Simplifying civic engagement in San Francisco

There’s no convenient way for the average San Franciscan to get involved in city politics. Trust me, I’ve tried. I applied to city boards and commissions only to have the appli... Read More

Reynolds Rap

Mayor London Breed’s legacy

Will it be corruption and cronyism or cleaning up City Hall?

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When I wrote my April 2019 Reynolds Rap column suggesting Mayor London Breed should fire Department of Public Works director Mohammed Nuru after decades of corruption and incompete... Read More

Wine World

Women in wine: Jamie Benziger of Imagery Estate Winery

By Kenneth Majer

If the name sounds familiar, it should. Jamie Benziger hails from the esteemed Benziger Family Winery, notable for its biodynamic, organic, and sustainable farming practices in add... Read More

At the Table

Know where your food comes from

The Butcher Shop and Niku Steakhouse

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

For years as a food writer I’ve stressed the importance of knowing where your food comes from, particularly meat. In today’s world, where many deadly viruses are traced to poor... Read More

District 2 Supervisor

Taking stock

Even in challenging times, progress is being made

By Catherine Stefani

From tackling congestion at one of our major tourist hotspots, to preparing for the next major disaster, to creating a beautiful new open space for families, we’re addressing som... Read More

Police Blotter

The biker, the spitter, the booster, and the bad roommate

The latest crimes in the City by the Bay

Here’s a sampling of recent crimes in the districts covered by the Central and Northern SFPD stations. THE CASE OF THE VEHICLE CASER Jan. 6, 1:50 p.m. Franklin Street and Golden ... Read More

News Briefs

Facts and figures

4 percent: decline in the number of people getting married in San Francisco last year compared to the previous year . . . 50: this year’s Pride celebration and parade will mark f... Read More

News Briefs

Crime watch

For the week of Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, there were 17 burglaries in the Northern Station district. That brings the year-to-date total for 2020 to 73, down slightly from 76 for the ... Read More

News Briefs

Jury duty could draw more people

Under a newly introduced bill, California jury duty would be opened up to more people than are currently in the pool of possible participants. The current system relies on register... Read More

News Briefs

Union Street goes on a spring break

UNION STREET GOES ON SPRING BREAK The popular Union Street Spring Festival and Easter Parade will be taking a break this year, as will the Easter egg hunt in Allyn Park. The event ... Read More

News Briefs

Luke’s confirms new Cow Hollow store

Cole Valley-based Luke’s Local looks set to open a new grocery in Cow Hollow. Though the company was rumored to be in discussions to fill the former Osha Thai location at 203... Read More

News Briefs

Retail scene rejuvenation

Several new openings will reshape the face of our shopping districts on the Northside

Made Renovation has opened its first showroom in the Marina (2108 Chestnut Street); the showroom features vignettes, fixtures, and tile representing popular styles from the company... Read More

The Best of Books

The Marina Books Inc. best-seller list

By Brian Pettus

1. Ageless Painless Tennis: Free Yourself from Pain, Injuries, and Limita-tions and Unlock Your Athletic Potential, by David Starbuck Smith (paperback) 2. Little Fires Everywhere:... Read More

Real Estate

It’s no accident

The not-so-pretty history of our housing crisis

By Garey De Martini

The project seemed simple enough. I set out to examine San Francisco housing — what the city envisioned in the 1970s and ’80s, what it envisions today, and what it may envision... Read More

Real Estate Reporter

Buyers — and sellers? — beware

As Zillow and others change the home-buying landscape, it is unclear who wins

By John Zipperer

This month, let’s check in on a few trends that are impacting the real estate market. CAN I BUY AND SELL YOUR HOUSE? If you are looking through home listings in an effort to buy... Read More

2020 February