Chapter 4: Puppy kindergarten, here we come

The day I adopted Skylar Grey at San Francisco Animal Care and Control, executive director Rebecca Katz handed me a new puppy parent packet. As I skimmed through the various handouts, Rebecca said, "You should get her into puppy kindergarten, too."... Read More

Market Report

The Marina Times Real Estate Market Report: May 2013

By Hill & Co.

Real Estate

City knocks homeowners with TIC deal

By John Zipperer

On June 11, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to change the tenants-in-common (TIC) condo conversion system. But they took a bill to enable a larger-than-normal group of... Read More

Real Estate

Can real estate prices really continue to rise?

By Stephanie Saunders Ahlberg

This is a question I’ve gotten over and over again throughout my years in the business. It usually comes when the market is rising, like it currently is. Conversely, when it ... Read More

Real Estate Today

Find the money = buy a condo

By Carole Isaacs

Buyers who stretch their imaginations and are willing to investigate sources for financing other than large conventional lenders are finding success in buying condos in San Francis... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Summer travel tips

By Liz Farrell

With summer in full swing, many families make plans to head out of town either for a long weekend or a few weeks to find some sun and relax. Traveling with children can be stressfu... Read More

Wellness

Pump up your fitness routine with resistance training

By Julie Mitchell

There are so many different types of workouts to try, you’re certain to find a routine you like. And that’s an important part of sticking with a fitness program. For th... Read More

The Best of Books

What you’re reading (July 2013)

By Compiled by Sandy Mullin

Books Inc. hardcover best-seller list All That Is, by James Salter Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls, by David Sedaris Beautiful Ruins, by Jess Walter The Billionaire and the... Read More

Movie Reviews

I’m So Excited

By Michael Snyder

I wish I was excited by I’m So Excited, the latest offering from the award-winning Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. But I’m not. In fact, I found this stab at erotic... Read More

Movie Reviews

Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay

By Michael Snyder

Whether you’re a believer or just an eager onlooker, magic is an enigma and magicians are generally secretive about their craft or, if you prefer, their art. It’s all a... Read More

Enter Stage Left

Just singin’ and dancin’ in the fog

By Evalyn Baron

We are a musical theater family. With the show biz history filling our Victorian, you’d think that it would be doing the time step on its foundation. I’ve performed in ... Read More

A & E

Museums for sale Public vs. private art debate ignites in Detroit

By Sharon Anderson

In May 2013, Christie’s contemporary art auction set record prices when paintings by Roy Lichtenstein, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jackson Pollock, and others sold for a record $49... Read More

Wine World

Rosé

By Jeannine Sano

I realize that recommending rosé for summer is rather prosaic, but the classics are classics for a reason. Pink wine, whether still or sparkling, goes so well with warm summer sun... Read More

The Tablehopper

Get a taste of New Zealand at Waiheke Island Yacht Club

By Marcia Gagliardi

During my recent trip to New Zealand, I had the pleasure of making my way through all the appetizers at Clooney in Auckland, a chic and contemporary restaurant from restaurateur To... Read More

Recipes

Barbecue time

By Bill Knutson

About two years ago, I had to give up my grill. The apartment building I live in started enforcing a California fire code that bans grills with a propane tank larger than one pound... Read More

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