If in doubt, don’t throw it out. Taxpayers should remember these words when a document shows up in their e-mail or traditional mailbox and they wonder if they will need it to... Read More
Whether you love or hate Zillow and their Zestimates, it looks like they are here to stay. I am often asked my opinion of Zestimates. “Are Zestimates the last ‘Zword... Read More
If the weather is too stormy to be outside, give some attention to indoor houseplants not only to keep your green thumb in shape, but also to clean the air of impurities. Many of t... Read More
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and that means romance is in the air. Romance means trysts, assignations, and dates — especially on the foremost holiday for lovers. And dates o... Read More
If the name Spaghetti Bros. evokes visions of hearty red sauce, beefy meatballs, and piles of pasta like Mama used to make, you’ll need to revise your thinking. Despite the d... Read More
WATERFRONT/FISHERMAN’S WHARF Love croissants? Then you should visit the new location of Le Marais Bakery (900 North Point Street) in Ghirardelli Square. The small, 500-square-foo... Read More
As I write this, Gino and Carlo, my favorite North Beach saloon, is looking for a cook to replace Denise Sabella, who died over the Christmas holidays and is sorely missed by all o... Read More
February is all about Valentine’s Day, and you’ll find everything you need here in our neighborhood and those nearby to make your celebration a perfect one. SWEETS FOR YOUR SWE... Read More
With our city’s population marching higher month after month, some of those growing pains are felt on our city streets in the form of traffic congestion, crowded Muni buses, ... Read More
January was a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. … I’m only quoting Scripture to seek the evangelical vote. Yes, I’m getting... Read More
“Here are we, one magical moment, such is the stuff from where dreams are woven.” — David Bowie, Station to Station David Bowie died on Jan. 10. Two days earlier, he... Read More
There will be little time for city workers and residents to rest after the Super Bowl hoopla dies down. Later this month, the Chinese New Year Parade takes place in downtown San Fr... Read More
If you track the incidents of crime in San Francisco, the statistics reported through the middle of 2015 won’t make you happy. From July 2014 through July 2015, citywide viol... Read More
In a geographically small but wealthy city where even some middle-class families are struggling to find housing, addressing the homelessness issue is a challenge. San Francisco has... Read More
Your Humble Columnist Thanks to the editors of the Marina Times for granting me a little corner of this fine periodical in my third term as District 3 supervisor. My intent is to s... Read More