10 Community 30 Real Estate 18 Calendar Supervisor: Mark Dreamhouse: A July Events: July is a month Farrell unveils the city’s Divisadero classic 25 for the Marina and all of the Bay next budgets 7 Area to shine. Find out about Pet Pages the concerts, food events, film Food & Wine Political Animal: festivals, children’s activities, The Tablehopper: Say America’s Dog’ and more that make summer goodbye to La Boulange 10 adoption event 30 so enjoyable in S.F. 18
MARINATIMES.COM CELEBRATING OUR 31ST YEAR VOLUME 31 ISSUE 07 JULY 2015 Reynolds Rap City business Bureaucracy Inc. If you think getting around the city is tough, try working with them
BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS
ou hear a lot these days about how hard it is just getting around San Francisco between the construction, the traffic, and the congestion. The Ybottom line is that San Francisco is a small city, with just 47.355 square miles of land (if you include the water, it’s nearly 232 square miles), and for many years, left-leaning activists and legislators kept new residential building at a minimum. Then Mayor Ed Lee decided to welcome (or more accurately, bribe) the Silicon Valley with enormous Mary Chapin Carpenter will perform on Aug. 2. PHOTO: COURTESY MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER tax breaks. The problem is that Silicon Valley is much larger, much more spread out, and made up mostly of single-family homes with two-car garages and plenty of Summer Sundays at Stern Grove free parking everywhere else. San Francisco had a dotcom boom once before, which BY LYNETTE MAJER quartet DakhaBrakha (July 19). A per- All concerts begin at 2 p.m. didn’t end well. There are plenty of pundits who believe formance by the San Francisco Ballet As many know, the weather at the dotcom boom 2.0 won’t end well, either, predicting that two he Stern Grove Festival (July 26) closes the month. outdoor amphitheater at 19th Avenue to five years from now, many of the latest Internet darlings kicked off its 78th year of free Heading up August is Grammy Award- and Sloat Boulevard can be unpre- struggling to make a profit will go the way of Pets.com, or concerts last month to a picnick- winner Mary Chapin Carpenter and dictable, from sunshine to fog and get swallowed up by bigger, more established companies Ter-packed performance of the Doobie Sri Lankan-American folk-rock artist wind, to a combination of all, so it’s like Apple and Google with working business models and Brothers and The California Honeydrops. Bhi Bhiman (August 2), followed by the always a good idea to throw an extra real piles of cash. I’m in that camp, having gone through July brings the San Francisco R&B-soul-funk sounds of Morris Day layer or blanket in the picnic basket. the first one and now witnessing the same mistakes being Symphony (July 5); Hawaiian perfor- and The Time and Con Brio (Aug. 9). Also, parking is challenging, so either made. But for now, the influx of new residents is over- mances by Amy Hanaiali’i and Halau Talib Kweli and Zakiya Harris featur- biking or Muni are recommended. whelming every resource, especially the housing supply, ’oKeikiali’i (July 12); and the folk-pop- ing Elephantine (Aug. 16) are slated to Visit sterngrove.org for additional which Mayor Lee obviously didn’t think about when he was R&B of Tune-Yards and the Ukraine close the festival with hip-hop and soul. information. BUREAUCRACY, continued on 4 Crime wave Back Story Residents nervous, city plans more police
BY JOHN ZIPPERER of 2 cases, but they hadn’t read online; even if the post- heard of 15. Nervousness ing of rumors was done with he e-mail was for- about crime appears to have the best of intentions, it can warded to about a inflated reports, which in actually hinder the promo- dozen recipients, turn were shared in the tion of safety. Tincluding the Marina Times. rumor mill. For residents looking It related an attempted “I would really encour- for information on actu- assault in the stairway of age … you [to] report al crimes, they can get it a Cow Hollow building. things to us,” San Francisco directly from the SFPD. If The unnamed writer said Police Department Captain those 15 assaults didn’t all the same thing hap- happen, there is still pened to a female plenty of crime tak- friend just a few days Police told residents ing place in the city to earlier and that police make people wary, and At the first Monterey Jazz Festival in 1958, Jimmy Lyons (right) is seen backstage officers had said there reports of a wave of in particular, burglar- with Dave Brubeck. PHOTO: JERRY STOLL, COURTESY MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL had been 15 assaults ies and car thefts are in the past week in the assaults were false. on the rise. For exam- same area. ple, just in the Central Remembering Jimmy Lyons Fearful residents packed Simon Silverman told the District police reports for an early June community neighbors at the June meet- the day of March 13, there BY ERNEST BEYL Jazz Festival. Jimmy was the he was responsible for add- meeting with law enforce- ing. “Don’t just report it were eight thefts (mostly founder and general man- ing an important dimension ment officials, where they on Nextdoor.com to your from vehicles), a vehicle his Back Story is ager of this premiere jazz — a starburst of focus — to were told that the reports of a neighbors, because we need vandalized, the arrest of a paean to an old event, and my best buddy my life. wave of assaults in the neigh- to be able to do something someone on an outstanding friend, Jimmy Lyons. until he died in 1994. He If it weren’t for Jimmy borhood — first reported on about it.” Silverman also warrant, a commercial bur- THis name may not resonate deserves remembering. He Lyons, my Telegraph Hill the Nextdoor.com website cautioned people against glary, and a narcotics arrest. with some of you unless you was a giant in this city that neighbor many blue moons — weren’t real. Police knew believing everything they CRIME WAVE, continued on 6 have attended the Monterey has had many giants. And JIMMY LYONS, continued on 16
MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES JULY 2015 1 Contents In This Issue 26 10
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News Calendar Around the Northside July events News briefs on more help for the home- Summer is in full blossom this month, and less, calls for whistleblower protection there’s plenty for the family to do and plenty expansion, The Dailey Method’s method, of places to bring out-of-town visitors. 18 and plans to improve the city’s car fleet management. 3 At Home Community Picking a paint color Julia Strzesieski finds shopping near home A matter of money pays off. 22 Supervisor Mark Farrell lays out spend- ing priorities for the city’s new budget. 7 Real Estate Hometime Street Beat Stephanie Saunders Ahlberg writes that Northside news making your landscaping drought-proof Christine Roher finds earth-friendly retail; is good for conservation and good for and Ernest Beyl tells us which street is your resale; real estate news briefs high- named after a notorious felon. 8 light a bevy of affordable housing initia- tives; Carole Isaacs responds to a call for Food & Wine buyer consolation; and the Dreamhouse Showcase is a Divisadero classic beauty. 23 Summer eats The Tablehopper has the inside scoop on Sports openings and closings in the Marina and beyond; Susan Dyer Reynolds remem- Coaching little leaguers bers GraceAnn Walden, the brassy pio- Steve Hermanos shares his wisdom for neer of food gossip; and you won’t believe teaching youngsters to play team sports. 26 what fed Ernest Beyl’s Appetites and Afterthoughts. 10 Wellness and Family Screentime Travel Liz Farrell on ways to break the lure of the screen The near afar for your kids this summer; and Julie Mitchell 28 Michael Snyder finds plenty worth see- offers tips for dealing with sports injuries. ing right at home in San Francisco and in his second home, Los Angeles; and Pet Pages Patty Burness takes a local’s eye view of Skylar’s sixth sense and San Francisco’s historic waterfront. 14 America’s Dog adoption month Skylar Grey takes care of Kickie; plus ACC Arts & Entertainment celebrates “America’s Dog” with free pittie It’s a matter of bandwidth adoptions and the chance to win a trip any- Film reviewer Michael Snyder watches where in the country. 30 the remastered classic The Third Man and the new biopic Greg Proops; plus ONLINE SPECIALS the Marina best sellers. 16 marinatimes.com
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News Briefs Services, whistleblowers, environment Focus on homeless, plus tech greens the car fleet
FARRELL SEEKS IMPROVED OLDEST BALLET BARRE ACCESS FOR HOMELESS SERVICES STUDIO, BAR NONE People who are homeless or are The Marina District’s The Dailey in danger of becoming homeless Method, a ballet barre workout stu- are often not receiving services that dio, rang in its 15th anniversary last could help stabilize their situations, month. The San Francisco-based and the city’s Human Services Agency company has grown to 57 locations lacks the data that would help it on three continents, and it expects to deliver those services. District Two expand to 10 more markets this year. Supervisor Mark Farrell is addressing Not bad for something that started that with legislation he introduced with a single studio in the Marina in June to ensure the collection and District in 2000. Getting analysis of data about matching up The company lays claim to be the potential recipients longest running barre with their services. studio in the industry. According to Farrell’s The whistleblower More accurately, it is nowhere proposal, within six a leader in forming months after a sup- ordinance doesn’t the industry, train- portive housing client ing 75 new teachers has been placed in a protect every every year, who in with the housing unit, home- turn teach more than less service provid- whistleblower. 40,000 new students ers would be expect- in barre techniques. ed to help the city determine who is Well-wishers can stop in and wish not getting the services they need. In them a happy birthday at their 2399 big banks? annual reports to the mayor and the Greenwich Street location. Or, if you Board of Supervisors, service provid- want to get more exotic, you can wish ers would have to give information them a “Bon anniversaire” at their about the percentage of clients enrolled 71 Avenue Victor Hugo studio in in all of the public benefits for which Paris, France. they are eligible; the percentage of cli- ents who have applied for all of the GREENING THE CAR FLEET benefits for which they are eligible; a San Francisco’s municipal vehicles summary of efforts made to enroll the will help the city help the environ- person in benefits; and if they’re not ment if legislation before the Board enrolled, an explanation plus a plan of Supervisors is enacted. Supervisor to increase the number of their cli- Mark Farrell introduced the legisla- ents who get full benefits to which tion last month to use new systems, they are entitled. technologies, and data to improve the “Public benefits help people secure efficiency and safety of the city’s fleet their most basic needs – especially of vehicles. those working to exit homelessness,” If the proposal becomes law, the said Farrell. “From providing a source city administrator would create and Break through with a of income, to food, to healthcare, or monitor the assignment and res- neighborhood bank that connections and pathways to educa- ervation program for a 300-vehi- tion and employment opportunities cle car-sharing fleet, the largest in looks beyond the numbers – public benefits provide a critical California and one of the largest in to get you great rates on life-line for those working to get on a the country. It would also expand path toward self-sufficiency.” the use of telematics data systems Commercial Real Estate Loans. The proposed legislation will in the vehicles, providing a lot of receive a committee hearing after the operations and usage data. That Board of Supervisors returns from its will help the city know where unde- 10-Year August recess. rutilized assets can be dispensed with, when to retire vehicles with WHISTLEBLOWER the highest maintenance costs Fixed Rate* PROTECTION FALLS SHORT and worst emissions, and ensur- San Francisco’s Civil Grand Jury ing the safe use of the vehicles for starting at released a report in June that con- city business. cluded that the city’s whistleblower Declaring his intention to cre- protection ordinance — which is sup- ate “one of the greenest fleets in the 3.50% posed to protect people who report nation,” Farrell promised that the plan government wrongdoing — doesn’t would also make financial sense. “San Reina Ceja protect people who report govern- Francisco is poised to have the larg- ment wrongdoing. est city-pooled car-sharing program 2197 Chestnut Street The jurors — a group of 19 resi- in the state, save millions of taxpayer San Francisco, CA 94123 dents who serve a year on the panel dollars, and aggressively cut green- to investigate municipal matters and house gas emissions with the approval 415-287-8801 issue reports — said that the current of this bill,” said Farrell. ordinance only covers “those who blow the whistle through approved DOYLE DRIVE WEEKEND CLOSURE channels within city government. As reported last month, the tem- Those who disclose government porary closure of Doyle Drive for a wrongdoing to the news media, or weekend of roadway systems work was to outside authorities … are not pro- delayed. The new closure dates will *Terms and Conditions: Building must be 100% owner occupied, maximum LTV will be 60%. Property type must be exclusively, Office, Retail, or Industrial. Rate will not apply to tected.” They also faulted the sys- be the weekend of July 9–13 (10 a.m. mixed use properties. Rate will not apply to automotive, assisted care, hospitality, or other special use properties. Amortization could be 10, 15, 20, or 25 years. There would be a tem for only covering a restricted Thursday through 5 a.m. Monday). 10-year maturity and a balloon payment if amortization is longer than 10 years. $1,500 Loan number of activities and for provid- During that time, work crews will final- Origination Fee. (No other bank fees, but borrower responsible for all out of pocket closing costs, (appraisal, title, escrow, etc.). Mandatory auto-payments from FNB checking account ing “no substantial remedy to victims ize the roadway connections and trans- or rate will increase by .75%, other restrictions may apply. Offer expires: July 31, 2015. © 2015 First National Bank of Northern California. of retaliation.” fer traffic to the new permanent road- All rights reserved. The jury recommended that the way. When it reopens, motorists will be Board of Supervisors, the mayor, and driving on the new Doyle Drive. the San Francisco Ethics Commission expand whistleblower protection. News tips? E-mail: [email protected]
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San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties by the numbers
CONCER TS at the PRESIDIO SAN FRANCISCO SANTA CLARA
47.355 square miles 1,304 square miles Pulling Out All the Stops
Fresh from his landmark performance at 836,620 residents 1,868,558 residents
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and joined again by son world- 35,771 city employees* 18,777 county employees Nicholas, renowned organist James Welch 23 residents per city employee 100 residents per county employee
returns to the recently restored Presidio Post Chapel for a program that features $3,445 amount spent on employee $750 amount spent on employee total wages per resident total wages per resident the two most celebrated pieces in the organ literature: Bach’s Toccata in D $1,035 amount spent on employee $262 amount spent on employee minor and the towering final movement total retirement and health cost total retirement and health cost per resident per resident from Widor’s Symphony No. 5. Also on the program, works by Bizet (Le Bal), $80,575 average wages $74,596 average wages Elliot (Improvisation on “Ode to Joy”), Saint-Saëns ( ), Fantasie in E-flat Major $24,209 average retirement $26,082 average retirement Ungar (Ashokan Farewell) and Bach’s and health cost for employees and health cost for employees
P relude and Fugue in C-sharp Major.
$2,882,234,830 total wages $1,400,680,360 total wages
From the Pre-College Division of the
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, $865,992,432 total retirement $489,733,907 total retirement gifted young pianists Kyle Fang and & health cost & health cost perform works by Chopin Leo Jergovic *San Francisco County reports as the City of San Francisco | Data for 2013 and Bach. (last reported) | Source: California State Controller’s Office, Publicpay.ca.gov
Bureaucracy month. Compare that to the way it works continued from page 1 with our other advertisers: Number of conditions, pages to complete, referrals: handing out those tax incentives to compa- zero. Number of pages involved to secure nies like Twitter that blow through billions the contract: one. Obviously, the city is in venture capital hiring hundreds of new trying to cover its behind, because that’s
employees. Consequently, San Francisco what bloated bureaucracies do, but it also
rents are through the roof, and housing keeps a lot of people at City Hall busy by 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, 2015 prices are, quite frankly, ridiculous. (Those generating superfluous steps and piles of at the historic Presidio Chapel 130 Fisher Loop, Presidio of San Francisco thinking about paying a million bucks over paperwork for a program with a budget of (intersection of Sheridan and Infantry Terrace) asking for a one-bathroom fixer-upper in around $40,000. Suggested donation: $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 children
Limited seating. Reservations recommended Glen Park would be wise to heed Warren While the qualifying process in the pre- Call (415) 447-6274 Buffet’s famous words: “Be fearful when vious two years was difficult, this year
Nicholas Welch Henry Smolen Etta Sou others are greedy and the city raised the
greedy when others bar by asking pub- are fearful.”) lications to provide I think it’s also The expense of the proof of insurance, The place fair to say that San new requirements is including $2 million Francisco hates cars. commercial liabil- While I appreciate approximately the value ity, $1 million com- the utopian way of mercial automobile, where locals thinking (“Knock out of the contract. and $1 million pro- parking spaces for fessional liability bike lanes and everyone will ditch their (maybe they got our contract mixed up eat seafood! cars and bike to work!”) it’s simply not with Uber’s). The expense of these new realistic. Baghdad by the Bay has become insurance requirements is approximately Bicyclists by the Bay, to the frustration of the value of the contract. I spoke with a drivers trying to stay three feet away from friend who spent more than four decades Spectacular Bay Views them (thanks to a new state law) on narrow, in the industry working for both small and crowded city streets while not sideswiping large publications who said he had never 12 construction workers and a Muni bus in been asked by an advertiser to provide the next lane. proof of insurance because it isn’t neces- You would think a city with one sary. Of course, generating superfluous employee per every 23 residents and that steps and piles of paperwork is the city’s pays nearly $3 billion a year for their ser- M.O., whether the project is $40,000 or vices could put their 35,771 heads togeth- $40 million. er and come up with a better plan. Then In a creepy Big Brother turn, the Outreach again, the fact that City Hall is bulging at Program also now requires three referrals the seams with workers, many of whom from current customers — they want to are redundant or irrelevant, is likely the know who you’re doing business with and reason that will never happen. Case in for how long, and they want their contact point: the Marina Times’s recent dealing information (we were tempted to name the with San Francisco Outreach Advertising, Outreach Program as one of the references, a program designed for underserved since we’ve already done business with them World Famous Restaurant or hard-to-reach audiences like those for two years). Once the contracts are award- reached by community newspapers. ed, the city must create ads for the various We participated in FY 2013-14 and FY publications, which brings more staff into 2014-15, and in both of those years the the mix to execute, evaluate, approve, and application process was tedious and overly transmit the ads. I have no doubt the money NO complex. It involved setting up the usual spent exceeds the budget of the program. vendor requirements, agreeing to bid and Streamlining would certainly reduce the 9 FISHERMEN’S contract conditions, providing proof of city’s costs and potentially make more funds circulation and printing, and passing scru- available for participating publications, but tiny by the purchasing office, which then we’re talking about a drop in the bucket for 415.673.7025 sends it to the Board of Supervisors for San Francisco, where a nearly $9 billion bud- Free Validated Parking GROTTO approval. The paperwork is daunting: 11 get is considered lean. Because Mayor Lee documents require completion or signa- expects revenues to continue rising, there No. 9 Fisherman’s Wharf at the foot of Taylor ture; the “Bid and Contract Conditions” won’t be any cuts. There will, however, be section is 31 pages long; there are two 1,178 new city jobs. fishermensgrotto.com Banquet Facilities Available addendums, and 57 total pages. The value to the Marina Times is less than $500 a E-mail: [email protected]
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of crime and have arrested more in the 2015-16 fiscal year, the city to conduct enforcement opera- than 80 offenders year-to-date. would fund five police academy tions for crimes such as burglaries, What we often find is that the per- classes instead of the three it had robberies and thefts from autos; petrators of these crimes are high- been funding. “Five academy increased homeless outreach offi- ly organized, often in groups of classes equates to training 250 new cers; increased school resource more than three individuals, and officers,” Wiener said. “Our police officers; increased traffic officers; use vehicles for transportation for department is hundreds of officers and most important, in my opin- quick access and escape from the short of where we need to be for ion, increased foot beat officers in area.” He said his officers will con- our growing city. It’s not acceptable our community including in the tinue these operations throughout that we have fewer officers now Marina and Cow Hollow commu- the remainder of the year. than we had 10 years ago.” nities,” said McEachern. As certain crimes have In June, the Board of Supervisors According to a June report on increased in number in San passed a resolution sponsored by police staffing from San Francisco’s Will additional police officers stem an uptick in property crime in the city? PHOTO: TORBAKHOPPER Francisco, the city’s police force supervisors Wiener, Mark Farrell, Office of the Controller, “San has actually decreased in size over and Malia Cohen to increase Francisco’s total crime rate (vio- Crime Wave is different. Last year through the the past five years, falling from police staffing levels to keep pace lent and property) per resident continued from page 1 first five months of the year, the 1,951 full-duty officers in 2010 with population growth. District and daytime population in 2013 entire Northern District saw 1,146 to 1,730 today. “San Francisco is Two Supervisor Mark Farrell, who was second highest among its ... (You can subscribe to the Northern thefts from automobiles. This year, growing, yet we have fewer offi- also serves as chair of the budget peers. While San Francisco’s vio- Station newsletter at http://sf- through the first five months the cers today than when we were committee, reports that the city lent crime rate falls in the middle police.org/index.aspx?page=825 entire Northern District has seen a smaller city,” said Supervisor budget for next year would add of its peers and is only slightly and the Central Station newslet- 1,933 thefts from automobiles.” Scott Wiener. “We’ve grown by 400 officers to the police force above the national average for cit- ter at http://sf-police.org/index. McEachern added that many of about 100,000 people and have and an additional 36 dispatchers to ies with populations over 350,000, aspx?page=805.) those crimes occurred in the tour- neighborhoods that didn’t exist the city’s 9-1-1 system to improve its property crime rate is second “Robberies, car thefts, and ist and commercial areas of the before, yet our department has emergency response. (See page 7.) highest, only lower than Oakland, thefts from automobiles are up Marina and Cow Hollow, such as shrunk. We need to re-staff the Northern Station has already in the survey group.” From citywide and in the Northern the Palace of Fine Arts, motel and department and update our staff- seen a bit of a recovery in its per- February 2014 to February 2015 in District through May of this year,” restaurant parking lots sonnel levels. “With the the Northern District alone, auto Northern Station Captain Greg around Lombard Street, newest academy class thefts increased by 33 percent, McEachern told the Marina Times. and in public parking graduation, we received thefts from autos by 55 percent, He said that the biggest increases garages near commercial Northern Station has nine new officers, which and arson by 80 percent. Residents are in robberies and thefts from corridors. already seen a bit of recovery brought our staffing level are clearly concerned, even with- automobiles (up 27 percent and “Northern Station above 110 officers,” said out misleading viral e-mails. 45 percent, respectively in the uniformed officers and in its personnel levels. McEachern. “As we move McEachern echoed Silverman’s city and up 21 percent and 69 our plain clothes street through the summer and plea for residents to report crimes percent in the Northern District.) crimes units have conducted ing goals to take our growth into next year, new academy gradu- and suspicious activity they see: Burglaries in the city dropped by numerous undercover operations into account. We need more ates will increase this number back “If we don’t know that a crime is 7 percent and in the Northern to detect and apprehend crimi- police out on the streets walking toward the 140 officers Northern occurring or may occur, it’s much District by 13 percent. “Though nals who break into automobiles,” beats, enforcing traffic laws, and Station had back in 2010. more difficult to prevent the crime robberies are up citywide and in McEachern said. “Through the responding to the rising number “What this will mean to the and apprehend the criminals. The the northern district year to date, first four months of the year, of crimes in our neighborhoods.” community is increased officers in community is our best eyes and in the Marina and Cow Hollow Northern Station personnel have Plans to increase the police force marked police cars able to respond ears when it comes to crime.” areas we have not seen an increase. made more arrests than any other have been developing for some to calls for service; increased Thefts from automobiles, however, station in the city for this type time. In April, Wiener noted that street crimes undercover officers E-mail: [email protected]
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BY SUPERVISOR MARK FARRELL hospitals, our airport, our port, to do both. Public safety is a top and our own utilities. priority for District Two and resi- ur city budget serves Because of our growing and dents citywide, and the proposed as a reflection of our booming local economy, we have budget will add 400 new police shared priorities and not had to make any cuts to officers, 198 firefighters, 55 para- Ovalues. As chair of our city’s our current levels of services. medics, and 36 9-1-1 dispatchers Budget and Finance Committee Further, we have been able to to enhance public safety in every Muni’s budget increases 10 percent to address reliability and crowding. for the past three years, I have led make strategic investments in neighborhood across our city. PHOTO: MOBILUS IN MOBILI / FLICKR and continue to lead our budget programs and services to ensure The budget has a 10 percent ser- structure. As chair of the Budget ther clean our streets, supporting discussions with my colleagues at that San Francisco remains safe vice increase at Muni to address and Finance Committee, I have our small businesses, enhancing the Board of Supervisors and the and livable, and save record service reliability and crowding. specifically fought to increase our programs for youth and seniors, broader public to ensure those amounts in our city reserves to We are also proposing to repave city budget reserves to protect making needed park and public priorities and values are met. In protect against the next econom- more than 1,400 blocks over the against the next economic down- space upgrades, providing fami- that role, it has been and is my ic downturn. next two years, and we include turn and strengthen our city’s ly-focused programs and activi- responsibility to fight for issues I am mindful that just because increases to the Department of credit rating. By the end of June ties to encourage a more family- that matter to District Two and we have more resources that it Public Works and the Recreation 2017, the city will have approxi- friendly city, as well as crucial the city as a whole. The budget for does not mean we can go on a and Park Department to keep our mately $300 million across its transportation and pedestrian the city for fiscal years 2015-16 spending spree as a city. We must streets and parks clean and safe. multiple reserves – which is one safety upgrades. and fiscal years 2016-17 Our budget also pro- of the highest levels saved in the It has been a rewarding expe- is $8.92 billion and $8.96 poses to make strate- budget reserves in our city’s his- rience over the past couple of billion, respectively. We have seen approximately gic investments for the tory. Though San Francisco is in months to hear directly from Due to a thriving local city’s most vulnerable. a much better place financially community leaders, business, economy, we have seen a billion dollars of growth There are significant new than recent years, we cannot take and labor and nonprofit organi- approximately a billion resources for the opening anything for granted as it relates zations to discuss priorities and dollars worth of growth since our budget last year. of a new San Francisco to our local economy, and we to work to address their concerns. since our budget last General Hospital, 500 must continue to ensure that our I believe our proposed balanced year, which was $7.9 billion continue to remain frugal and new units of supportive housing city is fiscally responsible, safe city budget addresses the appro- dollars. Without a doubt, it’s a direct our attention to our city’s to help individuals and families and successful. priate priorities and concerns massive city budget, and there more pressing needs while con- exit homelessness, and new funds As supervisor, I am also fight- citywide and in District Two. I are many reasons why it is so tinuing to fight for basic quality to further support seniors and ing to secure additional district- look forward to working with my large for a city our size. Since of life needs that include public people with disabilities. specific budget priorities to colleagues to pass our two-year San Francisco is both a city and safety, cleaner streets, support for Most important, the proposed address various needs from the city budget before the end of July. county, we are required to pro- small businesses, and much more. budget balances the need for savings we found in the Budget vide many additional services The proposed two-year city increased services with the need Committee. We will invest more Mark Farrell is District Two supervi- not typical for a city our size, budget that is now in front of the to ensure long-term financial sta- for commercial corridor clean- sor. E-mail [email protected] including running two public full Board of Supervisors seeks bility and invest in our city’s infra- ings across the district to fur- or phone 415-554-7752.
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BeGood’s flagship store is located at 2127 Union Street. PHOTO: BEGOODCLOTHES.COM Retail for good BY CHRISTINE ROHER time,” she said. “The body goes through such a physiological change.” n a city where we proudly com- Caitlin listens to the concerns of each post, ban plastic, and shun gasoline- woman and designs a workout specifi- fueled cars, it only makes sense cally for her. The workouts largely focus Ithat we’re now looking at the clothing on functional movements and postural industry’s impact on our environment. alignments. Her goal is to help women And BeGood, a clothing boutique with feel good during and after pregnancy. its flagship San Francisco store at 2127 Caitlin says 90–95 percent of her clients Union Street, is happy to give us a have very little aches and pains, if any, quick lesson. and they’re having shorter labors. Big retail is the second most pollut- “We help you connect the muscles you ive industry on the planet, according need to push with those you need to relax,” to BeGood. So Mark said Caitlin. “We’ve Spera and Dean had first-time moms Ramadan founded Big retail is the push babies out in 10 BeGood with two to 15 minutes.” goals in mind: Sell second most pollutive The Lotus Method clothing that’s man- is also creating a com- ufactured in a way industry on the planet. munity — women that reduces the are connecting and harmful impact on the environment, becoming fast friends. Caitlin finds this and support designers who give back to satisfying as well. the world. “I get asked all the time if I miss Big sellers at BeGood are Threads my dance career. But what I get 4 Thought, Alternative Apparel, and from these women, and meeting the Amour Vert. Labels like these use sus- babies after, makes me so incredibly tainable fabrics, zero chemicals, and happy,” says Catilin (1775 Union Street, natural dyes. Matt and Nat handbags, thelotusmethodsf.com). made from items like recycled plastic Another new tenant on Union Street is bottles and bicycle tires, are also popu- Sugarfina, a candy boutique for grown-ups. lar. And then there are the “give back” Sugarfina was founded by husband- brands, like Toms, the company that and-wife team Rosie O’Neill and Josh donates a pair of shoes for every pair Resnick. They launched in Beverly that’s purchased. Hills, selling “cocktail candies” like BeGood recently started manufactur- Champagne gummy bears and peach ing its own eco-friendly apparel line Bellini gummies. Those candies as well. And for every item that’s pur- quickly became hits, and Sugarfina chased, BeGood donates 12 gallons of flourished into a must-have, high-end water to people in need. candy brand. Along with the Union Street store, “We dreamed of gourmet sweets made BeGood has a heavy online presence. with premium ingredients — candy “We have a good customer base and that’s as beautiful to look at as it is to people really seem to care about the give taste,” said Rosie. back,” said Lindsey Blackbum, BeGood’s Sugarfina now sells more than 150 dif- store manager (2127 Union Street, 415- ferent candies, two-thirds of which can’t 829-2289, begoodclothes.com). be found anywhere else in the country. Down the street, pre- and postnatal wo- In honor of its new San Francisco men will soon have a new place to exer- location, Sugarfina will offer a limited cise. The Lotus Method is scheduled to edition “I ♥ San Francisco” bento box open its doors any day; this is the com- featuring custom illustrations of the city. pany’s second location. The eight-piece bento box ($60) and the Caitlin Ritt, a former professional bal- three-piece bento box ($25) will fea- let dancer, founded the Lotus Method. ture candies produced in the Bay Area, After giving up her dance career, Caitlin such as matcha green tea caramels and turned to personal training, where she dark chocolate coffee toffee (1837 Union was fascinated with working with preg- Street, 855-784-2734, sugarfina.com). nant women. “There’s no other time a body goes through this much in so little E-mail: [email protected]
8 JULY 2015 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Marina-Cow Hollow Insider Sketches from a North Beach Journal Street names from Brannan to Green, the restaurant scene, Deadheads, and remembering Ornette Coleman
BY ERNEST BEYL TRIPE WITH POLENTA it a few months ago, and Well, another North there’s a new edition out. his month’s North Beach landmark has Sensibly enough, it’s called Beach Sketches in- bit the dust. But it may Deadheads: Stories from cludes a bit of this return. One of my favor- Fellow Artists, Friends Tand a bit of that — Mormons, ite restaurants in North and Followers of the vigilantes, escaped convicts, Beach has closed. It’s the Grateful Dead. some recollections of a U.S. Restaurant over at As Linda proceeded rock ’n’ roll jam band, some 515 Columbus. Plumbing to convince me to write memories about a jazz icon, problems, landlord prob- about her, I felt like I had and a restaurant update. lems, and just plain prob- stepped into that great Come on in, the water’s fine. lems! My favorites there movie Almost Famous were the lamb shoulder about Cameron Crowe, A STREET NAMED with lima beans and the a teenage journalist on BRANNAN tripe with polenta. Arthur his first assignment from Here in San Francisco Bloomfield, one-time San Rolling Stone, who in 2000 many of our streets won an Oscar for the are named for nota- semi-autobiographi- bles who were around cal screenplay. in the early days of Geddes escaped from In the original the city. For example, prison and made his book, Linda said she Brannan Street was was not a Deadhead. named for Samuel way to San Francisco. “I’m more of an Brannan, a hothead- anthropologist.” In ed Mormon who arrived Francisco Examiner clas- the updated book she says: in the tiny village of Yerba sical music critic, and a “To this day I don’t know Buena in 1846 with 200 trencherman of major if I would call myself a followers. He wanted to proportions, ate at U.S. Deadhead. I’ve never start a Mormon enclave Restaurant daily. I ate worn tie-dye.” That’s how here in what soon would there once or twice a it was truckin’ with Linda become San Francisco. week, sitting at the counter from Orinda. Brigham Young and his where I could watch my followers beat Brannan to lunch being prepared in REMEMBERING the religious settlement those hot sauté pans. The ORNETTE COLEMAN idea when Young found the proprietors, host Gaspare As I write this column, Great Salt Lake. Brannan Giudice and chief cook news comes that Ornette instead went on to publish Benjamin Ruiz, are plan- Coleman has died at 85. the first newspaper in the ning to reopen — in North He was an iconic figure tiny bayside community Beach, of course. What in jazz. The first time I and became the father of space are they looking at? heard him was in 1959 at San Francisco journal- Over on Green Street, in the Monterey Jazz Festival. ism. When gold was dis- the spot formerly occupied He played a white plas- covered at Sutter’s Mill on by HRD Smokin Grill, a tic alto saxophone and his Jan. 24, 1848, Brannan not Korean barbecue joint. music was baffling, strange only published the star- to my ears. He played his tling news but also took LINDA FROM ORINDA song “Lonely Woman,” off for the gold fields him- If you ever thought and I thought it sounded self. Later, he was a promi- about being a Deadhead like a lonely woman. It nent member and spokes- — following Jerry Garcia’s was bluesy, but dissonant man for San Francisco’s jam band, the Grateful and atonal, with shifting Committee for Vigilance Dead, around the country tempos, or maybe with no that lynched some bad for fun and games — you tempo at all. Last time I guys. Think about this will like this anecdote. If heard him was a few years next time you drive down you never thought about it, ago, again at the Monterey Brannan Street. you may like this anyway. Jazz Festival. That time he The other day I was sitting didn’t sound so strange. A STREET NAMED GREEN at the counter in Mario’s Ornette Coleman hadn’t In North Beach, one Bohemian Cigar Store changed, but my ears had. of our prominent streets Cafe having my afternoon Many years ago, he is named for a notable espresso. You never know dropped into my tiny as well. Consider Green whom you will run into at North Beach office in Street. It was named for Mario’s. On this particu- the Belli Building on T.H. Green, a successful lar day, someone tapped Montgomery. Someone early San Francisco mer- me on the shoulder, and I told him I was a good pub- chant — or so the story turned to face a woman. licist and that I loved his goes. But T.H. Green’s “Hi, I’m Linda from music. Well, part of that name was an alias. His real Orinda, and you should was true. Coleman knew name was Paul Geddes, write about me in your his music was revolution- and he had escaped from column,” she said. ary, but he believed in it a Pennsylvania prison Turns out she — Linda and wanted more people and made his way west to Kelly — was a Deadhead to hear it. Specifically, he San Francisco. and wrote a book about wanted me to arrange a These days in the sin- it. Or rather, she recorded concert for him at the San gle block of Green Street, the oral histories of many Francisco Opera House. between Grant and Grateful Dead, roadies, I tried but couldn’t bring Columbus avenues, there musicians, record pro- it off. If he were alive are no fewer than a dozen ducers, hangers-on, and today, that chore would restaurants and saloons like true Deadheads. The be easy. Gigi’s Sotto Mare and Gino book was published in & Carlo. Check ’em out. 1995 but Linda updated E-mail: [email protected]
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The Original Old Clam House The killer porchetta at B. on the Go. PHOTO: © TABLEHOPPER.COM CLAM BAKE CIOPPINO Say goodbye to La Boulange; Clams, Mussels, Crab, Shrimp, Calamari & Fish Fillet Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Corn, Garlic & Black Olives big news in Ghirardelli Square; In a Spicy Cioppino Sauce let’s talk sandwiches
BY MARCIA GAGLIARDI WITH DANA EASTLAND City) and a second location of Le Marais Bistro & Bakery. Waxman’s project is a CITYWIDE homecoming of sorts — he was born in A big wave of news recently is that Berkeley and, like a good Berkeley-born Starbucks is closing all 23 of its La Boulange chef, has culinary roots at Chez Panisse. He bakery cafes by September, having deter- will be opening a sit-down brasserie and a mined “the stores are not sustainable for the fast-casual cafe (currently unnamed) in the company’s long-term growth.” Pascal Rigo, Mustard Building, which dates back to 1899, creator of La Boulange, sold the company to serving his seasonal and Italian-inflected Starbucks in 2012 for $100 million, and was cuisine (let’s not forget where Domingo partnering with Starbucks to elevate its food Ghirardelli came from). The Chronicle men- offerings with items under the La Boulange tions the opening is slated for the fall. brand in all its U.S. and Canada locations. Meanwhile, Ghirardelli Square’s Apart- Rigo has now left the company as well, ment House will be the home of Le Marais and Starbucks’ press release states that he Bistro & Bakery, which will have 116 seats plans to “continue his passion for food in in this two-level location. Husband and San Francisco,” and focus on “nonprofit wife Patrick and Joanna Ascaso will be ventures in an effort to supply quality food serving their artisan-made breads and to schools with underprivileged children exquisite array of viennoiserie (croissants, and bring innovative after-school clinics to pains au chocolat, carrés, and Danishes), help children with learning disabilities.” Go as well as pâtisserie selections (tarts, maca- Pascal. According to the Chronicle, Rigo has rons, choux, and entremets). There will plans for a few of the La Boulange locations. also be a bistro component, with dishes Say what you want about the brightly col- inspired by the French coastal regions, ored spots practically in every San Francisco and cocktails. The historic location, which neighborhood, they did provide a comfort- dates from 1916, has a fantastic view of the able space to grab a sandwich, enjoy a cafe au water and Alcatraz, which you’ll be able lait, have a meeting, and hang out. (There’s a to enjoy from the outdoor terrace. The petition to save them at change.org.) When look will include leather banquettes, classic the first Boulange opened on Pine Street, it bistro mirrors, cream-painted cabinetry, provided a taste of France that many of us and penny tile floors. Look for early 2016 were looking for (which sadly got watered on this one, and we’ll keep you updated down with each location that opened). We (900 North Point Street). all look forward to see what Rigo does next and are wondering what is going to happen PACIFIC HEIGHTS to all those locations. Stand by. Just in time for summer, Smitten Ice Cream opened their second San Francisco MARINA location in Pacific Heights. This new space The former home of Café Claude Marina, has six of their special Brrr Machines for which closed back in March, has a new freezing ice cream with liquid nitrogen and owner. Michael Mina has bought the space, will feature an outdoor garden with string and while the concept for the location hasn’t lights, benches made of Radio Flyer wagons, been decided, it sounds like it may be more and a living wall (2404 California Street, neighborhood-minded and modest than 415-872-9414). some of Mina’s flashier projects around town. However, what he plans to do with LOWER PACIFIC HEIGHTS the space in the meantime is almost more Some very exciting news: Chefs interesting: It will function as a pop-up/ and co-owners Margie Conard and incubator for some of the Mina Group’s Dana Tommasino of the (sadly closed) most promising young chefs. The first pop- Woodward’s Garden have found a new nest up will come later this summer from RN74 to land in. If all goes as planned with escrow chef Adam Sobel and Mina himself, who and the ABC license transfer, they are taking will be collaborating on a Middle Eastern- over the Roostertail space and will be open- inspired dinner, which seems fitting given ing Gardenias in its place. (So the garden Mina was born in Egypt, and Sobel is half theme will continues.) Israeli (2120 Greenwich Street). The ladies are beyond thrilled with how 299 Bayshore Boulevard | San Francisco it worked out — it’s a sweet space that was FISHERMAN’S WHARF renovated just about four years ago, with a 415.826.4880 | theoldclamhousesf.com Some exciting new tenants are coming spacious kitchen and back patio. The size is to Ghirardelli Square: a project from chef just right. (A personal shout-out to Steven Jonathan Waxman (Barbuto in New York TABLEHOPPER, continued on 11
10 JULY 2015 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Tablehopper Additional items include some Their newish chef, Dirk Tolsma, continued from page 10 salads and three kinds of classic who came on earlier this year, has desserts, like a pudding, panna put together (in conjunction with “Stu” Gerry of Zephyr for helping cotta, and crème brûlée, plus a sea- the Belcampo team) quite a sand- them secure the space.) And if the sonal bread pudding and a galette, wich menu that includes a tartare timing goddesses are with them, all designed for takeaway. Cookies tartine ($12), in which their fan- Gardenias should be opening in range from lemon sable to ginger tastic steak tartare — mixed with early July (1963 Sutter Street). molasses to chocolate peanut but- creamy and bright yellow-orange Last month we told you that the ter. You’ll also find some vinegar egg yolk and pickled ramps — wonder pastry duo Belinda Leong drinks, like mango mint and rasp- is piled on toasted whole wheat and Michel Suas of B. Patisserie berry vinegar. (Nothing will be a from Della Fattoria. You’ll also see took over the former Blue Fog duplicate from what you currently their fantastic cheeseburger ($12), Market space on California Street, find at B. Patisserie — each place which is a rather perfect burger, where they have opened B. on has a different offering.) with caramelized onions and but- the Go. There is a counter where you ter lettuce; I so dig this burger. They have a mustard-yellow place your order, and there’s a large Pork lovers will want to veer The Ghirardelli Square Apartment House, where Le Marais Bistro & Bakery rotisserie (it matches the color walnut communal table (which toward the roast pork Cubano will be opening its new location. PHOTO: COURTESY LE MARAIS at B. Patisserie) and are mak- Suas made — in addition to the ($11), a rare thing to find done ing sandwiches with a variety of other reclaimed walnut features in well in this town. It has thin and the team calls it (I am still laugh- jalapeño cheese, oh yeah (1998 meats. There’s an outstanding por- the space, including the counter), juicy slices of mustard-roasted ing). And the moniker is well Polk Street, belcamposf.com, 415- chetta (they chop up the meat where you can eat your goodies, pork loin, ham, melted Swiss deserved: a deeply flavorful filling 660-5573; lunch Monday–Friday and glorious crispy skin, saturate although it’s mostly designed to be cheese, and their house pickles, of braised mutton shoulder and until 3 p.m.). it with salsa verde, and nestle it a takeaway spot. There are colorful all tucked into crispy ciabatta. It’s a belly is tucked inside a soft sesame all into their ciabatta). The Grec Spanish tile floors and the beauti- beaut. But then there’s the wicked bun that soaks it up just so. And EMBARCADERO sandwich with rotisserie Mary’s ful glass tiles the color of wine in Bacon & Bacon ($14), with pulled here’s the kicker: there’s a layer of We received word that Joseph chicken and herbaceous yogurt is the kitchen, with lots of light. Have bacon (yeah, think about that for roasted garlic mascarpone in there Manzare’s Globe, which he homage to a shawarma-like sand- fun looking for the cute hand- a second), slices of crisp bacon — genius! That sandwich is not opened with wife and partner, wich (it comes on a soft roll) that painted pigs in the space (2794 inside a sesame bun, Tabasco aioli, one you want to miss. And here’s Mary Klingbeil, in 1997 and was Leong remembers from her days California Street, Tuesday–Sunday and tangy cabbage slaw. (Don’t tell a little Tablehopper insider deal: If such a late-night hangout and living in Paris. There is also a 11 a.m.–4 pm.). your cardiologist.) you order the slutton (you have to industry spot for years, has sadly Cubano, and their grilled cheese is High on the creativity scale is call it that!), you’ll get a free side of closed its doors. They reportedly very unusual: It’s made on a thin- RUSSIAN HILL the mean Eggs & Ham ($12), a their beef tallow fries ($3 value). lost their lease and the restaurant ly sliced round of custom-made At this point, you may have deep-fried egg (again, get ready for And trust, you want those fries. It’s had its last night on Saturday, May bread, about the size of a tortilla, figured out that we’re pretty sand- the bright orange and creamy yolk) slutton time! 30. Thanks for the memories (290 which is folded over and filled wich obsessed. So it’s with great inside a sesame bun with their One last tip: If you are hung Pacific Avenue). with a variety of cheeses (smoked pleasure to announce that there’s deviled ham (it gets mixed with over, or fighting a cold, or just need Gouda, Gruyère, and Swiss) and a brand-new spot for you to get sriracha aioli and scallion), slices of a little comfort, a cup of their bone Marcia Gagliardi is the creator mushroom duxelles like a que- quality sandwiches: Belcampo avocado, basil, and cilantro — it’s broth egg drop soup ($6) is what and Dana Eastland is the associ- sadilla. Decadent and delicious. Meat Co. is now serving lunch kind of like a banh mi that ate a you want. And be sure to pick up a ate editor of tablehopper.com, a Sandwiches range from $11–$13. Monday through Friday. You’ll Scotch egg and went to California. dozen of their amazing free-range popular insider weekly e-column There are also plans to sell the find an array of sandwiches fea- If you’re a sloppy Joe fan, pre- eggs and a little something from about the San Francisco dining porchetta and chicken by the turing Belcampo’s quality and pare thyself for the next level: the meat counter on your way out scene; subscribe for more news and pound, and a vegetarian option organic meats from animals raised the Sloppy Mutton ($12) — or, — they have a bunch of new prod- updates. Follow Marcia on Twitter: will be added to the rotisserie, too. humanely on their farm in Shasta. as I discovered, the “slutton,” as ucts, like sausages stuffed with @tablehopper.
MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES JULY 2015 11 Food & Wine GraceAnn Walden, the brassiest Summer Fun at the Cliff House broad in food writing, is gone BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS refused to make her full-time staff, offering her part-time status instead. found out that GraceAnn Walden According to GraceAnn, the next two had passed away in a text from my years were hellish, between feuding with friend chef Ryan Scott. According to Bauer (whom she nicknamed “Anton Iher obituary, GraceAnn died of a heart Ego” after the acerbic food critic in the attack “due to multiple health issues” at her 2007 Disney-Pixar film, Ratatouille) and Join us for these Cliff House Weekly Favorites home in Vallejo on the evening of Friday, seeking what she felt she deserved from May 29. She was 70 years old. The food the Chronicle: full-time status, benefits, • Wine Lovers’ Tuesday – Half Priced Bottled Wines* community was shocked by the news. I and a pension. • Bistro Wednesday Nights – $28 Three-Course Prix Fixe was truly saddened, but I can’t say I was GraceAnn turned to the union, even- • Friday Night Jazz in the Balcony Lounge surprised. Over several tually securing benefits years working closely with and a small pension • Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet GraceAnn at Northside for retirement, but that Valet parking every night after 5:00 pm. San Francisco magazine, retirement came earlier *Some restrictions apply. Promotions are not valid on holidays. on our joint project The than expected when the Yummy Letter, and dur- Chronicle unceremoni- ing a 10-day trip togeth- ously pushed her out the er in New York City, I door in 2006 (during watched her life slowly the holidays, no less). Cliff House and Beyond! spiral downward. That same year, the Guided Historical Walks In 2009, GraceAnn Internet exploded with took a bad fall. One Inside Scoop wannabes, Spend a memorable Saturday morning morning, she called to from blogs to e-letters exploring Lands End. Start with a continental ask if I could come over to websites, prompting breakfast at the historic Cliff House then walk to help her take a shower; Bauer to opine in a post, through Adolph Sutro’s magical ‘kingdom by her arm was in a sling, “What’s up with all the and she feared falling gossip these days?” The the sea’ with historian guide John A. Martini. GraceAnn Walden. PHOTO: TWITTER again. It was difficult for Chronicle loves tooting Regarded as the ultimate authority on GraceAnn to be vulner- its own horn, and being this part of the City’s fabled past John’s walks will be offered on able — her public persona a good soldier, Bauer was often tough, brassy, GraceAnn created boasted, “When The July 18, August 1, September 5, and October 10. and abrasive — but that Chronicle started the day I saw GraceAnn’s Inside Scoop for Inside Scoop column For more information and to make reservations please tender side, usually another publication more than 15 years ago, visit www.cliffhouse.com/history/Johns_Walk.html reserved only for close there were few places to friends, her goddaugh- in the late 1980s. get information about ter, and her cherished new restaurants and 1090 Point Lobos animals (at the time, five birds, a three- chef changes.” Of course, there was no 415-386-3330 legged stray tomcat, and her Chihuahua reference that GraceAnn actually came www.CliffHouse.com mix, Cosmo). While she was recovering, I up with the column at BayFood, not visited often to take Cosmo for his walks only pioneering the genre but also later around the mobile home park, and some- inspiring all those web wannabes. Bauer times GraceAnn and I would cook dinner only referenced GraceAnn in one snarky together or check out a new restaurant. sentence: “Just this week, GraceAnn Walden, who used to write the Inside CREATOR OF INSIDE SCOOP Scoop for The Chronicle, has taken her Her close relationships with the world’s act to the suburbs and is doing a Nibbles greatest chefs were enduring and unde- column for the Contra Costa Times.” niable, forged throughout 14 years as the original scribe of the Inside Scoop IMMENSELY PROUD WITH A SHORT FUSE column for the San Francisco Chronicle. The closer we became, the more I Now in its 24th year, the Inside Scoop’s realized how hurt GraceAnn still was current steward, Paolo Lucchesi, wrote by the Chronicle’s betrayal and contin- a tribute to GraceAnn crediting her ued lack of appreciation for her years with pioneering “the idea of writing of loyalty and groundbreaking work. about the restaurant scene, its news cycle Not that GraceAnn was a saint. Nobody and its gossipy underbelly on a regular could burn a bridge better, and her basis, most notably penning the Inside immense pride and short fuse often led Scoop column from its inception in 1991 to embarrassing squabbles with com- until 2005.” What Lucchesi didn’t men- petitors, chefs, and fellow food writers. tion is that GraceAnn actually created GraceAnn burned our bridge after I Inside Scoop for another publication, informed her that I could no longer an Emeryville-based magazine called do the Yummy Letter because, along BayFood, in the late 1980s. It became with writing half of it, I was serving as BayFood’s most popular column, and venture capitalist and proofreader while that’s when the Chronicle came calling. also running Northside and the Marina Times. GraceAnn was furious, shutting RIFT WITH THE S.F. CHRONICLE down the Yummy Letter and shutting While Lucchesi sang GraceAnn’s prais- me out of her life. A few weeks later, she es after her tragic death, the Chronicle started her bi-monthly Yummy Report, never gave her credit during or after her but I don’t think it truly fulfilled her. In Results of the PROPPR study at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma 14-year tenure at the newspaper. Though fact, I don’t believe GraceAnn ever really Center Results from the National Institutes of Health funded study known her public statement was that she retired recovered from losing the Inside Scoop, as PROPPR (Pragmatic, Randomized Optimal Platelet and Plasma Ratios) of her own volition, GraceAnn told me a job she loved so much and sacrificed which was conducted at San Francisco General Hospital and multiple sites the truth was quite different, but that so much for — and the Chronicle food nationwide, compared the results between the two ratios of blood products she wasn’t able to speak publicly about it section, whether they admit it or not, has given to injured patients with severe trauma and major bleeding. The study for legal reasons. The trouble, GraceAnn never been the same without the inimi- showed that early administration of plasma, platelets, and red blood cells in a 1:1:1 ratio versus a 1:1:2 ratio did not result in significant differences in explained, started when she asked the table, irrepressible GraceAnn Walden. mortality (rate of death) at 24 hours or 30 days after admission to the hospital. Chronicle to make her an employee after However, more patients in the 1:1:1 group stopped bleeding from their injuries, “freelancing” for more than a decade. GraceAnn leaves behind her beloved lit- and fewer patients died due to severe loss of blood within the first 24 hours At that time, Inside Scoop was the most tle dogs, Bruno Mars and Tinkerbell of admission to the hospital. This study was conducted nationally and at San popular column in the food section (adopted after Cosmo’s passing in 2014). Francisco General Hospital from August 2012 through December 2013. The and GraceAnn’s cachet on the restau- They are currently awaiting new forev- results were published in The Journal of the America Medical Association rant scene equaled that of critic Michael er homes at the Marin Humane Society (JAMA) on February 3, 2015. To learn more about the PROPPR trial results, Bauer (something Bauer wasn’t happy (marinhumanesociety.org, 415-883-4621). visit the PROPPR website at http://cetir-tmc.org/research/proppr. about). GraceAnn felt she should receive benefits and a pension, but the Chronicle E-mail: [email protected]
12 JULY 2015 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Appetites and Afterthoughts TREAT YOURSELF TO AN EXCITING CULINARY ADVENTURE WITH MICHELIN STAR CHEF SRIJITH GOPINATHAN
Beyl takes off his hat to the magical performance of the Charles Lloyd Quartet. PHOTO: ERNEST BEYL With apologies to Rodgers, Hammerstein, and Coltrane: Here are a few of my favorite things
BY ERNEST BEYL with Dr. Denny Zeitlin — present he gave me some the San Francisco psychia- in a whiskey bottle stopped Spice Pot — Chef’s interpretation of traditional Indian street food with sually when I trist-fisherman-jazz pianist with a cork. That night in vegetables, tamarind chutney, and chickpea crackers. write one of these — and Eric Clapton. my hotel I had a whack of it Appetites and After- before I went to sleep. Next Journey along India’s Spice Route by way Uthoughts columns, I write STEAK TARTARE morning, the room smelled of California at fi ve-time Michelin star winner only about food. But there True carnivores will under- like plums. It was glorious, Campton Place. Chef Srijith’s cuisine master- are other appetites not neces- stand this. If I had to choose and I had another whack. fully blends the fi nest local produce with the sarily related to the stomach. one food to take with me richness of the region’s seasonal bounty. So here I’m writing about to that mythical, tiny desert MY KIND OF RESTAURANTS a few of my “other” favor- island seen in so many New My kind of restaurants are Enjoy a six-course Spice Route menu or indulge in our nine-course ite things — to toy with the Yorker cartoons, it would Tadich Grill, Swan Oyster Degustation menu. For those with lighter appetites we offer a three- Julie Andrews’ song in The be steak tartare: ground top Depot, Original Joe’s, and my Sound of Music. But a few of sirloin, an egg yolk thor- quintessential choice, Sam’s course Theatre Menu and Vegetarian Tasting menu. my favorite food things may oughly mixed in, chopped Grill. Everything about Sam’s creep in here as well. onions, capers, a big whack Grill is “legit” — as my old of Worcestershire sauce, and news pal Carl Nolte might say. Located in the Taj Campton Place Hotel in the Heart of Union Square CHARLIE CHAN a lot of salt and pepper. If you The seafood is the freshest to camptonplacesf.com for reservations | 415.781.5555 PANAMA HATS don’t get it, so be it. be found. It’s prepared in the 340 Stockton St. | San Francisco I bought my first Panama simplest fashion — no frills. Open Every Night for Dinner | Lunch Wednesday – Sunday hat many years ago — a FOREST FLOWER No decorating with foams, Charlie Chan model known Back to that mythical smudge pots of hay smoke, or technically as the Optimo desert island: If I could piles of ash. No edible flowers. — from Michael Harris at take just one record album No seaweed. In other words, Paul’s Hat Works way out on with me and sit under no bull stuff. Do I need to tell Geary. The shop opened in that lone palm tree lis- you that Sam’s cooks do not 1918, and my buddy Michael tening all day, it would place the food on the plate bought it in 1980. Then a few be Forest Flower by the with tweezers? years ago he retired, and some Charles Lloyd Quartet. In enterprising young women 1966, Lloyd, still in his 20s, MY KIND OF SALOONS bought it and are keeping played Forest Flower at the I miss the Washington the Panama hat flame alive. Monterey Jazz Festival. The Square Bar & Grill. And I I’m now a collector of these live album of that perfor- miss Capp’s Corner — late, Ecuadorean, Montecristi mance changed the course lamented, lost! There was a beauties, a passion I share of his life. Within months, sign hanging over the door at with Willie Brown, who is the Charles Lloyd Quartet Capp’s Corner that I admired also a Panama hat hotshot. played Bill Graham’s every time I saw it. It read: Fillmore Auditorium — STRAIGHT-UP MARTINIS the first jazz artists to do EMERGENCY One of the all-time truly so. With that one thematic INSTRUCTIONS great creations — right up composition, tenor saxo- 1. Grab your coat and get there with baseball and the phonist and flutist Lloyd your hat Boeing 747 — are martinis, brought jazz to youngsters 2. Leave your worry on created across the bay in who had avoided it earlier. the doorstep Martinez, it is said. Ice cold He set the stage for what 3. Just direct your feet to and straight up, please! we now call fusion and the sunny side of the street. world music and inspired When Capp’s closed — a CARL NOLTE’S COLUMN other jazz artists to stretch neighborhood tragedy — As a former San Francisco out to rock audiences — proprietor Tom Ginella gave Chronicle reporter, I read the notably Miles Davis who me the sign. It now leans paper every day. It was better soon was performing against my desk reminding when I worked there a long with Lloyd’s Forest Flower me of what we’ve lost. time ago. Not because I made sidemen — pianist Keith it better, but because writ- Jarrett and percussionist JOHN COLTRANE ers like Herb Caen, Stanton Jack DeJohnette. John Coltrane, the deified Delaplane, Monty Waite, jazz saxophone giant, had a Kevin Wallace, J. Campbell EAU DE VIE MIRABELLE habit of turning saccharine Bruce, Carolyn Anspacher, Eau de vie — the French pop tunes into powerhouse and Pierre Salinger (yes, white lightning — is a favor- renditions with seemingly that Pierre Salinger) made ite. I have a cousin who lives endless improvised varia- it better. These days I read in a tiny village in the French tions. He took the Rodgers the Chronicle because of Carl province of Lorraine. Her and Hammerstein tune “My Nolte. His Native Son column husband makes Eau de Vie Favorite Things” from The makes it worthwhile for me. Mirabelle with small yel- Sound of Music and made it low plums from a tree in a jazz classic. It, too, is one of MONTANA FLY-FISHING his garden. When I first met my favorite things. Fly-fishing is one of my him, we bonded over his Eau favorite things. I share this de Vie, and as a going away E-mail: [email protected]
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The Coastal Commuter Nearby sights Tourism begins at home
BY MICHAEL SNYDER wise to catch it before monsters Tours through the Haight, or earthquakes do it in. once the psychedelic nexus of here’s a 1979 song by I’m usually always up for a hippie-dom, may appeal to some the English art-punk stroll through the Ferry Building seeking counter-culture detritus, band Gang of Four enti- to sample and purchase the although I’m fairly certain that Ttled, “At Home He’s a Tourist.” I gourmet edibles and watch the a tour through the Mission by frequently feel that way, regard- boats sail by. An afternoon spent night to spot the herds of tech less of what city might be home ambling around the Palace of workers at play would be about at any given moment. Fine Arts and lounging on the as worthwhile. I’d rather spend Lombard Street. PHOTO: BERTRAND DUPERRIN / FLICKR When it comes to world- grass at nearby Crissy Field is part of my afternoon at Golden renowned destinations, both San a no-brainer. Navigating the Gate Park’s Japanese Tea Garden ing a studio where Sinatra; the which also offers a panoramic Francisco and Los Angeles are crookedest part of Lombard and get all Zen. Beach Boys; Beatles Paul and vista of the Los Angeles skyline high on any tourist’s list. And Street isn’t just a thrill for visi- Ringo; Beck; Streisand; Willie on a clear day. At dusk, I motor just because I live and work in tors; it’s something I regularly do CITY OF ANGELS AND LEGENDS Nelson; Judy Garland; Rod out to the Santa Monica Pier and one or the other (or both) doesn’t when going to and from Russian Los Angeles, the show business Stewart; Nat King Cole; Green make my way past the illuminat- mean that I can’t enjoy the magic Hill and North Beach. mecca, can be as much of a tour- Day; Crosby, Stills & Nash, and ed Ferris wheel to the tip of the inherent in each locale — expe- Speaking of North Beach, what istic funfest as its northern sister. many more significant artists pier, perched over the incoming riencing that rush of discovery tourist doesn’t want to eat at a I tread upon stars that have been recorded their music. I drive waves of the Pacific, and peer and delight as if encountering family-style Italian eatery or sip imbedded into the sidewalks past the Whiskey a Go-Go and north to the lights of Malibu. something from the guidebooks a robust espresso at a sidewalk of Hollywood Boulevard and other legendary rock clubs on No, I won’t be stopping by the for the first time. Vine Street and embla- the Sunset Strip and muse on the illustrious Los Angeles tourist zoned with the names giants of the Los Angeles rock trap and remnant of prehistoric GLORY BY THE BAY of the world’s foremost scene that commanded their times, the La Brea Tar Pits, with I always get a jolt A Mission tour by night to spot entertainers, evoking a stages. I look up into the hills, its model of a struggling wooly from a swing by San herds of tech workers at play multitude of memories where the famous, unmistakable mammoth that’s visible from the Francisco’s landmark with each step. Fittingly, Hollywood sign looms over all. street. I guess I just feel bad for Coit Tower, where I can would be as worthwhile. the stars dot the prom- It’s not the same as taking offi- the guy, and as a tourist, I just appreciate the inspir- enade in front of the cial studio tours of the Sony, want to feel good. ing WPA murals and savor an cafe among colorful Bohemian ornate Chinese Theater with Warner Brothers, or Disney lots, amazing 360-degree view of types? Or find a bargain-priced, its numerous premiers and its but I find myself on those hal- Michael Snyder is a print and the city, the bay, and the glory late-night Chinese restaurant in plaza paved by concrete slabs lowed grounds for business. And broadcast journalist who covers of the Golden Gate Bridge. still-exotic Chinatown? Or shop bearing the handprints and auto- I will admit to superstitiously pop culture on KPFK/Pacifica Every San Franciscan needs to for poetry at the Beat Generation graphs of film industry legends touching random soundstage Radio’s David Feldman Show and walk the span to the Marin shrine City Lights Books? Or — all next door to the Dolby plaques that bear the names of Thom Hartmann Show and on Headlands and back now and gaze upon the Condor Club, the Theater, home to the Academy beloved movies or TV shows Michael Snyder’s Culture Blast, then. The bridge hasn’t fared historic burlesque joint with its Awards extravaganza. made on the premises. available online at GABnet.net and too well in a host of recent gigantic sign depicting an exotic I marvel at the cylindrical I happily laze about the lawn YouTube. You can follow Michael disaster movies, so it might be dancer with light bulb nipples? Capitol Records building, hous- by Griffith Park Observatory, on Twitter: @cultureblaster
14 JULY 2015 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM The Weekend Traveler The wonders of the historic San Francisco waterfront
BY PATTY BURNESS At 5 p.m., join other guests for wine and cheese in the lounge. s locals, it’s easy to And in the morning, an array of take San Francisco’s natu- hot and cold breakfast foods fuels ral beauty for granted. Its you for the day (415-292-1000, Aprime location means the water- fairmontatghirardelli.com). front offers one knockout view The Argonaut is a boutique after another. From the pristine hotel in the Haslett Warehouse, Presidio to the Embarcadero, another San Francisco land- enjoy vistas of the Golden Gate mark. Built in 1907 as part of Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, the the Cannery, the warehouse once Bay Bridge, and beyond. And steep contained fruits and vegetables. yourself in history along the way. Exposed brick, lots of wood, and Settlers from Northern Cali- of course, everything nautical are fornia missions in 1835 created the integral in the hotel’s design. The port of Yerba Buena. During the lobby even boasts deck chairs. Mexican-American war in 1846, Most of the rooms have scenic California was declared part of the views; all are decorated with a blue United States, and a year later, the and white theme. For yoga enthu- port’s name was changed to San siasts, there’s a mat and a dedi- Top to bottom: Ghirardelli Square; The historic Hyde Street Pier. PHOTOS: MICHAEL BALL / FLICKR Francisco. Initially, the edge of the cated TV channel. The Argonaut city was filled with a collection of welcomes all sizes and shapes of docks and other buildings built on pets, so don’t leave yours at home. waterfront are saved for a day of Francisco. Highlights include the ture and the tasty shrimp-squid- ships’ remains that often fell into Every evening, relax with hosted hiking, biking, and walking. 2011 Canihan Family Sonoma Coast octopus ceviche was served in a the muddy bay waters. wine in the lobby (415-563-0800, Ghirardelli Square was built in Pinot Noir and the NV VIE Mélange spicy sauce. The whole shrimp al Today, there’s still work to be argonauthotel.com). 1893 as the home of the Ghirardelli Maison II, a Grenache, Syrah, and ajillo (with garlic and guajillo chil- done to restore crumbling piers, Inn at the Presidio is located family’s burgeoning chocolate Mourvèdre blend (415-929-9463; ies) with cilantro rice is not to but the waterfront remains a in historic Pershing Hall, built in business. The buildings are well winerycollective.com). be missed. Our sweet ending was bustling destination for locals 1903 as quarters for Army officers. known: Clock Tower, Chocolate The San Francisco Maritime a luscious flan-caramel custard and tourists alike. Recently, my The building has maintained an Building, Woolen Mill, and more. National Historical Park is a great (415-561-3650, arguellosf.com). husband and I explored some of intimate feel with a common liv- Today it’s listed on the National place to learn about San Francisco’s Housed in the same historic ware- what San Francisco’s waterfront ing room and “mess” hall where Register of Historic Places past: Tour legendary vessels along house as the Argonaut, the walls has to offer. guests gather for breakfast and for (415-775-5500; ghirardellisq.com). the Hyde Street Pier, spend time of the Blue Mermaid Chowder wine and hors d’ouevres in the We started at the Wattle Creek in the Maritime library, explore House are decorated with replicas STAY afternoon. Find porches and rock- tasting room. The of labels found on myr- The Fairmont Heritage Place ing chairs on both the ground and winery, located in iad products in the old is nestled in historic Ghirardelli second floors in the front of the Cloverdale, produces Cannery. The restaurant Square. This high-end private building. There’s a deck and fire pit small-lot wines almost Forbes Island offers follows the Monterey residence club offers luxury two- in the back. exclusively from their distinctive underwater Bay Aquarium’s Sea- and three-bedroom suites with The inn is LEED Gold certi- Alexander Valley estate. food Watch guidelines fireplaces, full kitchens, spacious fied and aggressively embraces Make yourself comfort- dining rooms. for sustainability. With bathrooms, and all the personal a green and local business phi- able at the bar inside six house-made chow- service you can imagine. Many losophy. The modern rooms fea- or at a table on the patio. Either the visitor center’s hands-on ders on the menu, we had an inter- rooms incorporate original brick ture warm colors and comfort- way, you’ll find great wines, like exhibits and relax in Aquatic Park esting tasting: Dungeness crab and walls. All have big windows with able leather furniture throughout. the 2011 Triple Play (Syrah, Petite (415-447-5000, nps.gov). corn; New England, Manhattan, views that don’t quit. The decor incorporates photos Sirah, and Viognier) and these The Presidio is a historic gem. and California clam; mussels and This property offers owner- and other memorabilia from 2010 Vintage Selects: Shiraz and Before 1776 when it became a andouille sausage; and shrimp ship opportunities, so you feel like military days (415-800-7356, Cabernet Sauvignon (415-359- Spanish military outpost, the area and red pepper (415-771-2222, you’re at home. Attention to detail innatthepresidio.com). 1206; wattlecreek.com). was home to American Indians. bluemermaidsf.com). is over the top: Staff will make Next door to the Argonaut is The verdant land passed through Forbes Island is an ideal loca- arrangements for whatever you PLAY the Winery Collective. This tast- Mexican occupation before being tion for a waterfront view of the need (groceries stocked before you This trip we focused exclusively ing room offers an array of varietals declared a post of the United States city and the bay. A quick ride arrive), book fun things to do (try on wine tasting and history and from more than a dozen California in 1847. In 1994, it became part of from Pier 39, the interior is laden tasting caviar), and secure reserva- uncovered many treasures. The wineries. Sample wines from small- the National Park Service, and in with rich woods, nautical features tions at coveted restaurants. miles of trails and paths along the lot wineries without ever leaving San 1996, the Presidio Trust was estab- (think gleaming brass and port- lished as the steward of the land holes) and offers a mellow vibe (415-561-5300, presidio.gov). with its jazz vocalists crooning in the background. The island offers DINE distinctive underwater dining The Presidio Officer’s Club is rooms and relaxing areas at sea home to Arguello. This restaurant level. The Canadian salmon was delivers with a casual vibe: fantas- moist and flaky and the luscious tic Mexican cuisine, superb line-up tarte tatin had vanilla ice cream of tequilas, and decor (both inside melting over richly caramelized and out) that pays respect to the apples on flaky pastry dough (415- Presidio’s heritage. 951-4900, forbesisland.com). To start, margaritas: We savored the smoky Oaxacan with mezcal OTHER ESSENTIALS and the Clasica with pueblo viejo San Francisco Travel: blanco tequila. The house-made sanfrancisco.travel chips are the perfect accompa- niment to tangy guacamole and Patty Burness can be found on kicked-up salsas. The jicama Twitter at @pattygb or reached by The cozy interior at Arguello restaurant in the Presidio. PHOTO: ARGUELLOSF.COM salad had great flavor and tex- e-mail at [email protected].
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ists he wanted to hear. That’s best friend. At first I was amazed flew Jimmy, Paul’s ashes, and a how he met Dizzy Gillespie, at the association. Am I really shaker of martinis, down over Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, Lester meeting all of these people? I the Big Sur coast. I was invited Young, Charlie Parker, and other asked myself. Having a drink but couldn’t make it. By pre- household jazz names. In the with them? Occasionally smok- arrangement with Desmond, 1940s, out of the army, he moved ing a joint with them? Dining who had been ill for some to San Francisco and became with them? Talking about jazz time, Lyons and Breinig took a late-night deejay on KNBC, with them? Gradually, I came to a sip in honor of their (and a strong station heard on the accept it. Jimmy included me in my) friend. Then Breinig flew Pacific Coast from Canada to the social interaction with the low, banked the airplane and Mexico. Jimmy Lyons was in the jazz royalty of the time. Jimmy threw Desmond and the jazz catbird’s seat and his show, We both lived on Telegraph martinis out the window. The Discapades, was an outpost of Hill, Jimmy with his wife, wind was wrong and Desmond modern jazz. Laurel, in a small apartment and the martinis blew back on Alta Street overlooking into the cabin. I still regret not A LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE the Filbert Steps, I, on the being there. MONTEREY PENINSULA Greenwich Steps, a couple of Laurel Lyons holds her namesake, goddaughter Laurel Beyl, at 5 Dave Brubeck credited Jimmy hundred yards away by crow ALL-ENCOMPASSING months. PHOTO: TOM COPI, COURTESY MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL with helping to establish his flight. Every morning Jimmy PASSIONS group. One night Jimmy intro- and I greeted the day by step- Over the years I admired and Jimmy Lyons frontational, I was soon to learn, duced Brubeck to a young alto ping out on our decks — with was befriended by many of the continued from page 1 didn’t have the stomach for it. saxophone player from San a good sightline between us greats — Clark Terry, Cal Tjader, Actually, Sales was tiring of the Francisco State University named — and talked to each other by Gerry Mulligan, Roy Eldridge, ago, I would not have enjoyed job and really wanted to write Paul Breitenfeld. The youngster telephone. Sometimes Jimmy Erroll Garner, Jon Hendricks, friendships with Duke Ellington, about music rather than publi- took the name Paul Desmond would wave a tumbler of scotch Ornette Coleman, John Handy, Dizzy Gillespie, Paul Desmond, cize it — a stance I adopted many and became an integral element whiskey at me by way of a greet- and Charles Lloyd come John Lewis, Charles Lloyd, and years later. But back to Jimmy. of the Brubeck sound. ing. We hung out together. to mind. other extraordinary artists. Jimmy James L. Lyons was born My friend, Chronicle photog- Most of the great jazz artists sharpened my appreciation for in Beijing, China, in 1916 of rapher Peter Breinig, liked to say DIZZY, DUKE, AND DESMOND from the Jimmy era I was privi- jazz and those who created it. Presbyterian missionary parents. he played a major role in the When they were in San leged to know as friends are now The family moved to Cleveland creation of the Monterey Jazz Francisco, many of Jimmy’s jazz gone. Of the few who remain, I’m THE JAZZ LIFE EMBRACED in 1922. Early on Jimmy decided Festival. Breinig became a buddy artist friends visited his small still in touch with John Handy, Here’s how all of that happened, on a radio career. He wanted of Jimmy Lyons. One weekend apartment. I was invited to and Charles Lloyd and I are close how I embraced the jazz life. to be a disc jockey and, “That’s he was going to visit his par- drop by, and those occasions friends who meet frequently and Before I met Jimmy, I was how I got into this strange but ents in Monterey. He suggested were priceless. One night Dizzy enjoy each other’s company. what might be termed a casual wonderful jazz life,” he Gillespie — a wise and Jazz and the Monterey Jazz jazz fan. I enjoyed the big swing told me once. articulate man who loved Festival were, and still are, all- bands, and the inventiveness Vicki drove the caddy, Duke to play the jokester — was encompassing passions in my of small jazz groups — say, the JAZZ JUBILEE at Jimmy’s. Dizzy said his life. When my wife, Joan, became Modern Jazz Quartet — inter- AND DISCAPADES Ellington rode shotgun, and I next stop was Miami for pregnant, we decided that if we ested me in an intellectual, albeit After his schooling in a concert. He added, “It had a boy his name would be finger-snapping manner. I even the Midwest and in rode in the back. may be your ‘ami’ but it James. If we had a daughter, attended the first Monterey Jazz Southern California, where ain’t my ‘ami.’” her name would be Laurel — Festival in 1958, but more as a he attended college, Jimmy Jimmy go along for the ride. Duke Ellington came to town. after Jimmy’s wife (who died social occasion than as a devo- Lyons became a radio personal- It was Jimmy’s introduction to Jimmy told me to rent a nice last April). tee of the music. Then one day ity in Santa Ana and soon was the Monterey Peninsula, a life- car, pick up the Duke at the We had a girl in those pre- in the early 1960s, I met Ralph into jazz. His eagerness caught time love affair. Jimmy moved airport, and take him to City ultrasound days. My kids were J. Gleason, the incomparable the attention of big band styl- to Big Sur and ran the general Hall, where he would receive brought up listening to the music jazz critic (and later also rock ’n’ ist Stan Kenton, and he became store there. On weekends, he the keys to the city. I got a white at the festival. Daughter Laurel roll critic) for the San Francisco Kenton’s remote announcer from drove to Monterey and became caddy convertible, and took my attended her first Monterey Jazz Chronicle. Gleason and I hit it the radio station, when the band a jazz-playing disc jockey on a assistant, Vicki Cunningham, Festival when she was just 5 off. To me he was a god who played nearby in Balboa Beach. local radio station. Soon he was with me. Duke was delighted. months old. She still attends knew everything there was to Jimmy was leading the good conferring with Gleason about We put the top down. Vicki, every year. Son Mike became a know about the dynamics of jazz life — playing the music he launching a jazz festival. Today, a blonde bombshell (as it was concert sound engineer. Son Jeff the hipster life. To Gleason I wanted to hear and hobnobbing the Monterey Jazz Festival is the O.K. to say in those days), drove. plays jazz guitar. Nepotism at was an eager acolyte. Soon he with visiting jazz artists. oldest continuous event of its Duke rode shotgun. I rode in its finest. introduced me to Jimmy Lyons Then Jimmy was drafted into kind, and arguably the premier the back. Jimmy Lyons was my best and suddenly I had a job as the army (there was a war on, you jazz festival of the literally hun- Paul Desmond was a frequent friend; I enjoyed his presence publicity man for the Monterey will remember). With his radio dreds around the world. visitor to the small apartment in my life and he enjoyed my Jazz Festival. background, he was assigned to on Alta. And there, Desmond, presence in his. Jimmy was my When Jimmy hired me, the the Armed Force Radio network, INTERACTING WITH Jimmy, and I drank very cold, conduit to the music and to many first thing he asked me to do was and for three years produced the THE JAZZ ROYALTY straight-up martinis. When of its artists I love to this day. to fire my predecessor, Grover wildly popular jazz program, And that’s how I caught up Desmond died in 1977, Breinig, Sales Jr. Jimmy, always noncon- Jubilee. Again, he booked the art- to Jimmy and he became my a fine pilot with a Piper Cub, E-mail: [email protected]
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16 JULY 2015 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Michael Snyder on ... Pop Culture ‘The Third Man’ and the Smartest Man
BY MICHAEL SNYDER (Welles), and arrives just in time to attend the latter’s funeral. Frustrated and seemingly ‘THE THIRD MAN’ abandoned by the man he thought of as his In an era of widescreen 3D blockbusters patron, Martins seeks answers and must nav- Orson Wells in The Third Man. PHOTO: RIALTO PICTURES and IMAX mega-theaters, some will disdain igate the local underworld, figuratively and the idea of going to the local multiplex to literally, to get them. His search is made more romance. From the first notes of the film’s many of Proops’s idiosyncratic, forthright, watch an old black and white film — even difficult by a hard-nosed British army major, familiar theme music played on zither to the frequently merry insights into the likes of one roundly considered to be among the various minions of the Allied occupation, climactic chase through Vienna’s alleys and literature, history, baseball, rock music, the greatest movies of all time, featuring a haunt- and survivors of the recent global conflict, sewers, it holds up beautifully, 65 years on. cinema, philosophy, and comedy into one ing performance by a Hollywood icon and a including mistrustful Austrian nationals, The Third Man: Opera Plaza Cinema, handy, portable tome that offers hours of taut yet complex script from an acclaimed dangerous black marketers, and a glamorous 601 Van Ness Avenue, 415-771-0183, provocative and droll reading. novelist. Such narrow mindedness would actress/femme fatale who had a yen for Lime. landmarktheatres.com; digitally restored Concurrent to the book’s publication, deny those people a cinephile’s dream: the Cotten is tough and dogged as Martins, version opens July 3. Proops is up to his usual touring hi-jinks chance to see U.K. director Carol Reed’s while Welles gives one of his most resonant, and will be in San Francisco to play the quintessential film noir, The Third Man, enduring performances as the enigmatic ‘GREG PROOPS’ Punch Line from July 23–25, opening with which was just digitally restored to the sort of Lime — his presence felt throughout the Greg Proops is very smart and very funny a special installment of his podcast fol- luster one would have expected from the first film, even though he only appears in a hand- — and he proves it regularly on his podcast, lowed by two nights of more conventional print off the master negative when the movie ful of scenes. As for the rest of the cast, they The Smartest Man in the World. He’s a savvy, stand-up comedy. was released in 1949. provide a banquet of brilliant turns, with endlessly clever stand-up comic, actor, TV Greg Proops: Punch Line Comedy Club, A Grand Prix winner at the Cannes Trevor Howard as the major, Bernard Lee as presenter, and orator. A few times a month, 444 Battery Street, 415-397-7573, punchline- Festival with an Oscar and a BAFTA Award his sergeant, Alida Valli as Lime’s lover, and he takes time from his club and concert tours comedyclub.com, July 23–25. The Smartest to its credit, this masterful thriller reunited a parade of colorful European actors in sup- and television work to sit down in front of a Book in the World is available at stores and two stars of another all-time classic, Citizen porting roles. live audience in any given city and just wing online. Proops’s podcast, The Smartest Man in Kane: Joseph Cotten and film-making leg- Although it was shot in the almost-square it on politics, the media, sports, his teenage the World, is available through iTunes and at end Orson Welles. The Third Man, written aspect ratio of bygone years, the framing years, the arts, and much more. It’s an intel- gregproops.com. by Graham Greene, traces the odyssey of combines with the camera’s off-kilter angles lectual high-wire act — witty and insightful, American pulp-fiction author Holly Martins and shadowy environs to enhance the claus- always new and different, and it’s recorded Michael Snyder is a print and broad- through the dark, dank streets and rubble trophobic atmosphere as Martins’s adver- and posted free on the Internet. cast journalist who covers pop culture on of post-World War II Vienna as he attempts saries close in on him and he gets closer to Now, he has written The Smartest Book KPFK/Pacifica Radio’s David Feldman to uncover the truth of his friend’s death. learning the fate of Harry Lime. The 4K res- in the World — a 321-page volume inspired Show and Thom Hartmann Show and Martins (Cotten), sullen and self-deprecat- toration does the cinematography proud. If by and based on his prodigious podcasts, on Michael Snyder’s Culture Blast, avail- ing, comes to the once-elegant capital city you can get to the limited theatrical engage- which have been downloaded millions of able online at GABnet.net and YouTube. of Austria, because of an invitation from ment of The Third Man, you’ll be trans- times and praised by the New York Times You can follow Michael on Twitter: the charming, manipulative Harry Lime ported to a world of mystery, suspense, and and Rolling Stone, among others. It distills @cultureblaster
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38th Annual Playwright’s Festival BATS Improv: Fri.–Sun., July 17–19 Improvised Summer Musical Thu.–Sun., July 23–26 Saturday, July 11, 18, & 25, 8–9:45 p.m. July Events Tides Theatre (533 Sutter St.) Bayfront Theater, Fort Mason Center One of the oldest and most prestigious new See improvised aquatic adventures with surf- what not to miss this month play development festivals in the nation intro- ers, Beatniks, bongo-players, crooners, badass ducing developing work by largely unknown bikers, jellyfish, bonfires, rock lobsters, Hawaii contemporary writers, this year’s festival fea- Five-O, the B-52s, stilettos, switchblades, and all MAJOR EVENTS High Style: The Brooklyn Museum tures six plays chosen from over 500 submis- of your favorite beach-themed icons. $17–$20, Costume Collection sions with themes of intimacy, violation and 415-474-6776, improv.org Tue.–Sun. through July 19, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. redemption, and the impact that violence and Legion of Honor war has on family relationships. Early bird tick- View the evolution of fashion from 1910–80 through ets $15/play or $50–$90/pass, 415-626-2176, DANCE more than 60 stunning costumes, 30 costume acces- playwrightsfoundation.org sories, and an array of related fashion. Represented Alonzo King Lines Ballet School: are pieces by Chanel, Schiaparelli, Givenchy, and Summer Program Showcase others. $20–$23, 415-750-3600, famsf.org MUSEUMS Friday, July 10 & GALLERIES Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center See young artists ages 11–24 perform dynamic COMMUNITY CORNER works by the company’s stellar group of bold, innovative choreographers from the Bay Area Sunday Streets: Tenderloin and beyond. $25, 415-345-7575, fortmasoncenter. 4th of July Celebration Sunday, July 12, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. org; 415-863-3040 ext 248, summer.linesballet.org Fulton St. (btw. Hyde & Larkin); Larkin St. (btw. Saturday, July 4, noon Fulton & Ellis), Ellis St. (btw. Larkin & Jones); Breath Catalogue Pier 39 Jones St. (btw. Ellis & Golden Gate), & Golden Thu.–Fri., July 17–18, 8–9 p.m. Celebrate the 4th with varied activities and Gate Ave. (btw. Jones & Larkin) The Firehouse, Fort Mason Center live entertainment by the youngest social Bike, skate, run, roll, or walk along this car-free Contemporary dance choreography meets medi- cause band, WJM, followed by the popular route designed to get you out, moving and explor- cal technology in this project that combines cho- cover band Tainted Love, and closing with ing the neighborhood. Free, sundaystreetssf.com reographic methods with medical technology to a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. externalize breath as experience. Dance artists link Free, 415-705-5500, pier39.com NERT Preparedness Training breathing and movement patterns in both creation Mondays, July 27–Aug. 31, 6:30–10 p.m. and performance. $18–$20, thebreathcatalogue.org St. Mary the Virgin (2325 Union St.) 4th of July Golden Gate Park Band Concert This six-session workshop will cover what everyone Disney and Dali: RAWdance: Through my fingers to the deep Saturday, July 4, 1 p.m. should know to prepare personally, as a business, Architects of the Imagination Thu.–Sun., July 17–19 Spreckles Temple of Music (50 Hagiwara Tea and as a community for a disaster, large or small. Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens Garden Dr.) Daily, July 10–Jan. 3, 2016, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Attendance at all six sessions is required for certifica- This site-specific work by an award-winning Walt Disney Family Museum Bring the family and a picnic and enjoy a free tion. Free, RSVP at sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=879 modern dance company features an original Presented through an interactive multime- musical tradition with patriotic and American score by S.F.-based composer Joel St. Julien. dia experience of original paintings, story music to celebrate the country’s 239th birthday. Free, 415-543-1718, ybgfestival.org Free, 415-831-5500, goldengateparkband.org sketches, conceptual artwork, objects, cor- GALAS & BENEFITS respondences, archival film, photographs, Fillmore Jazz Festival and audio, this exhibition showcases two Sat.–Sun., July 4–5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. vastly different icons who were drawn to Fillmore Street (btw. Jackson & Eddy) each other through their unique person- The West Coast’s largest free jazz festival returns alities, mutual admiration, and collabora- with 12 blocks of music, fine arts and crafts, tion on the animated short Destino. $20, gourmet food, beverages, and more. Free, 415-345-6800, waltdisney.org 800-310-6563, fillmorejazzfestival.com
78th Annual Stern Grove Festival Ed Ruscha and the Great American West Tue.–Sun., July 9–Oct. 9 Sundays through Aug. 23, 2 p.m. Avon 39: Walk to End Breast Cancer M.H. de Young Museum Stern Grove (19th Ave. & Sloat Blvd.) This exhibition includes more than 80 works that July performances include the S.F. Symphony, Sat.–Sun., July 11–12 reveal the artist’s engagement with the American S.F. Ballet, and more at the beautiful Sigmund Fort Mason to Corte Madera Town Park ODC: Summer Sampler 2015 West and its starring role in our national Stern Grove outdoor amphitheater. Free, Walk to help those affected by breast can- mythology. $10, 415-750-3600, famsf.org 415-252-6252, sterngrove.org cer worldwide by raising funds for medically Thu.–Sat., July 23–25, 8 p.m. under-insured women and men, helping them ODC Theater (3153 17th St.) 28 Chinese receive screening and treatment. $50, 888- This year’s Summer Sampler features Scissors 540-9255, avonfoundation.org Tue.–Sun. through Sep. 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Paper Stone by founder and artistic director LAST CHANCE Asian Art Museum Brenda Way and I Look Vacantly at the Pacific The result of more than a decade’s worth of explo- … Though Regret and Two if By Sea by asso- InsideOUT: Contemporary Bindings The BreastFest Beer Festival ration, research and collecting, this new exhibition, ciate choreographer Kimi Okada. of Private Press Books $30–$45, Saturday, July 18, noon–4 p.m. organized by the Rubell Collection in Miami, pres- 415-863-9834, odcdance.org Daily through July 15, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Fairground Island, Marin Center (San Rafael) ents 48 artworks from 28 contemporary Chinese S.F. Center for the Book (375 Rhode Island St.) Enjoy food from local restaurants, unlimited beer artists. $15, 415-581-3500, asianart.org Fifty-nine binders and nine private presses from tasting, live music, and more at this festival that North America, Canada, and Britain collabo- raises funds for low-income women with breast rated on this exhibition that demonstrates the cancer. $55–$65, 415-461-4677, thebreastfest.org MUSIC relationship of the binding design to the printed THEATER City Opera S.F. book. Free, 415-565-0545, sfcb.org 2015 AIDS Walk San Francisco SF Playhouse: Company Friday, July 10, noon–1 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Tue.–Sat. & select Sundays, July 7–Sept. 12 425 Market St. Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park 450 Post St. (Kensington Park Hotel) Take a break from your busy day and enjoy this Walk this 10K to remember those lost, help those What do you do when you’ve got three girl- outdoor lunchtime concert of this pop-opera affected, and continue the fight to end AIDS at this friends, all your friends are married, and it’s troupe not to be missed. Free, cityoperasf.com 10K benefiting the S.F. AIDS Foundation and other your birthday? Find out in Stephen Sondheim’s HIV/AIDS organizations. 415-615-9255, aidswalk.net groundbreaking musical comedy. $25–$125, S.F. Symphony Free Concert 415-677-9596, sfplayhouse.org Sunday, July 12 Plaza, Pier 27 Cruise Terminal ARTS & CULTURE (Embarcadero & Lombard St.) Enjoy an outdoor concert directed by the sym- Litquake phony’s director of summer concerts, Edwin July 14, 12:30–1:30 Outwater. Free, 415-864-4000, sfsymphony.org Jessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens Enjoy some of the Bay Area’s best poets and Midsummer Mozart musicians in an outdoor venue during your lunch Festival’s 41st Season break. Free, 415-543-1718, ybgfestival.org Thu.–Fri. July 16–17 & Sunday, July 26 Various Bay Area venues Presidio Trails: This critically acclaimed concert series features A Conversation with Artist Lynn Sondag Gough St. Playhouse: The Book of Liz international soloists and distinguished local Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m. artists led by Maestro George Cleve. $20–$65, Thu.–Sat., July 9–Aug 11 Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) 415-596-5712, midsummermozart.org Janet Delaney: South of Market In this illustrated talk, Sondag, who has created a Laugh at the outrageous adventures of Sister watercolor series of paintings reflecting the chang- Elizabeth Donderstock, a devoted maker of Merola Opera: The Medium, Tue.–Sun. through July 19, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. cheese balls who ventures out of her tiny reli- ing Presidio landscape, shares the inspiration Don Pasquale & Gianni Schicchi M. H. de Young Museum behind the paintings and facilitates a conversation gious community to encounter a host of col- Thursday & Saturday, July 23 & 25 This Bay Area-relevant exhibition relates the orful characters — including Ukrainians with on the relationship between aesthetic appreciation Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center complex history of a changing S.F. neighbor- cockney accents, restaurants run by recovering and environmental conservation. Sondag’s paint- Emerging opera superstars from the summer hood through a selection of more than 40 alcoholics, and a certain talking peanut in this ings are on display through Sept. 24 at the S.F. program perform an exciting double bill of com- photographs from the 1970s and 1980s. $10, comedy from David and Amy Sedaris. $30–$50, Main Library. Free (with registration via Eventbrite), edy and tragedy in these classic one-act operas. 415-750-3600, famsf.org 415-798-2682, custommade.org 415-561-4400, presidioofficersclub.com $45–$65, 415-864-3330, merola.org
18 JULY 2015 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Gary Hart: The Republic of Conscience Chris Cosentino & Red Boat Fish Sauce Bean Sprout Family Days NIGHTLIFE Tuesday, July 28, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, noon–2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 through October, noon–3 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) CUESA Classroom, Ferry Building Strybing Arboretum, S.F. Botanical Garden Author and former Senator Gary Hart, cur- Learn about a traditional ingredient essential Enjoy nature crafts, garden care, outdoor games, rently the U.S. special envoy for Northern to Asian cuisine that is also a versatile and and exploration in the Children’s Garden. Bring Ireland, explores the growing divide between umami-rich addition to non-Asian cuisines. Free, a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful sur- the ideals of the U.S. Constitution and cur- 415-291-3276, cuesa.org roundings. Free for S.F. residents, 415-661-1316, rent political practice. $7–$55, 415-597-6705, sfbotanicalgarden.org commonwealthclub.org SPORTS & HEALTH SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT The Birth of Suns Monday, July 6, 7:30 p.m. Planetarium, California Academy of Sciences In a real-life example of how to make something Deniz Koyu out of nothing, UC Santa Cruz astronomy pro- fessor Mark Krumholz explains how, from the Thursday, July 6, 8 p.m. seeming empty vacuum of space, our galaxy Ruby Skye (420 Mason St.) nonetheless pulls together enough free atoms Yoga at Golden Gate Park Deniz Koyu has been making music since to create a new star every year. $8–$12, 415-379- the age of 5. He’s quite a bit older than that 8000, calacademy.org Saturdays, 11 a.m. PickleWater Free Circus Festival now, and the results of years of hard work Big Rec Baseball Field and the reasons for international acclaim will (7th Ave. & Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) Sunday, July 12, 2–3:30 p.m. be on tap. Ages 18+, $14.54, 415-693-0777, Enjoy inverting, reverting, and melting into the Union Square rubyskye.com ground with a rejuvenating morning flow and Some of the best circus artists in the Bay Area meditation for body, mind, and spirit. Bring a will entertain and inspire in a new 60-minute, one-ring circus featuring aerial acrobatics, Society Cabaret: Lua Hadar with mat, blanket, friend, child, or even your dog. madcap clowning, balancing feats on slack Twist in C’est Magnifique! Free, 415-668-9642, purushayoga.org rope, rola bola, and more. Free, 415-477-2610, Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. unionsquarelive.org Hotel Rex (562 Sutter St.) Celebrate Bastille Day with a show that presents Nutrition & Healthy Choices a variety of songs from the popular traditions Monday, July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 1–2 p.m. Main Floor Learning Studio, S.F. Public Library ‘Back to the Future’ of Paris combined with Hadar’s humorous anec- with the S.F. Symphony dotes. $25–$45, societycabaret.org Main Library Each session will focus on one aspect of living Sat.–Sun., July 18–19 Davies Symphony Hall Soul Slam SF10 a healthy life through making better choices. Watch Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and the Doc Saturday, July 11, 9 p.m. Birder Brains — Learn easy alternatives and options to some of (Christopher Lloyd) in this cult-hit, time-travel- Mezzanine (444 Jessie St.) And Why Birding is for You the most common mistakes we make about our ing adventure as the symphony performs Alan D.J. Spinna provides the Stevie Wonder, health. Topics: Alternatives to Soda and Sugary Thursday, July 23, 7 p.m. Silvestri’s Grammy Award-nominated score live. Anita Baker, Michael Jackson, De La Soul, Beverages, The Danger of Fast Food, Eating in Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) $39–$139, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org and other music, and you provide the shoes Moderation, and Diet & Exercise. Free, space Explore the art and science of birding from that won’t wear out while you dance. $25-$55, limited, register at 415-557-4388; sfpl.org its versatile brain engagement to its acces- 415-625-8880, mezzaninesf.com sibility as a gateway to nature. Focusing Body & Mind: Lowering JUST FOR FUN Naive Melodies on the Bay Area and particularly S.F. as the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Friday, July 17, 9:30 p.m. one of the continent’s most diverse bird Wednesday, July 8, 5:15 p.m. Melt the Mic Free Comedy Night Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) environments, this illustrated talk is for The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Mondays, 8 p.m. anyone interested in the how-to of bird- This Talking Heads tribute features songs from Buck Institute senior scientist Patricia Renaut Melt Cafe (700 Columbus Ave.) ing and the value birds bring to our lives. throughout the groundbreaking new-wave group’s Spilman discusses the ability to lower the risk Come for laughs at Griffin Daley weekly stand- Free (registration required via Eventbrite), up comedy showcase and enjoy wine and beer existence. Ages 21+, $10, boomboomblues.com or to delay onset of cognitive impairment and 415-561-4400, presidioofficersclub.com specials as well as fondues for purchase. Free, Alzheimer’s disease. What are the things — 415-392-9290 big or small — that anyone can do? $7–$20, Paula West: The Music of Bob Dylan Saturday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Heat and Temperature 415-597-6705, commonwealthclub.org Alfred Hitchcock’s SFJazz Center (201 Franklin St.) Thursday, July 23, 8 p.m. San Francisco Walking Tour S.F.’s jazz treasure, called “the finest jazz-cabaret The Exploratorium (Pier 15) Sunday, July 5, 12, & 19;Tuesday, July 7, 11 a.m. singer around” by JazzTimes, presents a loving If you’ve ever been corrected by a teacher or Meet: Huntington Park fountain tribute to Bob Dylan with freshly reimagined an annoying friend when you used the words From Nob Hill to Union Square, you’ll see some of songs. $30–$70, 866-920-5299, sfjazz.org “heat” and “temperature” interchangeably, the hotels, clubs, stores, and other locations featured then make time to hear scientist Ron Hipschman in Vertigo and other Hitchcock classics and learn explore the difference between the words. You’ll why he chose them and how he filmed them. Free (donations accepted), 415-557-4266, sfcityguides.org FILMS & LECTURES even find out how your Thermos knows how to keep a hot liquid hot and a cold one cold. Ages 18+, $10–$15, 415-528-4444, exploratorium.edu Renegade Craft Fair Sat.–Sun., July 18–19, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center S.F. Marathon & Expo This unique event features all things handmade, POTABLES & EDIBLES including plush objects, jewelry, posters, prints, Expo: Fri.–Sat., July 25–26 craft kits, clothing, stationery, and more from hun- Wok Wiz Tour Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center dreds of crafters. Includes workshops, food, and Daily, 10 a.m. Race: Sunday, July 26 music. Free, 312-226-8654, renegadecraft.com Meet: Hilton Financial District (750 Kearny St.) Starts: Embarcadero & Mission St. Hear fascinating stories about Chinese immi- Shop for running and fitness apparel, sample grants, visit a local herbalist, art gallery, or healthy snacks, learn about upcoming races, Chinese temple, learn about the ornate and more at the health and fitness expo. Chinatown architecture, and the best places to Marathon course winds through the city and shop. $50 (includes lunch), $35 (walk only), 650- across the Golden Gate; several race types 355-9657, wokwiz.com are available. Free (expo), $45–$175 (races), 888-958-6668, thesfmarathon.com San Francisco Frozen Film Festival American Craft Council Show
Friday–Monday, July 17–20 Fri.–Sun., July 31–Aug. 2 Roxie Theatre (3117 16th St.) CHILD’S PLAY Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This festival features truly independent Featuring more than 225 of the best contempo- filmmakers, youth, and artists from under- Caterpillar Puppets rary jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home decor served communities exhibiting their lat- Friday, July 3, 11 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. artists from across the country, this largest juried est works. Included will be special youth Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens craft show west of the Rockies is a must-attend programming and awards presentations. Master puppeteer Joe Leon draws audiences for craft lovers. $14/day, $29/pass ($5 Friday Contact for show times and ticket prices, of all ages into seemingly familiar stories that after 5 p.m.), 612-206-3100, craftcouncil.org frozenfilmfestival.com Great Restaurant Recipes of S.F. take unexpected turns. Free, 415-543-1718, ybgfestival.org Calendar listings Sunday, July 12, 8–10 p.m. San Francisco Jewish Film Festival Rock the Bike Smoothies Sur la Table (2224 Union St.) Send your event listings to [email protected] July 23–Aug. 9 Thursday, July 9, 1–2 p.m. Enjoy a menu of Tony Gemignani’s pizza, with succinct specifics about your event, loca- Various locations Courtyard, Marina Branch Library (1890 Chestnut St.) Charles Phan’s jicama salad, Judy Rogers’s tion, dates, times, prices, and contact informa- The 35th running of the S.F. Jewish Film Festival Come hop on the Rock the Bike bicycle and roast chicken, and Meg Ray’s (Miette) choc- tion (telephone and Internet). features films that celebrate Jewish cinema and pedal your way to a delicious fruit smoothie! olate-covered toffee. explores its frontiers. Festival pass $230–$260, $79, 800-243-0852, Fruit and juice provided, you bring the pedal Visit marinatimes.com for additional calendar listings. 415-621-0523, sfjff.org surlatable.com power. Free, 415-355-2823, sfpl.org
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You’ll find American-made products keeps our dol- more of a unique product assortment lars in, and reinvests in, the United States. than in a chain store, whose products are While we may never again be the domi- dictated by a corporate office frequently nant force in manufacturing, or at least located out of state. not for a long time, there are still many Conserve tax dollars: Shopping at a great products made here. retailer outside of the city gives your tax American-made products have a small- dollars to that city. When tax dollars are er environmental footprint because they spent in our community, they stay here to have a shorter distance to travel. Products be reinvested back into our community manufactured here are also required to on infrastructure and beautification. comply with stricter environmental regula- Take advantage of expertise: In- tions than in many other countries. More dependent retailers are most likely experts presence in the manufacturing sector helps in whatever service or goods they are pro- stimulate our economy, creates more jobs viding for you. Local retailers specialize in for Americans, and helps raise the GDP. what they are offering and are more than happy to share that knowledge. WHY SHOP LOCALLY? Invest in entrepreneurship: The Buying American-made products goes American economy is founded upon cre- hand in hand with shopping locally. San ativity and entrepreneurship. Supporting Francisco is fortunate to have a vibrant your local businesses ensures a strong community of locally owned retailers. community. An empty storefront is a Every category of big-box stores has an blight on a business district that no one independent counterpart specializing wants, retailers or residents. in books, fashion, hardware, shoes, and Make your local business district a more. Besides giving our neighborhoods destination: Everyone in the community character, shopping at your local busi- benefits by a vibrant business district. nesses also helps support your commu- How convenient is it if you can walk nity. We are extremely lucky to have so to do your shopping, pick up your dry many shopping districts, each with their cleaning, grab a cup of coffee, and have own uniqueness and flair. lunch — all without having to get into Keep dollars in the community: your car? And a vibrant shopping district Spending your money at a local busi- is more likely to attract visitors from out- ness reinvests that money back into your side the community. community. A study by the San Francisco Locally Owned Merchant Alliance Julia Strzesieski is the marketing coordina- (SFLOMA) shows that for every $100 you tor at Cole Hardware and can be reached at spend at a locally owned business, $68 will [email protected].
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Real Estate Update Resale and drought plan Sprucing up your garden with drought-resistant plants BY STEPHANIE SAUNDERS AHLBERG of that old, awful Astroturf, combination of succulents as which was a color of green well as native plants that flow- e are all well aware not really found in lawns. We er to give a combination of by now of our four- went with a high-end selec- greens and colors. One good year drought and tion that had many different color choice is tickweed. It has Wthe state-mandated water use shades of green, including more than 100 long-blooming cutback. Among other things, some dying-blades-of-grass species and will add height it means shorter showers and shades. It looks completely and color to your garden. not letting the water Another is California run when we wash lilac. This beautiful Fake grass has come a long way and can now replicate mixed colors and even dishes or brush our We made the choice to replace shrub flowers in late dying blades of grass. PHOTO: PROJECTMANHATTAN teeth. But what does it winter/early spring. It mean to our home and our water-consuming lawn with has a lovely fragrance pretty perennials with flow- But if you are, it is impor- home value? and showy flowers ers of white, pink, yellow, and tant to have the front and rear Great curb appeal is a high-end artificial turf lawn. that run from white to variegated. of your home in top shape. one of the top things purple. Deer grass is a Every plant needs water, Drought-resistant landscaping buyers look for in a home. natural, and unless you touch spiky, dependable ornamen- but drought-resistant varieties enables you to show off your That means trees and plants it, you would not know it is tal. It loves full sun but will need only dainty sips once they home with an abundance of in front, and a nicely paint- artificial. This allowed us to grow with a little shade, and are established. color. It could very well make ed, well-maintained home. completely turn off a large set after the first year, you only I mention these plants (and a financial difference on your Another key feature most of sprinklers. We considered have to water it every house sale. And it can home buyers look for is a it an investment — one that three weeks. also help because buy- lovely garden. They want to would pay off financially while An Australian native Every plant needs water, but ers these days appreci- be able to entertain in the gar- also being environmentally (and Australian plants ate more green, eco- den and let their children play responsible. seem to like it here drought-resistant varieties friendly homes. there. But with today’s water So now we are looking at in California) is the It’s a win-win for crisis, what is a homeowner our garden to see what else we Salvia Heatwave series. need only dainty sips. everyone. to do? can do. I have been research- This is a dependable Several years ago, before the ing plants that need little or no perennial with silver-gray foli- there are so many more) Stephanie Saunders Ahlberg has current drought started, my water to replace some of our age. It is good as a ground because they will keep your been a real estate agent for over husband and I made the choice more thirsty ones. The first cover and thrives in contain- garden beautiful despite the 30 years and joined Hill & Co. to take out our lovely, water- place to start is with native ers. Best of all, it does not like limited water allotment. This in 1983, where she has consis- consuming lawn and replace California plants. They are wet roots. Another colorful will make a difference, regard- tently been among the top 10 it with a high-end artificial adapted to our soil and water plant that is drought-resistant less of whether or not you are salespeople. She can be reached at turf lawn. Now, don’t think conditions. We are planning a is the Four O’Clock. These are thinking of selling. www.realtyinsanfrancisco.com.
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The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Roundup Housing politics Market Report: April 2015 By Hill & Co. S.F. gets serious SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET about affordability Cow Hollow (no sales) BY JOHN ZIPPERER these units instead of demolishing them. Lake 174 26th Avenue 5BD/4BA $3,600,000 Above 26 That is our priority — legalizing and MILLIONS MORE FOR Laurel Heights 188 Collins Street 5BD/5BA $2,100,000 Above 24 preserving these units and trying to 71 Jordan Avenue 5BD/3.5BA $3,550,000 Above 5 MIDDLE CLASS HOMES avoid displacement in the process.” Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Lone Mountain 2740 McAllister Street 3BD/1BA $1,058,888 Above 4 Malia Cohen have introduced legisla- MISSION AFFORDABLE 2540 McAllister Street 4BD/2BA $1,965,000 Above 14 tion to invest up to $125 million over HOUSING GETS BOOST 2715 Turk Boulevard 3BD/2BA $2,100,000 Above 2 25 Tamalpais Terrace 4BD/3BA $2,600,000 Above 12 the next decade for down payment In the wake of the failed effort to assistance loans for middle-income impose a moratorium on market-rate Marina 3240 Lyon Street 3BD/2BA $2,875,000 Above 39 homebuyers in the city. The invest- housing in the Mission District, along ment would be a partnership between with well-publicized worries about fal- Nob Hill (no sales) the San Francisco Retirement Board tering affordability and cultural shifts in
North Beach (no sales) & Employee Retirement System (of the neighborhood, the city has placed on which Cohen is a board member) and the November 2015 ballot an Affordable Pacific Heights 2305 Scott Street 4BD/3.5BA $4,997,500 At 0 the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Housing Bond question, which would 3134 Jackson Street 6BD/4.5BA $7,050,000 Above 5 Community Development. pump millions into affordable housing 2010 Jackson Street 4BD/6BA $11,500,000 Below 44 2701 Broadway 7BD/7BA $31,000,000 Below 100 Calling the program part of an effort in the Mission. toward “ creating a San Francisco where Lee praised the proposed bond and Presidio Heights 314 Walnut Street 5BD/4.5BA $3,600,000 Below 17 everyone belongs,” Lee said it was cen- thanked supervisors London Breed, 24 Presidio Terrace 6BD/4.5BA $8,000,000 Above 12 tral to attacking the housing crisis. “We Julie Christensen, Malia Cohen, Mark are in the midst of a housing affordabil- Farrell, Katy Tang, and Scott Wiener, Russian Hill (no sales) ity crisis in San Francisco, and people who all championed it. “I look forward Sea Cliff 297 30th Avenue 4BD/3.5BA $2,340,000 Above 18 of every income are struggling to find a to working with the entire Board to add 20 25th Avenue 4BD/3BA $3,900,000 At 44 place for themselves and their families in $50 million identified by the controller our city,” said Lee. “Today’s first-in-the- to be dedicated to the acquisition and Telegraph Hill 305 Filbert Street 2BD/2.5BA $3,700,000 Above 16 nation investment by our public pension construction of affordable housing in system will bring the dream of home- the Mission neighborhood,” said Lee CONDOS ownership into reach for up to 1,500 in a statement. “We have been looking BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON middle class families in San Francisco.” at ways to increase the total amount of NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET “There are many ways to address San the 2015 Affordable Housing Bond, and
Cow Hollow 2831-2833 Webster Street #3 1BD/1BA $690,000 Below 21 Francisco’s affordability crisis — and one this increase in the bonding capacity 1501 Greenwich Street #207 2BD/2BA $1,366,000 Above 12 way is to clear a path for first-time home- does just that, allowing us to propose a buyers,” said Cohen. “Homeownership $300 million bond that does not raise Lake 215 Arguello Boulevard 3BD/2BA $1,385,000 Above 31 should not be out of reach for our city’s property taxes.” 4339 California Street #2 3BD/2BA $1,575,000 Above 6 residents, and we need to be creative BALLOT INITIATIVES TARGET Laurel Heights 28 Parker Avenue #101 2BD/2BA $985,000 Above 9 about the tools we are providing in order to keep low- and middle-income fami- AFFORDABLE HOUSING Lone Mountain 3145 Turk Boulevard #102 3BD/2BA $1,468,000 Above 13 lies in San Francisco.” Several supervisors have put forth an The down payment assistance loan initiative for the November 2015 bal- Marina 2200 Beach Street #102 1BD/1BA $1,100,000 Above 29 lot that would give priority to develop- 25 Mallorca Way 2BD/1.25BA $1,435,000 Above 36 program is structured as a “silent” 227 Cervantes Boulevard 3BD/3BA $2,075,000 Above 0 second loan that doesn’t require pay- ments of 100 percent affordable hous- ments for 40 years; at the end of that ing for projects built on surplus and Nob Hill 1155 Leavenworth Street #3 0BD/1BA $405,000 Above 28 term or earlier upon sale or transfer, underutilized public land, restricting the 1810 Polk Street #202 1BD/1BA $832,500 Above 8 the principal plus “an equitable share city’s current flexibility in use of that 1201 California Street #104 1BD/1BA $900,000 Below 25 1470 Broadway 2BD/2BA $1,420,000 Above 11 of the appreciation” is due. land. San Francisco Business Times’ Cory 1150 Sacramento Street #202 2BD/2BA $1,740,000 Below 203 Weinberg wrote that “The city says it 1200 California Street #10D 2BD/2BA $2,620,000 Below 91 TENANT PROTECTION will prioritize low- and middle-income BOOST PROPOSED housing, but cautioned that some sites North Beach 591 Francisco Street 3BD/1BA $980,000 Above 53 When San Francisco landlords want may be better suited for other uses. ... 411 Francisco Street #F109 2BD/2BA $1,075,000 Above 40 530 Chestnut Street #206 2BD/2BA $1,150,000 Above 8 to demolish a rental unit they own, Designating more sites for affordable they have to notify their tenants. That housing instead of market-rate hous- Pacific Heights 2010 Broderick Street #2 1BD/1BA $730,000 Above 0 is not the case, however, if those units ing could handcuff the possible revenue 1626 Vallejo Street 1BD/1BA $975,000 Above 4 are unpermitted; current law gives them that those sites could produce for city 2200 Sacramento Street #104 1BD/1BA $1,000,000 Above 8 3140 Clay Street #3 1BD/1BA $1,105,000 Above 16 no such warning, and District Eight services like transportation.” 2121 Laguna Street #6 2BD/2BA $1,150,000 Above 13 Supervisor Scott Wiener set out to fix That initiative would join the mayor’s 1895 Pacific Avenue #505 1BD/1BA $1,211,000 Above 12 that with legislation he introduced in above-mentioned bond initiative on the 2578 California Street 2BD/2BA $1,425,000 Above 12 early June. ballot, along with one that would restrict 1856 Franklin Street #6 3BD/2BA $1,455,000 Above 0 In a housing crisis, “job one is to keep short-term rentals to no more than 75 1856 Franklin Street #5 3BD/2BA $1,525,000 Above 13 2909 Jackson Street 3BD/2BA $1,950,000 At 33 people stable in the housing they have,” nights per year at a unit. 2785 Jackson Street #5 3BD/3BA $2,610,000 Above 11 said Wiener. “Tens of thousands of San 1812 Pacific Avenue 3BD/2.5BA $2,910,000 Above 13 Franciscans currently live in apartments QUOTE UNQUOTE 2298 Pacific Avenue #2 3BD/3.5BA $3,850,000 At 10 that can be demolished without even “San Francisco’s high prices are due 2500 Steiner Street #5 2BD/2.5BA $9,250,000 Below 68 notifying the resident ahead of time. This not only to population growth, but
Presidio Heights 3555 Jackson Street #1 3BD/2BA $2,300,000 Above 18 major loophole in our tenant notice law a regulatory climate that prevents 102 Walnut Street 4BD/3.5BA $3,800,000 Above 13 is unacceptable and needs to be closed. housing supply from meeting new We’re talking about people’s homes, and demand. These include zoning laws Russian Hill 1425 Vallejo Street #105 2BD/2BA $1,175,000 Above 7 people should receive notice if the owner that outlaw higher densities, histor- 1380 Greenwich Street #311 2BD/2BA $1,180,000 Above 13 1181 Filbert Street 2BD/2.5BA $1,345,000 Above 29 wants to demolish their units.” ic preservation overlays, rent con- 1138 Green Street 3BD/1BA $1,380,000 Above 12 His proposed legislation would trol laws that benefit select house- 870 Chestnut Street 2BD/2BA $1,650,000 Above 32 require notice to be given to all tenants holds while raising prices overall, 2241 Leavenworth Street 2BD/2BA $2,000,000 Above 3 in a property, regardless of the permit and environmental laws that slow 2020 Hyde Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,175,000 Above 4 status of the units. Tenants would then the construction approval process. 1332 Greenwich Street 2BD/2BA $2,200,000 Above 14 1269 Lombard Street #B 3BD/2BA $2,880,000 Below 123 have the ability to appeal to the Board of Additional zoning laws through- 999 Green Street #3004 2BD/2BA $3,250,000 Above 25 Permit Appeals. out Silicon Valley inhibit suburban 1070 Green Street #1501 3BD/3.5BA $6,875,000 Below 46 “These secondary units remain some growth, namely in areas around the of the most affordable housing in San tech campuses where new housing is Sea Cliff (no sales) Francisco,” said Debra Walker, the most needed.”
Telegraph Hill 184 Francisco Street #6 3BD/2.5BA $3,900,000 Below 56 tenant representative on the Building — Scott Beyer, writing on Forbes.com Inspection Commission. “This early The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is notification will protect tenants and Real estate news tips? E-mail: accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, encourage property owners to legalize [email protected] contact Hill & Co., 1880 Lombard Street (at Buchanan), 415-321-4362, hill-co.com.
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Real Estate Today Survival guide PORTLAND OREGON Stunning Tudor Home $1,995,000 Wow, wow, and wow again! 3028 NE Alameda St., Portland, OR 97212 Housing prices still going up
BY CAROLE ISAACS review period of the closing disclo- sures and loan estimates. Also, if there n Wednesday mornings my are changes, this will trigger another company, McGuire Real Estate, three-day review period. has its weekly sales meeting. The days of closing escrow on residen- OThe new listings on Tuesday’s broker’s tial property in 15 or even 21 days are tour are discussed, mixed in with news over when there is a mortgage involved. on sales prices across town and other Closing escrow in 30 days or to be safe real estate-related topics. As we have 45 days will become the rule after Aug. 1, moved through spring, agents sit in the 2015, if there is a loan. It is important for meetings with looks of amazement on buyers who will be buying a home with their faces as prices continue to go up at a mortgage to check with their lender a shocking rate. I suspect this is the reac- and their real estate agent now to find tion of agents across town. out exactly how this new law will affect Aldo Congi, vice-president of sales at them. One thing is certain: To avoid last- our company, heads up the sales meet- minute changes, buyer walk-throughs and review of all documents should be done well in advance of close of escrow. It is impor- One of Portland’s most architecturally stunning homes The condo’s asking price tant to do everything possible to features 3 levels of formal and informal living spaces that was $995,000. It sold for avoid delays. make it perfect for family and entertaining. You’ll find a Cash buyers have gained combination of historic charm with modern amenities. $1,313,000 — $1,000 psf. another edge up in the bidding The home features 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, process as a result of this new 6,000 square feet, hardwood floors, a grand open ings. In May, rolling his eyes and holding federal law. This is not good news for staircase, gourmet kitchen, master bedroom wing and his head from shock and disbelief, Aldo buyers in a city where escrows with cash large family room. Located on a 1/3 acre landscaped commented on a recent sale at 3735 Cesar sales close in as little as three days. Still, it lot in a beautiful, conveniently located neighborhood. Chavez, between Dolores and Guerrero is information everyone needs to know. on the edge of Noe Valley. The property, A possible work-around for some Come and see what Portland has to offer! a three-bedroom, one-bath condo with lucky buyers is to make a cash offer, one parking space, was listed on the MLS close escrow, and then do an immedi- Greg Washington, Living Room Realty as having 1,313 square feet. This block is ate refinance taking back the cash. Cash Principal Broker, Licensed in Oregon a very busy section of Cesar Chavez that might come from a short-term loan from 503.422.6299 (direct) feeds onto both U.S. Highway 101 and a retirement fund, family, or anywhere 1401 NE Alberta, Portland, OR 97211 Interstate 280. If you don’t know the loca- else where short-term money might be 503.719.5588 tion, take a moment to look on a map. available. It is absolutely necessary to Before you read further, guess at the sale check with your lender to find out if it price. I never would have guessed the cor- has a program to address this situation. rect amount. The condo’s asking price was If not, check with me and I will provide $995,000. It sold for $1,313,000, at exactly lenders who can help. In any case, it is $1,000 a square foot. Wow! Wow! And also important that you follow IRS rules Wow again! It looks like the buyer had a on short-term loans. Be sure to check sense of humor, and the seller laughed all with your accountant or tax attorney and the way to the bank. your title company to make sure the cor- A sale price of 25 percent or more over rect loan documents are completed. asking price is almost common today Here I would caution sellers to think in many neighborhoods. It is impor- twice before jumping on a cash offer tant to note here that properties are just because it is cash. It is important for regularly priced 25 percent under their sellers to think closely about the terms market value. of each offer received. Banks are still in Yes, the Mission and Noe Valley are the business of loaning money, and buy- hot, but this is a busy location that is ers are still just as eager to buy homes. more than a few blocks from one of Plus, the bulk of offers today come with a the corporate shuttles that create the mortgage as part of the deal. Remember golden eggs of San Francisco real estate. the bank’s money is good, too! This sale made it more clear than ever To end on a positive note, here are the that buyers are desperate to find homes in San Francisco, and they are willing to make hard choices to close a deal. The bulk of offers today About this time I received an come with a mortgage as e-mail from a friend who read my May column in the Marina part of the deal. Times. My friend wrote, “I read your column and find it very informa- words of one of my clients in response to tive, but a little depressing (if I was out a suggestion I made to look at a home in there looking to buy). Think you need to Mission Terrace near the freeway. “We C3 Limited Edition $549.00 do something to make prospective buy- are willing to compromise on things like Low-noise 1,200-watt motor ers feel they’d still have a chance.” I wrote yard size, number of bedrooms, bath- 6 speeds | AirClean filter back and told her, “Believe it or not I try rooms, ancient kitchens, etc., but not on Lightweight skeleton construction to help buyers by providing information air quality.” It is important to know your One-Touch automatic rewind to help make the tough decisions neces- priorities. This will speed up the process 36 ft operating radius sary to buy a home.” The reality today is of buying a home. that the decisions buyers must make are not just “tough,” they are “really, really, Also keep in mind the time honored really tough.” real estate mantra: Location, location, Today the most important thing for location. Think positive: Remember that buyers and sellers to know is that the fed- if you buy a smaller home it will cost less eral government’s Consumer Financial to maintain. Protection Bureau has come up with new mortgage disclosure forms that will Carole Isaacs is a Realtor with McGuire affect every residential sale involving a Real Estate, where she is a Top Producer. loan, beginning August 2015. Federal Follow her on Twitter @CaroleIsaacs or law now requires an additional three- visit her online at caroleisaacs.com or call day delivery period and a three-day 415-608-1267.
24 JULY 2015 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Dreamhouse Showcase 2828 Divisadero Street Classic San Francisco opulence BY JOHN ZIPPERER The 1912 home is a four-story Located just two blocks from structure filled with period details Pacific Heights’ Gold Coast, you hen you cross over merged with modern conveniences. would also not be far from the the hill and come to this A wine cellar? It’s there. A sepa- shopping and dining that make wide but quiet stretch of rate office? Yes. Enough bathrooms this area so desirable. WDivisadero, you are likely struck as to tempt you to break Governor If the nearly $10 million price much by the breathtaking views of Jerry Brown’s water-saving edict and has you nervous about strain- the Bay (stretching from the Golden shower three times a day just to make ing your bank account, don’t Gate Bridge to Alcatraz and points use of them? Yes. Enough space in worry. You will save a bundle eastward) as by the beautiful, stately the family room, living room, and on appliance purchases because homes lining the street. Calling this other spacious rooms with bay win- the washer and dryer come with Cow Hollow house your home comes dows to host a gathering at which the home. at a price, but 2828 Divisadero tries to you can personally apologize to the make it add up. governor? Yes. E-mail: [email protected] Dreamhouse data
5 bedrooms Offered by: 5.5 bathrooms Missy Wyant Smit 5,590 square feet Hill & Co. Lot size 3,502 square feet 2828divisadero.com $9,995,000
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Sports Corner Coaching for good ball diamond or a basketball court and start barking at kids. First off, The Positive Coaching Alliance is a great website (Positivecoach.org). Check out their tips. Bad coaches talk too much. Everyone tunes out people who talk too much. And kids have short attention spans. At games, you’ll notice coaches yapping orders at kids, and the kids so overwhelmed with instructions that they’re frustrated. The kids then make the intelligent choice: They don’t listen to that yammering. When people aren’t listening to each other, the fun quotient for the team drops. At practice, a good coach will know beforehand what he or she wants to accomplish. With kids under, generally, 10 years old, it is best to teach only one new thing per practice. And make sure that the team has digested (or is digest- ing) all the previous items you’ve worked on. If not, it will probably be best not to introduce something new. Bad coaches let disruptive kids dis- rupt too much. Bad coaches will let kids needle each other too much. Bad coaches At practice, a good coach will know beforehand what he or she wants to accomplish. PHOTO: STEVE HERMANOS will let kids tease each other. One day at baseball practice a kid was under a high pop, lining it up to catch it, and another kid yelled, “Drop the ball!” Right then I Little League coach: brought in the whole team and we had a short, intense discussion about why you wouldn’t say, “Drop the ball!” to your teammate and why it’s bad sportsmanship What would Bruce Bochy do? to say it to an opposing team. The kid who said “Drop the ball!” was not singled BY STEVE HERMANOS cards signed by their kids; those presents I figured a few words might find some use out as having done something wrong; were shockers. in the world. it was a discussion about the concept of he little league team that I A parent on another team sent me an Coaching kids is a bit like creating kids: being negative; we just don’t do that on coach won 8, lost 0, and tied 1. e-mail asking if I could provide some A large portion of people get into it with- our team. Kids like this message and love The kids had a ton of fun. The coaching tips. I don’t like to foist my opin- out much thought. As our president says, being on a team that only says positive Tparents chipped in money and surprised ions about people management on anyone, “Any fool can have a child.” And any fool things. It makes them feel great. me with a gift card and some thank-you but the more I thought about it, the more can walk out onto a soccer field or base- COACHING, continued on 27
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26 JULY 2015 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Coaching When a kid makes a good play, have the continued from page 26 other kids say, “Nice play (name).” If they make this a habit, it helps knit the team When you gather the whole team or a together and make kids feel good when single player for instruction, take off your they make a good play. sunglasses and make eye contact. Imagine Just walk away. If, during a game, a a schoolteacher who wears sunglasses player makes a terrible play, the worst while trying to teach; it’d be a disaster. Let thing you can do is yell. Sometimes the the kids see your eyes as much as possible. second-worst thing you can do is say any- Don’t let kids stand around too much. thing at all. As an ex-athlete, your body This is an issue in baseball practice. If I’m wants to do something in response to the conducting practice alone, I’ll sometimes stimulus of a bad sporting decision or have two or three kids playing Wiffleball mistake. If you watched the same play by along a fence, while I do batting and a pro on TV, you’d probably shout at the fielding practice for the rest of the team. TV. But after a bad Little League or soccer Sometimes it’s a good idea to set up sta- play, sometimes I’ll turn and walk up the tions: hitting, fielding, batting tee, pop- sideline or foul line and pick up a piece ups, and have the kids rotate through the of trash (or an imaginary piece of trash) stations. Keeping things moving fast is and put it in my back pocket; to others it fun for kids. seems that there’s a (small) purpose to my In Little League, when a kid is at bat, it’s turning away from the field; but the real not a good idea for coaches, players, par- purpose is to walk off my frustration and The players await their turn in the game. PHOTO: STEVE HERMANOS ents, or fans to say, “Let’s go (the player’s keep my mouth shut. name).” It exacerbates the self-conscious- Will kids test your authority? Of come back to practice. He was on the ing any negative comments. (Save the ness of standing in the batter’s box as the course! There can be a lot of standing verge of tears, but he got the message. comments for the next time, and try to focus of everyone around. It’s best to say, around in baseball, especially if you He came back to practice. His attitude rephrase the situation into working on “Let’s go (the team’s name),” or, “Here only have one coach at a practice. One was fantastic the rest of the season, one it with the whole team.) we go!” or don’t say day I was empha- of the best. Losing. If you’ve got a team that anything. If the sizing that if you’re They’re all good kids. If they have lacks much talent, you will lose a player gets on base, in the field you nasty attitudes or tease other kids, it’s lot. I’ve got a one-word suggestion: then it’s fine to use Just walk away. If during have to stand up. always their home life or their school cookies. Lots of cookies. After the the player’s name. a game, a player makes Ten seconds later life. The field of play is an opportunity game, give them out right after your Soccer, basketball, I turned around for them to leave those other worlds team gets back from shaking the lacrosse — no other a terrible play, the worst and the shortstop aside and be an athlete. If they start other team’s hands. Turn those frowns game has that issue was sitting cross- hurting other kids, that’s the place to upside down: cookies. Next season, as much as baseball. thing you can do is yell. legged. I walked draw the line and separate them. Some if I have a team that is getting beaten In basketball, if a over and told him, kids crave negative attention, and this badly, I might crack a box of cook- kid is standing at the foul line about to “Stand up.” He did. “Follow me.” I led can be a problem for the team and for ies in the middle of the game. Maybe shoot free throws, it’s a similar situation. him to foul territory, away from the the kid. Team sports isn’t for every kid, sometimes Bruce Bochy should wheel Also, I don’t like nicknames. The kid team. I pointed to the ground. “You that’s for sure. But it seems to be good out a crate of cookies. has had his or her name for 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 can sit here.” He sat. I went back to the for the vast majority of kids. years. Use their name. It’s respectful. Kids practice. I had someone else play short- Make positive comments at least 90 Steve Hermanos is the author of Orange like to be called by their name. Have the stop. After one minute I walked back to percent of the time. Try to go a whole Waves of Giants! The 2012 Championship other kids use their name. him and asked him if he was ready to game or whole practice without mak- Season. E-mail: [email protected]
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Caring for Our Kids Make summer count
PHOTO: JIM BAUER / FLICKR Managing summer screen time BY LIZ FARRELL to bring devices to the dinner table or to look up from a screen if someone is talk- ummer is a time for relaxed days, ing to them, we need to do the same. fewer scheduled activities, and a Our children are always watching and break from the hectic pace of the learning from us. So another way to set an Sschool year. But with all that downtime example is to model for them how to enjoy comes a major challenge for parents — downtime without a screen. Let them see managing our children’s screen time. If you reading a book or trying to solve a ar your children are like mine, one minute crossword or Sudoku puzzle from the news- Skyl of downtime or free time and their first paper. Or grab a deck of cards or a board instinct is to reach for a device. There game and ask them to play. Last, model are no set rules for this in terms of what for them the balance between getting out- is “right.” It is abso- side for physical activity lutely something each with sitting in front of family needs to come a screen. to their own agree- There’s nothing Engage with them: ment on. This may As parents, we would be the easy part, but wrong with friendly be naïve to think we then finding ways to family competition could keep our kids stick to that agree- away from a screen all ment may be more over Crossy Road or summer. So with lim- challenging. As with its, instead of looking at most parenting expe- Bubble Mania. screen time as a nega- riences, setting limits tive, use it as an oppor- and outlining consequences is imperative tunity for family bonding and a great way ONE HOUR, ONCE A WEEK. to avoid the constant negotiations and to engage with your children. Find out whining. Here are some tips to help your what they are doing online or learn to play Discover how family navigate this tricky territory: the games they like. I didn’t grow up play- Set limits: Children need limits even ing many video games, but my husband volunteering during the summer, so work together as did, and it is fun to watch him and our in a school a family to come up with the guidelines children try to teach me the latest game together. Having your children engaged that is consuming them. There is nothing makes a in the process gives them some power wrong with a little friendly family competi- lifetime of and makes it more likely they will stick tion over Crossy Road or Bubble Mania. to the plan. Ask them how much time My son and daughter are obsessed with difference. they think should be allowed and negoti- Minecraft. I have read blogs and even ate from there. In our house, we made a books dedicated to this, trying to under- list of the things our children need to do stand what it is, how it works, and what before screen time is allowed. I use screen makes it so appealing. I don’t have the sfedfund.org/ time as a “dangling carrot” — they need answers to all those questions, but I do volunteer to have read, had some physical exercise, know that my best resource for figuring it cleaned their rooms, and helped with a out has turned out to be playing alongside chore around the house before any screen my kids and asking questions. Another time is allowed. Write down your fam- added benefit is you would be amazed at ily’s guidelines and post them in an area how many life lessons you can weave into where they can be easily accessed, such a session of Minecraft. My children are still NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW as the kitchen. Depending on the age of relatively young, so it is somewhat easy, but your children, you may even want to have for me it is imperative that I know what The Biosolids Digester Facilities Project at the them sign it, almost like a contract. they are doing online and understand the Southeast Treatment Plant (Case No. 2015-000644ENV) After setting limits, the next key step games they are playing. The technology is enforcing those limits. After everyone is changing so quickly, and in most cases We want to hear from YOU! has agreed on the guidelines, take time to our kids know more about social media or discuss the consequences if the guidelines online gaming than we do, and as parents, PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING are not followed. This may involve losing I feel it is crucial we stay ahead of the game. Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:30 p.m. screen time for a day or an extended time. Open House with Q&A, 5:30 p.m. Another helpful tool in enforcement is There is nothing wrong with screen the timer. In our house, our children are time in moderation, but research shows SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FACILITY not going to turn off their devices on their too much can have a negative impact on Alex Pitcher Room 1800 Oakdale Avenue own, so I set a timer and let the timer be your child’s brain and well-being. So to FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: sf-planning.org/puccases the bad guy. This helps alleviate a lot of make sure everyone in your family has a the negotiating for “just one more min- fun and relaxing summer, do your best to ute” or arguing about time. maintain a balance, set boundaries, and Para una copia de este material en español o para más Be an example: This whole exercise will stick to them. información en español, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros en (415) 554-3289 o [email protected]. go a lot smoother if everyone in the house adheres to the agreement — including us Liz Farrell is the mother of three young 拿取這些資料的中文副本,或詢問其他資料,請致電 parents. 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Fitness First That’s going to hurt Relieve Pain and Unlock your Sports injuries: Body’s Potential with Massage Most common muscular pains, i.e. that kink in your neck or tightness in your back, are muscles locked in a spasm. Through expert touch, Tips on how to heal massage therapy re-educates your muscles and joints and guides them back to optimal levels of flexibility and performance. BY JULIE MITCHELL “Working through the by mainstream physicians For athletes, massage is a key component for optimal performance. pain” is never a good as useful for non-acute While training hard is essential, massage increases recovery time, hether you’re a idea. While exercise is injuries. stamina and strength by providing your muscles with increased cir- marathon run- often a form of rehab culation to rebuild faster. Massage also helps athletes avoid injuries ner, a gym rat, for sports injuries, treat- SEEKING from overuse and heal from the ones they have more rapidly. 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MANAGING PAIN cine) deal with impair- Book an appointment today: Unfortunately, almost Sports doctors recom- ments of the skeletal www.oxygenmassagetherapy.com everyone who exercises mend the RICE method as system, including bones, regularly will suffer some the best method for non- muscles, and ligaments, (415) 738-7708 kind of sports injury. acute sports-related pain: and will be able to per- 1905 Union St at Laguna. According to Harvard Rest: Injured muscles form surgery, if required. By appointment only Men’s Health Watch, a or tissue need time to Chiropractors focus study of 6,313 adults who heal. If you have a sore on treating musculoskel- exercised regularly found foot, leg, or ankle, don’t etal complaints, including that 21 percent developed put all your weight on it. back, neck, and joint pain. an exercise-related injury If your shoulder is both- They have broad diagnos- over the course of a year. ering you, stop lifting tic skills and practice a weights and avoid carry- hands-on approach that MOST COMMON ing heavy bags. often includes “chiro- INJURIES Ice: Although heat may practic manipulation” to The National Institutes sound more appealing, restore mobility by manu- of Health (NIH) and physicians agree that ally adjusting affected the National Institute of putting an ice pack on joints and tissues. This Arthritis and Musculo- the injured area several kind of treatment can be skeletal and Skin Diseases times daily is one of the painful but ultimately find that the most com- best ways to heal. Ice has loosens up tightness and mon sports injuries are natural anti-inflamma- helps the healing process. sprains and strains; knee tory properties and can Physical therapists are injuries; swollen muscles; reduce pain and swell- health-care professionals Achilles tendon injuries; ing. Wrap a bag of fro- who maintain, restore, shin splints; fractures; and zen peas or a plastic bag and improve movement dislocations. of crushed ice in a thin activity and health. They Other common inju- cloth, and place it on the work in hospitals, private ries include fasciitis, an injury; don’t apply an ice physical therapy prac- inflammation of the tissue pack to bare skin. Keep tices, with professional that covers many muscles the ice pack on for 15–20 sports teams and athletes, and tendons and often minutes each time. and in university settings. caused by overuse (plantar Compression: Applying Sometimes you need to fasciitis is an inflamma- pressure (compression) to see a physician to get a tion of the sole of the foot an injury can help reduce prescription for physical frequently experienced by swelling. An elastic ban- therapy treatment. runners and walkers) and dage found at any phar- bursitis, an inflammation macy will do; there are PREVENTING INJURIES of the small fluid-like sacs also special boots and air Always warm up before that cushion joints, mus- casts, but you may need to you play sports or do cles, and bones. get them from a doctor. other strenuous activities, Elevation: By elevating including running or rid- TYPES OF PAIN the injured area or limb ing a bike, and cool down Acute pain occurs sud- above your heart, gravity and stretch afterward. TURNON denly when you hurt will help drain fluids away Pay attention to your yourself playing a sport or from swollen tissues and technique — many gyms THE MARINA working out. The pain and ease pain. offer personal training or swelling can be severe and Nonsteroidal anti- coaching for those new to You know that conversation you're having in your head about intimacy, honesty and sexuality? often there is an inability inflammatory drugs such working out with weights We're having it out loud. to move the joint that is hurt or to How often do we get an opportunity to be real with each other? Be guided through 3 put weight on it. communication games at TurnON! With fractures, By elevating the injured area or limb above there may be a your heart, gravity will help drain fluids Experience the potential Orgasmic Meditation bone or joint that is has as a means of igniting every area of your life. visibly out of place. away from swollen tissues and ease pain. Orgasmic Meditation is a wellness practice. Chronic pain can It has given us so much vitality, we want to share crop up after your injury as ibuprofen (Advil), or other fitness equip- it with you, along with what we have learned about the nature of connection, relationship and has healed when you’ve naproxen (Aleve), or ment. Most important, sexuality. played a sport or exer- acetaminophen (Tylenol) don’t overdo it. Many inju- cised for a long time, and can also relieve pain and ries are caused by over- Ask us questions too! you feel pain both when inflammation, but not use. Alternate long work- At the end of the evening, we will tell you how working out and resting. reduce swelling. There are outs with shorter ones, you can learn the practice of Orgasmic Many find that as they age also many over-the-coun- and vary your activities. Meditation. chronic injuries become ter pain-relief creams and Staying active is important, TurnON's are held 8pm every Friday more persistent. gels. 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The Adventures of Skylar Grey Chapter 26 What the dog knows BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS refused to come to bed at night. Because of her arthritis and problems with her feet ot only was swim therapy and legs, Kickie sleeps on a sofa where she helping Skylar’s elbow dysplasia, feels more comfortable. It’s a good sized she absolutely loved it. Whenever sofa that I bought for her several years ago, NI got out her water collar and red rubber but with a 70-pound pit bull trying to sleep chicken (reserved for swimming only), there, too, it was a little crowded. “Grammy Sky would run joyously to the door with a needs to stretch her legs out, Skylar,” Kickie huge pittie smile on her face and that long, would say. Sky would fold her ears back, Eighth Wonder of the World tongue flap- glancing back at Kickie with great concern, ping from side to side. She would hop in and then contort her body into the small- the car and sit up the whole way, whining est little ball possible in order to squeeze as we turned onto the “AquaDog street.” into the back corner at the end of the sofa. Then, a couple weeks in, everything When we moved an ottoman to block Sky changed. When I brought out the water from getting up on the couch, she would collar and rubber chicken, she would hop sleep stretched out on the floor alongside Even on a trip to the nursery, Skylar refused to leave Kickie’s side. up on the sofa with Kickie, glued to her it. This went on for weeks. right side with her ears pinned back and One afternoon at swim therapy, I told diabetic owners, or other conditions such room. I want to talk to you.” When she her big green bug eyes full of trepidation Connie about Skylar’s strange behavior. “I as seizures. When we got home, I sat on the opened the door, Kickie was sitting in the as if she thought I planned to dump her know she’s eccentric, and I know she has sofa next to Kickie and Sky. “How long has corner, crying. “What’s wrong?” I asked on the side of a rural road in Gilroy. “I a lot of, uh … issues,” I said. “But this is it been since your last physical?” I asked. frantically. “Kickie has a lump in her right don’t understand it,” Kickie would say. “I bizarre even by Skylar Grey standards.” “A year or so,” Kickie shrugged, adjust- breast,” Dr. Lee explained. “She’s known thought she loved swimming.” The only Connie tossed the red rubber chick- ing her reading glasses to glance at the about it for a month or so.” I knelt next to way to get her into the car was to trick en as Sky flew across the pool after grocery sale papers. Kickie was notorious Kickie, hugging her tightly. “I didn’t know her by having Kickie walk out with us it. “Maybe something is wrong with for hating to go to the doctor. “You’ll feel how to tell you,” Kickie sobbed. and pretend she was coming along. Skylar Kickie,” Connie said. that way, too, when you’re 84,” she said. “I “I’ve set her up for an ultrasound early would cry and stare out the back window “Kickie does have a lot wrong with her,” don’t like it now,” I told her. “No one likes next week,” Dr. Lee said. “I believe it’s can- at Kickie until she was out of sight. Once I responded, ticking off her health issues. going to the doctor. But you’re overdue for cer, but we won’t know for sure until we get we reached AquaDog, Skylar enjoyed her “But she’s had them for years.” a check-up and …” Kickie handed me the the results.” swim time as much ever, but she was “Maybe it’s something inside,” Connie phone. “All right,” she said. “Go ahead and That night after Kickie fell asleep, I didn’t always eager to get home and run back to said. “Dogs know things we don’t; they make an appointment.” I was shocked, but try to force Skylar into my room. “You take Kickie’s side. sense things we can’t. Maybe Sky knows I eagerly made the call. care of Grammy,” I whispered, kissing her At home, she clung to Kickie constantly, something you and Kickie don’t.” A few days later we headed to Kaiser, little pit bull blockhead. Sky squeezed into following her from room to room, even On the drive back to Kickie’s, I reflect- where I sat in the waiting room for what the back corner at the end of the sofa, let waiting outside the bathroom door. She ed on what Connie had said, and then seemed like an hour. I looked up expecting out a contented sigh, and closed her eyes. had been over her Pit Bull Pillow Panic I thought about how service dogs are to see Kickie, but instead it was Dr. Lee. Syndrome for quite a while, but she again trained to detect low blood sugar in their “Hi Susan,” she said. “Come to the exam E-mail: [email protected]
Political Animal Every dog has its day
Potter, ID A367309, 9-month-old male (Potter has been at the shelter the longest – since Feb.) Canella, ID A371589, 9-month-old female Diamond, ID A370171, 1-year-old female Rohan, ID A371703, 7-month-old male This July, San Francisco ACC celebrates ‘America’s Dog’ with waived adoption fees, chance to win trip on Virgin America
BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS Pit bulls are not actually a breed children. Though pit bulls are the Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson photo of you and your America’s but rather a type of dog that falls most abused and neglected of all had pit bulls. Many modern celeb- Dog via e-mail to [email protected] nyone who reads the under the “bully breed” category. dogs, they are resilient, with a lov- rities also have pit bulls, including between 12 a.m. Wednesday July Pet Pages knows that “Bully breeds” include all bulldogs ing, forgiving nature. The National Rachael Ray, Jon Stewart, Justin 1 and 11:59 p.m. Friday July 31. I’m a lifelong pit bull (English, French, American, etc.), Canine Temperament Testing Timberlake and his wife Jessica Title photos with your America’s Aparent and advocate. My American and English Staffordshire Association tested 122 breeds, and Biel, and Big Bang Theory star Dog name and a brief description. beloved Jasmine Blue helped terriers, bull terriers, bullmastiffs, pit bulls placed near the top with Kaley Cuoco. If you’re considering adopt- change the perception of pit and Boston terriers, among oth- a 95 percent passing rate — higher During the month of July, our ing a dog, please head down bulls in her column with thou- ers. Many bully breeds are mixes. than golden retrievers. city shelter, San Francisco Animal to ACC this month and meet sands of fans around the world, Labrador retriever/Staffordshire There are some famous pit bulls Care and Control (ACC), is cele- some of their wonderful, avail- and Skylar Grey, who helped terrier is one of the most common as well as some famous pit bull own- brating and promoting “America’s able pitties (I found Skylar at me through losing Jazzy to can- (Porter, pictured top left, is like- ers. Sergeant Stubby was America’s Dog” — qualified adopters will ACC, and she’s pretty wonder- cer, continues that legacy in her ly a Lab/Staffie). These mixes are first canine war hero — he earned have adoption fees waived and ful indeed). own column. While the media generically referred to as pit bulls. several medals during World War receive free training classes with Animal Care and Control: loves to sensationalize the few In the early 1900s, pit bulls were I and was honored at the White their new best friends. You can 1200 15th Street, San Francisco, CA bad stories, you rarely hear the called “American terriers” and House. Petey, the faithful piebald also enter the America’s Dog Great 94103. For more information, call good ones — and there are a earned the moniker “Nanny Dogs” pooch from The Little Rascals, Photo Giveaway to win a trip for 415-554-9427 or visit ACC online: lot more of those, going back because they were known for lov- was a Staffordshire terrier. Helen two anywhere Virgin America flies facebook.com/SanFranciscoACC; throughout history. ing and protecting their families’ Keller and Presidents Theodore in the United States. Just submit a twitter.com/SFACC; sfgov.org/ACC.
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Our Betty is ready for her close-up. Although not a RUSTY BAILEYclassic BAILEY beauty on the outside, Rusty our ginger-colored Bailey is an adorable,inside huggableBailey she is is an perfect. adorable, Whenhuggable PHARAOH4-year-oldPHARAOH Basenji mix can be 11-year-old Corgi-Pomeranianshe was11-year-old picked up Corgi-Pomeranian as a stray it Pharaoh a 10-week-oldhesitantPharaoh Shep- ain 10-week-old new places Shep- but is herd mix puppy. His fosterherd par- mix puppy. His foster par- mix (his body iswas mostly obviousmix Corgi (his she body recently is mostly had Corgi a great dog and bonds quickly and his head is the Pomand part!). his head is the Pom part!). ents have given him lotsents of love have given him lots of love puppies andHe currentlyan amateur weighs had 23 cropped Hepounds. currently her weighsears. She 23 pounds.was and nurturing since beingwithand born. nurturing his family. since He being gets born. along very shy andBailey scared is very at healthy the shelter. butBailey could Her is very shyness healthy changed but could Pharaoh LOVES everythinggreatPharaoh with in LOVES strangers, everything cats, andin dramaticallyshed when a fewshe moved extra shedin pounds. with a the few perfect extra foster pounds. younghis children. world: people,Rusty is playing an hisaffectionate, world: ball, people, loyal playing companion. ball, Bailey is lookingparents for a Baileycompanion and is their looking he two can for dogs. hanga companion out Betty with was he socan excitedhang out to with Rusty sittinghas progressive in your lap, retinalgivingsitting kisses, degeneration, in your lap, givingbut his kisses, vision on the couch, at the park,on the or oncouch, a nice at thewalk park, through or on the a nicenapping, walk through puppy treats,the toys,napping, and puppyother dogs.treats, Hetoys, is alreadyand other dogs. 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LADY Cosmo,LADY our young boxer/ SCOUT Lady is a 4-year-old,Staffordshire 21-poundLady is a 4-year-old, terrier mix, 21-pound was SHILOHCuteness-PlusSHILOH describes our Schipperke mix but looksSchipperke more mix but looks more Shiloh. He is a 6 year-oldShiloh. Rat He is a 6 year-old Rat like a combinationbrought oflike border to a the combination shelter as ofa stray. border Scout. He is an energetic little Terrier mix and aroundTerrier 40 mix and around 40 collie and black While bear!collie there, Lady and he black displayed bear! Lady a guy with an adorable under- pounds. He loves his walkspounds. and He loves his walks and had a miserable beginninghad a miserable beginning bite. Scout loves to investigate great love for dogs and people. all the people he meets.all Shiloh the people he meets. Shiloh to her life, unlovedCosmo’s andto her tied development life, unloved in and his tied anything that moves. 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