Books Inc. hardcover best-seller list 1. GONE GIRL, by Gillian Flynn 2. SIGNAL & NOISE, by Nate Silver 3. FLIGHT BEHAVIOR, by Barbara Kingsolver 4. BLASPHEMY, by Sherman Alexi... Read More
Last month in the first North Beach “Sketches” column, I called the old neighborhood “la dolce vita with an attitude.” Yes, Columbus Avenue — resembles Rome... Read More
“Liberty is about our rights to question everything.” — Ai Weiwei In early 2011, the artist Ai Weiwei was arrested at an airport in Beijing. He was held for months ... Read More
We’ve all heard it a hundred times: Staying active is good for us; sitting is bad. But some of us are too wary, too busy or too thrifty to join a gym or purchase a piece of e... Read More
Here’s something I don’t easily admit, especially not to thousands of newspaper readers. A few weeks after giving birth to my second child, I found myself walking down ... Read More
Many holiday traditions are taken for granted — they’ve been a part of our upbringing, and we carry on with them today because the season just wouldn’t be the sam... Read More
Those who live on the north side of San Francisco can be a bit provincial at times, myself included. We have everything we need right in our own neighborhood. There is no question ... Read More
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Do you want to beautify the front of your home? Are you looking for space to put in flowers, plants, and trees? Do you want to help divert rainwater out of the sewers? Do you want ... Read More
Two years ago, we moved here from a place I thought I’d never move from, and we have not regretted it. San Francisco has given us much, not only enriching us with new friends... Read More
Renowned dog behaviorist Dr. Fred reports on doggie makeovers and designer dogs. Dr. Fred established his canine cognitive center after a successful career in aluminum siding. His ... Read More
With every breath I take The more you slip away Learning how to let it fade is so hard Distant as a star, out there in the dark A million miles from where you are is too far I alr... Read More
They’ve put up the Christmas decorations at the Fairmont. That means the tractor beam of the holidays is in full swing. All in all, it’s a captivating sight. One has to... Read More
An Oct. 28 shooting in a parking lot off Marina Boulevard has left neighbors concerned about the large festival-like parties often held at Fort Mason Center. The incident took plac... Read More