Summer winds blow hot and cold

Summer in San Francisco is a time of layering and keeping warm. JenDigitalArt/Unsplash

The California summer conundrum is in effect on the coast — and on display in the two cities I call home. Only one of them seems to regularly embody the “hot town” o... Read More

Business

APEC Economic Leaders Meeting Kicked Off

By UNE Staff Reporter

San Francisco, CA—The planning of 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting was kicked off today at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco with elected officials and business leaders... Read More

Reynolds Rap

San Francisco’s only human trafficking case involves a nanny, not a drug dealer

Supervisor Matt Dorsey seeks deportation as colleagues perpetuate trafficking myth

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

“These people are victims of labor trafficking. They are told there are construction jobs in the U.S., then they are trapped and told if they don’t sell drugs the gangs will h... Read More

Chris Briney and Suki Waterhouse in Daliland. Photo: courtesy of Magnolia Pictures

Films

Hello, Dali — Farewell, Jean

By Michael Snyder

When the past — recent or distant — is recreated on screen, nostalgia could come into play for moviegoers who either lived through the time evoked or wished for the opportunit... Read More

Guangdong Province Department of Commerce Delegation team on April 20, 2023. Photo: COURTESY BAY AREA COUNCIL

Business

The boat is a bridge

The Bay Area Council welcomes back international delegations to the Klamath

By Mark Stefanos

After a period of quiet due to the pandemic, international delegations from across the globe have resumed visiting the Bay Area and making stops at the Bay Area Council’s histor... Read More

Pavarotti performing at Opera in the Park at the Music Concourse Bandshell, Golden Gate Park, 1970s. PHOTO: Courtesy of San Francisco Opera Archive

A & E

Celebrating opera and its Italian history in San Francisco

By Lynette Majer

Bravo — Celebrating San Francisco Opera, Its Italian Roots and Legacy” is now open at the Museo Italo Americano in Fort Mason through Oct. 22. The museo has partnered with the... Read More

Left to right: Nicholas Hilliard's Queen Elizabeth, and Portrait of Sir Anthony Mildmay, Knight of Apethorpe, Northants. Photos: Courtesy FAMSF

Art World

‘The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England’

By Sharon Anderson

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will present on June 24 the first major exhibition in the United States of portraiture and decorative arts of the Tudor courts. The Tudors a... 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. The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece: A Novel, by To... Read More

Parents should remember that not all screen time is bad. Photo: Khosrork

MomSense

Surviving summer

By Liz Farrell

It’s the home stretch of another school year, and summer is so close I can almost feel it. Our high school kids have finished already, and we have a few more weeks of elementary... Read More

Real Estate

Eye-popping numbers, a bank’s collapse, and more

By Garey DeMartini

San Francisco’s real estate market peaked last year in March, April, and May — so year-over-year price comparisons will remain eye-popping at least until the end of this month... Read More

Coast to Coast

Shop Smart: Uncover the Top 5 Budget-Friendly Grocery Chains for Maximum Savings

By Carly Russell

As consumers, we all want to save money whenever we can, and one of the easiest ways to do that is by shopping at grocery stores with the lowest prices. With so many grocery chain... Read More

Coast to Coast

From Ancient Times to Modern Pints: A Fascinating Journey into the World of Beer and its Fun Facts

By Carly Russell

Beer has been around for thousands of years, and it has played a significant role in human history and culture. From ancient civilizations to modern-day breweries, beer has been a... Read More

Coast to Coast

Pawsome Achievements: The Incredible World Record-Setting Feats of Man’s Best Friends

By Carly Russell

Dogs have been known as man’s best friend for centuries, and for good reason. These furry companions bring joy, comfort, and companionship to millions of people around the w... Read More

Coast to Coast

The Double Trouble of Unhealthy Diets: A Look at the Two Worst Offenders

By Carly Russell

Weight loss is a hot topic these days, as more and more people are looking for effective ways to shed those extra pounds. With so many weight loss programs out there, it can be to... Read More

Coast to Coast

Royal Residencies: Exploring the Monarchies & Reigning Kings and Queens of the World

By Carly Russell

Have you ever wondered how many countries in the world still have a king or queen as their head of state? Although many countries have moved towards democracy and abolished monarc... Read More

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