Books Inc. hardcover fiction best-seller list 1. 50 SHADES OF GREY, by E. L. James 2. BOSSYPANTS, by Tina Fey 3. HOUSE AT TYNEFORD, by Natasha Solomons 4. CONCIERGE CONFIDENTIAL, b... Read More
“What if I forgave myself?” I thought. “What if I forgave myself even though I’d done something I shouldn’t have?” – Cheryl Strayed Cheryl Strayed... Read More
Bridging Us All is the theme for the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th anniversary celebration, featuring a yearlong schedule of public events. A highlight of the celebration is the ... Read More
In case you missed it by going into a total media withdrawal, this month is the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, and my esteemed editor is excited about the birthday. Si... Read More
It’s a most cruel twist of fate. People living in the Northside of San Francisco are still talking about how Tom Ferguson, a popular Marina resident, was killed after being s... Read More
Three quarters of a century can change a lot, but they can also hide a lot, adding a gloss of fame and affection for what was a very controversial project. That’s the case fo... Read More
Lola Silvestri — Lola Culleton at the time — was 16 years old when the Golden Gate Bridge opened. She was attending the now-defunct Polytechnic High School, across from... Read More
I am deviating from my usual crime information/prevention column this month to write about San Francisco’s most recognizable symbol, the Golden Gate Bridge. I am a fourth gen... Read More
Many local merchants work hard to make their storefronts a beautiful and integral part of our neighborhood shopping experience. Such pride of place draws residents and tourists ali... Read More
CalTrans announced on April 9 that Doyle Drive, the Marina District’s main approach to the Golden Gate Bridge, would be closed from Friday, April 27 at 8 p.m. until Monday, A... Read More
Oh, good God! Could it be time to move our baby grand again? When we transplanted from NYC to S.F. and found our lovely rental with hardwood floors and lots of light, I made a prom... Read More
Can you judge a neighborhood by its enemies? If you read what some people are saying online about the Marina, you can be forgiven for expecting the Marina to be a Beverly Hills-wan... Read More
During the holiday shopping period at the end of last year, consumers expressed their impatience at having been austere for three-plus years. The consumer wanted that flat-screen T... Read More
An end-of-the-school-year treat for kids and neighbors alike, Mayfair returns to the Claire Lilienthal School playground (Divisadero Street at North Point) on Saturday, May 12, fro... Read More
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