Ronen’s thin blue lie

Authorities used screenshots from Fernando Madrigal’s Instagram as evidence in the federal case against him. (Northern District Court Records)

“I’ve been begging this department to give the Mission what it deserves in terms of police presence all year long … In the Mission people are getting shot and kill... Read More

Sports Corner

The outlook for the Giants’ 2023 season

By Richard Keller

So the Giants struck out trying to sign free agent outfield star Aaron Judge, who decided to remain a Yankee. They balked at their multiyear deal with shortstop Carlos Correa over... Read More

Chloe Coleman Michelle Rodriguez, Chris Pine, Justice Smith, and Sophia Lillis in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves from Paramount Pictures and eOne. Photo: © 2023 Paramount Pictures

Films

Of dungeons, dragons, and doctors

By Michael Snyder

When it comes to the all-important bottom line, a successful movie or television franchise is a golden goose. Studios and networks and cable channels and streaming services seek o... Read More

Politics as Usual

51 years

The long life that came after

By John Zipperer

It wasn’t wintertime, because the water would have been iced over. I don’t know the exact date, but it was an evening about 51 years ago — I know that. It is one of my e... Read More

Nautch with Three Dancers by Shepherd & Robertson. Image: courtesy Asian Art Museum

Art World

Asian Art Museum takes you beyond Bollywood

By Sharon Anderson

Beyond Bollywood: 2000 Years of Dance in Art” reveals the power of dance in South and Southeast Asia from ancient temples to modern movie classics. Co-organized by the Asian Art... Read More

News Briefs

Facts and Figures

By John Zipperer

100: number of legislative changes proposed by Mayor Breed in her latest attempt to ease permitting for small businesses and improve the business climate in the city . . . March 2... Read More

News Briefs

Briefly Noted

By John Zipperer

Phil Ginsburg, general manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, was unanimously elected chairperson of the California State Park and Recreation Commission. The... Read More

News Briefs

Police Blotter

By John Zipperer

March 3, 4:06 p.m., Van Ness Avenue at Bay Street: Officers tracked a stolen vehicle and found it parked and occupied. The driver of the stolen vehicle attempted to flee, accelera... Read More

News Briefs

Mediterranean Restaurant Coming to Presidio

By John Zipperer

This summer, Building 101 on the Presidio’s Main Parade Lawn will boast a new restaurant featuring Mediterranean foods and culture “enveloped in American comfort and hospitali... Read More

Luke's Local opens its latest grocery store in North Beach.  Photo: Facebook.com/LukesLocaL / @emmakmorris

News Briefs

Luke’s In North Beach

By John Zipperer

Early last month, Luke’s Local opened its latest location. Located in North Beach at Green and Stockton streets, it is the company’s third in the city; it already has stores i... Read More

Real Estate

An up and down market

By Garey De Martini

Despite a relatively slow start to the year, San Francisco’s real estate market improved in February. A number of indicators hit low points in January, but then rebounded the ne... Read More

The Best of Books

The Marina Books Inc. best sellers

By Chris Hsiang

Here are the most popular books sold last month as well as some new releases. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A Novel, by Gabrielle Zevin 2. Le... Read More

Understanding is a two-way street for teens and parents. PHOTO: fizkes

MomSense

What parents need

By Liz Farrell

Last month my daughter wrote in TeenTalk about what teens wish their parents knew. It was fascinating insight from a very introspective teen that sparked lots of conversation in o... Read More

Coast to Coast

Unlimited PTO: Hurray or Nay?

By Ivy Cosca

One of the things almost everyone looks forward to is a vacation — or some time off work, at least. After all, numerous studies have been conducted before and it’s been proven... Read More

Coast to Coast

Texas-Made Brands and Products That Wowed the Nation

By Carly Russell

Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the number of amazing brands and products that have been invented right here in the Lone Star State. From delicious snacks to inno... Read More

2023 March