Has anyone seen Herb Gold lately? The famed writer and überman of letters of Russian Hill hasn’t been seen around his haunts — such as The Crepe House on Polk Street. ... Read More
In 1836, Yountville was part of a land grant that transferred territory from Mexico to George Yount. Yount, the first white settler in the Napa Valley (and first to plant grapes), ... Read More
As happy as I am in this city, some things do ruffle my equanimity. Those ear-shredding Blue Angels flew over again last month (for my feelings about those heavenly bodies, see my ... Read More
MARIJUANA DISPENSARY Re: Plans for medical marijuana dispensary on Lombard St. (October 2011): This might sound like NIMBY talk because I live three blocks from the proposed dispen... Read More
Four of the Palace of Fine Arts’ six juvenile swans were relocated in mid-October to help make sure the lagoon remains a harmonious environment for its residents. Gayle Hager... Read More
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) is warning visitors to the Palace of Fine Arts to be wary of aggressive raccoons in the area. In the last few months, at leas... Read More
For 25 years, the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program (sponsored by Energizer and International Association of Fire Chiefs) has been dedicated to helping share the life-s... Read More
The crimes below are a small snapshot of what the officers of Northern Station are doing. For a more comprehensive list, visit www.sf-police.org; under Compstat, there is a link to... Read More
During the earthquake: If you are indoors, stay there. Quickly move to a safe location in the room such as under a strong desk, a strong table, or along an interior wall. Your goa... Read More
October was our “reminder” month: 23 years ago was the last great earthquake we have experienced. We have had many smaller ones since, but nothing like the destruction of t... Read More
With thousands of spectators ringing the bay and the Blue Angels performing overhead, a fleet of state-of-the-art catamarans put on just as exciting a show on the bay last month du... Read More
Since there really is no finer place to live in San Francisco than the Marina, it stands to reason that real estate services are quite competitive in our little neighborhood. It ce... Read More
Ajam-packed, bursting-at-the-seams October has shifted into a more relaxed November. Not to say an election month is calm, but I just don’t think it will warrant roof parties... Read More
As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of what we have to be grateful for here in San Francisco, and the list is truly endless. The Trust for Public Land rated San FranciscoR... Read More
Hockey is the least telegenic of team sports. The puck is tiny. It gets lost to the TV viewer along the boards. Watched live, the flow of players skating around the rink is beautif... Read More