Oh California! How could anyone deride you as the land of fruits and nuts? And no, it isn’t a reference to our beloved state’s impressive agricultural bounty. That unfl... Read More
If open space, endless vistas, tule elk and oysters are on your list, then head west – to West Marin that is. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and it’s less than 20 minutes to... Read More
Well, it’s finally happened. It was bound to. Y’know those old ladies that took up half the pool when you gals used to mermaid across swimming lanes in your agile youth... Read More
It is hard to go anywhere in San Francisco these days and not see someone who is homeless. This is no longer a problem that only exists downtown or in “other” neighborh... Read More
There’s finally snow in the mountains! For skiing enthusiasts, the lift tickets are purchased, the cabin or lodge is rented, and the slopes beckon. But if the idea of putting... Read More
Is the time right to take the plunge and buy a home in San Francisco? After all, it is spring when the largest inventory of homes is on the market. The answer is different for ever... Read More
Now that taxpayers have their W-2s in hand — employers needed to issue them by Jan. 31 — it’s time to file. But this season, taxpayers have to deal with increased tax ide... Read More
Tucked into a quiet Pacific Heights neighborhood is a one-bedroom condo that exemplifies elegant luxury. Located a half-block from Fillmore Street, 2240 Green Street #3 is a short ... Read More
THE GROCERY CONNECTION Home values grow faster if they are nearer to a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods grocery store, according to Zillow’s new book Zillow Talk: Rewriting ... Read More
The National Association of Realtor’s magazine reported on Feb. 1 the top 20 hottest housing markets in the country, and it turns out that San Francisco is number one. That i... Read More
In less than a month, San Francisco built a city for the Super Bowl and tore it down as if it never existed — an amazing feat. Yet, on a recent drive down Division Street, my fri... Read More
For a decade, Leslie Drapkin, co-owner of Jest Jewels, was the Union Street Easter Parade correspondent for the Marina Times. After all these years, she still doesn’t bother ... Read More
San Francisco is in the midst of a serious housing shortage and crisis. For years, as a city, we simply have not produced enough housing to keep up with the growing demand. As a re... Read More
There was rejoicing in the streets of North Beach late last year when the Original U.S. Restaurant reopened after it was forced to close at its previous site. The reopening was a m... Read More
A 1979 relic of a state law permitting developers to add height and bulk if they set aside 13 to 20 percent of units for “affordable housing” has our Planning Departmen... Read More