‘Orange Waves of Giants’

Here are some World Series poems from my new book of baseball poetry, Orange Waves of Giants, which is available at Books, Inc. on Chestnut Street. Go Giants! The Pan... Read More

Dollars & Sense

Understanding 401(k) fees

By Jason Alderman

If you’re like many Americans – 71 percent, according to an AARP survey – you might be under the impression that your 401(k) plan administrator doesn’t char... Read More

West 8 envisions a new Fort Mason

By Cindy Beckman

The purpose of a design competition is to spur creative thought, explore all imaginable possibilities, and open a discussion on what could be. West 8 Urban Design & Landscape ... Read More

‘For rent’ — the future of the Palace of Fine Arts unfolds

By Cindy Beckman

As the Exploratorium begins its move to Pier 15, the “For rent” sign is going up on the Palace of Fine Arts. Neighbors and friends of the Palace had a chance in December to... Read More

Farewell to an old friend: Exploratorium closes its neighborhood doors Jan. 2

By Cindy Beckman

November brought surprising news that the Star Wars empire will now be part of the more massive Disney empire – along with the Letterman Digital Arts campus just inside the P... Read More

Fort Mason shooting suspects in custody

By Cindy Beckman

An Oct. 28 shooting in a parking lot off Marina Boulevard has left neighbors concerned about the large festival-like parties often held at Fort Mason Center. The incident took plac... Read More

EarthTalk

Light pollution is a glaring problem

By Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss

Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone calculated the energy wasted at night by unnecessary lighting in and around buildings? What can we do to reduce our light footprint? – Bill Rehkamp, vi... Read More

Enter Stage Left

The power of the (extremely) local vote

By Evalyn Baron

As happy as I am in this city, some things do ruffle my equanimity. Those ear-shredding Blue Angels flew over again last month (for my feelings about those heavenly bodies, see my ... Read More

News

Palace swans ‘fly’ the coop

Four juvenile swans relocated for lagoon harmony

By Cindy Beckman

Four of the Palace of Fine Arts’ six juvenile swans were relocated in mid-October to help make sure the lagoon remains a harmonious environment for its residents. Gayle Hager... Read More

News

Raccoons on the prowl

By Cindy Beckman

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) is warning visitors to the Palace of Fine Arts to be wary of aggressive raccoons in the area. In the last few months, at leas... Read More

More than fleets for the week

By Cindy Beckman

Batten down the hatches, it’s going to be a wild one! Every October, the armada known as Fleet Week sails into town. Naval convoys, Coast Guard contingencies, stunt pilots, a... Read More

Degaussing to grazing: Woodhouse Fish Co. on Marina Green

By Cindy Beckman

On Sept. 20, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission unanimously approved a negotiated lease agreement to turn the Marina Green’s historic degaussing station into a ... Read More

News

Fort Mason Center design competition

By Cindy Beckman

While Fort Mason Center has been successful in offering programming and events that are diverse and engaging, the campus lacks a clear identity and cohesion that often prevents vis... Read More

News

New park mantra: Love it or leave it?

By Cindy Beckman

San Franciscans say they have a close relationship with their local parks. But based on the conditions several parks were left in by Fourth of July partiers, it appears to be a lov... Read More

Relocating Alcatraz ferry landing raises more questions

By Cindy Beckman

In October 2006, the Marina Times reported on neighborhood concerns over plans to relocate the Alcatraz ferry service from its existing location. The National Park Service (NPS) ha... Read More

Cindy Beckman