Best-Seller list: The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt Dear Life: Stories, by Alice Munro The Art of French Pastry, by Jacquy Pfeiffer and Martha Rose Shulman David and Goliath: Underdog... Read More
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee hailed the payoff from the America’s Cup, saying the City’s investment brought in revenue and helped showcase the City for the world. Meanwhi... Read More
January is typically a time for resolving to eat less, drink less, earn more, change jobs, improve the relationship with one’s children or parents, or similar things. Those a... Read More
“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” — Mahatma Gandhi In 2008, prior to becoming supervisor of District 8, Scott Wiener was c... Read More
Here in the city of St. Francis, we value our city’s role in providing services for those less fortunate and have compassion for those who need a helping hand. It is part of ... Read More
After a year of record-setting prices, growing concern over affordability, continued city population growth, and fragile but continuing economic expansion, the Marina Times checked... Read More
In the spirit of “get back in shape” month, here are a few of my favorite dishes for keeping it light and healthy. Even if you do drop that new gym membership in Februa... Read More
Even though I can’t abide awards competitions in the arts, I still find myself reflecting on the cultural highlights and lowlights of the previous 12 months at the turn of th... Read More
The drive down to San Jose to meet Grandma Kickie for the first time was a breeze; the car was still the place Skylar felt most comfortable. We stopped at a dog park a few miles away because I thought it was a good idea to work off some of that puppy energy.... Read More
Remember seeing Joan Ryan’s byline in the Chronicle almost every day? She covered Olympics, World Series, Super Bowls, as well as local-interest stories for the Metro section... Read More
The historic town of Sonoma is a wine country lover’s delight. With the welcoming ambience, idyllic scenery and sumptuous bounty from surrounding farms and wineries, it’... Read More
Attention holiday shoppers! It’s that time of year. You’re pouring over gift catalogs and swarming the malls. What to buy for whom? The catalogs tell you they’re ... Read More
Home buyers have many approaches to picking their homes and neighborhoods. They consult friends and family who know the area. The search Zillow. They talk to real estate agents. Th... Read More
So as another year ends , I’m shocked we’ve lived here three years already! It’s either street physics that the older we get, the more quickly time passes, becaus... Read More
You know the lyrics. You can’t escape the song in December. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Sure it is — unless you harbor thoughts of suicide... Read More