Stop in and get comfy at The Snug

We all know there are plenty of bars and restaurants on Fillmore Street, along with a recent explosion of trendy coffee shops and ice creameries. But experienced bar experts Zack S... Read More

A & E

Hot new events in cool new year

By Lynette Majer

Myriad events ring in the new year, including The Edwardian Ball (pictured) and World’s Faire, in its 18th iteration of bringing the life of writer-illustrator Edward Gorey to li... Read More

Scramble for a new mayor

January will be a crucial month for mayoral hopefuls

By John Zipperer

The sudden and unexpected death of Mayor Ed Lee in December left politicians and residents alike scrambling to figure out what happens next in the city. Who will be the next mayor?... Read More

Opinion

It’s the millennials’ Marina now

By Kevin Frazier

Little did I know that by moving to the Marina, I’d be joining a massive swell. From 2011 to 2016, a wave of millennials crashed down on Crissy Field and across the entire 94123... Read More

Movie Reviews

Assessing the best of 2017

By Michael Snyder

It’s like clockwork when you cover the motion picture business. The beginning of a new year inevitably brings … one or more lists of the previous year’s best movies. So w... Read More

North Beach Journal

A plebian gourmand’s glorious dinner party, faux food, table talk, Gino and Carlo at 75

By Ernest Beyl

I’ll be frank here. I seldom dine at San Francisco Michelin-starred restaurants. Nor do I frequent the San Francisco Chronicle’s top-rated selections. Why? It’s because I’... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Reflections from 2017

By Aaron Peskin

What a year. The worse things got in the White House, the harder we fought for our communities here in San Francisco. And there were some victories. BUILDING AND PRESERVING AFFORDA... Read More

Weekend Traveler

Laid-back Lake County

By Patty Burness

Thankfully, much of Lake County was spared during the recent horrific wildfires. All the more reason to visit this prolific region. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, the largest n... Read More

Coastal Commuter

Present Company

By Michael Snyder

Cheers to you and yours! We’re navigating the season of gratitude, giving, and hope — the extended wintertime celebration that starts when we give thanks around a turkey, c... Read More

Real Estate Reporter

At year’s end

By John Zipperer

REVIEW THE PREVIEW I was tempted to offer my own real estate year in review, but having already done that for the world at large (see my cover story this issue), I decided instead ... Read More

Political Animal

If you talk the talk, you better walk the walk

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

(Part 3 of a 3-part series on the complex relationship between animal shelters and activists.) PUTTING POLITICS ASIDE TO WORK FOR A COMMON CAUSE Activists often accuse shelters of... Read More

Home & Garden

Forcing bulbs for winter color

By Julia Strzesieski

After the glitz and glamour of the holidays subside, give your home or office color with forced bulbs. Start now so you can enjoy blossoming flowers in the rainy months of the new ... Read More

MomSense

Family fun for the holidays

By Liz Farrell

Fall always feels like a sprint, and as soon as Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to put our heads down and get to the finish line of the new year. All that racing and hustle and b... Read More

Wellness

Most common health questions asked during the holidays

By Christopher Bialecki

December marks one of the happiest months of the year; however, from family visits to holiday traveling, the season can also be stressful. It’s important to remember to focus on ... Read More

The Best of Books

The Marina Books Inc. best-seller list – December 2017

By Brian Pettus

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12: Getaway, by Jeff Kinney (hardcover) Theft by Finding Diaries 1977–2002, by David Sedaris (hardcover) The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to ... Read More

2017 December