I don’t want him, you can have him, he’s too … you name it … for me

My momma was a real Adlai Stevenson girl. A true-blue liberal with a good head on her shoulders and who read the papers every day. So to honor her birth of me this month, I’ve de... Read More

Coastal Commuter

The parties never stop

By Michael Snyder

One of the true charms of the San Francisco nightlife scene has been the proliferation of long-running fun-filled club nights that are more like special events than mere dates on a... Read More

News Briefs

Calls for Changes in Housing Finance

The low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program should change to better aid the formerly homeless seeking housing, according to legislation introduced in the Board of Supervisors... Read More

News Briefs

City’s AIRBNB Hosts Take Tax Hit

San Francisco is stepping up its regulatory engagement with the short-term rental industry, letting it be known that short-term rentals must itemize and be subject to tax on all bu... Read More

News Briefs

New GGNRA Rule Could Make Most Beaches Off Limits to all Dogs

In February, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) released its proposal for “dog management” and, despite angry public feedback, it has chosen to move forwa... Read More

The Best of Books

Best-selling at Books Inc.

By Brian Pettis

Books Inc. best-seller list Mile 46: Face to Face in Maasailand, by Joni Binder (hardcover) Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion, by Elle Luna (hardcover) C... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

New options for indoor family fun

By Liz Farrell

The calendar may say spring, but it sure hasn’t felt like it with the recent rains. El Niño has not disappointed, and though I am grateful for the rain, wet weather can leav... Read More

Wellness

Depression: Our modern epidemic

By Thalia Farshchian

Three hundred and fifty million people suffer from depression, and with depression comes a common feeling of isolation. Depression can also be associated with many physical conditi... Read More

Finance

Get your tax papers in order

It is important to know what to keep, when to get rid of it, and how to do both

By Jesus Guevara

The deadline to file taxes this year is coming up soon, but you don’t want to wait to file. Something you may not know is that even those who owe the IRS can finish and file ... Read More

Real Estate Investor

Density bonuses and high-in-the-sky housing

So you say you want affordable housing?

By John Zipperer

It’s not always fun being the top dog.In early March, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf issued a statement acknowledging that “Oakland is the fourth most expensive housing mar... Read More

Real Estate

A fight for space

City grapples with plans

By John Zipperer

FOCUS ON CONDOS Condo units in every neighborhood of San Francisco have risen significantly in value between 2014 and 2015. And quite a few neighborhoods have seen their condo sale... Read More

Real Estate Today

Let’s talk square foot in San Francisco real estate

By Carole Isaacs

Spring is off to a wild start, and buyers are out in droves, especially in the under $1.5 million market segment. I know buyers are in for trouble finding a home when the first thi... Read More

Home & Garden

Spring spruce up

By Julia Strzesieski

Spring is a great time to take on a home improvement project that you can do yourself. Painting a room, an accent wall, a piece of furniture, or cabinets is inexpensive but makes a... Read More

A & E, Movie Reviews

Envisioning music-makers

By Michael Snyder

If the current schedule of releases is any indication, the movie industry can’t get enough of on-screen biographies about notable musicians — especially ones with checkered... Read More

The Tablehopper

Brunches, sandwiches, and fine dining, oh my

By Marcia Gagliardi

MARINA/COW HOLLOW Looking for some great brunch options? Tacolicious (2031 Chestnut Street, 415-694-6077) has a new brunch, starting with the Lone Star taco, made with scrambled eg... Read More

Issue April 2016