Piloxing Barre: A winning dance, boxing, and Pilates hybrid

Ballet bar workouts have been around for a while, and they seem to be multiplying. Those in search of a toning, stretching, and sculpting workout can choose from many options, incl... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Back-to-school apps for parents

By Liz Farrell

Heading back to school is an exciting time for children. The backpacks are packed, the new shoes are laid out, and all the pencils are sharpened. It can also feel a bit hectic, esp... Read More

Real Estate

These shoes are made for walkin’: What Millennials want

By Stephanie Saunders Ahlberg

Ihear this repeatedly from today’s Millennial buyers: “I want to be able to walk to things — stores, wine bars, restaurants, and coffee shops.” These sorts of n... Read More

Real Estate Today

Are you moving? Exit plan vs. transition, plus questions to ask

By Carole Isaacs

An older woman who was thinking about selling her home of many years said to me: “I want to move, but I am having trouble developing an exit plan.” Hearing the word ... Read More

Dreamhouse Showcase

From sad to sleek

By John Zipperer

If you viewed an older photo of the home at 4173 Cesar Chavez Street, you might not be impressed. (Go ahead, do a Google Maps Streetview search.) It looks old, sort of a bit patche... Read More

Home & Garden

Exterior painting: Fixing common problems

By Julia Strzesieski

September provides an ideal time for exterior house painting to enhance your home’s curb appeal. Many factors can affect whether a painting project succeeds or fails. To avoi... Read More

News Briefs

City Touts Service Delivery

San Francisco’s government is doing better at delivering services to its residents, according to the Office of the Controller. In the Controller’s Aug. 20 report for th... Read More

A & E

Fall performance offerings

By Lynette Majer

The Bay Area’s long tradition of live performances gets off to a vibrant start this fall with exciting productions. Fort Mason’s Magic Theatre opens its 2015–16 seaso... Read More

News Briefs

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