I’ve lost my way station, and it’s going to hurt. My brother has taken on a new job that required him and his family to move from lovely Monterey, Calif. — author Joh... Read More
I’ve been strolling the neighborhood lately, humming (to the tune of “June is Bustin’ Out All Over”): Summer’s bustin’ out all over, All over th... Read More
It is estimated that 24 million people around the world suffer from dementia, and this number is predicted to double every 20 years until at least 2040. Brain conditions are not li... Read More
If your house is like ours, you are constantly bombarded with requests for screen time. Ours are mostly for mobile devices like an iPhone or iPad, but our kids are not picky, and w... Read More
The best-kept secret is that America’s Cup fans can rent a place near the water for only $50 a night. Once they check in, they can take in the natural beauty, kick up their f... Read More
Summer is the biggest season for burglaries. August is a particularly favorite month to vacation, while the children are on summer break before school begins in the fall. Homeowner... Read More
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The San Francisco real estate market is a combination of heaven and hell, depending on whether you are a seller or a buyer. No need to talk about heaven, but what about buyers in &... Read More
In 2010, when the City once again slashed her already bare-bones budget, Rebecca Katz, San Francisco Animal Care and Control (ACC) executive director had no choice but to consider ... Read More
Books Inc. hardcover best-seller list Beautiful Ruins: A Novel, by Jess Walter The English Girl: A Novel, by Daniel Silva The Expats: A Novel, by Chris Pavone This is Where I Leav... Read More
L et’s start with a splashy one. Now open in Jackson Square is Roka Akor (801 Montgomery Street, 415-362-8887), a new modern Japanese robata restaurant in the former Cypress ... Read More
I like to eat. I like to cook. And I like to dine out. I also like to write about food and restaurants — as my readers will note. Some readers stiffen their spines and want to te... Read More
More than 30 years ago, after graduating from Simmons College in Connecticut, Esta Soler began her activist career in California. It was a time and place that would set the stage f... Read More
We bought Mom an iPhone last month so she will be able to communicate with us when she travels. No, this isn’t a story about a senior being technologically ignorant; she is a... Read More
Good news! You don't have to look that way! If you're growing old waiting for your antiwrinkle cream to kick in, turn back the clock with Dr. Fred's revolutionary anti-aging silver bullet wrinkle corrector, Vaseline.... Read More