I promised myself a long time ago that I would not use this space to complain about this and a’ that. Really. I can’t be that self-absorbed. (Herb Caen used to say that... Read More
Mystery novels about Germany that show up on our shores tend to be either reprints of World War II-era books or new novels set in that time. It’s an interesting milieu, but i... Read More
Books Inc. hardcover best-seller list 1. FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, by E. L. James 2. FIFTY SHADES DARKER, by E. L. James 3. FIFTY SHADES FREED, by E. L. James 4. SENSE OF AN ENDING, by... Read More
The biggest opening this past month is chef-owner Joseph Humphrey’s Dixie (One Letterman Drive, 415-829-3363) in the Presidio. Humphrey, known for his years cooking at Meadow... Read More
What first caught my attention about this wine was the name, which was clever enough, and then the eye-catching label. Then I was really impressed when I learned that OneHope donat... Read More
In the mid-1800s, a tiny vineyard was first named Glen Ellen in what is now a beautiful town of the same name. This tiny community was also the former home of well-known authors Ja... Read More
We all know we should do it, but finding the daily motivation to lace up our workout shoes and get our bodies moving can be tough. So how do we motivate ourselves and commit to our... Read More
Juicing, or making your own fresh juices and smoothies at home, is the latest craze for health-conscious consumers. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends three to f... Read More
When I think about summer, it’s about fun in the sun, taking a break from the school routine, and just enjoying a slower pace. I was surprised recently when I heard the term ... Read More
Tired parents across the country have read or heard about Adam Mansbach’s indelicately titled Go the F*ck to Sleep, a storybook for parents at their most stressful time: chil... Read More
The crimes below are a small snapshot of what the officers of Northern Station are doing. For a more comprehensive list, visit www.sf-police.org; under Compstat, there is a link to... Read More
In June, the San Francisco Police Department held its annual medal of valor ceremony. Throughout the year, various officers are written up for acts of bravery and those commendatio... Read More
Tenancies-in-common (TICs) play an important role in our housing stock here in San Francisco. Because they are a relatively complicated legal form of home ownership, TICs have trad... Read More
You say no one cares about baseball cards. You say they’ve lost their charm. You say you’re not even supposed to hold the cards in your hand; you’re supposed to s... Read More
The 12-story-tall wingsail and hull crossbeams for the first of Oracle Team USA’s two AC72 America’s Cup yachts arrived June 12 at the team’s base on Pier 80 in S... Read More