John Zipperer

Knowing the trends in local crimes can help you be alert to possible problems and, one hopes, avoid becoming a victim. In addition to the modern plague of iPhone robberies, of part... Read More

Holiday fun and an avalanche of books

IT’S TIME FOR AN EASTER PARADE ON UNION It’s been 23 years since the businesses on Union Street began holding an Easter parade, and in that nearly quarter century of time, the ... Read More

Speculators or scapegoats? The city’s small property owners frustrated with city, state opposition

City Hall is buzzing with proposed legislation to address public worries over housing affordability in San Francisco in this current economic boom (see page 26). One group that isn... Read More

Cathouse

Your cat questions answered

This month, in re-sponse to numerous requests, we answer your cat behavioral questions. Luckily for cat owners, the answer is usually the same. Dear Cathouse: My cat, Fooshes, lik... Read More

The changing of the guard

What will San Francisco look like in 10 years? City planning officials spend a great deal of time and expertise trying to get a grip on that, local politicians spend a great deal ... Read More

The Mystery Housebuyer

Anticipating an unwanted move: what renters and landlords should think about

Harlan is going to be moving at some point; he doesn’t know when or where, but he’s not stupid — he can read the writing on the wall. Harlan, of course, is not his real nam... Read More

Business is booming

FOR PEET’S SAKE There were numerous people reading the Marina Times when one of our editors showed up at the grand opening last month. As proud of that as we are, we know tha... Read More

Will you stay or will you go?

THE END OF E’ANGELO After a 35-year run, Italian restaurant E’Angelo signed off Wednesday, Jan. 15. Chef and owner Claudio Marchesan closed the establishment he purchased in 20... Read More

The Mystery Housebuyer

How to lose friends and influence nobody

I have a friend — let’s call him Richard — who has almost every reason to be a happy homeowner. But the one reason that makes him unhappy could ruin it all for him. Richard ... Read More

Retail rental tough for retailers

Everyone has heard the “rule” that 90 percent of restaurants fail within their first year. In fact, the first year takes a heavy toll on small businesses of all types; if you d... Read More

Pets

The taming of Boris

Boris wasn’t the first cat I’d lived with, but he was the one who changed my mind about cats. I like to think that, in return for that favor, I helped change his attitu... Read More

Mayor Lee’s action plan for affordable housing

After months of increasing political heat generated by concern about a growing lack of affordability in San Francisco, Mayor Ed Lee addressed the issue with a plan to retain and in... Read More

Pets

The little lion in the autumn

In December, we learned about the quirky crimes of Mamoru Demizu. The unemployed man was accused of breaking into homes in western Japan to steal jewels, cash, and other valuables,... Read More

New offerings in the new year