John Zipperer

Politics as Usual

Around the world with San Franciscans

Comparative touring
By John Zipperer

The Port of San Francisco expects to host 100 cruise ship visits by the end of 2023, bringing more than 400,000 passengers to the city (and millions of dollars to the local econom... Read More
Politics as Usual

Me write pretty one day

A.I. might replace journalists, but the business world needs writers
By John Zipperer

Please do not let children touch, so as not to confuse food.—Note on package of drywall repair kit  Hollywood’s screenwriters are on strike, but at least they have some ex... Read More
Politics as Usual

My life in crime

How not to react to a scam
By John Zipperer

A friend recently stated that she doesn’t leave her home in anything but running shoes, so she can get away in case anyone attempts to attack her. She’s not necessarily paran... 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
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
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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
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
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Politics as Usual

Mayor HAL 9000

It’s time San Francisco really leads on city governance
By John Zipperer

“I keep coming back to the love thing, because I love you. . . . You’re married, but you don’t love your spouse. You don’t love your spouse, because your spouse doesn’t ... Read More
Downtown is more than just a dense area of offices and stores; it is a cultural center fed by the coming together of people, businesses, artists, ideas, and activities. Photo: John Zipperer
Politics as Usual

Downtown’s up and down

By John Zipperer

As someone who grew up in small cities, I’ve always had a fascination with big cities, and particularly their downtowns. Tall buildings, lots of people, the energy of hundreds o... Read More
News Briefs

Briefly noted

By John Zipperer

Soccer fans often feel isolated in cities that are filled with fans of baseball, basketball, and American football. Street Soccer USA and the city of San Francisco teamed up to ho... Read More
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Photographer robberies spur increased police presence

By John Zipperer

In the wake of two brazen robberies of wedding photographers near the Palace of Fine Arts, District 2 Supervisor Catherine Stefani has secured additional police presence for the P... Read More
News Briefs

Pelosi shifts roles

By John Zipperer

Following the Democrats’ narrow loss of the U.S. House of Representatives in the November election, and the shocking violent attack on her husband, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announce... Read More
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Holiday facts and figures

By John Zipperer

501 Stanyan Street: Location of the home of John McLaren, Golden Gate Park’s builder, who decorated a cypress tree in his front yard in 1929, and the tree has been lit up every ... Read More
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GGNRA turns 50

By John Zipperer

On Oct. 27, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area hit middle age, celebrating 50 years since its formation. Stretching from Alcatraz to Crissy Field to The Presidio to Rancho C... Read More
Santa Claus
Politics as Usual

Ho-ho-who?

What a justice-involved Santa taught me about the real meaning of democracy
By John Zipperer

’Twas the month before Christmas, when all through the townNot a creature was stirring, as voting wound down.The people cast ballots with caution and care,In hopes of results th... Read More

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