Issue August 2014

The Kitchenless Cook

A perfect burger

By Bill Knutson

Every summer, you can predict the trends of the major food publications. First comes the grilling issue, then comes the burger issue. And it’s not just any burger, they sprea... Read More
New & Notable

Stop and sip for a spell at The Interval

By Julie Mitchell

In a city well known for its free thinkers, it comes as no surprise that the Long Now Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to promoting long-term thinking measured in centuries, not min... Read More
The Tablehopper

New Marina spots; more big openings keep coming (Pabu, The Ramen Bar)

By Marcia Gagliardi

MARINA Causwells (2346 Chestnut Street, 415-447-6081) has opened in the former Bechelli’s. Business partners Alvin Garcia and Tom Patella have brought on chef Adam Rosenblum ... Read More
Sports Corner

Down but not out in Fresno

By Steve Hermanos

If watching a mid-summer baseball game at Candlestick Park was an arctic experience, watching a few miles north at the ballpark at McCovey Cove is as often subarctic. It’s a ... Read More
North Beach Journal

Filthy McNasty, Freddie Freeloader, Magnolia Thunderpussy, Lavern Cummings … and a happy birthday to Tony Bennett

By Ernest Beyl

Tony Bennett’s birthday is Aug. 3. And where will he have his birthday party? Well, right where he left his heart last time he was in San Francisco — at Gigi’s Sotte ... Read More
Northsider

Getting around town

By John Zipperer

THE MUNI 30 STOCKTON What a difference a bus stop makes. That’s the message of numerous Marina residents who have written or called the Marina Times to complain about the 30 ... Read More
Police Blotter

Crime on the streets (August 2014)

The trend in local crime is heading in the right direction, says Northern Station Captain Greg McEachern. “While we still see incidents occurring at random times and location... Read More
Supervisor's Report

What San Francisco’s new budget accomplishes

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

This year I am once again serving as chair of our Budget and Finance Committee at the Board of Supervisors. Our budget process is long and complicated, but for the second year in a... Read More
Yapping

Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue

A group dedicated to giving cats a tenth life
By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Your names, your rescue’s name, and your titles at the rescue? Lana Bajsel, Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue, Director Michele Blunt, Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue, San Francisco Adop... Read More
Political Animal

A happy home is found for abused pit bull Capone

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When Mitch, a long-time volunteer at San Francisco Animal Care and Control (ACC), heard his name called over the intercom, he joked that he was being called to the principal’... Read More
Sky’s Buys

Freeze-dried whole chicken necks by Fresh is Best

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Some dogs will eat anything. Skylar isn’t one of them. From death row to the pickiest pit bull on the planet, Sky has been known to turn her nose up at the most delectable of... Read More
The Adventures of Skylar Grey

Chapter 15: Diagnosing Skylar’s Pit Bull Pillow Panic Syndrome

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

I know you’re an emotional girl It took a lot for you to not lose your faith in this world I can’t offer you proof But you’re going to face a moment of truth It&#... Read More
The In-Box

The In-Box: Letters to the Times

First, George Lucas had no plan for the museum [“When did S.F. become the no-go city?” Marina Times, July 2014, page 7]. Would it contain souvenirs from his childhood? ... Read More
News Briefs

New Reservoir Park Inches Ahead

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commiss-ion in July approved a land transfer of the Francisco Reservoir. If approved by the mayor and the Board of Supervisors, the land located ... Read More
News Briefs

Laura’s Law Becomes Law In SF

After a 12-year journey, Laura’s Law is now the law in San Francisco. The bill, pushed by District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell, passed the Board of Supervisors July 8 by a 9–... Read More

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