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Facts and figures

1,800: Number of U.S. newspapers that have closed in the past 15 years . . . 45: percentage decline in newsroom jobs over past 15 years . . . nearly 70 percent: vacancy in San Fra... Read More
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Arts & Culture

Andy Warhol inspirations at S.F. Art Institute

This month SFAI will exhibit a curated selection of original Andy Warhol Polaroid photographs, gelatin silver prints, and screen prints gifted by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the... Read More
Wellness

What is nutrition and why should you care?

By Catherine Benton

March is National Nutrition Month — a great time to assess your personal nutrition plan and gain an understanding of the importance of nutrition in your life. Hippocrates said, �... Read More
District 2 Supervisor

Fire safety: Precautions and preparedness

By Catherine Stefani

Last month, I stood a few hundred feet from the intersection of Geary Boulevard and Parker Avenue staring at a spot that had been engulfed in a 50-foot high fireball a couple of h... Read More
News Briefs

Facts and figures

$11.2 billion: Amazon’s 2018 profits . . . 0: amount of federal taxes Amazon is expected to pay . . . $171,400: the average 401(k) balance for Americans aged 70 and over; for age... Read More
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A tale as old as time

On Jan. 29, Northern Station police responded to a reported auto boost on Steiner Street. As they investigated, they got a description of the vehicle used by the subjects, and foun... Read More
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CPMC opens doors

The new California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) is scheduled to finally open its doors March 2. The 12-floor hospital boasts 274 patient beds, 13 operating rooms, roof gardens, tw... Read More
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Housing fees dropped

Mayor London Breed announced plans to spur accessory dwelling units (ADUs, also known as in-law units) and 100 percent affordable housing development by dropping Department of Buil... Read More
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Geary Boulevard fire follow up continues

A Feb. 7 fire caused by a ruptured gas line at Geary Boulevard and Parker Avenue did not cause any injuries, but a number of nearby buildings have been damaged or feared damage. Re... Read More
District 2 Supervisor

Bold action on homelessness

A multifaceted approach to dealing with over 7,000 homeless in the city
By Catherine Stefani

On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 24, I joined dozens of volunteers  traveling the streets of San Francisco conducting the biennial homeless count. The purpose of the count is simp... Read More
Marination

Room to grow: how to plant new businesses

There are many hurdles for successful small businesses in San Francisco. What do they need to flourish?
By Kevin Frazier

Part 1 of a series. You may have grown accustomed to it. after all, you walk down Chestnut and Union at least once a week, if not more. So when you stroll passed an empty storefron... Read More
Potables & Edibles

San Francisco chocolate makers supply passion for lovers

By Catherine Benton

With Valentine’s Day a few weeks away, now is the time to start thinking about gift ideas for that special someone in your life. I prefer to shop local, and with that in mind, I ... Read More
News Briefs

Facts and figures

2043: Year by which it is estimated that San Francisco has a 72 percent chance of having an earthquake of at least 6.7 magnitude . . . 43rd: Ranking of California out of 50 states ... Read More
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Crime update

The decline in auto burglaries is continuing into the new year. For the week of Jan. 14–20, Northern Station reports that there were 91 auto burglaries, and a total of 252 in the... Read More
Wellness

Seasonal transitions

By Catherine Benton

The human body undergoes changes seasonally that scientists are only recently able to observe. The human brain and our genes respond to fall and winter differently than they do to ... Read More

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