Volunteering: Helping my future self

Peter and I have lived in San Francisco for seven years now, and it’s time for a summation, a look back. You might say I have a seven–year “itch” to explain the shape of th... Read More

Political Animal

If you talk the talk, you better walk the walk

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

(Part 1 of a three-part series on the complex sometimes contentious relationship between animal shelters and activists.) OAKLAND ANIMAL SERVICES DIRECTOR REBECCA KATZ CONTINUES CRU... Read More

Real Estate Reporter

Go big or go homeless

By John Zipperer

PLACE NAME POLITICS It will reportedly cost $5,400 to rename Justin Herman Plaza to something else. But if city leaders and citizens are really interested in undoing the effects of... Read More

Coastal Commuter

Renovation or desecration?

By Michael Snyder

Russian Hill is the only neighborhood I’ve called home in San Francisco. Consequently, I take a proprietary interest in the people, the businesses, and even the buildings tha... Read More

The Best of Books

The Marina Books Inc. best-seller list

By Brian Pettus

What Happened, by Hillary Rodham Clinton (hardcover) Before the Fall, by Noah Hawley (paperback) I’ll Never Tell: The Odyssey of a Rock and Roll Priest, by Harry Schlitt (paperb... Read More

MomSense

Talking to your children about the news

By Liz Farrell

It seems lately every time I turn on the TV or check my news feeds on social media there is more bad news. If you are like I am, this can start to make you feel very anxious —fro... Read More

Home & Garden

Safe at home

By Julia Strzesieski

Disasters — especially earthquakes — create fire hazards, including broken gas mains and gas leaks, which can be ignited by sparks or open flames. With care, you can protect yo... Read More

Weekend Traveler

Sausalito: A slice of Italy

By Patty Burness

If you’ve visited Italy’s Amalfi Coast, you know the azure sea, meandering coastline, and picturesque fishing villages. The Bay Area has its own slice of Italian heaven in Saus... Read More

Television

Handicapping the fall TV schedule

By Michael Snyder

The anticipation of the fall network television season has been diminished in part by the year-round premieres of shows on cable and, in a relatively recent wrinkle, streaming serv... Read More

The Tablehopper

Mamanoko opens in the former Mamacita, and more new spots

By Marcia Gagliardi

There is some life in the former Mamacita space in the Marina, and it’s now home to Mamanoko (2317 Chestnut Street, 415-346-8494). Partners Stryker Scales and Sam Josi (Mamacita,... Read More

North Beach Journal

A Bull Shot, me and Julio, and a wig for Halloween

By Ernest Beyl

THE ORIGINAL BULL SHOT Recently I had a yen for a Bull Shot, so I got myself over to Original Joe’s and consulted with bartender Michael Fraser. While preparing one for me — vo... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Reality check: Is San Francisco ready for imminent disaster?

By Aaron Peskin

Last month, I attended a grassroots benefit for the survivors of the devastating earthquakes in Mexico City and Oaxaca. The community gathering with local D.J.s performing, colorfu... Read More

Supervisor's Report

The value of sister-city relationships for San Francisco in today’s world

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Our country’s reputation around the world has taken a severe hit with the election of Donald Trump. His actions, words, and demeanor during his short time in office have caused m... Read More

New & Notable

Welcome to the world of weed

By Julie Mitchell

It’s possible you think marijuana — otherwise known as pot, weed, bud, and its official name, cannabis—is popular only among Millenials, Baby Boomers who were stoners in thei... Read More

News Briefs

October facts and figures

By John Zipperer

$495: The application fee for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (a.k.a. Dreamers) to renew their status; San Francisco has pledged to pay the renewal fees for local applicants... Read More

Issue October 2017