Laid-back Lake County

Thankfully, much of Lake County was spared during the recent horrific wildfires. All the more reason to visit this prolific region. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, the largest n... Read More

Coastal Commuter

Present Company

By Michael Snyder

Cheers to you and yours! We’re navigating the season of gratitude, giving, and hope — the extended wintertime celebration that starts when we give thanks around a turkey, c... Read More

Real Estate Reporter

At year’s end

By John Zipperer

REVIEW THE PREVIEW I was tempted to offer my own real estate year in review, but having already done that for the world at large (see my cover story this issue), I decided instead ... Read More

Political Animal

If you talk the talk, you better walk the walk

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

(Part 3 of a 3-part series on the complex relationship between animal shelters and activists.) PUTTING POLITICS ASIDE TO WORK FOR A COMMON CAUSE Activists often accuse shelters of... Read More

Home & Garden

Forcing bulbs for winter color

By Julia Strzesieski

After the glitz and glamour of the holidays subside, give your home or office color with forced bulbs. Start now so you can enjoy blossoming flowers in the rainy months of the new ... Read More

MomSense

Family fun for the holidays

By Liz Farrell

Fall always feels like a sprint, and as soon as Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to put our heads down and get to the finish line of the new year. All that racing and hustle and b... Read More

Wellness

Most common health questions asked during the holidays

By Christopher Bialecki

December marks one of the happiest months of the year; however, from family visits to holiday traveling, the season can also be stressful. It’s important to remember to focus on ... Read More

The Best of Books

The Marina Books Inc. best-seller list – December 2017

By Brian Pettus

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12: Getaway, by Jeff Kinney (hardcover) Theft by Finding Diaries 1977–2002, by David Sedaris (hardcover) The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to ... Read More

Wine World

Tasting room gift shops for holiday shopping

By Lynette Majer

Late fall is beautiful in the Wine Country: Vineyards are their characteristic shades of red, burgundy, yellow, and gold; long shadows from the low angle of the sun show up early, ... Read More

Reviews

Fab Five cookbook gifts from my favorite chef interviews

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

I’ve interviewed numerous chefs for my column “10 Questions with … .” Some of my favorite memories include sipping espresso in the French Laundry courtyard with Thomas ... Read More

New & Notable

Welcome to the new (and old) Grotto at Fisherman’s Wharf

By Julie Mitchell

Fisherman’s Wharf is as much a San Francisco icon as the Golden Gate Bridge. For years locals and tourists alike have made their way down to the bay and attractions from trinket ... Read More

The Tablehopper

December will have you visiting some great new markets and brunch, too

By Marcia Gagliardi

MARINA The vegan and gluten-free Seed + Salt (2240 Chestnut Street) closed at the end of November; owner Mo Clancy plans to reformulate the business (the space is too small and li... Read More

Supervisor's Report

A little thanks, a little giving…

By Aaron Peskin

Last month, roughly 200 of our District 3 neighbors gathered at Broadway Studios to discuss rising homelessness in the community. Thank you to Cmdr. David Lazar, Capt. Paul Yep fro... Read More

North Beach Journal

Changes: Good and bad in the old neighborhood

By Ernest Beyl

Yes, our city is changing. but not all the changes are good. Not all the changes are bad, either. And, here in North Beach — one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods — change i... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Looking back on 2017, and what is ahead for 2018

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

As we prepare to head into 2018, I want to reflect on the past year. PUBLIC SAFETY, HOMELESSNESS Every day I hear from constituents about crime and public safety concerns. While vi... Read More

Issue December 2017