One person’s trash is another’s portable dishwasher

I’ve been strolling the neighborhood lately, humming (to the tune of “June is Bustin’ Out All Over”): Summer’s bustin’ out all over, All over th... Read More

This Just In

At last! Nail polish for your face!

By Fred Gehrung

Good news! You don't have to look that way! If you're growing old waiting for your antiwrinkle cream to kick in, turn back the clock with Dr. Fred's revolutionary anti-aging silver bullet wrinkle corrector, Vaseline.... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Spending $7.9 billion: How San Francisco’s new budget will affect you and your community

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

After Mayor Ed Lee presented his proposed balanced budget on May 31 of this year, the Budget and Finance Committee, which I chair, spent the month of June reviewing the mayor’... Read More

Enter Stage Left

Just singin’ and dancin’ in the fog

By Evalyn Baron

We are a musical theater family. With the show biz history filling our Victorian, you’d think that it would be doing the time step on its foundation. I’ve performed in ... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Francisco Reservoir: A once in a lifetime opportunity

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

We are fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. According to the latest census, more than 800,000 San Franciscans now call this seven-x-seven square-mile... Read More

Enter Stage Left

My birthday, now and Zen

By Evalyn Baron

I’m not sure how entertaining a TV episode this would make, but to celebrate my recent birthday, our little modern family did do something oddly madcap, very Left Coast, some mig... Read More

This Just In

Underwear, fresh seafood, soon at your hardware store!

By Fred Gehrung

In this uncertain economy, market research analysts like myself recommend innovative revenue-enhancing strategies for our nation’s retailers. Like staying open longer. Also, ... Read More

The In-Box

Letters to the Times (June 2013)

SFMTA parking woes Dear Editor: The currently in-place and out of balance, heavy and excessively loaded parking and meter fees, tickets, fines, penalties etc., is already too much.... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Your money at work: San Francisco’s General Fund (Part 2 of 3)

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

This is the second of three parts of our look at how and why San Francisco spends its money as it does. This month, we look at the General Funds portion of the $7.9 billion budget.... Read More

The In-Box

Letters to the Times (May 2013)

The Polk Polka In “Polk Street Latest Site for Parking, Biker Clash” (News, April 2013), I seemed to be one opponent in a boxing ring, so I’d like to restate that... Read More

Enter Stage Left

The good, the bad and the mindful

By Evalyn Baron

Some people lose hearts here, but recently, I found my mind. Can you hear Tony Bennett crooning that as you read? I discovered it in a small room on Divisadero Street. I completed ... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Inside San Francisco’s Budget (Part 1 of 3)

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

As chair of San Francisco’s Budget and Finance Committee this year, I have welcomed the opportunity to dig deeper into our City’s fiscal condition and financial well-be... Read More

Enter Stage Left

San Francisco world

By Evalyn Baron

To celebrate our anniversary, my husband, Peter, surprised me with a fun nighttime cruise around San Francisco Bay. Dining under the shadowy Golden Gate Bridge, then dancing while ... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Our future in San Francisco is much brighter with CPMC deal

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Last month, I was happy to announce that we have come to an agreement with the California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) to build two brand new hospitals and bolster its existing fa... Read More

From our Assemblymember

Pedestrian safety must be a priority

By Assemblymember Phil Ting

Anyone who’s crossed 19th Avenue knows how harrowing being a pedestrian can be in San Francisco. In fact, according to a study conducted by Transportation for America in 2011... Read More

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