2023 April

Nathaniel Roye (left) Garret Doty (right, red cap) buy drugs in the Marina District.
Reynolds Rap

‘They all knew’

Could brutal attack on Don Carmignani have been prevented? Marina neighbors say yes.
By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Garret Doty is back in the Marina just weeks after a brutal attack on former fire commissioner Don Carmignani. When images of a transient trio allegedly involved in the brutal,... Read More
DJ, record collector and archivist Curtis Lindersmith. Photo: Michael Snyder
Coastal Commuter

Dancing through time and space

By Michael Snyder

As much as I glory in the unique experience of a transcendent concert by accomplished musicians, there is also something special about hitting the right dance club when the disk j... Read More
Matthew Rhys in Season 2 of HBO's Perry Mason. Photograph by Merrick Morton/HBO
Television

Heroes reborn and revisited

By Michael Snyder

Even if we seek something fresh and different to entertain and edify us, there can be satisfaction in the familiar. And it’s not always indicative of creative laziness when ... Read More
In 1911, Teddy Roosevelt said something in San Francisco that applies to today. In 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to San Francisco and took the idea even further. Photos: Library of Congress
Politics as Usual

Spaghetti time

Taking a cue from FDR and seeing what works
By John Zipperer

Note to myself: Stop making political predictions on stage.  Last month, during a live political roundtable, I predicted that the voters of Chicago would elect the tough-on-cr... Read More
Meghann Riepenhoff's Ice. Photo: courtesy Haines Gallery
Art World

Ansel Adams and West Coast landscape photography at the de Young and Haines Gallery

By Sharon Anderson

The iconic photographer Ansel Adams was best known for documenting the powers of nature in lush gelatin silver photographs. The de Young’s major exhibition of more than 100 work... Read More
The Best of Books

The Marina Books Inc. best sellers

By Chris Hsiang

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Foster, by Claire Keegan 2. Small Things Like These, by Claire Keegan 3. Hello Beautiful: A Novel, by Ann Napolitano HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1... Read More
Real Estate

San Francisco’s real estate market cools 

By Garey DeMartini

Median home sale prices in the city dropped again in the first quarter of 2023, according to Ted Andersen with the San Francisco Business Times. The median price for a home went f... Read More
Pop-folk singer-songwriter Michelle Lambert will perform at the Union Street Festival. Photo: Michael Walker
Major Events

45th Union Street Festival

Kick off summer in the city June 3–4 with fresh new vibe in Cow Hollow
By Marina Times Staff

The Union Street Festival returns to the historic and charming Cow Hollow neighborhood on June 3–4. This may be its 45th rendition, but it’s definitely a new day for the city�... Read More
Talk early on about what your parents envision for late in life. Photo: MangoStar Studio
MomSense

Caring for our parents

Balancing the needs of our families and aging relatives
By Liz Farrell

Those of us who are caring for kids at home while also looking after parents or loved ones with increasing needs are often referred to as the “sandwich generation.” According ... Read More
Coast to Coast

Get Ahead of the Game: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for 2023

By Carly Russell

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift for that special woman in your life. But with so many options out there,... Read More
Coast to Coast

Mark Your Calendars: Your Guide to All the Exciting May 2023 Events and Observances You Can’t Afford to Miss!

By Carly Russell

May 2023 is just around the corner, and it’s a month filled with exciting events and observances that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a fan of cultural ce... Read More
Coast to Coast

Busting the top 7 health myths you still believe – the truth will surprise you!

By Carly Russell

We’ve all heard them before – the health myths that have been passed down from generation to generation. But did you know that many of these so-called “factsR... Read More
Coast to Coast

The Surprising Hideouts of Skin Cancer: Stay Informed to Stay Safe

By Carly Russell

Skin cancer is a serious disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While most of us are aware of the importance of protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful rays, ... Read More
Coast to Coast

Laugh Out Loud: Discover the Top Stand-up Comedians of All Time Chosen by Critics

By Carly Russell

Laughter is the best medicine, and stand-up comedy has been making us laugh for decades. From the iconic performances of Richard Pryor to the modern-day humor of Dave Chappelle, s... Read More
Coast to Coast

Beyond Buzzed: Exploring the Sober Curious Movement Sweeping Across the Nation

By Carly Russell

In recent months, a new trend has been taking the wellness world by storm – the sober curious movement. Sober curious communities are groups of people who are choosing to ab... Read More


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