The 75th annual Mother’s Day Rose Show, sponsored by the SF Rose Society, was held at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park on May 14. The show featured a diverse array of roses, some of which were chosen best in their category.
Mom’s special day
Sunset Roommates Hit the Road, Make SF Doc Fest
Four straight men and one straight woman were committed enough to
“Homo The Documentary” to drive 18 hours in a row to be on time to interview
a subject in Oregon and to spontaneously grab their equipment to get footage of a gay
pride parade (called Emancipation Parade) in Hutchinson, Kansas.
City Hall – Supervisor Katy Tang
Community updates from SF Supervisor Katy Tang
Real Estate
Ways to resolve conflicts John M. Lee In the practice of real estate, conflicts and negotiation between buyers and sellers are commonplace. But what happens when an agreement cannot be reached and neither […]
Hearing held to address blended water concerns
The SF Board of Supervisors held a hearing on May 24 to review the current status of the San Francisco Ground Water Project.
Golden Gate Park Band Returns
This year marks the 135th anniversary of the Golden Gate Park Band (GGPB), which presents popular concerts in Golden Gate Park. It is one of the last big-city outdoor bands to present […]
Man Still Tinkers with Old Radios; a Labor of Love
Jim Wentzel still tinkering at Aladdin Radios after over 60 years.
Beautiful Site
Sunset district ‘Trailblazing Woman’ honored
Buffy McGuire, co-proprietor of the Java Beach coffee house, received a Certificate of Honor from District 4 Supervisor Katy Tang on March 7. McGuire, who is an entrepreneur as well as a mother, was honored as a Trailblazing […]
Richmond district ‘Trailblazing Woman’ honored
Shlomit Heller, co-proprietor of the Beauty Network on Geary Boulevard, received a Certificate of Honor from District 1 Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer on March 7. Heller, who has been a skin-care expert at the Beauty Network for the […]
Rally for Affordable Housing
San Francisco supervisors Katy Tang and Asha Safai are using a tag-team approach to tackle affordable housing.
‘Reefer Madness’ Breaks Out at POPS’ Meeting
“Don’t give them a chance!
Not even a chance!” the man with the glasses screamed, as an uproar and yelling swelled throughout the room, verging on
pandemonium.
RICHMOND ROUNDUP
More than 400 veterans spend day mingling with animals The SF Zoo and Gardens opened its 100-acre classroom, conservation center and park to more than 420 invited veterans and caretakers on Sept. […]
Real estate year in review
By John M Lee In the Richmond District, single-family home prices rose by double digits for the fifth year in a row, with median prices appreciating by 10.3 percent in 2016 – […]
Richmond filmmaker does it all for latest cinematic creation
by Noma Faingold “Smile Again, Jenny Lee,” is Carlo Caldana’s third feature- length film as a director. But this time he decided to do it all: write, direct, act, produce and score […]
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