A year ago I wrote in this column that it had been a little over 12 months since shelter in place protocols were initiated due to the coronavirus pandemic. I wrote, “At long la... Read More
Just when the world was start-ing to feel a little more normal — Covid numbers were declining, and mask mandates were being lifted — the conflict between Russia and Ukraine wa... Read More
Hardcover Fiction 1. One Italian Summer: A Novel, by Rebecca Serle 2. The Paris Apartment: A Novel, by Lucy Foley 3. Violeta: A Novel, by Isabel Allende Har... Read More
In 1974, Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda finally ended World War II. It had lasted about 30 years for him, because he refused to believe that Japan had actually surrendered in 1945. ... Read More
While the pandemic appears to be winding down (knock on wood), the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to extend the pandemic-era Shared Spaces program through March 31, 2023. ... Read More
The Presidio Trust says “dates are going fast so book soon” to make your reservation for the Rob Hill Campground for the April–October 2022 season. You can make your reserva... Read More
I have spring fever. I’m almost certain of it. Sure, it could be a variant. There’s some sneezing involved. But that means it could also be allergies. In fact, it̵... Read More
The new six-acre site on the Presidio Promenade trail will finally open Saturday, April 23, according to Presidio Trust. Known as Battery Bluff, the site was named for the gun bat... Read More
First and second: The ranking of San Francisco and San Jose, respectively, on a Fractl report of cities with the highest employment of data scientists . . . $149,000: annual incom... Read More
Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work in film and television will be the subject of an exhibition at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, on display now through Aug. 14. His beloved puppe... Read More
In February, San Franciscans resoundingly voted to recall Commissioners Alison Collins, Gabriela Lopez, and Fauuga Moliga from the San Francisco Board of Education. Nowhere was th... Read More
The latest batch of sequels and prequels and remakes have reached screens big and small, as the movie and television industries continue to eagerly finance the tried and true — ... Read More
Let’s give credit where it’s due. There are a few things San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin does very well — like dodging questions, blaming others, and making exc... Read More