Get going to Guerneville

Guerneville, situated in the Russian River resort area, is a wonderful town from which to discover this idyllic region with its soaring redwoods. Be active or relax — you win eit... Read More

Coastal Commuter

Begin again . . . and again

By Michael Snyder

Dawn breaks on the first day of a new year, and all things seem possible — especially in a state like California with two big cities where, traditionally, people relocate to rene... Read More

Enter Stage Left

How to face the new year with optimism? Wreathe it with hope.

By Evalyn Baron

The problem with having to write a column to deadline weeks in advance of publishing is that if I choose a topical subject to do with current events, so much is happening in the wo... Read More

Political Animal

2017 sees end to pet shop puppy mill sales; no end to Yulin Dog Meat festival; Prince missing again

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

STATE FOLLOWS CITY’S LEAD, BANS PET STORE SALES OF NONRESCUE ANIMALS Almost one year ago, San Francisco’s animal angel and District 4 Supervisor Katy Tang received unanimous s... Read More

Home & Garden

Get organized in the new year

By Julia Strzesieski

Along with reactivating that gym membership, shedding a few pounds, eating more healthfully, and kicking the nicotine habit, getting organized is one of the most common New Year’... Read More

Real Estate Reporter

The tax bill cometh

San Francisco will test the impact of major changes to housing tax law

By John Zipperer

TAXES AND HOUSING Conservatives finally got their long-sought tax bill at the end of December. To help pay for dramatic decreases in taxes for top earners, authors of the congressi... Read More

MomSense, Uncategorized

Tech tips for the new year

By Liz Farrell

It is almost the new year and if your house is like mine, Santa has come and gone but not without leaving a few new devices under the tree. The start of the new year is typically w... Read More

Wellness

Beyond weight loss: The importance of detoxing

By Thalia Farshchian

As the season of indulgence transitions into the new year, people often feel the need to reinstate balance and get back into a routine. Detoxification practices have become more ma... Read More

Art World

Playtime and Sanctuary: Two thought-provoking exhibitions at Fort Mason Center

By Sharon Anderson

Through Feb. 11, the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture presents Playtime, three video installations by award-winning British artist Isaac Julien in the Bay Area. Julien’s... Read More

Wine World

Ram’s Gate Winery: Food and wine with a view

By Lynette Majer

Serving wine with food is nothing new, but wineries are now taking these pairings to a new level and creating an experience for visitors to their tasting rooms. Food and wine pairi... Read More

Appetites and Afterthoughts

The spaghetti symposium

By Ernest Beyl

“Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.” — Sophia Loren Isn’t that a great quote? I suppose one could say the same about me. My fondest teenage memories include times ... Read More

The Tablehopper

It’s not just the fish that’s fresh at Fisherman’s Grotto No. 9

By Marcia Gagliardi

One of the Wharf’s most beloved stalwarts, Fishermen’s Grotto No. 9 (2847 Taylor Street, 415-673-7025) has reopened under new owner Chris Henry. It has had quite the thoughtful... Read More

News Briefs

January facts and figures

By John Zipperer

$3: Increase sought in Bay Area bridge tolls by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission; if approved by voters, the money would be spent on local infrastructure projects . . . M... Read More

News Briefs

Robin Williams meadow

By John Zipperer

The San Francisco Recreation and Park commission made it official in late December, officially renaming a meadow next to the Sharon Building in Golden Gate park after late comedian... Read More

News Briefs

These aren’t the droids you’re looking for

By John Zipperer

A couple of experiments with robots in San Francisco did not end successfully. In early December, supervisors voted unanimously for Norman Yee’s legislation that restricts delive... Read More

Issue January 2018