North Beach is buzzing with the opening of Original Joe’s (601 Union Street, 415-775-4877) on Washington Square Park (see our cover story on page 10). The restaurant, which d... Read More
Even if we are fortunate to have robust rains in March, the lack of rain and snow that dominated our winter months will leave us playing catch up to reach average rainfall totals. ... Read More
We have been happily spoiled for the last few years with low interest rates. Because of the difficult economy, the federal government has worked hard to keep interest rates low to ... Read More
You may have passed them by the Lyon Street stairs or at Baker Beach. People strapped into some kind of a harness that’s hitched to a pole, pulling with all their might. Craz... Read More
Choosing the right pair of sunglasses requires more knowledge than any other accessory. In addition to medical and technical considerations, there is also a fashion consideration. ... Read More
I was a child of the Depression, the one that began in 1929 and lasted more than 10 years. But I wasn’t necessarily depressed by the Depression. I chalk that up to a hard-wor... Read More
Whatever the medium, there is the difficulty, challenge, fascination and often-productive clumsiness of learning a new method: the wonderful puzzles and problems of translating wit... Read More
Eric Clapton called Tommy Emmanuel the best guitarist he’d ever seen. Given Emmanuel’s spectacular sold-out 2012 concert tour kickoff at the Palace of Fine Arts on Vale... Read More
The plight of the graceful Art Deco tower crowning Telegraph Hill has received generous coverage elsewhere; even The New York Times has weighed in. So no need to take up this limit... Read More
I have a friend who called from Europe the other day and explained for no apparent reason that for the first time in her life she is absolutely totally happy. I was pleased of cour... Read More
It was inevitable that American politics would spoil that most pristine, beloved and genuine part of American culture: the annual blitz of Super Bowl commercials. Instead of being ... Read More
When I came to work for the Marina Times, I had no idea how much it would change my life. David Ish, who founded The New Fillmore newspaper, bought the publication from Maggie McCa... Read More
San Francisco native and cabaret artist Carly Ozard bids a fond adieu to her native city in “Accentuate the Paws-itive,” a benefit for Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) on ... Read More
In January 2011, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) released their Draft Dog Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for public review, and accepted... Read More
District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell and “Million Dollar Mutt” Kyoto were on hand at Pets Unlimited in Pacific Heights on Thursday, Feb. 16, to help Pet Food Express co-owner... Read More