The Marina Times Real Estate Market Report: November 2013

What you’re reading: Best sellers and recommendations

Best-Seller list: The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt Dear Life: Stories, by Alice Munro The Art of French Pastry, by Jacquy Pfeiffer and Martha Rose Shulman David and Goliath: Underdog... Read More

News Briefs

America’s Cup Impact Hailed, Assailed

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee hailed the payoff from the America’s Cup, saying the City’s investment brought in revenue and helped showcase the City for the world. Meanwhi... Read More

Commentary

Resolutions for others: Suggested actions for our city’s prominent men and women

By John Zipperer

January is typically a time for resolving to eat less, drink less, earn more, change jobs, improve the relationship with one’s children or parents, or similar things. Those a... Read More

Supervisor Scott Wiener seeks funds for city’s animal shelter

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” — Mahatma Gandhi In 2008, prior to becoming supervisor of District 8, Scott Wiener was c... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Addressing our city’s homeless population

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Here in the city of St. Francis, we value our city’s role in providing services for those less fortunate and have compassion for those who need a helping hand. It is part of ... Read More

Real Estate

The year ahead: Previewing SF real estate

Why is it so expensive to own here? What are the hot neighborhoods of 2014?

By John Zipperer

After a year of record-setting prices, growing concern over affordability, continued city population growth, and fragile but continuing economic expansion, the Marina Times checked... Read More

Dining

Keeping it light and healthy

By Tony Ching

In the spirit of “get back in shape” month, here are a few of my favorite dishes for keeping it light and healthy. Even if you do drop that new gym membership in Februa... Read More

Movie Reviews

2013 in film

By Michael Snyder

Even though I can’t abide awards competitions in the arts, I still find myself reflecting on the cultural highlights and lowlights of the previous 12 months at the turn of th... Read More

The Adventures of Skylar Grey

Chapter 8: Dancing in the moonlight

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

The drive down to San Jose to meet Grandma Kickie for the first time was a breeze; the car was still the place Skylar felt most comfortable. We stopped at a dog park a few miles away because I thought it was a good idea to work off some of that puppy energy.... Read More

Issue January 2014