Guerneville, situated in the Russian River resort area, is a wonderful town from which to discover this idyllic region with its soaring redwoods. Be active or relax — you win eit... Read More
Dawn breaks on the first day of a new year, and all things seem possible — especially in a state like California with two big cities where, traditionally, people relocate to rene... Read More
The problem with having to write a column to deadline weeks in advance of publishing is that if I choose a topical subject to do with current events, so much is happening in the wo... Read More
STATE FOLLOWS CITY’S LEAD, BANS PET STORE SALES OF NONRESCUE ANIMALS Almost one year ago, San Francisco’s animal angel and District 4 Supervisor Katy Tang received unanimous s... Read More
Along with reactivating that gym membership, shedding a few pounds, eating more healthfully, and kicking the nicotine habit, getting organized is one of the most common New Year’... Read More
TAXES AND HOUSING Conservatives finally got their long-sought tax bill at the end of December. To help pay for dramatic decreases in taxes for top earners, authors of the congressi... Read More
It is almost the new year and if your house is like mine, Santa has come and gone but not without leaving a few new devices under the tree. The start of the new year is typically w... Read More
As the season of indulgence transitions into the new year, people often feel the need to reinstate balance and get back into a routine. Detoxification practices have become more ma... Read More
Through Feb. 11, the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture presents Playtime, three video installations by award-winning British artist Isaac Julien in the Bay Area. Julien’s... Read More
Serving wine with food is nothing new, but wineries are now taking these pairings to a new level and creating an experience for visitors to their tasting rooms. Food and wine pairi... Read More
“Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.” — Sophia Loren Isn’t that a great quote? I suppose one could say the same about me. My fondest teenage memories include times ... Read More
One of the Wharf’s most beloved stalwarts, Fishermen’s Grotto No. 9 (2847 Taylor Street, 415-673-7025) has reopened under new owner Chris Henry. It has had quite the thoughtful... Read More
$3: Increase sought in Bay Area bridge tolls by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission; if approved by voters, the money would be spent on local infrastructure projects . . . M... Read More
The San Francisco Recreation and Park commission made it official in late December, officially renaming a meadow next to the Sharon Building in Golden Gate park after late comedian... Read More
A couple of experiments with robots in San Francisco did not end successfully. In early December, supervisors voted unanimously for Norman Yee’s legislation that restricts delive... Read More