety and MADD
The Captain’s View
Fact versus fiction
By Capt. Ann Mannix, SFPD Northern Station
Community Calendar
OPINION
Let’s not rent gouge in our improving economy
By Geoff Wood
The In-Box
FEATURES
Program Notes
A paradise of words and good coffee: The Readers Bookstore and Café
By Evalyn Baron
Enter Stage Left: A New Coast
Life is sweet in this relaxed neck (of the woods)
By Evalyn Baron
Sightlines
Neighborhood Arts Calendar
AT HOME
The Urban Home & Garden
Cast-iron cookware: It’s black, but it’s green!
By Julia Strzesieski
Family Matters
Volunteers needed for local elementary school reading program
By Glennis Coursey
Caring For Our Kids
Summer camp, already?
By Liz Farrell
Family Fare Calendar
BUSINESS
Neighborhood Nugget
Yogorino imports Italian frozen sweets to Chestnut Street
By Julie Mitchell
Real Estate Today
Get the scoop on San Francisco Multiple Listing Service changes
By Carole Isaacs
Finance
Who broke the piggy bank?
By Alan Silverman
SPORTS
Sports Corner
Field of realists
By Steve Hermanos
The Right Fit
March’s other green drink
By Kristi Dowler
On the Bay
Rolex honors the top sailors of the year at St. Francis Yacht Club
By Jim Maxwell
PETS
Pets
“Million Dollar Mutt” benefits Pets Unlimited
GGNRA’s dog management plan getting much-needed reanalysis
By Cindy Beckman
Kibbles & Bits
By Cindy Beckman
Carly Ozard’s farewell to S.F. performance will benefit PAWS