‘Orange Waves of Giants’

Here are some World Series poems from my new book of baseball poetry, Orange Waves of Giants, which is available at Books, Inc. on Chestnut Street. Go Giants! The Pan... Read More

Dollars & Sense

Understanding 401(k) fees

By Jason Alderman

If you’re like many Americans – 71 percent, according to an AARP survey – you might be under the impression that your 401(k) plan administrator doesn’t char... Read More

Enter Stage Left

A San Francisco roll call

By Evalyn Baron

Time marches inexorably onward, and here we are in this fresh part of it called 2013. I begin my third year in this city, where time flies by — it truly does when you’r... Read More

Weekend Traveler

Explore downtown Napa and neighboring Coombsville

By Patty Burness

There are so many wine areas in Napa, it’s hard to believe there are any more to be discovered. Recently we tasted our way through several wineries in the Coombsville AVA, th... Read More

Wellness

Bound into the new year with trampoline training

By Julie Mitchell

Many of us see January as a time to take up a new fitness routine, especially when we’re battling a few extra pounds from holiday indulgences. With potentially rainy days ahe... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Raising musical kids

By Maryann LoRusso

We’ve all read the statistics. Kids who play an instrument perform better in school, score higher in math and English tests, and may even be more successful in life than thei... Read More

Home & Garden

A new year for gardening

By Julia Strzesieski

January is an excellent time of year to try your hand at gardening, which is both therapeutic and rewarding. A big yard is not necessary to enjoy a fruitful garden in the City. Con... Read More

The Mystery Housebuyer

The season is the reason

Part 5: Know when to jump into the market

By anonymous

Sometimes it can be very profitable indeed to be out of step with everyone else. Just like heading to your favorite restaurant or shop during off-hours can get you a good selection... Read More

Market Report

The Marina Times Real Estate Market Report: November 2012

By Hill & Co.

Real Estate Today

One square foot of paradise, please

By Carole Isaacs

The price of a square foot of property in San Francisco is a challenge to figure out, even for seasoned real estate buyers or investors. Buyers will often ask about the price per s... Read More

Pets

Ashes: A queen in waiting

By John Zipperer

An American vice president whose name I forget once defined his job as consisting of little more than checking on the president’s health each day. Still alive? OK, I’ll... Read More

The Best of Books

What people are reading

By Sandy Mullin

Books Inc. hardcover best-seller list GONE GIRL, by Gillian Flynn THE SIGNAL AND THE NOISE: WHY MOST PREDICTIONS FAIL — BUT SOME DON’T, by Nate Silver HELP THANKS W... Read More

Bellingham by the Bay

Rollin’ and tumblin’ into the new year

By

Now we are headlong into a great struggle. We hardly have time to make merry for the New Year. Ah, but we can take a stab at it. There will be dancing at the Big 4 atop Nob Hill. T... Read More

A & E

We have well arrived: The backstory on the end of the Mayan calendar

By Sharon Anderson

If you’re reading this, then the world didn’t come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012. But was that the real story behind the Mayan calendar end date? My cousin sends me letter... Read More

The Tablehopper

Cocotte and coffee, plus new projects in 2013

By Marcia Gagliardi

Good news for S.F.’s Embarcadero (and for his many lady fans): Chef Michael Chiarello of Bottega (Napa), television, book, and NapaStyle fame will be opening a Spanish restau... Read More

Issue January 2013