8 Election 2015 38 Real Estate 26 Calendar Up for a vote: We’ve Investor: Yes, the October events: Film got a political roundtable, market’s still crazy 27 festivals proliferate this sheriff candidate inter- Travel month, along with concerts, views, and our take on fall galas, and the lively District 3 candidates, Mendocino: nightlife that makes San ballot propositions, Canoe Big River Francisco the place to be and more 8 with your dog 38 in October. 26

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n Sept. 17 at 7 a.m., community and labor groups, including the California Nurses Get set for the spookiest time of the year as Halloween rears its pumpkin head. photo: nathan walls / flickr Association, United Educators of San OFrancisco, and the San Francisco Tenants Union, held a “Wake Up Conway” rally at the San Francisco Four Witches, and ghosts, and ghouls, oh my! Seasons residence of billionaire tech investor and Mayor Ed Lee ally Ron Conway. The protest came by lynette majer one dressed in what could pass for the Christians put their mark on the after the release of a “pay to play politics” report by the a costume, and there’s always some day with All Saints Day, which was group Jobs with Justice San Francisco detailing contri- an Francisco loves Halloween. type of celebration to be found. renamed All Hallows and then sub- butions, behested payments, and lobbying by the tech The city has a long history of its Ready for a brief Halloween history sequently shortened to Hallowe’en. and real estate development industries. celebration, so it’s no surprise refresher? It began as a Celtic harvest All the celebrations involved dressing While some may dismiss the report because of the Sthat October is replete with revelry. festival marking the end of summer up, whether in animal skins, as saints “left leaning” bent of Jobs with Justice, it’s hard to ignore Actually, some may argue that every and beginning of winter. Then the or angels, or as impersonations of the numbers: Conway alone contributed 26 percent of day is Halloween in San Francisco: Romans added a day for honoring the dead. all tech-based political contributions analyzed in the One needn’t venture far to find some- the dead, and not to be outdone, halloween, continued on 27 reynolds rap, continued on 4 Immigration crisis: Art World Up close and personal A letter from Germany

by SEVAN MENASIAN we quickly agreed that outside, adequate for per- it would be frivolous in haps half the number — do not know how the face of what they had all of Europe has run out much the American gone through to get here of portable toilets because news has to say about and what they had yet in of the momentary explod- Iit, but there is much going front of them. In spite of ed demand — the lines for on with refugees here the continuous news cov- food and people looking in Germany at the and waiting, waiting, moment; tens of thou- waiting. Yet life goes sands crossing from The sound of gun- on. The children play Austria and Hungary in the courtyard, fam- Hodogaya on the Tokaido, approx. 1830–1831, from the series Thirty-Six Views of seeking asylum from fire, for these few ilies gather outside in Mount Fuji, by Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849). Woodblock print; ink war in a devastated the sun. Volunteers and color on paper. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, William Sturgis Bigelow Collection, Syria and elsewhere. who have reached take small groups for 11.17541. photo: © 2015, MFA, Boston My wife and I with a city walks to help ori- small delegation from Germany, has ended. ent them. There are our City Theater went games for the youths, Japanese inspiration to visit an old furniture erage of every aspect of German classes for any warehouse here in Fuerth this extraordinary surge who wish them; and the — a huge city block square in immigration, our group sound of gunfire, at least on Western artists concrete thing donated by from the theater was sur- for these few who have the owner — where 800 prised at what we saw. reached the promised land by SHARON ANDERSON trate where European, feature more than 170 art- of the most recent arriv- The cavernous concrete — “Alemania,” they call it American, and Japanese works with masterpieces by als are being temporarily warehouse partitioned — has ended. When you eginning Oct. 30, art intersect. Looking the great Impressionist and housed. We had intended with temporary chain-link first enter the area, you see the Asian Art Museum East: How Japan Inspired Post-Impressionist paint- some sort of participa- fences hung with cloth for fences festooned with dry- will present a uni- Monet, Van Gogh, and ers, including Vincent Van tory theater activity, but privacy, container-toilets refugees, continued on 5 Bque opportunity to illus- other Western Artists will looking east, continued on 24

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News Arts & Entertainment Around the Northside The makings of greatness News briefs on Marina residents’ con- Ernest Beyl remembers his 15 minutes of cerns about problems associated with San Francisco Chronicle fame — which is homelessness, a possible Central Subway 105 dog minutes; Michael Snyder explains extension, Critical Mass, and Lombard the joys of joining cult TV; plus the support. 3 Marina best sellers. 24 Community Calendar More money for parks? October events Supervisor Mark Farrell explains his next There’s no shortage of opportunities to ballot measure to ensure funding for take in the fall weather and events this parks; plus, the crime report finds a lot month, including all that Halloween has of offenders are being cited and released to offer in the city. 26 back onto the streets. 6 At Home Election 2015 Urban Home & Garden Julia Strzesieski explains how to be ready Special section for the rain. Remember rain? 30 A political roundtable on Airbnb and Mirkarimi, sheriff contenders inter- Real Estate viewed, District 3 supervisor oppo- nents reviewed, propositions explained, Price conscious and Sen. Dianne Feinstein weighs in on John Zipperer provides a market report, Proposition F. 8 (yes, prices are still sky-high); Carole Isaacs says not enough buyers ask about Street Beat neighborhood safety; Stephanie Saunders Ahlberg says if it’s a bubble, it hasn’t Northsiders on the move popped yet; and the Roundup reports on Christine Roher reports on the Halloween the moratorium, parking, and more. 31 windows at Fredericksen’s Hardware, and Ernest Beyl says you can learn a lot hang- Family and Wellness 18 ing around a bartender, or being one. There’s an app for that Food & Wine Liz Farrell gives the tooth fairy directions; and Thalia Farshchian provides seasonal Autumn eats eating tips. 36 The Tablehopper toasts the newly opened beer showcase in the Presidio, Sessions, Pet Pages and gives a roundup of other major Northside restaurant openings and news; Dog is my copilot Julie Mitchell says you can find some good Susan Dyer Reynolds heads off to dog- 38 “homemade” takeout at the appropriately friendly Mendocino. named Plate on Pierce Street; and news about the cask-aged spirits now available ONLINE SPECIALS at the Vom Fass specialty store. 20 marinatimes.com

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News Briefs Crime, subway, crime, crime Homeless problems rankle locals

HOMELESSNESS TOPS extension of the Central Subway to the MARINA SAFETY MEETING popular North Beach neighborhood. A Sept. 22 public safety meeting in the Marina brought out many resident ATTACK AT MARINA concerns about homeless people and CRITICAL MASS RIDE related problems. District 2 Supervisor In early September, police arrested Mark Farrell, who has made homeless- 39-year-old Ian Hespelt in an attack on ness one of his key issues, said that a motorist during a Critical Mass ride everyone agrees we have a homeless late August on Marina Boulevard. In a problem in San Francisco. The answers, video that quickly went viral, a group Getting however, are not going to be simple. of bicyclists pulled into the side of Farrell noted that San Francisco has the road with oncoming traffic; when a total of nearly 6,700 homeless people; the driver of a Zipcar tried to get past about 3,000 of them are on the streets, them, a confrontation ensued, which nowhere about 1,800 are in jail, and the balance included one cyclist who struck the are in shelters, but Zipcar’s windows those shelters are with a bicycle lock. nearly full. S.F. has nearly 6,700 District 2 Super- with the The city’s director visor Mark Farrell of homeless services issued a statement has added outreach homeless people, on the incident, not- workers, but the and the shelters are ing, “The actions by problem is com- the cyclists caught big banks? plex. As the Marina nearly full. on video this past Times noted last Friday evening par- issue (“The homeless health connec- ticipating in Critical Mass are disturbing tion,” September 2015, page 1), mental and should never be tolerated in our illness affects a significant portion of city — especially the one cyclist seen the homeless population, and deliver- attacking the vehicle with a bicycle lock ing services to them is not easy. repeated times. I understand the history Some residents expressed unease that Critical Mass has in San Francisco over aggressive mentally ill people as a protest movement, and respect on the streets, and there were calls that a majority of the participants are for empowering police officers to get peaceful and respectful of others while people off the streets so they could get participating. But the participants in treatment and would not be a danger Critical Mass must understand that to other people. The solution is hous- actions like the ones this past Friday ing and services, exemplified by the reflect poorly on the entire group city’s Navigation centers, which offer and hurt the group’s overall message homeless people more comprehensive and movement.” assistance than just overnight bunks. ABC7 News reported that Hespelt Break through with a Whether San Francisco has the appe- also had an outstanding felony war- neighborhood bank that tite to pick up the tab for expanding rant from Washington State on the Navigation center model remains drug charges. looks beyond the numbers to be seen. to get you great rates on Also at the meeting, San Francisco CAN LOMBARD GO ON THE Police Department Captain Greg STRAIGHT-AND-NARROW? Commercial Real Estate Loans. McEachern of Northern Station said A recent daylight robbery and there has been a 72 percent increase shooting of a tourist near Lombard in property crimes. Public focus has Street’s famous crooked section 10-Year been on a rash of automobile break-ins highlighted nearby residents’ con- around the Palace of Fine Arts and in cerns over public safety issues in surrounding neighborhoods, though the neighborhood. A new Lombard Fixed Rate* sexual assaults have also gained the Street Ambassador Program will try interest of people worried about their to address that, along with traffic starting at safety. He said there were 13 assaults congestion problems. in the area last year, and six so far Introduced by Supervisor Mark this year. Farrell, the program will provide 3.50% “ambassadors” who will give guidance, SUBWAY EXTENSION oversight, and information to residents Reina Ceja TO NORTH BEACH and visitors, as well as acting as visible San Francisco will study the fea- deterrents to criminals or unwelcome 2197 Chestnut Street sibility of purchasing the former behavior. San Francisco, CA 94123 Pagoda Theater. The Pagoda, which Farrell said “The Lombard has been vacant for decades, would Ambassador Program will create a 415-287-8801 serve as a North Beach station for an more civil and safe environment for extension of the new Central Subway the residents and the visitors to this to North Beach. area by creating a deterrent to crimi- “Losing this site for a proposed nal activity, managing pedestrian and luxury condo project, without first vehicle flow, and educating visitors exploring options to purchase the about the area.” Russian Hill neigh- property, would be an enormous borhood leader Helen Raiser praised *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 mixed loss for the neighborhood and the the plan, calling it a “win/win” that 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 10-year city,” said District 3 Supervisor Julie would be helpful and respectful of maturity and a balloon payment if amortization is longer than 10 years. $1,500 Loan Origina- Christensen, who started the process nearby residents. tion 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 or rate in a move that was co-sponsored by The program will be managed by will increase by .75%, other restrictions may apply. Offer expires: December 31, 2015. © 2015 First National Bank of Northern California. Supervisor Scott Wiener. the Fisherman’s Wharf Community All rights reserved. The two supervisors are also co- Benefit District, which won a competi- authoring legislation to require the cre- tive bid. ation of a subway master plan for the city, which is expected to include the News tips? 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Reynolds Rap support Peskin. Witnesses business group Bay Area continued from page 1 also allege that after let- Council where he said “we ting the room know “he must take our city back” CONCERTS AT THE PRESIDIO study, and he’s second only was watching,” the mayor from progressives. “I said, to Google for the largest and Kawa left the event ‘We are going to take our “behested payment” (an and Conway remained city back,’ and guess what? unlimited charitable or gov- to drive the point home, Ed Lee got elected mayor, ernmental donation made saying, “I think we heard and we have taken our city at the behest of a city offi- it pretty clear from the back,” Conway boasted. cial). Mayor Lee was at the mayor. We’d better not In 2011, Conway con- helm of those tech-based have anybody here give to tributed $25,000 to a polit- behests, and he has received Aaron Peskin, or there’ll ical committee support- far more monetary favors be problems with Ed ing Mayor Lee’s election. than his predecessor Gavin Lee.” (Apparently helping Since then, he has backed Lee’s ballot measures ($70,000 to the mayor’s 2014 transportation Jobs with Justice S.F. says Conway’s bond, and $250,000 favors to the mayor “have been well- to the mayor’s 2012 tax reform measure, returned, and at a public cost.” which was strongly supported by the tech Newsom or any other city Peskin means the mayor industry) and preferred official over the past decade, won’t help you.) Other candidates (“third parties” according to the report. attendees heard Conway spent nearly $180,000 to

“Those favors to the mayor admit that he had contrib- help elect District 5 super-

have been well-returned, uted heavily to keep David visor London Breed and and at a public cost,” Jobs Campos from reaching $104,000 against her oppo- with Justice San Francisco the California Assembly nent — including nearly BROADWAY CLASSICS executive director Gordon in 2014 (in a tight race, $50,000 from Conway — Mar says, citing examples David Chiu eked out the and third-party money ON THE such as “the Twitter tax win), but feared that doing totaling nearly $925,000 BARBARY COAST break, the under-regulated the same for Christensen was spent in an attempt to proliferation of AirBnB could come back to haunt defeat incumbent District Highlighting the Golden Era of the American Musical, our Conservatory singers tap him and the mayor. At that 1 supervisor Eric Mar). into a trove of classics from the likes of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and rentals and city-sanctioned Loewe, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein and Meredith Willson: My Fair Lady, use of our public bus stops point, he reportedly did For this November’s The Sound of Music, Guys & Dolls, West Side Story, The Music Man, South Pacific, by Google and other private some arm-twisting, telling election, voters will need The King and I, Carousel, Oklahoma! and more. You will not want to miss this evening tech shuttles.” the gathering to step up to decide whether they of elegant and glorious nostalgia . . . John Eller, San Francisco to the plate and donate to want a District 3 supervi- director of Alliance of Christensen’s campaign. sor and a sheriff who are 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, November 5 and 6, 2015 Californians for Comm- Conway contributed in (Julie Christensen, Vicki

at the historic Golden Gate Club unity Empowerment, which the maximum allowed Hennessy) or a District 3 135 Fisher Loop, Presidio of San Francisco

is circulating a petition by individuals, $500, to supervisor and a sheriff Adults $15, Seniors $10, Children $5 Limited seating. Reservations recommended (415 447-6274) calling for an independent Christensen, as did a num- who are out (Aaron Peskin,

investigation, says the rise ber of his family members. Ross Mirkarimi). All four

of behested payments and But the Alliance for Jobs candidates are capable and patronage at City Hall is and Sustainable Growth all four have their pluses alarming “at a time when Political Action Committee and minuses (see pages tech companies are avoid- (whose members include 10–13). For the sheriff race, ing their taxes, city services the Chamber of Commerce, being in or out doesn’t mat- are underfunded, and lux- downtown building own- ter as much as it does in the ury developers are defin- ers and construction trade District 3 supervisor race. ing city housing policy to union Laborers Local 261) With the hand-appointed benefit themselves at the received nearly $30,000 Christensen, the mayor has expense of affordability for from Conway, which paid thus far had a 6-to-5 vote all of us.” for a poll related to the on the Board of Supervisors There’s no denying that Christensen/Peskin race. in his favor on big devel- the mayor and Conway They also received near- opment projects and tech- want the November elec- ly $3,000 to pay for fliers friendly initiatives (like tion to go their way. for Christensen (surprise, sparing Airbnb all those Conway is the Tim Gunn surprise — the group is pesky rules and regulations to Mayor Lee’s Heidi Klum supporting Christensen that the rest of the hotel in San Francisco’s own ver- for District 3.) Alliance industry deals with). The sion of “Project Political for Jobs reported the flier one candidate who doesn’t Runway,” where one day dollars, but Peskin’s camp have a fight on his hands is you’re in and the next has raised questions about the mayor himself, who will day you’re out — and if whether the money from slip right into a second term you’re out, they’ll do just Conway for the poll should (despite the fact he told vot- about anything to stop also have been reported. ers in 2011 that he didn’t you from getting back Eileen Hansen, a former even want a first one). in. Take, for example, ethics commissioner, said Mayor Lee’s public persona the April 7 gathering of she would file a complaint, is that of a meek and mild, prominent business, labor, estimating that $150,000 nose-to-the-grindstone, and tech leaders held at in third-party spend- number-crunching pub- Are you free Friday night? the Hanson Bridgett law ing has gone unreported lic servant, and I endorsed firm. According to attend- by Alliance for Jobs. (A him in 2011 because he was We are. ees, the mayor — flanked complaint would trig- the best choice in a field of by his chief of staff Steve ger an investigation, but weak candidates. I remem- Open 5–8:45pm Friday Nights Kawa, top advisor Tony don’t hold your breath on ber, however, the exact Winnicker, and Conway anything coming of it — moment I felt that perhaps Visit our permanent collection galleries free after hours on Fridays — was deadly serious the Ethics Commission is San Francisco voters had and enjoy cocktails, performances, dancing, and art making. when he warned there notoriously toothless.) been duped: As I watched would be consequences if None of this should Mayor Lee shake hands #thenightisdeyoung @deyoungmuseum they helped former Board come as a surprise to any- with President Barack of Supervisors president one aware of Conway’s Obama at the White House MEDIA SPONSOR and progressive thorn-in- not-so-subtle push to keep on CNN, the unmistakable the-side Aaron Peskin in the mayor his puppet. In glint in his eye said, “I like his bid to take back his 2012, while being honored this job and all the perks Support for Friday Nights at the de Young is provided by Hanson Bridgett, the Koret Foundation, and the Wells Fargo Foundation. During Friday Nights, funding from The Hearst Foundations makes possible seat from Lee’s handpicked by The Commonwealth and the power that come free general admission to the permanent collection galleries. District 3 incumbent Julie Club as a “Distinguished with it, and I’ll do whatever A discounted $15 ticket is required to visit the special exhibition galleries. Christensen. One attendee Citizen,” he reminded it takes to keep it.” Fees apply for dining and cocktails. said they felt like they were the audience about com- Photo by Robbie Sweeny by Photo “being threatened” not to ments he made before the E-mail: [email protected] Photo by Robbie Sweeny 4 octoBER 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com

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In September, Syrian refugees waited to cross the Hungarian and Austrian borders to reach safety in Germany. photo: Mstyslav Chernov

Refugees tion. And I, in my mother’s lap, try- continued from page 1 ing to keep my eyes open not to miss the grownup’s wonderful talk. For my ing laundry, but the area is clean, unlike father, Heimat was the schoolhouse in many displaced-person camps, and also the village where his father was the sole unlike others, I must say, under the truly schoolmaster. There my father studied, A decades old tradition benign administration of private chari- there he played when school was out, ties with a government desk working and there he was allowed to sit in on feverishly to provide papers and places all the classes, to be close to his father. of custom craftsmanship to go to the seemingly never-ending That was a village of Armenians; they flow of traumatized, exhausted human are all long, long gone. And the village in California. beings. Who and what they have left is gone, long ago swallowed by a suburb behind them is another story. Many families have sent only one member ahead to establish a foothold for the rest. Few families Few families can afford can afford to pay for more than one person the mad prices for to pay the mad prices for human traffickers to spirit them more than one person to be across borders. Finally, for me, it was the wait- spirited across borders. ing that they must endure that was so saddening. Waiting to know their of Istanbul. Oh, and the dinner table in fate, waiting to know the fate of those New York is gone and the apartment left behind, and in spite of Frau Merkel’s building, replaced by one much larger astoundingly generous and seemingly and finer — but without the aroma of limitless welcome, waiting to know if my family’s cooking. these foreigners were really going to Where is home, then? What shall one take them up or, perhaps, tire of them call home? And these new immigrants, or be overwhelmed by their numbers pity them, swept into the wide world and send them back (as has happened in a flood of suffering humanity; how- elsewhere in Europe); in short, waiting ever are they to take root in this land of for the charity of others. polite strangers? I said we were surprised but, in truth, I A footnote: An old lady, the Lebanese myself was not. These people, or people grandmother of friends, had been like them, have occupied my dreams all brought to America in the 1980s by her my life. We are all Jews or Armenians or children when the civil war there began Tutsis to someone, often someone who to encroach dangerously upon Beirut. is armed and living across the road. Do She lived with her children and grand- I need to say: The safety and extraordi- children in what can only be called lux- nary privilege you and I enjoy and have ury in a suburb of New York. They did enjoyed all our lives are liable to be taken everything for her. They loved her and from us at any moment. the little ones doted on her. She lived with When I visited Aleppo 20 years ago, them for some years, but it finally came it was a paradise, even under the old out that she was miserable. What were dictator. Peace among the nationalities the endless modern house, the mani- Research Follow Us prevailed. Family life, street life, night life, cured lawns, pool, and the country roads and business were conducted freely, and leading into the picturesque town, to the Learn about our Feast your eyes on for the Armenians, after the horrors of the bustle and density of street life of her Turkish massacres, it had been a haven old Al Hamra neighborhood in Beirut? proven track record our bevy of one-of- There you knew your neighbors, there you were woven into the life. of five star service & a-kind-custom fine In America you waved across an Aleppo had been a expanse of lawn to someone you a history of happy jewelry. paradise, with peace among had seen a few times but couldn’t name. Eventually, in a moment customers. @LaBijouterieSF the nationalities. That world of relative peace in Lebanon, they took her back, reopened the is gone now. boarded up flat, installed her as best they could and left her there, and remained one for almost a century. tearfully, to spend her last days among Witness that that world is gone now. her own people. Its inhabitants have emptied into the There are very few old people among diaspora, those who escaped with their the new immigrants to Germany. As a lives, to once again live among strangers. practical matter, they are the least able Or is it that “home” (“Heimat” in to withstand the journey but, in a greater Appointments preferred. German) is an illusion? For me, Heimat sense, they are the least willing to take Book online at www.LB-SF.com is a dinner table, in a New York apart- up their roots. ment, 70 years ago. Around this table I could ask, what shall become of my parents, aunts, and uncles and a few them? Or even, what shall become of us? (415) 775-6622 | 1931 Union Street, San FranciSco friends are seen in animated conversa- But I already know the answer.

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Police Blotter From the officers of Northern Station Criminals to city: Catch me if you can The crimes below are a small snapshot of belongings. The caller said she had told ing to cash a fraudulent check. They the 911 caller had the subject what the officers of Northern Station are her grandson to get a police escort, but arrived and detained the subject. detained. The caller reported hav- doing. For a more comprehensive list, visit he had instead returned hours later to A bank teller said the subject had tried to ing heard a loud cracking sound sf-police.org; under Compstat, select the again bang on her door. cash a check for $950. She said she checked coming from their front door. They link to Crimemaps. He was not present when police the signature on the check and it did not opened the door to find the subject arrived; however, while they were match the signature they had on file. At one pulling a wood plank off a plant- talking with the caller, they heard point, the subject left the bank in a hurried er box located on the sidewalk. UNWANTED PASSENGER a male voice coming from the back fashion and left behind a California driver’s The subject fled on foot but was April 1, 10:48 p.m. door. Officers opened the door and license and Visa card. The teller signed a chased and caught by one of the Geary at Gough Street saw the grandson standing there. citizen’s arrest form. The subject was cited neighbors. He was taken into custody and later for passing a bad check and released. A citizen’s arrest form was signed, Patrol officers heard a car alarm booked at County Jail for the restrain- and the subject was cited for van- sounding; when they approached the ing order violation. dalism and released. vehicle, they saw a subject on his RELEASE THE HOUND hands and knees in the back seat of April 16, 8:15 p.m. the vehicle. He was taken into custody CATCH AND RELEASE I Gough at Green Street THE NAME GAME BLAME without incident. April 12, 8:15 p.m. April 18, 11:12 p.m. A computer check on the vehicle 1300 Block of Gough Street A citizen reported that she had been walk- Larkin at Sutter Street determined that the subject was not its ing her two dogs in Allyne Park when she saw registered owner. Further, a search of Officers responded to a report of one of the dogs eating a sandwich filled with Officers on patrol were flagged the subject uncovered narcotics para- a trespasser. A security guard had “dozens of pills and tablets.” The sandwich down by three people, who said phernalia and a broken spark plug witnessed a subject jumping over the was located on a park bench near a dumptser a subject had a knife. The sub- (broken spark plugs are a common tool building perimeter fence. Officers near the Gough Street entrance. She stopped ject had left the area before the for breaking car windows). The subject arrived and watched the video moni- her dog from eating any more, and she pho- officers had arrived, so the offi- was transported to Northern Station, tor to observe the subject in a private tographed the sandwich and its location. She cers drove around the block and where investigators discovered several patio area. The security guard told the took her dog to a veterinary hospital, where located him on the corner of Polk warrants for his arrest on burglary officers the subject did not live in the she was told the sandwich contained the and Post streets. They performed charges. He was taken to County Jail building. When the subject walked medications Lisinopril and Fenofibrate. a pat-down search for weapons on and booked. out of an exit gate, he was detained by The dog was fine after some vomiting the subject, and they recovered a officers, positively identified by the and upset stomach. The dog was released concealed fixed-blade knife from security guard, and cited and released. from the hospital the same day. his back pocket. NO RESTRAINT The subject gave them a name they April 2, 8 a.m. were unable to verify. He was taken 1100 Block of Laguna Street CATCH AND RELEASE II CATCH AND RELEASE III to Northern Station, where he was April 16, 5:01 p.m. April 18, 2:40 a.m. identified under a different name. A woman called to complain that her 1500 Block of Van Ness Avenue 700 Block of Oak Street He was booked for carrying a con- grandson was violating a restraining cealed weapon, probation violation, order, knocking on her door and trying Patrol officers were dispatched to Officers responded to a report of and providing false information to a to get in, demanding she give him his a bank on the report of a subject try- vandalism. They arrived to find that police officer.

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6 octoBER 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com From the Chambers of our Supervisor Public recreation Ensuring clean and safe parks for San Francisco by SUPERVISOR MARK FARRELl the Great Recession has not kept than 15,000 individual requests pace with the issues that need to or emergency-driven jobs. That arks are one of our be addressed by the department. means in the past year that only city’s great equalizers. One of the city’s key parks advo- 1 percent of the work orders Residents of any age cacy partners — the San Francisco were preventative fixes. Those Pgroup, demographic, and from Parks Alliance — released a com- percentages clearly show that any neighborhood can access and prehensive analysis recently that we are having a difficult time A 2016 ballot measure will seek to ensure increased public funding for the use any city park that they wish. shows how the overall funding maintaining the parks current- city’s shared green spaces. photo: John O’Neill From Golden Gate Park to Crissy for the Rec and Park Department ly in our system, let alone new Field and Dolores Park — these has not kept pace with the need additions that we are looking department to ensure clean and Supervisors to be placed on the iconic parks provide a place for even during a period when our to and need to make. Without safe neighborhood parks for years ballot, as well as the support of recreation and relaxation, and local economy is strong and show- having the adequate resources to come. Mayor Ed Lee. they serve as a point of pride for ing further signs of growth. For to fix the nuts-and-bolts issues, In neighborhood meeting As a native San Franciscan and our city and contribute to the example, in 2000, the department it is only going to grow more after neighborhood meeting, father of three, I want to ensure high quality of life that we enjoy received 2.1 percent of the General expensive over time if we do I have heard overwhelmingly that our parks system remains and are working to improve. Fund, and in the past year, the not act. from residents that they want world-class, and that as a city As our city’s population con- department received only 1.3 per- Given the structural budget to see the nuts-and-bolts issues we meet the expectations of our tinues to grow and with record cent of the General Fund. issues that exist in our neighbor- addressed, which means fixing residents for generations to come. amounts of tourism, the hood parks, I believe we the broken swing, clearing the I am an advocate and strong sup- use of our parks is at an needed to act to ensure overgrown trail, tightening the porter of our parks and a firm all-time high. And for clean and safe neighbor- leaking water fountain, and add- believer that clean and safe parks good reason: We have We needed to act to fix the hood parks for every ing more programming options. enhance the quality of life for our a world-class parks sys- structural budget issues to neighborhood. Over the I took their feedback and recent- residents. Our entire parks system tem. During my tenure past three months, I have ly introduced a ballot initiative deserves a sustainable funding as supervisor, I have seen ensure clean and safe parks. attended community and for the June 2016 election that source to make the badly needed firsthand the tireless neighborhood associa- would guarantee just over $350 improvements and upgrades that efforts by our Recreation and Additionally, recent analy- tion meetings across the entire million in new funding for the we should be making as a city, Park Department to address the sis from our controller’s office city to hear directly from residents department over the next 15 and next June I hope you will join nuts-and-bolts issues that our shows that the department’s about what they would like to years to address its structural me and many others in support- residents deserve and expect to maintenance program is nearly see addressed in their neighbor- budget shortfall and to ensure ing San Francisco’s parks. see fixed. Unfortunately, fund- entirely request- or emergency- hood parks, with the intention of clean and safe parks and open ing for our Recreation and Park driven, with 99 percent of the introducing a community-driven spaces across San Francisco. This Mark Farrell is District 2 supervi- Department since the devastating work orders in the past year ballot initiative that would create a measure already has the neces- sor. E-mail [email protected] budget cuts experienced during devoted to completing more sustainable revenue source for the sary support at the Board of or phone 415-554-7752. Celebrating Our

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Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES octoBER 2015 7 Election 2015 Politics roundtable Housing and Mirkarimi’s future by john zipperer bedrooms, whatever, are being sient people coming in and out of taken off the market and being put their communities. There’s a lot of his November, San into this short-term rental market, NIMBYism going on. There’s a lot Francisco voters will and that is constricting the market of, particularly in San Francisco, a vote on a long list of even more so, and that’s leading to [feeling that] “Our city has been Toffices and ballot propositions the increase in rental prices across taken away from us; we have to (see voter guide below). The the city. do everything we can to preserve This November, San Francisco voters will have a say in whether the online short-term rental service Airbnb and similar companies face greater restric- Commonwealth Club’s Week to I pulled some statistics that it.” This mentality of what San tions in the city. Week political roundtable tapped Airbnb is [using], and granted, Francisco is and ought to be. So some Bay Area political observers these are Airbnb statistics, so it’s transcended purely economic opment, subsidized for their own prison sentence if you return to the and analysts to discuss a couple they obviously are going to favor [concerns] in many ways, and it’s employees but at least it puts their United States after you have been high-level issues before the vot- Airbnb. But the magnitude is become extraordinarily personal employees somewhere. And a lot deported and if you were a felon. ers: short-term rentals and Sheriff probably fairly decent. They claim for a lot and lot of people. of these communities and city It’s rife with the potential for Ross Mirkarimi’s future. that 80 percent of their hosts share LARRY GERSTON: I think councils say, “No, thanks.” They overuse, abuse. One of the reasons The panelists were Carson only the home in which they live, the most important statement you want the offices, but not the peo- we had sanctuary cities was that Bruno, a Hoover Institution so it’s not like it’s a person who has made is that this is a symptom ple and the traffic, and that sort women would report domestic research fellow; San Jose Mercury a rental home or apartment that and they’re not really looking at of stuff. But what they’re doing is violence, and then they would be News editorial pages editor they don’t personally live in that the disease. The tragedy in San making the problem even worse. deported. It’s just a real concern. Barbara Marshman; San Jose they’re renting out on a short-term Francisco — throughout the Bay Or you go Palo Alto’s route, But by standing up and mak- State University political science basis. They say that three-fourths Area, but San Francisco is the epi- where they’re now putting essen- ing such a show of how we’re not professor Dr. Larry Gerston; San of the hosts use the income from center — is the way in which the tially a moratorium on office space going to cooperate at all [with fed- Francisco Chronicle columnist the short-term rental to pay their city has made it so easy, giving development as a way to stop peo- eral immigration authorities], this C.W. Nevius; and KCBS News home-related bills — that’s rent, all kinds of great deals, to these ple from moving in. You’re think- government agency is not to be political and investigative report- electricity, home mortgages, what- high-tech companies to move in, ing, “What?” Again, that’s a symp- trusted, you’ve opened the door er Doug Sovern. ever. They claim that nearly half of pay no rent for like 500 years, and tom of a problem; the problem is to this. their hosts are low-income house- “Bring your businesses, we’ll come that we do not have enough devel- DOUG SOVERN, KCBS News: JOHN ZIPPERER: San Fran- holds. So their counter-claim is, up with great big buildings for opment in the entire Bay Area, not You think of the previous sheriff cisco is going to be voting on a “Look, if it weren’t for the short- you to have your people work in,” just one community, to handle the we had, Mike Hennessy, who for ballot measure that we are going term rental market, these people and where are they going to live? amount of economic growth that 20, 24 years, was a sleepy backwa- to see more of in other cities wouldn’t be able to live in the city And then if they do live in the city Silicon Valley and the Bay Area is ter, nothing ever happened, he just and towns that are dealing with and would be having to move or with their $200,000-a-year jobs, producing. ran the ship of state. Mirkarimi this. Carson Bruno, tell us about sell their home at market prices, what about the guy who is living ZIPPERER: Is it game-over for comes in and it’s like four major Proposition F? which no one can afford to begin there on a $60,000 job, who now Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi [because scandals in the four years since he’s CARSON BRUNO: If you live with — unless you are extraordi- finds his rent jacked up three, four of the sanctuary city controversy]? been sheriff. It’s incredible. in San Francisco, you’ve already narily wealthy to begin with.” times? This is not hyperbole; this C.W. NEVIUS: People [used to] NEVIUS: We were mentioning seen the ads for it, because it is So they’re battling back and is what is happening. So the entire come up and say, “Do you think “the underwear guy.” The [pris- already very heated. Proposition F forth about who’s at fault. Is complexion of the city is chang- Ross will be reelected?” And now oner] sent out to take out the is an anti-short-term rental prop- Airbnb causing the San Francisco ing right before our eyes, as those people are saying, “Do you think trash and just took off his suit osition. The provisions will make housing crisis? No, they’re not. But people who are middle class or less he will make it to November?” and took off. He turns out to it extraordinarily difficult for an they’re fighting over the symp- literally are chased out to Oakland This is the law of unintended con- be an international drug dealer everyday sort of person to be able toms and not over the cause. So and beyond, and the ripple effect sequences. By standing up like this who was facing federal charges. to rent out their bedroom, their it’s going to be a logjam from now goes on from there. [and pushing the sanctuary city law] Now he’s just gone. And that was apartment, their in-law suite, their until November on this issue. I’m sorry, I think this is just ter- and making what he thinks is going the second guy in nine months. house or condo or whatever for BARBARA MARSHMAN: Is rible leadership. It just is. Penny- to be a big play for San Francisco, I mean, all you have to do is run a short-term basis. So it’s really it mostly a matter of affordable wise, pound-foolish. Bringing new when something like this [Kathryn the jail. That’s really your job here. an attack on Airbnb, VRBO, any housing, or is it a zoning issue, revenue, that’s just wonderful. Oh, Steinle’s killing] happens, now we Just do that. of the housing sharing platforms. people turning houses that were in they throw a bone here or there snap back. I just watched the Bill ZIPPERER: Did Mayor Lee As a result, as you can imagine, single-family neighborhoods into for an education program. I’m O’Reilly show, and the Steinle par- throw Mirkarimi under the bus Airbnb is quite livid about it and [short-term] room rentals? sorry, that doesn’t do it. This is ents were on. They’re on the band- when he criticized the lack of a has been putting a lot of money BRUNO: Affordability is the bad planning, and I think we’re all wagon; Bill O’Reilly’s thing is that phone call [from the sheriff to into the “No on Prop F” campaign. flash point, that spark. But the going to pay for it. they’re going to start Kate’s Law, ICE]? It’s an issue that San Francisco proponents are really pushing the BRUNO: A lot of the peninsula which would be in memorial to this NEVIOUS: He’s tried it many is dealing with, but also the entire idea that these people aren’t pay- neighborhoods are taking it even woman who died. Her parents, who times. The bus has not hit Bay Area is dealing with: the hous- ing their fair share, the taxes issue. a step further, where a lot of these are extremely sympathetic charac- Mirkarimi yet, but it’s due in a few ing affordability issue. The “Yes on We saw the Airbnb tax battle last companies are offering as they ters, are in favor of this, they think minutes. Prop F” side is saying, Look, all of year; you see the disruption in build their new office parks to it’s a good idea. The idea is that you these units, all of these apartments, the neighborhood, these tran- include housing units in the devel- would get a mandatory five-year E-mail: [email protected] Fall 2015 San Francisco voting information he Nov. 3, 2015, election actually in an online directory. The Department of • Sheriff (incumbent Ross Mirkarimi; chal- • Proposition F: Short-Term starts well in advance of that date, Elections has a polling placer lookup service lengers Vicki Hennessy and John C. 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Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES octoBER 2015 9 Election 2015

Meet Your Candidates for Sheriff Interview WOMEN LEADERS for Aaron Louise Renne Fiona Ma

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Michela Alioto-Pier San Francisco sheriff candidate Vicki Hennessy. photo: hennessyforsheriff.com Vicki Hennessy Get by susan dyer reynolds What sets you apart as a leader? informed! Why are you the best person for San I spent my whole career being proactive Francisco Sheriff? and holding people accountable. You have Because I have the best qualifications for to do rounds; you have to walk around and Sophie Maxwell Meagan Levitan the job, period. I was part of the depart- talk to people. You have to work with cap- ment for 32 years. I worked up to captain in tains and lieutenants, because that’s where seven years [becoming the youngest captain problems happen. It’s an issue of tempera- in California law enforcement]. I was pro- ment and humbleness and the ability to moted twice by [former Sheriff] Richard listen to ideas. I believe you can work with LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Hongisto and three times by [former Sheriff] people and still agree to disagree. When I Mike Hennessey [no became interim sheriff CANDIDATE DEBATE relation]. I became everyone was walking Francisco Middle School – 2190 Powell St chief deputy in 1997 on eggshells, worried and deputy director “I’m running because I about stability. I’m not 7:00 pm Thursday, October 1 of the San Francisco want to bring proactive running for me or for Department of Emerg- ego or for money — ency Services and leadership back.” I’m running for the Homeland Security in department and the NOB HILL ASSOCIATION 2006. I also served as director of emergency city of San Francisco, because I want to CANDIDATE DEBATE management from 2008 until 2011. bring proactive leadership back. Why are you coming out of retirement Where do you stand on the replacement University Club – 800 Powell Street to run? jail? I’m a public servant running for office for I support a new jail that is safe, has a 6:00 pm Thursday, October 8 the first time in my career, not a politician secure place for more serious offenders, going from office to office. I was behind the and has programs to deal with mental scenes, and now I’m stepping out because I health issues. There are many mental care deeply about the sheriff’s department health issues that need to be addressed. Paid for by Aaron Peskin for Supervisor 2015 and the community. Ross Mirkarimi keeps We aren’t going to solve mental health — 470 Columbus Avenue, Suite 211, San Francisco, CA 94133 likening me to Ed Lee, when in fact I was it’s a national issue — but the fact is this Financial Disclosures available at sfethics.org appointed [interim sheriff] because I was is a capital improvement project and we qualified. I didn’t talk to him for [the entire] have to advocate for it, just like the police six months. I’m not a politician in his pocket. did and got their new facility.

Why didn’t you run in 2011? What would you have done differently in Because [Assistant Sheriff] Paul the Kate Steinle case? Miyamoto expressed a desire to run. I Nobody could have anticipated this trag- TURNON supported Paul in 2011, and both Paul edy. I support sanctuary city policies to and [former San Francisco Police Officers protect families, promote trust with law THE MARINA Association President] Chris Cunnie, enforcement, and maintain community. Mr. You know that conversation you're having in your who also ran in 2011, are now supporting Lopez-Sanchez wasn’t part of this commu- head about intimacy, honesty and sexuality? me. I had hoped Ross Mirkarimi would nity. The Due Process for All [ordinance] We're having it out loud. step in, put his ego in check, and take care says you can’t accept detainers. It’s open to How often do we get an opportunity to be real of the jails. interpretation. Ross Mirkarimi decided to with each other? Be guided through 3 interpret it one way, and I choose the other. communication games at TurnON! You have endorsements from law I would never have written the policy he Experience the potential Orgasmic Meditation enforcement unions — why do you think wrote in March that said no one could talk has as a means of igniting every area of your life. Mirkarimi doesn’t? to ICE. You could have had a review to see Orgasmic Meditation is a wellness practice. Mirkarimi started out with a strike if Mr. Lopez-Sanchez was part of the com- It has given us so much vitality, we want to share against him when he pled guilty to that munity. He was in jail 46 months and he it with you, along with what we have learned about the nature of connection, relationship and [misdemeanor false imprisonment] wasn’t from here. sexuality. charge [stemming from a New Year’s Eve I would have started having deputies look

Ask us questions too! fight with his wife], which is why I was at warrants over five years old so we don’t appointed interim sheriff. Law enforce- pick up anybody with an outdated war- At the end of the evening, we will tell you how ment is held to a higher standard and a rant — it’s a waste of taxpayer money. This you can learn the practice of Orgasmic Meditation. code of ethics. He was caught driving on sheriff helped craft [Due Process for All] a suspended license after getting into an in 2013. He should have known it better TurnON's are held 8pm every Friday accident in a city car that he didn’t report. than anyone. He says 49 of 58 counties in The Gatehouse, 2 Marina Boulevard, Fort Mason. It wasn’t a big deal, but it became a big California have sanctuary city policies just deal. It’s about him not taking responsi- like ours, but “Do Not Notify” is probably For more information contact Louisa at 415-657-6374. bility and not being proactive, and that’s not part of them. what’s dogged him throughout his four years [as sheriff]. E-mail: [email protected]

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San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi. photo: courtesy ross mirkarimi Ross Mirkarimi by susan dyer reynolds which we don’t even prosecute? I think after the Steinle tragedy, ICE just wanted What are you most proud of as sheriff? to cover their tracks. There’s something No matter what mistakes people think so bewildering about why they didn’t pick I’ve made or that I have made, I haven’t him up in Victorville. We checked — they shied away from the mission objective never contacted us [about Lopez-Sanchez] of improving public safety and innovat- before — and Victorville’s not talking. ing ways to make that happen. Harvard University just presented us with the 2015 How did you feel when the mayor put all Innovations in American Government the blame on you? Award for the Five Keys Charter High I thought the mayor was reckless. When School, the first high he wanted to throw school in an adult me under the bus, he jail in the country. It didn’t realize he was was the brainchild of “I am running to defend throwing the very law my predecessor Mike the independence of the he signed under the Hennessey, but in my bus. In 2013, the Board administration we’ve sheriff’s office.” of Supervisors passed really built on it and and he signed into now we’ve exported it to different parts of effect “Due Process for All,” and that law is the state, including L.A. very clear about limiting your interaction I just pulled a coup by getting our depu- with ICE. He then started talking about the ties credentialed by POST [Police Officers sanctuary city law enacted over 20 years Standards of Training] — they had cre- before; he was really confusing his laws. dentialed every single sheriff’s department Then you have the San Francisco since 1959 except San Francisco. Now we Chronicle saying we sought Lopez-Sanchez have the ability to help with foot patrols, out. We did not. We’ve asked them three ride Muni, or patrol the parks. times to print a correction. We showed them the phone logs and chronology — the Why won’t the mayor fund some of your initial phone call stemmed from Victorville programs? contacting us. It’s troubling and petty. Our deputies must have ballistic vests, but he wouldn’t Is it true you said you still wouldn’t fund them. I believe there should be body cooperate with ICE? cameras for deputies, but he wouldn’t fund It’s the same thing I told the Homeland those, either. Since sheriffs do evictions, we Security Czar, Jeh Johnson. I need a court started the Eviction Assistance Unit to help order or some kind of judicial review signed vulnerable people [like seniors] not become by a judge. We do cooperate with ICE; we homeless — he wouldn’t fund it. There have talk to ICE all the time. It says in our memo been a number of things I’ve written to the “Contact our attorney if you have any ques- mayor about — he’s never written me back. tions” — the characterization of that memo I’ve never met with him since I was elected. as a gag order is really incorrect. One of the reasons I am running for If we have a violent felon, we will hand reelection is to fend off this consolidation them right over. But Lopez-Sanchez didn’t of power and defend the independence of have any violent felonies, so he wouldn’t the sheriff’s office. If the theme is maybe have met the standard of the law. he’ll fund things under a different sheriff, I think that says more about the mayor What do you think about law enforce- than it says about the sheriff. ment unions supporting your opponent Vicki Hennessy? If you could go back in time, before the I have the support of my predecessor Kate Steinle tragedy, what would you do Sheriff Mike Hennessey — I had it in differently? 2011 and I still have it today. Law enforce- I would have made a much loud- ment unions never supported him, either. er demand on Immigration Customs We’re outsiders. Enforcement (ICE) to get us that warrant. I don’t want to believe Vicki is strictly One question that hasn’t been answered, a proxy for Ed Lee, but I also don’t think and I’m hoping comes out in the lawsuit she’ll do anything independent. She’s got by the Steinle family, is Mr. Lopez-Sanchez resources because they’ve got a vendetta was finishing his time in Victorville to settle and they want me out. I get it. But Federal Prison for his fifth violation of there’s no way I believe Vicki is her own deportation before he was sent to us. Why person. She’s Ed Lee’s person. did they decide to activate a 20-year-old bench warrant for marijuana possession, E-mail: [email protected]

Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES october 2015 11 Election 2015 Your next District 3 supervisor Why undue influence should influence your vote

by SUsan dyer reynolds affordable city for all.” While Peskin is 33,000 signatures in less than a month. Undue influence: Peskin’s close ties to perceived by most as a strong progres- Ultimately, voters rejected the project. a neighborhood group of vacancy pres- n next month’s race for the sive, as District 3 supervisor he voted “If you want to do rezoning, you do ervationists, also known as the Telegraph District 3 supervisor’s seat, voters as a fiscal conservative and in favor planning,” Peskin says. “You do real Hill Dwellers, is one of his biggest draw- have two extremely capable and of development more often than not. planning. You say, ‘Our city is at a cross- backs. His wife, Nancy Shanahan, is still Ipassionate candidates to choose from. Former colleagues praise Peskin as a roads and it’s time to change height an active member, and the group’s repu- Both have their pluses and minuses, and terrific orator who could “sell ice to an limits in this area of town in order to tation as a powerful antichange, antidevel- undue influence on both sides can be a Eskimo,” and his love of the district and build the kind opment bully is plus or a minus depending on where you knowledge of its issues are unquestioned. of housing or legendary. While sit politically. Critics, however, point to his reputation office or retail no one denies as an ill-tempered bully prone to making that we want to A Peskin win puts someone in maintaining the AARON PESKIN drunken late-night phone calls to foes. have,’ and you old-world charm Former Board of Supervisors President When asked about the drunk dialing, do it compre- the D3 seat to challenge of North Beach Aaron Peskin is trying to reclaim his Peskin laughs it off. “Like I said before, hensively. You Mayor Lee, question the status is important, it’s old seat running on a platform of “an I’ve mellowed, I’ve got perspective, and don’t do it site- also inevitable getting out of that pressure cooker has specific because quo, and put the public first. that change will allowed me to return back to earth. I still you are con- occur. Battle cries want to fight for what’s right. It’s a very nected and have friends so you get your of the Dwellers have included “We lost different board now with a whole new set one particular piece of land changed. the shoe store! We must keep it a of players. I would be the new kid, but I That’s not planning, that’s politics. That’s shoe store!” and “Big box chain stores think I’d fit in just fine.” spot zoning … Do you want to have a are killing our neighborhood busi- A vote for Peskin is … a vote for public conversation about whether we nesses!” In reality, the Internet has checks and balances, something sorely should change waterfront height lim- had a much more devastating effect on lacking at City Hall these days. With its? Okay, let’s have that conversation. small businesses than chain stores. As Mayor Lee’s appointment of moderate Remember, the top of the Embarcadero for the shoe store, the owner decided Julie Christensen, he all but guaranteed Freeway was 84 feet — in the case of 8 to leave the trade. Just because you himself a 6-to-5 vote on everything Washington, they were proposing 136 wish for a shoe store doesn’t make it he wants, from the multimillion-dollar feet.” He also points out that Christensen so, but the Dwellers would rather see waterfront development at 8 Washington was in favor of 8 Washington. empty storefronts than “another bar to allowing “sharing economy” startups A Peskin win puts someone in the or restaurant.” like Airbnb and Uber to operate with District 3 supervisor seat willing to They kept the Pagoda Theater vacant little to no regulation. When the devel- challenge Mayor Lee, question the sta- for more than two decades rather than oper of 8 Washington noted that he had tus quo, take discussions from behind see it developed, until it was demolished the votes on the Board of Supervisors to closed doors, and put the public before to become home base for construction Distrct 3 candidate Aaron Peskin. push it through, Peskin spearheaded the financially stacked tech and develop- on the Central Subway (oh, the irony); photo: Aaron peskin effort to get it on the ballot by collecting ment interests. INFLUENCE, continued on 13

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12 october 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Influence as the car whisked her away to the North of the SFMTA’s desire to expand the continued from page 12 Beach Library, where Mayor Lee made subway from Chinatown to Fisherman’s the announcement. “I wanted to choose Wharf, and in late September she asked they fought to keep a grocery store the best person [to] represent not only the city’s Real Estate Division to reas- at the site of the Piazza Market and Chinatown, but also all the other dis- sess and consider purchasing the prop- continue that fight even as the popular tricts,” Lee said. “I’ve done so with Julie.” erty (co-sponsoring supervisor Scott Mama’s restaurant prepares to move A vote for Christensen is … a vote Wiener sees the site as a potential in (after several years of haggling with for a smart, sensible planner who spent subway station topped with afford- the Dwellers); and, while Peskin now years as a neighborhood businesswoman able housing). While Christensen’s says he never opposed a new North and activist getting things done with- plan seems like a long shot, it’s at Beach library, his wife and the Dwellers out holding political office. A vote for least a plan — something the Dwellers clearly did. In 2011, former Dwellers Christensen also continues to distance never seem to have. Should the city board member Bob McMillan told San the District 3 supervisor from the con- not purchase the property (estimated Francisco Chronicle columnist C.W. troversial grasp of the Telegraph Hill to be worth more than $10 million) Nevius that Shanahan’s opposition to Dwellers, who have influenced the seat ground could be broken in November the library almost seemed “vindictive.” for more than two decades, from Peskin’s for a development featuring 19 lux- In that same column a champion for two terms starting in 2001 until Chiu left ury condos, a nearly 5,000-square- the project appeared. “We are taking for Sacramento in 2014. Christensen, a foot restaurant, and an underground on the Dwellers,” a North Beach prod- 20-year resident of Telegraph Hill who parking garage. Distrct 3 Supervisor Julie Christensen. uct designer told Nevius. “Nobody once worked closely with the Dwellers Undue influence: If the Dwellers photo: san francisco board of supervisors wants to stir the wasp’s nest, but why and even backed Peskin in both of his are Peskin’s Achilles heel, Christensen’s does the Planning Commission treat successful District 3 supervisor cam- is Mayor Ed Lee. Since her appoint- has spent more than $8 million to THD like a quasi-city agency?” That paigns, solidified her position as the ment last January, she has yet to vote defeat). Mayor Lee, of course, is behold- product designer was credited with lead- anti-Dweller during the epic fight over independently from Lee’s agenda. In a en to the tech community, particularly ing the way to the library’s fruition — the new North Beach library. Since then, September interview with the Marina his friend and financier Ron Conway and her name? Julie Christensen. she has continued to support develop- Times, Christensen danced around the (see “Reynolds Rap,” page 1), who has ment in the neighborhoods over the glut Airbnb ballot initiative (Measure F), managed to funnel money (direct- JULIE CHRISTENSEN of empty, blighted buildings apparently saying, “Here’s the complicated thing. ly and indirectly) into Christensen’s Christensen was just as surprised at preferred by the Dwellers. We need to stop the hoteling of buildings. campaign. her appointment to District 3 super- Perhaps no prop- Legislation Chiu visor as longtime Mayor Lee and erty is as synony- passed makes the It remains to be seen, if appoint- Chinatown power player Rose Pak, mous with the most egregious ed Christensen becomes elected who had wanted the mayor to choose Dwellers’ obstruc- Christensen is a smart, sensi- things illegal … if Christensen, whether she will stand up Planning Commission President Cindy tionist ways as we could enforce to the mayor and take away his “sure Wu. (To send a message of her unhap- the intersection ble planner who spent years that I could take thing.” Be it Christensen or Peskin who piness to the mayor, Pak is supporting of Columbus and as a businesswomen and care of the vast wins the right to serve out the remainder Peskin in the upcoming election.) While Powell, the site majority of these of Chiu’s term, they will need to ignore Christensen’s name had come up as a of the former activist getting things done. situations. What those undue influences and listen close- replacement for David Chiu — who Pagoda Theater. I’ve been focused ly to their constituents. If they don’t, vacated the seat for the Sacramento After years of fighting development on is the enforcement capability. The they’ll likely find themselves booted out Assembly — she wasn’t sure what was in the guise of preservation, the 1909 current efforts are focused on sticking of office in 2016, when they will face going on until she received a cryptic building was demolished and used as it to Airbnb …” Though she wouldn’t another election to serve a full four- phone call late one night telling her to an exit point for the Central Subway come out and say so, it’s fair to assume year term. be ready to go early the next morning, project’s tunnel boring machines. Christensen won’t challenge the mayor and she was still somewhat in the dark Christensen is an outspoken supporter by supporting Measure F (which Airbnb E-mail: [email protected]

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Ballot Measures Evaluating the propositions What the props mean to you From Airbnb to affordable housing and beyond — a concise overview of the key questions voters are being asked to address this November by john zipperer and County of San Francisco issue housing plans, and voting for it $310 million in general obligation won’t significantly help them. elow is a guide to the bonds, subject to independent citi- Proposition D’s proposed Mission Rock development includes eight acres of key propositions on this zen oversight and regular audits?” PROPOSITION D: parks and open space. photo: missionrock.org fall’s ballot. For additional Why supporters like it: Supporters MISSION ROCK Bpropositions not covered here, see from the San Francisco Labor Requires 50-percent-plus-1 ap- Why opponents don’t like it: What it says: “Shall the City the links at the end of this article. Council to Mayor Lee support it as a proval to become law. The Sierra Club opposes Prop D. limit short-term rentals of a hous- way to finance the development (new What it says: “Shall the City Various opponents have criticized ing unit to 75 days per year regard- PROPOSITION A: or preservation) of rental housing increase the height limit for 10 of the the project because they believe less of whether the rental is hosted AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND that would be affordable to house- 28 acres of the Mission Rock site from it will negatively impact the view or unhosted; require owners to Requires two-thirds voter holds believed to be getting pushed one story to height limits ranging from of the bay from the ballpark, they provide proof that they authorize approval to become law. out of the city (or being forced to pay 40 to 240 feet and make it City policy would prefer the land be used as a the unit as a short-term rental; What it says: “To finance the inappropriately high percentages of to encourage the development on the park, or they fear the loss of park- require residents who offer short- construction, development, acqui- their incomes each month to stay). Mission Rock site provided that it ing space, which is how the land is term rentals to submit quarterly sition, and preservation of hous- It is also a sign of the city dealing includes eight acres of parks and open currently used. reports on the number of days they ing affordable to low- and mid- with the affordability crisis. space and housing of which at least What it means to you: Unless live in the unit and the number dle-income households through Why opponents don’t like it: It 33 percent is affordable for low- and you live right in or near this proj- of days the unit is rented; pro- programs that will prioritize vul- is more debt, adding about $56 per middle-income households?” ect, how on Earth would it affect hibit short-term rentals of in-law nerable populations such as San year to the annual property tax for Why supporters like it: The you at all? units; allow interested parties to Francisco’s working families, vet- a home valued at $500,000. San Francisco Giants are the mar- This ballot measure is the sue hosting platforms; and make erans, seniors, disabled persons; to What it means to you: The per- quee name attached to this proj- product of voter approval of it a misdemeanor for a hosting assist in the acquisition, rehabilita- annum property tax increase won’t ect, which is also backed by the Proposition B a little while back, platform to unlawfully list a unit as tion, and preservation of afford- shock many people; and $310 mil- South Beach Mission Bay Business which required voter intervention a short-term rental?” able rental apartment buildings to lion sounds like a lot of money, but Association and the San Francisco whenever a developer wanted to Why supporters like it: prevent the eviction of long-term it is extremely expensive to develop Labor Council. build above established height lim- Supporters believe it would address residents; to repair and reconstruct housing in San Francisco, so skep- Basically, in return for relief in its on Port property. Expect more the diversion of rental housing into dilapidated public housing; to fund tics have cause to wonder just how terms of height limits, the devel- of these in the future. the short-term rental or hoteling a middle-income rental program; much good it will actually do. This oper is agreeing to include one- business. They hope this law would and to provide for homeownership bond is a bandage, not a cure for third of the 1,500 units as housing PROPOSITION F: SHORT- help prevent evictions or abuses of down payment assistance oppor- the housing crisis. affordable to low- and middle- TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS the system that have forced long- tunities for educators and middle- Voting against Prop A won’t sig- income residents. It will also man- Requires 50-percent-plus-1 ap- time residents out of their homes. income households; shall the City nificantly hurt the city’s affordable date specific park space. proval to become law. PROPOSITIONS, continued on 15

14 october 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Propositions rambunctious industry that also has as Supervisor Scott Wiener, argue to building owners who lease space What it means to you: The plan some very real negatives. for much more housing develop- to those businesses for terms of at would begin small, a few million dol- continued from page 14 Proponents of this prop need to ment at all levels of affordability least 10 years; and expand the defini- lars a year at first, but Ben Rosenfield, Criticism of the current system deal with the fact that if people flout as the only way to really attack the tion of a Legacy Business to include the San Francisco controller, has has also centered on a feared loss of the law now, they will flout this affordability and housing avail- those that have operated in San stated that taxpayers could be on the tax revenue and an insufficient capa- new law, too, and few fights get as ability problems in a serious way. Francisco for more than 20 years, are hook for “between $51 million and bility by the city to enforce the law. nasty as aggrieved neighbors against Others argue that this morato- at risk of displacement and meet the $94 million annually once all quali- Why opponents don’t like it: each other. rium is grandstanding by anti- other requirements of the Registry?” fying legacy businesses are enrolled Opponents, too, have several issues. development activists that would Why supporters like it: They in approximately 25 years.” They claim that 75 days per year PROPOSITION I: stop development at the very time want to give city aid to recognize The ordinance would also include allows for too few rental opportuni- SUSPENSION OF MARKET- when the city needs it the most. businesses that they believe make a giveaway to landlords, giving them ties for the hosts, many of whom use RATE DEVELOPMENT IN THE What it means to you: Any time San Francisco the city that it is. $4.50 per square foot for each quali- that money to be able to afford to MISSION DISTRICT you try to legislate with the intent Eligible businesses would receive fying lease — again a cost that would stay in their units. They also say that Requires 50-percent-plus-1 ap- of preserving one racial or ethnic $500 for every full-time employee snowball to tens of millions annu- ballot proponents exaggerate the proval to become law. group’s hold on a neighborhood, (reaching potentially thousands of ally, according to the controller. number of short-term rental units What it says: “Shall the City people worry. But the fears of peo- dollars a year for some of the busi- If you are a legacy business owner, that abuse the law or that are being suspend the issuance of per- ple losing their apartments that they nesses), and landlords of those busi- then you might profit from this, used exclusively as short-term rent- mits on certain types of housing can no longer afford are real. Does nesses would also benefit with a gift though you should look for strings als. In addition, they worry that this and business development proj- this moratorium address that? for providing 10-year leases. to be attached. If you are a competi- proposition would set up a neigh- ects in the Mission District for In the end, this moratorium Why opponents don’t like it: tor to a legacy business, this is noth- bor-against-neighbor legal night- at least 18 months; and There are many reasons. ing but bad for you. mare by allowing an inappropriately develop a Neighborhood By giving public money to And if you are neither a legacy broad “interested parties” to sue. Stabilization Plan for private companies, it makes business nor a competitor to one, this What it means to you: How you the Mission District by Prop I supporters say it isn’t competing businesses help presents you with a values choice. Is vote on this referendum will help January 31, 2017?” fund their competition. this the best way to support legacy define where you stand on many Why supporters like intended as a cure, but as a It also makes people who businesses? Just because something of the major questions about how it: They worry that long- chance to pause and plan. would never use a business is classified by city leaders as a legacy San Francisco is changing today. It time residents are being nonetheless contribute to it. business, does that mean it’s actually involves housing affordability, atti- forced out of their neighborhood would not solve the housing Other reasons center on the worth preserving? And if you don’t tudes toward the tech industry and by rising costs driven by an influx affordability problem, it would not “moral hazard” economic argu- like a legacy business, why should the so-called shared economy, and it of well-heeled buyers and devel- even ensure the development of a ment. A gift of public money les- you support it with public money? involves worries about the changing opers. They have also declared single new affordable unit, but it sons the economic pressures on a If you want to support a business, culture and population of the city. that the Mission needs to retain its would set an ominous precedent business that might otherwise have shop there. And that’s before one even gets to current ethnic culture. that would likely be repeated in nudged it to make the necessary the merits or demerits of this propo- Supporters have said that this other parts of town. changes that would have ensured If you want more information on sition. Though the city has worked isn’t intended as a cure, but as a it continued to meet its custom- these measures and others on the to set up an office of enforcement, chance to take a pause and come PROPOSITION J: LEGACY ers’ changing needs. By trying to ballot this year, go to sfgov2.org/ some fear that its six-person staff is up with a plan to ensure affordabil- BUSINESS HISTORIC preserve the businesses, in other index.aspx?page=2969 or visit the too small to handle the thousands of ity and cultural retention. PRESERVATION FUND words, it acts as a disincentive to Ballotpedia — the so-called “ency- cases of potential abuse. Opponents Why opponents don’t like Requires 50-percent-plus-1 preserve the businesses. clopedia of American politics” — at of this proposition should demand it: As the city’s economist has approval to become law. Another economic argument cen- ballotpedia.org/San_Francisco,_ that San Francisco’s elected lead- pointed out (see page 32), this What it says: “Shall the City ters on the landlord gift of money. The California_municipal_elections, ers come up with a more robust proposed moratorium would not establish a Legacy Business Historic expectation of greater revenue from the _2015. enforcement agency, one that can solve the problem and could exac- Preservation Fund, which would legacy tenants could put upward pres- credibly regulate what is a new and erbate it. Some opponents, such give grants to Legacy Businesses and sure on rents for nonlegacy tenants. E-mail: [email protected] Rehabilitating Lives with SaeboFlex SaeboFlex® is a revolutionary therapy that can give stroke patients the power to regain movement in the arm and hand up to 20 years after a stroke. Attend one of our seminars, where you can learn more and get a free screening from one of our Occupational Therapists.

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Guest Editorial Short-term rentals FISHERMAN’SVeteraN’s WHARF Day VETERAN’SParaDe DAY HonorPARADE & Remember

When is a rental apartment an apartment and when is it a motel? San Francisco voters get their say in the matter with the hotly contested Prop F this fall. photo: daygreg Proposition F: Fix the Airbnb mess San Francisco’s former mayor takes aim Sunday,Friday, Nov. Nov. 11, 8, 20112015 at the current mayor’s handling of the short-term rental revolution ParadeParade 11:0011:00 A.M.AM Market Street by DIANNE FEINSTEIN looted and trashed. In other cities, how- Jefferson Street ever, the record of assaults is nothing short NorthMontgomery Point toSt. McAllister to Leavenworth to City Hall St. ity Hall asserts that it is of horrifying. protecting neighborhoods from City Hall is so enamored of Airbnb 415-222-5723 • [email protected] short-term residential rentals to that it even granted tenants the right to Ctourists, like those offered by Airbnb. It register their apartments as short-term claims it’s protecting the availability and tourist rentals without the property affordability of scarce housing. I whole- owner’s permission.

Paid Political Advertisement heartedly disagree. Finally, despite the Planning In fact, San Francisco’s City Hall has Department’s expert staff requesting hampered the integrity of our zoning laws City Hall to mandate that Airbnb and and has incentivized the illegal conversion other websites be prohibited from list- of our residences to de facto hotel rooms. ing short-term rentals without city City Hall passed legislation that is so permits, this request was rejected, weak that every independent analysis making the current law completely reached the same conclusion: The current unenforceable. YES on A: San Francisco Affordable Housing Bond law is unworkable and unenforceable. Proposition F closes loopholes and New affordable and public housing without raising property taxes And it shows. The number of residential grants real and effective enforcement tools Approves the Giants' Mission Rock/Pier 48 Mixed-Use Project YES on D: listings on Airbnb rose nearly 14 percent to the city, compared to the current regula- YES on K: Expands Use of Surplus City Land for Affordable Housing in the past year, despite City Hall’s rhetoric tions that are both toothless and feckless. about regulating the activity. While Airbnb Proposition F provides the city with the NO on F: Reduces Legal Home-Sharing Days claims half of the market for short-term reporting requirements that will allow it to Takes income from homeowners and renters, costs millions in lost taxes residential rentals, more than 60 other monitor compliance with the law. NO on I: Places Moratorium on Housing Construction in the Mission websites also rent homes to tourists. Proposition F ensures that tenants must Stops all housing production, driving housing costs higher Based on expert reports published in receive their landlord’s permission before Vote YES on H and NO on G the San Francisco Chronicle, there are renting out their unit. now more than 10,000 entire units rent- Proposition F holds corporations like SF Forward – the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce – is the political voice for businesses and residents who support sound economic policy and an exceptional quality ed short-term all year long throughout Airbnb accountable by limiting “hosting of life for all San Franciscans. sfchamber.com/sf-forward Paid for by San Francisco Forward, sponsored by San Francisco Chamber the city, including 21 in Presidio Heights, platforms” to listing only housing units of Commerce. Financial disclosures are available at sfethics.org. 53 in Cow Hollow, 113 in the Marina, that are properly registered with the city. 120 in Pacific Heights, 75 in Russian Proposition F sets fair, reasonable rules Hill, 41 in North Beach, 57 in Telegraph for those wishing to rent out an extra room Hill, 23 in Fisherman’s Wharf, 164 in from time to time, or their entire house Nob Hill, 42 in Chinatown, 73 in Union when on vacation. Square, and 11 in the Financial District. Proposition F provides notice to neigh- Airbnb even lists full-time rentals in the bors and other building residents when a Presented by San Francisco Housing Development Corporation For more info: Presidio. Add rentals of spare rooms and short-term rental is approved. the numbers climb still higher. These And, Proposition F allows other build- tourist rentals change the character of ing tenants and neighbors to go to court residential neighborhoods. to protect their rights to privacy and tran- When the place across the street turns quility in their homes and neighborhoods into a “party palace” for out-of-town visi- if, and only if, the city fails to address a tors, our rights to the quiet enjoyment, serious problem. safety, and security of our own homes and These are common-sense changes that neighborhoods are compromised. City Hall should have accepted – drafted by The SAFE Neighborhood Watch pro- San Franciscans, not lobbyists. Proposition gram teaches that the single best way to F is a San Francisco solution to a San prevent crime is to know your neighbors. Francisco problem: It’s fair, reasonable, and That’s hard to do with a constant stream will be effective. of strangers in and out of apartment build- Join me in voting Yes on Proposition F. ings and nearby houses. There are no published reports of vio- Dianne Feinstein is the senior U.S. senator lent crimes in San Francisco Airbnb rent- (D) from California and the former mayor als to date, but several homes have been of San Francisco.

16 october 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com NovemberVote 3!

YesON PROPOSITION

Prop A is about making sure San “Francisco remains a vibrant, diverse city where we can all work and live. Please join affordable housing advocates, as well as neighbors from the Mission to the Marina.”

– COALITION FOR SAN FRANCISCO NEIGHBORHOODS

KEEPS SAN FRANCISCO AFFORDABLE FOR ALL by providing new housing for low and middle-income families, seniors, veterans and those with disabilities – without raising taxes.

REPAIRS DILAPIDATED PUBLIC HOUSING Endorsed by: for San Francisco’s lowest-income families. Mayor Lee PROTECTS RENTERS by maintaining affordable rental housing in neighborhoods Senator Feinstein across the City. Supervisor Farrell PROVIDES LOAN ASSISTANCE FOR and the entire TEACHERS. Board of Supervisors INCLUDES TOUGH FISCAL CONTROLS to ensure the funds are spent properly.

“NOT ONE CENT” FOR LUXURY CONDOS.

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Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES october 2015 17 Street Beat

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Fredericksen — come for the window display, stay for the hardware. photo: Earl Adkins Fredericksen: Witches, cats, chainsaws, and All-Clad by Christine Roher everything from “hammers to Epson salts,” in Black’s words. He considers t Halloween, the storefront Fredericksen more of a general store. windows at Fredericksen Hard- And while you can find countless knick- ware may be better known than knacks and gadgets, you’ll also find high- AAvila Street trick-or-treating. In one win- end kitchenwares, like Wusthof knives dow, you’ll see a witch chainsawing off and All-Clad cookware. a sad victim’s head, and another win- But when Sur La Table moved in around dow is a scene from the movie Psycho the corner on Union Street, customers ILLUSTRATION BY JOCELYN HAYBITTEL GIBSON HAYBITTEL BY JOCELYN ILLUSTRATION — a “blood”-spattered shower curtain. started shopping there for high-end prod- $25 Advance Online Wine Sampling Ticket ucts, and Fredericken’s felt the hit. use promo code online to receive $5 off: MarinaWine “Sur La Table destroyed us,” said “If one person says Black. “Our pricing is exactly the $30 Day of Purchase Ticket ~ 2040 Union St (Across from Metro) same, but we lost business. I don’t SRESproductions.com • UnionStreetSF.com • 1-800-310-6563 it’s too gruesome, eight say think we’ll ever recover.” So Fredericksen was forced to it’s awesome.” regroup and recategorize. Black says they shifted their invento- Why does Fredericksen choose displays ry to more storage and cleaning prod- like this? “How do you say ‘no’ to red ucts. Luckily, paint is a steady seller paint?” joked Sam Black, Fredericksen and that keeps business going. “We rely general manager. on customers coming in at the end of The window displays are dreamed up every month to paint their apartment by Fredericksen owner, Tom Tognetti, walls white again before moving out,” whom Black said likes to “err on the side said Black. of crazy.” And while some customers These final months of the year are the find the windows a bit too much, most “fat months,” for Fredericksen accord- do not. “If one person says it’s too grue- ing to Black. Customers are entertaining some, eight say it’s awesome,” said Black. and sprucing up their homes, and they And, Black said, kids are the biggest fans. come to Fredericksen to find what they stacking & layering “Every day I have to go out with glass need. Black jokingly calls this time of year cleaner and get the nose and fingerprints “toilet seat season,” after a local plumber off the windows.” pointed out that people upgrade their The store often has creative window dis- toilet seats before holiday guests arrive. plays, always promoting products stocked And sure enough, Black said the numbers inside. But the Halloween windows are an prove the plumber right. exception — they’re pure entertainment. But possibly the most popular “prod- “The witch is using an electric chainsaw, ucts” are the resident cats, which Black and while we do carry those, I don’t think calls “another Tom-ism,” referring to the 1. we’ve ever sold one,” said Black. owner’s eccentric personality. Tognetti I’m a frequent Fredericksen customer, and insisted on having a cat live in the store, 2. I learned from Black that I’ve likely passed but it had to be a stray … a rescued cat. a Getty or Danielle Steele in the 3. aisles, as they’re known to be loyal shoppers as well. So I was curious to Possibly the most 14k Gold & Diamond Studs, Huggies & Crawlers learn a little more about this kitschy store, and Black was happy to fill me popular “products” are in. A former cable car operator the resident cats. founded Fredericksen Hardware in 1896. Since then, ownership large- There are now two — grey and white ly stayed in the family, until Tognetti, Toodles, and Pepper, the black newer who owns two other hardware stores in addition. Both can often be seen napping Alameda, bought it 10 years ago. The in their elevated donut beds adjacent to Fredericksen family was picky about who the checkout counter. bought the store, and felt Tognetti was a The next time you visit the store perfect fit. “Lowe’s wanted to buy it, but for a quick errand, or stop to gaze the family wasn’t interested,” said Black. at the window display, say hello to “They only wanted to sell to the cur- the employees. Many have been there Custom made name plates by rent owner. Tom wanted to carry on the for a long time. Rocky and Larry Sydney Evan! legacy; he wanted to carry on the name. have worked at Fredericksen for 30 And Tom lives and breathes hardware. years. Black himself has been with the Ad nauseum.” store for 16. 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18 october 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Sketches from a North Beach Journal Sex, bars, bartenders, bakeries, cops, and restaurants by ernest beyl OTHER ICONIC cops. Yes, I know, there are BARTENDERS both good and bad ones. his month, a little Brian Levesque, a young But then there are good of this and a little of North Beach bartender at and bad soldiers, politi- that goes a long way. Park Tavern on Stockton cians, business tycoons, TSo please stick with me. Street, is producing a film sports figures, TV pundits, documentary on iconic and just plain folks. It will MARRIED SEX bartenders. His father was take some convictions to Lest you think the above a bartender in Providence, weed out the bad cops. But subhead is an oxymoron, R.I. for more than 35 years. the sooner we get over this let me tell you about Jesse So Brian comes from good cop-hating business, the Kornbluth’s new novel, stock. He interviewed his happier I will be. Married Sex. My friend father for the documentary. Jesse is the creator and “My old man knew ’em all POETS PLAZA proprietor of a must-visit — politicians, mafia dons, The groundbreaking website called Head Butler. hookers, and con artists,” for Piazza St. Francis, The Jesse curates a series of he told me. Brian says he Poets Plaza, was Friday, recommendations for plans to interview other Oct. 2. It’s about time. books, music, and such, iconic bartenders across and is a reliable guide to the country. Here in San UNIONE SPORTIVA life as I like to live it. Now Francisco, he had discussed Well, I had it right — here comes Jesse’s novel, his documentary with and I had it wrong. U.S. and I guarantee it’s a page- Michael McCourt but by Restaurant is reopening in turner. It’s sophisticated, that time, it was too late to the former Colosseo space, urbane (a Manhattan set a date for a formal inter- 414 Columbus Avenue. But chowder), sexy, shocking, view. Brian’s plan is to inter- it’s not opening in October. slick, and comic, The new date set with dialogue that is Nov. 1. And sizzles and snaps I don’t know what a Gaspare Giudice, the reader along proprietor, has in what turns out bakery concept is. I would some new — and to be an intelligent very solid — back- story. settle for a good bakery. ers. One is Alberto Cipollina who ran BAR MUSINGS view Bobby McCambridge the place as the son-in- My favorite North Beach (Amante), Michael Fogarty law of the original owners, saloon, Gino & Carlo on (Balboa Cafe), and Michael Luigi and Maria Borzoni, Green Street, attracts a Fraser (Original Joe’s). So if when U.S. Restaurant seasoned crowd. And I am you are an iconic bartender was at the intersection of seasoned enough to enjoy who has known politicians, Columbus Avenue, Grant it. At Gino & Carlo, we try mafia dons, hookers, and Avenue, and Stockton to keep the conversation con artists, you might want Street. The other is Mario on a high plane. The other to look up Brian. You can Alioto, marketing guru for day one guy sitting at the find him either behind the the Giants. The original bar over a Campari and plank at Park Tavern or on U.S. Restaurant opened soda (with a brandy float) a stool at Mario’s Bohemian in the 1920s; and U.S. got to talking about food Cigar Store and Cafe, where does not stand for United trends and said he was he likes to hang out. States. It stands for Unione “embracing kale.” Several Sportiva, the Italian name agreed with him, but I was North Beach bakery for the Italian-American not one. Thankfully, G&C By now, I assume most of Athletic club over on is a kale-free zone. you know that the Italian- Stockton Street. Several Then a saloonista, who French Baking Company years ago, Alberto closed was talking about her at the corner of Grant the U.S. Restaurant at S.F. Giants, said there and Union has closed. its original location and was a very good saloon There’s a sign on the door: reopened it with his wife, in New York that catered “Closed for Remodeling. A Ann, right down the street to displaced Giants fans. New and Exciting Bakery at 515 Columbus Avenue. “Where is it?” someone Concept Coming Soon.” He later sold it to Gaspare asked. “I dunno,” she I don’t know what a new Giudice and some part- replied, “New York City.” bakery concept is. I would ners. When massive leaks “Well that narrows it settle for just a good bak- in the building and general down,” said the guy with ery. The bread became landlord problems forced the Campari and soda. tasteless just about the time Gaspare to close down, he the new ownership took began looking for a new THE ICONIC IRISH over a couple of years ago. location. Now he has it. BARTENDER And all systems are go As we all know by now, CAPP’S CORNER? for the Unione Sportiva Michael McCourt, the As I write this, things Restaurant. iconic Irish bartender, are still buzzing along for died on Sept. 5. His last a possible reopening of LIVE AUTHOR posting behind the plank Capp’s Corner. Regardless AT LIVE WORMS was at Original Joe’s in of whether it reopens, my If you haven’t already North Beach. He is greatly cap is off to Jeff Brown, checked out my book, missed. Today, in an age Wilson Ton, and Nick Sketches from a North when everything is artful Aleves for trying. Cops Beach Journal, you can and contrived, McCourt from Central Station loved do so at Live Worms, the was the real thing. He to eat there. art gallery at 1345 Grant avoided anything that Avenue in North Beach was reconstructed or COPS WITH CHOPS on Monday, Oct. 12 at reimagined. He liked real And speaking of cops, 6:30 pm. I will be there food and real drinks. The the police officers I saw eat- reading from the book McCourt dictum regard- ing at Capp’s Corner really and signing copies. ing bartending was “Keep had good dining chops. I it simple.” have a lot of respect for E-mail: [email protected]

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Tablehopper Comings and goings Italian Community Services cordially invites you to attend our th  

Try a beer flight at Sessions. photo: © tablehopper.com Beer lovers unite: It’s time Anniversary Dinner for a session at Sessions by Marcia Gagliardi and Dana Eastland doesn’t accept tips, but a 20 percent service charge is added to every check (Monday– Sunday, November 1,  2015 PRESIDIO Tuesday 11:30–9 p.m., Wednesday–Friday The large new project in the Presidio, 11:30–10 p.m., Saturday 11–10 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel-San Francisco Sessions (1 Letterman Drive, 415-655-9413), Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Limited bar menu officially opened its doors last month. The 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. daily). Honoring Charles A. Fracchia bar and restaurant comes from partners We have a bunch of quick updates Michael Bilger (who is executive chef) and on hours at Traci Des Jardins’s res- Well Known SF Historian Evin Gelleri, the general and business man- taurants, mostly about service hours. Founder SF Historical Society ager. The pair have brought on Nicole Erny, Ready? First, The Commissary (101 a master cicerone, to develop the beer list Montgomery Street, 415-561-3600) is no and educate the opening staff, and Jordan longer serving lunch, but you can catch Spaulding, a certified cicerone candidate, to dinner Monday through Thursday 5:30 Call Anna Maria Pierini at 415-362-6423 or email manage the beer list day-to-day. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday [email protected] with questions. The bar has 100 options on the beer list, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through If you would like to purchase tickets online for this festive including 24 on draft. The bottle list will Friday they also open at 5 p.m. for light occasion, please visit our website at www.italiancs.com offer some larger- bites and drinks. format selections Transit (215 Lin- for sharing, as well The bar has 100 options coln Boulevard, 415- as a selection of five 561-5300) has ex- session-style ales. on the beer list, panded its hours to There is also a daily include Saturdays. bottle pour avail- including 24 on draft. You can find them able by the glass, Monday through which provides a chance to try unusual Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 beers without ordering the whole bottle, a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and there are daily rotating flights, too. And last but not least, Arguello (50 The wine list has 30 choices, along with 12 Moraga Avenue, 415-561-3650) is now open by-the-glass selections and 10 wines on tap. for lunch on Tuesdays. Hours are now Cocktails made with fresh, seasonal ingredi- Tuesday lunch only 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; ents are on the list from Peter Ziegler (Urchin Wednesday through Friday lunch 11 a.m. to Bistrot). Their liquor license allows them to 3 p.m., bar menu 3 to 5 p.m., and dinner 5 offer wine for off-premise sale (meaning to 9 p.m.; Saturday brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., retail, essentially), and they plan to sell wines bar menu 3 to 5 p.m., dinner 5 to 9 p.m.; from Skywalker Ranch in Marin for both in- and Sunday brunch only 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. house and off-site consumption. Bilger’s food menu offers hearty, seasonal COW HOLLOW food built around their relationship with Over in Cow Hollow, Belga (2000 Union local farms, especially the one at Skywalker Street, 415-872-7350) has launched lunch, Ranch. There is an ample choice of small Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. plates, again with a focus on sharing, The menu includes salads, a croque madame, including a charcuterie platter of house- roasted tomato soup and fried bread, and a made meats with cheese and their own hamburger and frites. And beer! “brewed” bread ($16/$29); freshly shucked All 23 Bay Area La Boulange locations oysters (A.Q.); and panela cheese dump- closed as of last month; however, Inside lings with cilantro-chile pesto, corn, and Scoop reports on SFGate that founder Pascal pepitas ($10/$18). For mains, it’s California Rigo will be reopening six locations (Pine style, with seasonal influences, such as Street, Fillmore Street, Union Street, Cole rye pappardelle with smoked beets, pea Valley, Hayes Valley, and Noe Valley) as La sprouts, preserved lemon crème fraîche, Boulangerie de San Francisco, and plans to and poached egg ($19), or meatier options open the Pine Street location Oct. 1., with like the pork rib eye confit with mustard additional locations opening each week. fruit, stone-ground polenta, and broccoli di Betelnut also closed last month, after 20 cicco ($30). This being a beer place, there’s years as an anchor on Union Street, serving up also a burger, of course, available “straight” its final minced chicken lettuce cups and pork with just pickles and fries ($15), or “chef’s spare ribs. Apparently, the lease was up and the style” with the addition of Wagon Wheel building owner did not renew. And so, another cheese and bacon-Anchor jam ($18). one of our city’s old-timers exits the stage. The space is large (3,500 square feet) with seats for 150 in the dining room, plus Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular insider 50 on the patio. There is also a private weekly e-column about the San Francisco dining room with space for 16. Lundberg dining and imbibing scene; subscribe at Design conceived the space, incorporat- tablehopper.com. Dana Eastland is the associ- ing an acrylic and steel sculpture into the ate editor for tablehopper.com. Follow Marcia entry. It’s also worth noting that Sessions @tablehopper on Twitter and Instagram.

20 october 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com New & Notable Food to go

Recreated from an original Cliff House postcard c. early 1900s. Holiday Parties at the Cliff House The Terrace Room Offering sweeping views of the Pacifi c Ocean, historic ambiance and delightful cuisine, the Terrace Room is a truly unique private event venue for groups up to 120. Private Events Direct 415-666-4027 Clockwise: Corn and black beans at Plate; The Italian Homemade Company; Scallops from Plate. [email protected] Seeking comfort? Try these new The Lands End Room Located in the Sutro's Restaurant the Lands End Room is a semi-private spots for ‘homemade’ takeout space for smaller parties of 17 – 50 offering California cuisine, awesome by julie mitchell food is prepared in advance, specific menu ocean views and Sutro Baths history. items cannot be altered (3251 Pierce Street, onvenience can be king, espe- 415-567-5283, platesf.com; Sunday–Friday Large Parties Direct 415-666-4005 cially on those evenings when 2–10 p.m.). [email protected] everyone seems to have a different A different sort of comfort food can Cschedule, and there’s no time to cook. Now be found at The Italian Homemade Call soon to book your event! Marina and Cow Hollow residents have Company on Union Street, the sec- two nearby options to pick up comfort ond outpost of a North Beach standby. 1090 Point Lobos • San Francisco • 415-386-3330 food that should please the whole family. Everything on the menu is homemade and www.CliffHouse.com Plate on Pierce Street offers 8 healthful features a variety of piadina, or sandwich- entrées and 12 sides six days a week that es, made on yeast-free flatbread; cassoni can be ordered online, via a smart phone (closed sandwiches); and fresh pasta with app, or by phone. And not only can you a wide selection of sauces. Mattia Cosmi choose what time you want to grab your and his wife, Alice Romagnoli, along with meal, Plate offers curbside pickup, so you business partner Mirco Tomassini and don’t have to park. Founded by Dylan several investors, own Italian Homemade Walker, a marketing and management pro, Company. Romagnoli makes all the pas- and Benjamin Seabury, an experienced tas in North Beach, and Cosmi’s brother chef and restaurateur, Plate prepares its Gian Marco Cosmi and Andrea Golinelli food daily with a specific emphasis on are the chefs on Union Street, so it really local, organic produce, and hormone- and is a family affair. antibiotic-free meat. There are a variety of Italian Homemade features a long well-marked vegan, gluten-, dairy-, and counter with wood accents and Italian nut-free options as well as Paleo selec- scooter seats on the barstools. Italian tions; spicy dishes are also noted. True goods such as jarred pasta sauce and to its name, Plate serves all its meals on olive oil for purchase are displayed along square ceramic plates that are microwave, one wall, and a refrigerated case shows dishwasher, and oven safe. Because you off the selection of fresh pastas. The can either reuse the plate or return it to sandwiches ($10–$12) offer loads of the eatery for $1 off your next order, Plate meat and cheese combos such as pro- boasts that its packaging is beyond 100 sciutto di Parma with stracchino cheese, percent recyclable and compostable. arugula, and speck; Gorgonzola and egg- A typical day’s menu at Plate includes plant; and vegetarian options such as a a fish entrée, such as broiled lemon-dill caprese sandwich with tomatoes, fresh salmon, several meat dishes like Argentine mozzarella, and basil. The cassoni are chimichurri-marinated steak or pot roast cooked on the grill and served hot. with veggies; a chicken dish; a pasta such as Favorites include Italian sausage with turkey lasagna; and two vegan entrées that peppers, onions, and mozzarella; and may include tofu enchiladas, asparagus spinach, potatoes, and mozzarella. risotto, or a quinoa-stuffed pepper. Sides Pastas ($9–$13) range from fettuccine, vary but usually include cauliflower “rice” gnocchi, meat and vegetarian ravioli, or mash, a potato dish such as Yukon gold and tortellini, and you can select sauces mashed potatoes or rosemary red potatoes, ($1.50–$3) such as Bolognese with beef brown rice, and a variety of other veggies and pork, pesto, marinara, white with such as broccolini, Brussels sprouts, and béchamel cream and butter, and meatballs. roasted balsamic tomatoes. Side salads are Specialties ($11–$12) include meat or veg- available as are kids’ plates, which include etable lasagna, a gnocchi roll (gnocchi favorites like cheese quesadillas, pasta with pasta dough filled with spinach and ricot- red sauce, and baked chicken nuggets. ta), and meatballs with flatbread. Several Plates include one main and two sides salads are also available ($6–$12). or four sides and come in three sizes: a fit Plans for a beer and wine license and fresh plate for $14, an ultra plate for $18, and a gluten-free pasta are underway and breakfast kids plate for $6. The ultra plate has about service recently began as well (1919 Union 50 percent more food for a hearty appe- Street, 415-655-9325; daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.). tite or those looking to share. Dishes can also be ordered à la carte, but because the E-mail: [email protected]

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La Vita Delizioso Seasonal favorite LADIES’ NIGHT!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 4 PM–8 PM Join us for this exciting evening! Raffles! Prizes! Appetizers! Wine!

DONATE Fresh quahog or little neck clams are key to Rhode Island style chowder. We will be accepting photo: nerr0326 / flickr donations of women’s work-appropriate clothing, accessories, shoes and jewelry. Rhode Island ‘clear broth

We will reward your donation with a $5 Cole chowda’ a perfect base for Hardware gift card good on your next visit. www.colehardware.com clam chowder three ways BONUS LADIES’ NIGHT COUPON Free by susan dyer reynolds prefer, but she added toma- ½ cup Spanish (yellow) toes to hers and made my onions, diced into $ 5-gallon hen the weath- father’s thick and creamy. If ¼-inch pieces er gets crisp in this sounds like a lot of work, 3 6½ ounce cans good 10$ OFF ANY 20+ PURCHASE bucket the fall, I crave it’s not — Rhode Island clear quality chopped clams*, DURING LADIES’ NIGHT Wmy mother’s clam chow- broth “clam chowda” is the drained, with juice Valid 10/7/15, 4 pm–8 pm. Offer does not apply to gift cards, with $5 postage stamps, Muni passes, Clipper cards, meter cards, special der. The rivalry on the East perfect base for making the reserved orders, or sale merchandise. Not valid with other coupons or offers. One redemption per person. purchase! Coast is fierce over the more traditional versions. 2 pounds russet potatoes, proper way to make clam For the clams, my mother peeled and chopped into Now in Rockridge! chowder; so fierce, in fact, used the large “quahogs,” also ½-inch to ¾-inch pieces 956 Cole Street 3312 Mission Street 70 Fourth Street 2254 Polk Street 5533 College Avenue that in 1939, Maine intro- called “chowder clams,” the 1 pound Yukon gold 415/753-2653 415/647-8700 415/777-4400 415/674-8913 510/463-2653 duced a bill in the legisla- biggest of the New England potatoes, peeled and ture to make it illegal to add clams (which are all techni- chopped into ½-inch to tomatoes. New Englanders cally quahogs, but named ¾-inch pieces believe clam chowder differently based on size). ½ teaspoon white pepper should be off-white in color Quahogs can sometimes ½ teaspoon celery salt with a creamy consistency be found in Asian markets, 1 teaspoon sea salt (if not The place (thickened with potatoes but it’s perfectly fine to use using salt pork) and heavy cream, not flour, cherry stones, which are a bit 1 teaspoon Worcestershire which is commonly used on smaller, or little necks, which sauce where locals the West Coast), and that are the smallest of the three. ½ cup whole milk (optional) version has been a staple Little necks and cherry stones ¼ cup unsalted butter there since the 1830s. About are readily available in most (optional) 20 years after clam chow- San Francisco markets. I don’t *(I like Bar Harbor, avail- eat seafood! der made a splash in New advise using manila clams if able at finer markets such as England, the large popula- you want real New England Whole Foods.) tion of Italian immigrants clam chowder — they’re too in New York City decided small, plus the flavor is mild Scrub fresh clams and Spectacular Bay Views to add tomatoes to clam and sweet versus the bright, rinse under cold running chowder, which thinned it, almost buttery notes of water to remove remain- turned it a ruby-red hue, New England varieties. ing sand or grit. Discard and introduced that slightly Potatoes are a personal any that are not tightly acidic bite famous in what preference — I like to mix closed (these are already we now know as Manhattan russet with Yukon gold, dead and thus inedible). clam chowder. And then which creates the perfect If desired, reserve several there is Rhode Island amount of starch to natu- whole clams per portion clam chowder. rally thicken the chowder. as garnish. Never a state to follow their While salt pork is tradi- Put clams in a large, New England neighbors tional in New England style heavy stockpot or Dutch where food is concerned, lit- chowders, thick-cut bacon oven and cover with 6 tle Rhody claims to have the can be substituted. I leave cups of water. Bring to original and best version of the pork out of my version a simmer over medium- this New England classic — all together (sorry, Mom), to medium-high heat. a clear broth that allows the because I find the smokiness Cover the pot and cook World Famous Restaurant clam flavor to shine (a splash and saltiness overshadows just until the clams open, of milk and a pat of butter at the delicate briney essence about 5 to 7 minutes. the end are optional). Rhode of the clams. Immediately remove the Island is the smallest state clams from the pot. (Do in the United States but has RHODE ISLAND CLEAR not overcook or they NO the largest Italian population BROTH ‘CLAM CHOWDA’ will become tough and (over 25 percent of Rhode Serves 4–6 rubbery.) When cool 9 FISHERMEN’S Islanders have Italian roots), enough to touch, remove so over the years, some fami- 10–12 little neck or cherry the cooked clam meat lies have added tomatoes stone clams in the shell from the shells and dice. 415.673.7025 to their recipes. And some 1 bottle good quality clam Set aside. Free Validated Parking GROTTO Rhode Islanders with Irish juice* Add bottled clam juice roots like my father prefer ¼ pound salt pork or thick- and reserved canned clam No. 9 Fisherman’s Wharf at the foot of Taylor the traditional thick and cut bacon, chopped into juice to the broth-infused creamy style. My mother ½ inch pieces (or 2 water, cover the pot, and fishermensgrotto.com Banquet Facilities Available made the clear broth Rhode tablespoons unsalted place over low heat. Island chowder, which I butter if not using pork) chowda, continued on 23

22 october 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Chowda Add the reserved whole Using an emersion (stick) continued from page 22 clams if using, and steam blender, purée until some until just opened. Using of the potatoes break up In a medium skillet, cook a slotted spoon, remove and broth becomes thick- the salt pork over medi- and place three clams at ened (skip optional milk um heat until fat renders the bottom of each serving and butter steps). and meat is browned and bowl (optional). crisp. Remove and set aside. Add the milk and TOMATO (MANHATTAN) Reduce heat to medium- stir until well blended CLAM CHOWDER low, add onion and sauté (optional). Before adding clams, until soft and translucent Add the butter and stir stir in one 28-ounce can but not caramelized (if not until melted and top of of San Marzano crushed using pork, sauté the onions chowder has a golden tomatoes (skip optional in 2 tablespoons butter), sheen (optional). milk and butter steps). about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the reserved cooked When the onions are clams and canned clams, CREAMY TOMATO cooked, scrape along with and heat through for 30 CLAM CHOWDER any brown bits stuck to the seconds. (Do not overcook Before adding clams, skillet, into the clam broth. or they will become tough stir in one 28-ounce can Bring the broth to a gentle and rubbery.) of San Marzano crushed boil over medium-high Ladle into bowls over tomatoes and 1 cup heavy heat and add the potatoes. whole clams and serve. cream. Using an emersion Cover and cook until ten- Refrigerate remainder (stick) blender, purée until der, about 10 to 15 min- — like most chowders, it’s some of the potatoes and utes, stirring occasionally. better the next day! tomatoes break up and Add reserved salt pork broth becomes thickened and stir. Season with pep- CREAMY (NEW ENGLAND) (skip optional milk and per and Worcestershire CLAM CHOWDER butter steps). sauce (and salt, if not Before adding clams, using pork). stir in 1 cup heavy cream. E-mail: [email protected]

Spirits are the latest addition to the Vom Fass Ghirardelli Square store. Fine small-batch cask-aged spirits now at Vom Fass specialty food store

or the past two years in its selection of small-batch Irish Whisky or Ghirardelli Square location, Vom perhaps their rye, bourbon, or American Fass has offered its award-winning whiskey, each with special characteristics Fnatural and organic olive oils, nut and seed of its own. oils, and old-world cask-aged vinegars as On the sweeter side, you can find well as other gourmet specialties and gifts. about 40 unique private-label small-batch Recently, they added over 70 small-batch, liqueurs with floral, citrusy, and creamy cask-aged spirits. flavors (think lavender, orangecello, and That seems especially fitting, given latte macchiato crème). Want something that the German translation of Vom Fass stronger without added sugar? Then is “from the cask.” Featuring the best check out the grappa, and look forward to brandies including Cognac, Armagnac, the arrival of a French absinthe, which the and Calvados, Vom Fass carries only store is eagerly awaiting. the highest-quality brandy designations If wine is your drink of choice, Vom Fass including XO, Napoleon, Reserve, and also recently added a variety of organic, Grand Reserve. Its nearly 50-year-old sustainably produced, and premium wines Cuvée Pardis Cognac is comparable to culled from France to South Africa, so drop Louie Trey (and retails at a fraction of by to browse their boutique collection. the price). In addition, the limited supply The store will offer daily tasting events of the handcrafted 1973 Armagnac, rich featuring their products as soon as they and silky with a long finish, will appeal receive their tasting license, and they plan to those favoring the distinctive brandy to host wine and spirits events on a regularly from this region. published schedule. Scotch fans will be impressed by the Vom Fass: 900 North Point Street, store’s extensive collection, which includes 415-409-6980, vomfasssf.com; Sunday– varieties from the Lowlands, Highlands, Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday–Saturday Speyside, and a smoky-peaty scotch from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. For an invitation to their the Isle of Jura. If you prefer whiskies, Grand Opening Event featuring spirits, then you’re sure to find a favorite in their e-mail [email protected].

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The Back Story A tale of 12 tails The reporter who interviewed an Irish setter by ernest beyl She smiled, thinking of her achievement, and Joe shot the hen I think back, I photo. When we returned to was not a very good the Chronicle, I wrote a 500- reporter. Neverthe- word story, turned it in and Wless, in the early fifties, after waited for the first edition Photo: carnbargus-irishsetters.co.uk A picture’s worth a thousand words when it comes to Irish setter puppies. nearly six months as a copy- and what I hoped would be a boy, I became a reporter for byline. When the paper arrived As Chronicle reporters, we Alley (its official name) was THE WAY IT WAS the San Francisco Chronicle. in the city room, I grabbed felt we were an exclusive jammed with Chronicle report- There are many fine report- I was proud as a chef who a copy. There it was on page bunch, a tight fraternity of ers, photographers, composing ers working for the Chronicle had been awarded his first one — three columns, above writers who were having fun room workers, and newspaper now; that’s a Back Story for Michelin star. the fold — Joe’s photo of the doing what we were doing. truck drivers. another time. But there were At first, for several days, smiling mother and the 12 Reporters having fun, what’s Escaping to Hanno’s before many great reporters during I rewrote handouts — press pups peeking out of the draw- wrong with that? deadline was another matter my time, and they deserve releases — about this and that. er. Below was a photo caption. entirely. But it was possible. It mention. A few of them turned up in the It told the story in about 20 BOILERMAKERS was an art form, and only the Kevin Wallace: A Chronicle paper’s first edition but were words, distilled from my long AND SMOOTHIES brave among us engaged in it. feature writer who went on to dropped later. doggy essay. In those days almost all From his or her city room desk work at The New Yorker. Then one morning as I sat And that began my short but reporters smoked. With ciga- (some female reporters were Monte Waite: Chronicle at my reporter’s desk in the lustrous career as a San Francisco rettes dangling from the cor- active in this sport as well), rewrite man, the fastest type- Chronicle city room, as it was Chronicle reporter. ners of our mouths, we looked the reporter got up and walked writer in the West. Monte was called, swilling down coffee (as cool. We looked like report- down the hall to the restroom, adept at leaving the building all reporters are programmed THE GOLDEN YEARS ers. And in those days, almost made quick work of that visit, and winding up at Hanno’s in to do), and staring at my old The only byline I ever got at all of us drank. That’s what and then raced down a con- the Alley. Royal typewriter, city editor the Chronicle was on a story reporters did then. We drank venient staircase, out of the Pierre Salinger (yes, that Abe Mellinkoff called my name about a San Francisco flower beer, frequently with a bourbon building and over to Hanno’s in Pierre Salinger): He once got and said I would accompany show. It ran page one in the first chaser. And we drank scotch, the Alley. If accomplished with himself arrested and locked up photographer Joe Rosenthal on edition then later disappeared maybe with a little water, but alacrity, it was possible to have a in jail under the pseudonym a story. inside the paper. Eventually, not too much and, on occa- belt — maybe even two — and Emil Glick, then wrote about over the next year or two, I sion, we drank boilermakers get back to your desk without the experience for the Chronicle. MY DOGGY ESSAY did get a few good stories to — a glass of beer with a shot city editor Mellinkoff or day Carolyn Anspacher: We used Joe Rosenthal! The guy who cover and write — numerous glass of whiskey dropped into editor Carl Latham even real- to call female reporters sob sis- shot the photo of U.S. Marines building fires, and one story, a it. That is what we drank in izing you were out of sight. ters. Carolyn was a sob sister raising the flag those days. I do remember a notable and a great reporter. She covered on Iwo Jima. To These days quali- time when Latham wanted a the Patty Hearst trial and some say that I (a for- fied observers tell certain reporter to take a tele- of the other major news stories mer marine) was The caption told the story me things are a bit phone call to do a story from of our time. excited would be a in about 20 words, distilled from different. Reporters another reporter out on his Herb Caen: You remember ridiculous under- drink smoothies, or beat. There was a direct line him, or you should. statement. my long doggy essay. craft cocktails dec- from the city desk to Hanno’s. Stanton Delaplane: Stan was Joe and I got into orated with a sprig Latham simply picked up the my all-time favorite reporter. He his beat-up car and drove out to mysterious death, later ruled a of kale. If I am wrong about phone, got Hanno’s on the line could write fewer words and say the Sunset District. The story suicide. Those were the golden this, someone should please and yelled at the bartender more than any reporter I can was that an Irish setter had given years for me. advise me for the sake of his- to send the reporter back to recall. I try to emulate him, but I birth to 12 pups. Unusual? No, The times I speak of here were torical perspective. the paper immediately. The can never get it right. incredible, we were told! We the late forties and early fifties. reporter rushed back, took the found the house, were admit- There was a sense of adventure HANNO’S IN THE ALLEY telephoned story, and wrote it And that’s how it was when ted, and met the proud mother. about working for the paper. In my time, we Chronicle in time for the first edition. I was a young, wet-behind- While I made page after page We had great reporters, several types had our own bar, Hanno’s, Hanno’s in the Alley closed the-ears reporter interviewing of notes, Joe lined up the pups of whom went on to big careers behind the Chronicle building in 1975. Apparently, that was Irish setters. in a low bureau drawer and elsewhere, and great photogra- in an alley called Minna Street. when we newspaper types posed mama off to one side. phers, like Joe Rosenthal. After deadline, Hanno’s in the stopped drinking. E-mail: [email protected]

Looking East finement from the rest of the world. Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts continued from page 1 Japanese art objects arrived as cultural in Boston, the exhibition premiered at ambassadors, newcomers on distant Nashville’s Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Gogh, Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, Edgar shores in quantities that started an obses- followed by a tour in Japan, and then a stop Degas, and Paul Gauguin. sion with collectors and artists alike. at the Musée national des beaux-arts du In the later years of the 19th century, A craze for all things Japanese ensued, Québec. The Asian Art Museum’s presen- Claude Monet imagined an Asian-inspired called Japonisme by French writers, and tation, curated by Dr. Laura Allen, curator garden near a pond on his property. After this enthusiasm changed the course of of Japanese art, and Dr. Yuki Morishima, the introduction of water lilies (resisted by modern art. assistant curator of Japanese art, is the final locals who feared imported plant life) and The exhibition is organized into four stop on the exhibition’s international tour. a Japanese-style wooden bridge, Monet themes that trace Japanese approaches to Next year also marks the 50th anniversary created the lustrous inspiration for one women, city life, nature, and landscape. of the Asian Art Museum, an event hon- of his best-known painting series. The Inside each theme, artworks are paired ored by this exhibition and other special Water Lily Pond, one of his renderings of with American or European counter- activities and events scheduled throughout this landscape, and a painting featured in parts that represent the assimilation of next year. the exhibition, epitomizes the cool colors Japan’s rich, minimal representation- Looking East: How Japan Inspired and the wide, stylized brushstrokes that alism. Woodblock prints by masters Monet, Van Gogh and Other Western dominate the era of Impressionism, which Kitagawa Utamaro, Utagawa Hiroshige, Artists: Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin originated with and was energized by the and Katsushika Hokusai are on display Street, 415-581-4500, asianart.org; stylized nuances of Japanese artworks with notable works such as Vincent Van Tuesday–Sunday Oct.30–Feb. 6, $15. Postman Joseph Roulin, 1888, by Vincent and etchings. Gogh’s Postman Joseph Roulin, Mary van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890). Oil on can- This inspiration first took hold in Cassatt’s Maternal Caress, a wool tapes- Sharon Anderson is an artist and writer in vas. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Gift of the 1850s when Japan opened to inter- try by Otto Eckmann, and Paul Gauguin’s Southern California. She can be reached at Robert Treat Paine, 2nd, 35.1982. national trade after centuries of con- Landscape with Two Breton Women. mindtheimage.com. Photo: © 2015, MFA, Boston

24 october 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Michael Snyder on Television Joining the cults by michael snyder On the other hand, The Mindy Project, the rom-com sit-com starring Mindy ult TV. Sounds a little sin- Kaling as a smug millennial career ister, but it’s fairly harmless, other woman, was cut loose by Fox this past than the problems associated with year because of faltering viewer num- Cany obsession. People find an under-the- bers, but a new season of episodes is radar television show they embrace in a being streamed on Hulu. In this case, big way and, in time, discover like-minded a burgeoning content provider is get- folks with whom they build a community ting a ready-made show with a built-in created by mutual passion. In the niche- audience. It’s economically expedient. David Lynch’s cult classic Twin Peaks is returning to life after 25 years. Photo: © ABC laden 21st century, you can find a devoted Meanwhile, a staunch group of enthu- following for almost every pop-culture siasts couldn’t save Hannibal, the hour- Daisies, and Angel — and animated car- While the profits garnered by Serenity manifestation imaginable. Although not long drama inspired by the cannibalistic toons, including Family Guy, Futurama, did not merit a sequel (according to the always the case, there are now blithering serial killer character Hannibal Lecter Animaniacs, and Kim Possible, which says studio of record), the fact of the movie’s fans that will go to extremes — and elabo- of Silence of the Lambs. It’s now off the something about the driven nature of the existence is very much the result of a rate annual conventions — to celebrate broadcast menu, though you never know. people who like those types of program- cult that sprung up around Firefly — the their favorite program or save it from the It could be served up again sometime. ming. But that would discount similar Browncoats, named for the long leather cancellation axe. movements to save the woman-orient- duster worn by the ship’s captain and his TREKKIES TO THE RESCUE ed 1980s cop drama Cagney & Lacey; fellow former rebel soldiers. Their righ- BACK FROM THE DEAD The first true example of a cult springing Felicity, about the romantic travails of a teous fervor was in some part spurred Soon we can tune in to some shows up around a television show was probably college girl; the surreal family comedy by the way the Fox network mishandled resurrected, in large part, by fan devotion. the fan base that grew out of the original Arrested Development; and Veronica Mars, the show: dooming it to the Friday Off the air since 2002 after a nine-year run Star Trek on NBC in the 1960s. These indi- the escapades of a wisecracking teenage night ratings ghetto, running episodes and seemingly defunct after two middling viduals — derided as freaks and geeks by girl detective. out of order (as in not starting with the feature-film sequels, The X-Files will be those who didn’t buy into the noble swag- Even if I enjoy finding and hailing the double-length pilot that sets up the uni- back on Fox in January. The speculative ger and liberal vision of a galaxy-spanning virtues of obscure television delights, I verse of the series and the relationships fiction conspiracy theory extravaganza, future — became known as “Trekkies,” per- never thought of myself as a cult member, between the principal characters) and featuring David Duchovny and Gillian haps insultingly. Eventually, the Star Trek with all of the unpleasant connotations canceling it before its entire run of 14 Anderson as FBI agents investigating the believers owned the nickname and had an suggested by the label. I’m not a joiner, installments was aired. But phenomenal unexplained and extraordinary, will be impact on the show’s destiny. The Trekkies nor one to follow leaders — especially DVD sales, courtesy of the Browncoats, a miniseries with its two leads on board started a successful letter-writing campaign not megalomaniacal psychos with messiah plus online petitions, e-mails, and let- and a lot of the original supporting cast to keep the ratings-challenged series on the complexes. Yet I will admit to being an ters, moved Fox to at least green-light returning. The show’s followers are rabid, air for another season when NBC was plan- aficionado of cult TV — one of the pro- the movie. And the entire project con- to say the least, and their enduring ardor ning to cancel after two years. active disciples watching, absorbing, and tinues to be cherished in many quarters contributed to the revival. With a subsequent TV cartoon show, four championing every episode of his favorites, (including my own) today. David Lynch’s surreal murder mystery different live-action TV series, an ongoing whether mainstream or not. I’d go on a little longer about the Twin Peaks, the very definition of a cult set of feature films (recently rebooted), topic, but I don’t want to miss the lat- TV show, is back in production for a run novels, comic books, merchandise, and A BINGE OF MY OWN est edition of the beloved long-running on Showtime, purportedly in 2016, despite conventions, the Trekkies (or Trekkers) got A week ago, I binge-watched writer- British sci-fi/fantasy/adventure program being dumped by ABC without resolving a the last laugh. Star Trek, which predated the director Joss Whedon’s TV series Firefly Doctor Who, then join the online message cliffhanger after 30 freaky episodes during ubiquitous and highly regarded Star Wars with considerable glee. This unlikely mix threads about it right after I see it. It’s the 1990–91 seasons. With Kyle MacLachlan transmedia property, is now an undisputed of outer space adventure and wild west- been on the air in one form or another as straight-laced, cherry-pie-and-coffee-lov- part of Western popular culture. So much ern is a marvel of deconstructed genre since the early 1960s, and it’s the BBC’s ing FBI agent Dale Cooper, the plot revolved for cult status. clichés, pulpy heroism, evolving charac- biggest moneymaker worldwide, so it’s in around Cooper’s inquiry into the grisly death ter arcs, dryly humorous dialogue, and a no danger of going off the air any time of a teenage girl in a quaint but somewhat On the bubble bit of ragged, roguish romance amid the soon. Nonetheless, a loyal viewer has to twisted Pacific Northwest logging town. Its In the wake of Star Trek, we’ve seen fan sci-fi and horse opera action. Set after a have his priorities in order. quirks and catchphrases blazed through the crusades of various types and degrees of rebellion is quelled in a solar system colo- zeitgeist, but not enough people were tuning success to save other shows on the bub- nized by humanity, it ran for one truncated Michael Snyder is a print and broadcast in to convince the network to keep it going. ble. The affection for these sometimes season on Fox in 2002. I capped off my journalist who covers pop culture on KPFK/ Still, its cult never died, and the continuing marginal creations is profound, even spree by revisiting the feature film Serenity, Pacifica Radio’s David Feldman Show and love for Twin Peaks was enough to convince when the programs are not. There have which brought the rag-tag, space-faring Thom Hartmann Show and on Michael Showtime to bring it back with MacLachlan been many science fiction and fantasy Firefly crew to the big screen for continuing Snyder’s Culture Blast, available online and most of the surviving players from the programs among them — Quantum Leap, adventures — or closure, depending on the at GABnet.net and YouTube. You can follow first run — 25 years later. Jericho, Roswell, Sliders, Reaper, Pushing box office receipts. Michael on Twitter: @cultureblaster

The Best of Books Popular in the Marina What you’re reading this autumn compiled by brian pettus 8. The Martian, by Andy Weir Aftermath: Star Wars: Journey to (paperback) Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Books Inc. best-seller list 9. The Boys in the Boat: Nine by Chuck Wendig 1. City of Thieves: A Novel, Americans and Their Epic Star Wars is back, and respected by David Benioff (paperback) Quest for Gold at the 1936 sci-fi author Wendig begins the 2. The Tender Bar: A Memoir, Berlin Olympics, by Daniel path to the new movies with this by J.R. Moehringer (paperback) Brown (paperback) book. Resetting the post-Jedi canon 3. The Mindfulness Colouring 10. The Sense of an Ending, is a bold choice for Lucasfilm, but Book: Anti-Stress Art by Julian Barnes (paperback) Wendig does a great job putting Therapy for Busy People, by us back into the exciting universe Emma Farrarons (paperback) NEW AND NOTEWORTHY of Star Wars and recapturing what 4. 111 Places in San Francisco made Star Wars great. That You Must Not Miss, by Circling the Sun: A Novel, Floriana Peterson (paperback) by Paula McLain Furiously Happy: A Funny 5. The Girl in the Spider’s Web: The acclaimed author of The Book About Horrible Things, not a few taxidermied animals. Joss Whedon’s crew of stalwarts, A Lisbeth Salander Novel, by Paris Wife returns with this by Jenny Lawson Hilarious! and the difficulties of early Web David Lagercrantz (hardcover) novelized version of the life of The next book from blogger development and forging a 6. The Life-Changing Magic of the beautiful, high-flying Beryl extraordinaire Jenny Lawson You’re Never Weird on the new path for creators in media. Tidying Up: The Japanese Markham, a woman of remark- (a.k.a. “The Bloggess”) is a Internet (Almost): A Memoir, Honest and filled with great Art of Decluttering and able and numerous accomplish- follow-up to Let’s Pretend This by Felicia Day anecdotes from sets both big Organizing, by Marie Kondo ments, in colonial Kenya in the Never Happened. With the same Felicia Day has been a web and small, this is a great read for (hardcover) 1920s. Thrilling and heartfelt, wry fatalism and sense of humor, icon since the early days of her the brainiac creator in your life. 7. The Day the Crayons Came Paula McLain paints a portrait Lawson paints the portrait of web series, The Guild. Now she Home, by Drew Daywalt and of a life on the fringes of society her life of domestic insanity and has penned a memoir of her Brian Pettus is the manager of Books Oliver Jeffers in stunning fashion. emotional turmoil with skill and life in fandom, as a member of Inc. in the Marina.

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES October Events Woven Luxuries — Indian, Persian, and Turkish Velvets what not to miss this month Tue.–Sun. through Nov. 1, 10 a.m. Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St.) Silk velvets have been preeminent luxury textiles Wharf Fest in many parts of the Islamic world and Europe, MAJOR EVENTS Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. GALAS & BENEFITS especially from the 15th century onward and were often used for clothing and furnishings, Little Embarcadero (Taylor to Powell) & Art for AIDS Parking lot under Fisherman’s Wharf sign such as carpets, spreads, bolsters, hangings, and Friday, Oct. 9, 5:30–10 p.m. exchanged as diplomatic gifts. This exhibition (Jefferson & Taylor Sts.) City View at Metreon (135 Fourth St.) features 11 selections from a private New York Celebrate the legacy of the historic waterfront This premier art event features 170 modern and collection. $15, 415-581-3500, asianart.org with a chowder cook-off, maritime-themed activi- contemporary art pieces for auction via silent, ties, a bike decorating contest, and a “trashy” live, and online bidding and some of the finest fashion show. The day will culminate with a screen- Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking S.F. food and drink purveyors in support of UCSF ing of the “Best of the Fest,” animated films from Tue.–Sun. through Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m.– Alliance Health Project. $50–$175, 415-502-7276, the S.F. International Ocean Film Festival and a 5:15 p.m. artforaids.org spectacular fireworks show. Neighborhood fes- Legion of Honor tivities continue until 9 p.m. Free, 800-810-6563, This exhibition explores the history of the watch sresproductions.com and clock maker Breguet, which from its begin- nings in 1775 Paris advanced such technical developments as the self-winding watch, the first Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival 13 wristwatch, the repeating mechanism, and, most LAST CHANCE notably, the tourbillon, a revolutionary movement Sat.–Sun., Oct. 2–4 that neutralizes the negative effects of gravity on Golden Gate Park Magic Theatre: Fred’s Diner pocket watches. $15, 415-760-3600, famsf.org Over 100 bands including Joe Jackson, The Wed.–Sun. through Oct. 11 Blind Boys of Alabama, Emmylou Harris and Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center Jewel City: Art from San Francisco’s Rodney Crowell, Boz Skaggs, T Bone Burnett, On a busy U.K. motorway sits Fred’s Diner, a Panama-Pacific International Exposition Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, and The Time not-so-busy establishment with a secret beneath Tue.–Sun., Oct. 17 through Jan. 10, 9:30 Jumpers will perform on seven stages at this its cheerful veneer of 1950’s Americana. This a.m.–5:15 p.m. annual event. Free, hardlystrictlybluegrass.com subtly plotted, blackly comic thriller examines the darker reaches of class and sovereignty. $20–$60, TNDC’s 23rd Annual Celebrity Pool Toss M.H. deYoung Museum magictheatre.org, 415-441-8822 This year marks the PPIE centennial, the S.F. 6th Annual Union Street Wine Walk Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6–9:30 p.m. world’s fair that celebrated the opening of the Thursday, Oct. 8, 4–8 p.m. Picnic at the Presidio Phoenix Hotel (601 Eddy St.) Panama Canal and the city’s reconstruction fol- Union St. (Gough to Steiner) & Fillmore St. & Twilight at the Presidio Celebrity hosts will introduce the celebrated lowing the 1906 earthquake. This landmark exhi- bition reassembles more than 200 works by (Union to Lombard) Twilight: Thursdays through Oct. 29, 5–9 p.m. toss-ees, while partygoers bid on the oppor- tunity to toss their favorite celebs into the major American and European artists, most of Take your happy hour to the streets, and stroll Picnic: Sundays through Nov. 1, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. through Cow Hollow tasting wine and food pool to benefit Tenderloin Neighborhood which were on display at this defining event. $25, Main Parade Ground, Presidio Development Corporation’s youth and family 415-750-3600, famsf.org samples offered by local merchants. $20–$25, The city’s best picnic offers favorites from Off 800-310-6563, sresproductions.com programs. $125 & up, tndc.org, 415-358-3906 the Grid food trucks, lawn games, and music; SFMOMA Artists Gallery: John Bucklin, celebrate evenings in a relaxed manner complete Daniel Phill, Richard Taylor with lantern-lit dining cabanas, cabana-side cock- S.F. Performances 36th Season Gala Tue.–Sat. through Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. tail service, Adirondack chairs, fire pits, and live Friday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. Bldg. A, Fort Mason Center music. Free, food/drinks/cocktails for purchase, Merchants Exchange Bldg. (465 California St.) View painting and aluminum sculpture from three 415-561-5300, offthegridsf.com, presidio.gov This gala features cocktails, an elegant dinner, live local artists. Free, 415-441-4777, sfmoma.org/ auction, and a jazz concert featuring the Luciana artistsgallery Souza Barron and Stefon Harris Duo. Proceeds benefit SFP’s arts education programs. COMMUNITY CORNER $400 & up, 40th Annual S.F. Open Studios 415-677-0326, performances.org Sat.–Sun., Oct. 24–25, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Presidio Trust Public Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Board of Directors Meeting 11th Annual This Old Bag: The Power of the Purse The oldest and largest open studios event in Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:30–9 p.m. the country showcases a multitude of artists, Friday, Oct. 23, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) styles, and media; come celebrate with perfor- The Bently Reserve (301 Battery St.) Hear about park updates and share your feed- mance art, music, workshops, and art for sale. Designers, retailers, fashionistas, and the hot- Fleet Week back. Agenda includes swearing in of new Other studios throughout the city are open each Presidio Trust board members and an update test celebrities come together to help women weekend through October and the first week- in need. A silent auction will offer handbags, Thu.–Mon., Oct. 8–12 on the new Presidio Parklands Project. Public end in November; visit website for details. Free, clutches, and manbags; a live auction will pair Various S.F. venues comment: two minutes per speaker. Free, 415-861-9838, artspan.org 415-561-5300, presidiotrust.gov the most coveted designs with travel packages Love it or hate it, the celebration of U.S.’s mili- and other experiences. Proceeds benefit the tary might returns with afternoons full of jets 95th Annual North Beach Bazaar Breast Cancer Emergency Fund. $150, 415-558- in the sky. Other events include ship tours and 6999 ext. 230, bcef.org PERFORMANCES military displays, the Parade of Ships, “villages” Sat.–Sun., Oct. 10–11, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Pier 80 and the Marina Green, live music, and Ss. Peter & Paul School (660 Filbert St.) 28th Annual Bridge Combine Italian heritage with carnival-style fun more. Most events free; premium airshow seat- School Benefit Concert ing Marina Green $49.50–$225. 415-306-0911, for fantastic food, games, and great entertain- fleetweeksf.org; pier39.com ment for the whole family. Don’t miss the spe- Sat.–Sun., Oct. 24–25 cial cioppino dinner ($20) prepared by A16 on Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View Sunday. Benefits Saints Peter and Paul School, This year’s lineup includes Dixie Chicks, Sheryl 16th Annual Litquake which has hosted the bazaar since 1919. Free, Crow, Ryan Adams, and not surprising, Neil Daily, Oct. 9–17 415-421-0809, sspeterpaulsf.org Young. Proceeds benefit the Bridge School’s Various Bay Area venues programs for children with severe speech and This nine-day festival showcases over 800 world- physical impairments. $35–$175, 877-598-6659, wide authors from Pulitzer Prize winners to those livenation.com unpublished in a variety of literary events includ- ing author lunches, tastings, book sales, and S.F. Playhouse: Dogfight panels featuring best-selling chefs. The event ARTS & CULTURE culminates with the highly anticipated Lit Crawl Tue.–Sat. through Nov. 7 through bars and cafes, galleries, and even a 5th Annual Yerba Buena Night 450 Post St. (in the Kensington Park Hotel) vibrator store and police station. 415-750-1497, Saturday, Oct. 10, 6–10 p.m. Three marines set out to tease and taunt on litquake.org Various venues in Yerba Buena District their last night before shipping out. Eddie’s victim, Rose, turns out to be more than he 146th Italian Heritage Parade See, hear, and experience this exciting neigh- borhood come alive with music, video, art, and bargained for when she rewrites the rules into Sunday, Oct. 11, 12:30 p.m. Neighborhood Free Days dance. Enjoy over 30 different types of perfor- a lesson on power and compassion. $30–$125, Fisherman’s Wharf to Washington Square mances. Pick up a program at the information 415-677-9596, sfplayhouse.org S.F.’s 147th Italian Heritage Parade is the city’s Fri–Sun, Oct. 16–18, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. booth at Yerba Buena Lane and Mission Street. oldest civic event and the nation’s oldest Italian- California Academy of Sciences Free, ybnight.org ACT: Ah, Wilderness American parade. Highlights include dozens Here’s a reason to like a big-box chain store: Wed.–Sun., Oct. 14–18 of handcrafted parade floats; local high school Thanks to a grant from Target, residents in 8th Annual Beat Museum Poetry Festival Italian clubs and marching bands; special appear- Tue.–Sun, Oct. 20–Nov. 8 zip codes 94108, 94109, 94115, 94118, 94121, Sat.–Sun., Oct. 10–11, 1–6 p.m. ances by “Christopher Columbus” and Queen 94123, 94126, 94129, and 94133 can enjoy free Geary Theater (405 Geary St.) Beat Museum (540 Broadway St.) Isabella and Her Court. Free, 415-703-9888, admission to the museum. Free, 415-379-8000, Eugene O’Neill’s passionate coming-of-age Bay Area poets, two generations younger than sfcolumbusday.org calacademy.org comedic classic is a tender portrait of a sensitive the original Beats, invoke that heritage with new teenage poet whose experience of first love leads voices. S.F. Fall Antiques Show Free, 415-399-9626, kerouac.com him into the raptures of romantic poetry and S.F. Planning Commission Public the pain of heartbreak. $20–$115, 415-749-2228, Thu.–Sun., Oct. 22–25 Art+Jazz Night: Young Masters Series Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Hearing: Proposed Medical Cannabis act-sf.org Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:30–10 p.m. Benefiting Enterprise for High School Students, Dispensary at 2424 Lombard St. The Dryansky Gallery (2120 Union St.) this show, considered to be one of the top five Thursday, Oct. 22, noon Circus Automatic: Raised by Wolves worldwide, features 60 dealers from across the Room 400, City Hall Bay Area trio Clifford Brown 3 will pair bebop and Thu.–Sat. Oct. 15–30 U.S. and Europe offering all styles and periods Make your voice heard on whether a retail mari- soul sounds with Stephen Albair’s surreal and Great Star Theatre (636 Jackson St.) vivid photography from his current solo exhibi- of decorative and fine arts from American and juana operation should be allowed to open This collection of circus cabaret and storytelling is tion, Private Views, Hidden Reflections. Includes English to Continental and Asian as well as at this location. Alternatively, send your com- about life’s challenges, which are what ultimately sparkling, refreshments, and nibbles. a lecture series. $15 (lectures additional $12), ments to [email protected], 415-558-6263; $15, creates us and how our choices create our iden- 415-932-9302, thedryansky.com 415-989-9019, sffas.org 415-558-6378, sf-planning.org tity. $35, browpapertickets.com

26 october 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Wayne Shorter Trio Thu.–Sun., Oct. 15–18, 7:30 p.m. S.F. Jazz Center (201 Franklin St.) The legendary saxophonist celebrates his first new album in over 40 years performing with his band. $40–$115, 866-920-5299, sfjazz.org

Treasure Island Music Fest Sat.–Sun., Oct. 17–18, noon Treasure Island Lineup includes The National, DeadMau5, We Players: HeroMonster Chvrches, Deerhunter, and more. $169.50–$315, treasureislandfestival.com Thu.–Sun., Oct. 15–Nov. 1, Sunset The Chapel, Fort Mason Center Beowulf serves as the source text for this new DANCE experimental play that engages the audience to Psycho, The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and form a new story that explores and challenges Rosy Rimas Danse: Halloween more. Guest host Peaches Christ will conceptions of heroes and monsters, good and We Wait in the Darkness continued from page 1 evil, light and dark, and how that dynamic lives Thu.–Sat., Oct. 8–10, 8 p.m. provide commentary and instructions in everyone. $45, 415-547-0189, weplayers.org ODC Theater (3153 17th St.) So don your favorite hide or halo, for audience participation during the This multimedia movement poem and solo dance and go celebrate! film. Costumes encouraged, of course S.F. Opera: The Magic Flute performed by Rosy Rimas, a descendant of the Start scary with the San Francisco (201 Van Ness Avenue, 415-864-6000, Various days Oct. 20–Nov. 20 Seneca Nation, recounts painful family and trib- Ghost Hunt (year-round, Wednesday sfsymphony.org). al history in an effort to heal past scars. $30, War Memorial Opera House through Sunday), which meets in front Head over to the Presidio Officers’ 415-863-6606, odcdance.org In a fantastical world of ferocious dragons and of the Queen Anne Hotel. The tour Club for The Masquerade Macabre enchanted musical instruments, a noble prince sets continues inside and throughout the — Do You Dare? (Oct. 31) and dance out to rescue a beautiful princess and ensure the Hui Ban: The Story triumph of truth and justice in Mozart’s final operatic of Anhui Opera Troup During 1911 neighborhood to other haunted man- to ghoulishly goth swing by the masterpiece. $26–$395, 415-864-3330, sfopera.com Saturday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. sions with tales of ghosts and things award-winning Lee Presson and the Herbst Theatre that go bump in the night (1590 Sutter Nails. Find the Salon de Guillotine 42nd St. Moon: Sail Away Performed by China’s Anhui Provincial Opera Street, 415-922-5590, sfghosthunt.com). by Thrillpeddlers, a fortuneteller, and Wed.–Sun., Oct. 28–Nov. 25 Dance Drama Theatre, this colorful and dramatic At the fourth annual “sinister chic” specialty spirits (for purchase) from Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson St.) production tells the tale of an opera troupe dur- ing a series of extraordinary events during the Haunted Hotel (Oct. 31) at the W Hotel Arguello. Best of all? It’s free (50 Moraga The company opens its 23rd season with Noel San Francisco, find world-renowned Avenue, 415-561-4400, eventbrite.com). Coward’s penultimate musical comedy. overthrow of the Imperial dynasty. $28–$128, $21–$75, 415-255-8207, 42ndstmoon.org cityboxoffice.com D.J.s spinning Top 40, Hip Hop, Have fun and raise funds in Sausalito International, and more in four rooms; at the beloved Goblin Jamboree (Oct. Lily Cal Chinese Dance Company: costumes are required (181 Third Street, 17–18) at the Bay Area Discovery Shanghai Women, Xing, & Silk Cascade 415-573-0740, wsanfrancisco.com). Museum, which supports the museum’s MUSIC: CLASSICAL Sat.–Sun., Oct. 17–18 Halloween Goes Hollywood (Oct. 31) mission to ignite and advance creative Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center S.F. Symphony: Sir András Schiff Enjoy an evening of artistry and contrast, beauty transforms the Julia Morgan Ballroom of thinking in children (557 McReynolds Wed., Oct. 7, & Fri.–Sat., Oct. 9–10, 8 p.m. and power, and tradition and innovation in these the Merchant Exchange Building into, Road, 415-339-3900, baykidsmuseum. Davies Symphony Hall three performances: one explores the evolution you guessed it, a Hollywood set with org); the Supernatural Halloween Party In addition to performing Mozart, Schiff will also of Shanghai women, one transforms traditional lights, camera, and action — complete (Oct. 23) at the California Academy lead the symphony in a Haydn program and Chinese fan dancing into contemporary move, with paparazzi. Two D.J.s will spin of Sciences benefits their educational the chorus in a selection of Schubert Lieder. and the third is inspired by Jackson Pollock. $35–$165, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org $28–$38, 415-345-7575, fortmason.org House, Top 40, EDM, and club mixes outreach activities (55 Music Concourse (465 California Street, location415.com). Drive, 415-379-5411, calacademy.org); Farallon Quintet For the seventh year, A Nightmare and the Howlin’ Moon 5K and 1K Fun Friday, Oct. 9, 6–7:30 p.m. on Van Ness (Oct. 31) takes over three Run (Oct. 25) supports public education Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) levels of the Art Deco treasure, The at the Claire Lilienthal Alternative School Hear the only professional chamber music group focused exclusively on the clarinet quintet (string Regency Center, with billing as the (Little Marina Green, 415-713-5201, quartet plus clarinet) repertoire. In addition to most “extravagant and entertaining” clairelilienthal.org). playing the classics, the quintet performs rarely Halloween event in the city, promising a Head across town to Yerba Buena heard works, innovative arrangements, and new bigger and better party that will sell out. Gardens for the 15th Annual music by living composers. Free, reservations Grab your cocktail from the open-all- Halloween Hoopla (Oct. 31) for inter- required, 415-561-4400, presidioofficersclub.com night bar, and dance to tunes spun by active games and performances, music, Yuri Liberzon: Ascension seven D.J.s playing Top 40, Electro, and crafts, a ghoulish photo booth, and Sunday, Oct. 11, 4 p.m. Hip Hop. Special features: go-go danc- costume parade (750 Howard Street, Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) ers and a cash prize costume contest 415-543-1718, ybgfestival.org); or Hear a diverse program from baroque to con- (1300 Van Ness Avenue, 415-573-0740, hang in the ’hood for the Chestnut temporary composers performed by one of the nightmareonvanness.com). Street Halloween Parade (Oct. 30), foremost classical guitarists in the world. $18, Take your revelry to the bay aboard which starts in Moscone Park with 415-474-1608, oldfirstconcerts.org the Fume Blanc Commodore for a four- crafts and activities before head- Kanakolu: 30 Years of Hula S.F. Symphony: Lang Lang hour Titanic Masquerade Halloween ing down Chestnut Street for trick Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. Sat.–Sun., Oct. 17–18 Party Cruise (Oct. 31), where the party or treating (1800 Chestnut Street, 415- Davies Symphony Hall Palace of Fine Arts Theatre spans three decks with an open-all- 292-2045, sfrecpark.org). Between the Hear the international piano phenomenon known Dancers share the stage in Nā Lei Hulu hula night bar and music from two D.J.s on two at Aquarium by the Bay, you’ll for his emotional expression and ferocious tech- school’s fall hula spectacular, which includes two floors; partygoers must come in cos- find their Halloween (Oct. 29–Nov. 1) nique, in a thrilling performance with the sym- Hula for Families on Sunday. $15–$45, 415-392- tume and a mask (Pier 40, 415-573-0740, celebration with underwater pump- phony. $66–$204, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org 4400, cityboxoffice.com, naleihulu.org sfnightlife.com). kin carving, squid dissections, and Archetti: Bach & Handel Concerti If you’d rather just bar hop in the other fun presentations and activities for Oboe & Strings S.F. Trolley Dances neighborhood, then the World Famous that celebrate the bay’s “creepy crea- Sunday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m. Sat.–Sun., Oct. 17–18, 11 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Halloween Pub Crawl (Oct. 30–31) is tures and freaky fish” (Embarcadero St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (1111 O’Farrell St.) Muni T Line from Mission Bay to the Bayview T he Trolley Dances return to take audiences out for you. Meet at Bar None in your cool- at Beach Street, 415-623-5300, One of America’s greatest baroque oboists, est costume for registration check-in aquariumofthebay.org). Debra Nagy, joins Northern California’s premier of the theater and into the streets. More than six baroque concerto ensemble to celebrate the site-specific performances are currently planned by and details on where you’ll be crawling, Find family-proper performances at most revered composers of the early 18th cen- Bay Area choreographers in partnership with ODC which includes dozens of the most pop- Fort Mason Center with the Young Theater. tury. $40, 510-528-1725, sfems.org Free, 415-226-1139, epiphanydance.org ular drinking establishments offering Performers Theatre production of drink specials in Marina/Cow Hollow Sherlock Holmes’s spine-chilling mys- (1980 Union Street pubcrawls.com). tery Hound of the Baskervilles (Oct. MUSIC: NIGHTLIFE For the performance-preferring crowd, 24–Nov. 8), the story of death, fangs, CONTEMPORARY Chum Bats Improv has a month of horror in a family fortune, and a family curse Friday, Oct. 23, 9:30 p.m. store starting with Four Scary Stories (2 Marina Boulevard, Building C, 415- Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) (Oct. 2–23) in the tradition of Tales From 346-5550, ypt.org); and the Company Chum is a Phish tribute band that has managed the Crypt and Are You Afraid of the Dark? C Contemporary Ballet production to survive the test of satisfying Phish’s notoriously and Halloween Horror Musical (Oct. of Arcane: A Tale of All Hallows’ Eve picky fans. See if they satisfy your palate. Ages 21 30–31), described as “frightfully delight- (Oct. 24–31), about the star Arcane, the & up, $12, boomboomtickets.com ful” (Building B, Fort Mason Center allegorical muse of autumn, who sits at Porchlight Open Door 415-474-6776, improv.org). the hip of the harvest moon, and visits Monday, Oct. 26, 7–10 p.m. Check out the cult classic The Rocky earth one night each year to awaken the Michael Feinstein Hemlock Tavern (1131 Polk St.) Horror Picture Show (Oct. 31) at dead who have left something undone Wednesday, Oct. 7 & Fri.–Sun, Oct. 9–11 In this small-stage open-mic event, storytellers perhaps the most unlikely of venues, or unsaid so they may rectify the past add their names to a sign-up sheet, receive a Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) Davies Symphony Hall, to celebrate the (2 Marina Boulevard, Cowell Theater, free drink, and then have five minutes to spiel on The two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy- film’s 40th anniversary. The symphony 908-708-0752, companycballet.org). the monthly theme. The evening’s top storyteller, nominated performer returns with his brand-new chosen by a random audience member, receives will perform a spooky preshow with show, Ira Gershwin & Me. $80–$95, 855-636-4556, a cash prize and other goodies. $5, 415-923-0925, music from classic scary films, like E-mail: [email protected] feinsteinssf.com hemlocktavern.com

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Ben Bernanke, Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve SCIENCE & Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. THE ENVIRONMENT Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) The former chairman comes to town to talk with 21st Century Solutions to Critical Sir Michael Moritz about the behind-the-scenes Western United States Water Woes decision-making and drama of the controversial Monday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. efforts to stem a depression following the 2008 The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) stock market collapse. $30–$70, 415-597-6700, A distinguished panel of water experts will commonwealthclub.org discuss strategies and innovations to help peo- ple survive during drought in the years to San Francisco International come — for cities, farms, rivers, mountains, and Wild Child Festival of Short Films coastal ocean areas. Free–$20, 415-597-6700, Thu.–Sat., Oct.15–17 commonwealthclub.org Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 p.m. Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) Full Moon Walk The Independent (628 Divisadero St.) Variety is the rule at this collection of films from Austin’s own indie-pop rockers perform their a number of nations, on a range of topics, in Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m. joyful blend of pop, gypsy and folk. $18–$20, many styles. The only thing they have in com- S.F. Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park 415-771-1421, theindependentsf.com mon: they’re short. $8–$10 individual tickets, Admire the giant golden globe as it rises $35 festival pass, sfshorts.com above the trees and stroll the garden with docent naturalists. Tour ends with fragrant hot United Nations Association Film Festival tea and cookies in the Moon Viewing Garden. FILMS & LECTURES Daily, Oct. 15–25 Bring a flashlight and wear warm clothes. $25, Various Bay Area venues 415-661-1316, sfbotanicalgarden.org Frank Gehry in Conversation UNAFF celebrates the power of international docu- with Paul Goldberger mentary films dealing with human rights, the envi- Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. ronment, protection of refugees, famine, home- Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) lessness, racism, disease control, women’s issues, children, universal education, war, and peace. POTABLES & EDIBLES One the most acclaimed architects of our time $180 Fifth Annual Bay Area Science Festival festival pass, $10 individual tickets, unaff.org known for his use of bold, postmodern shapes San Francisco Magazine’s FallFest Daily, Oct. 22–Nov. 7 (except Oct. 28 & and uncommon materials talks with the Pulitzer Saturday, Oct. 10, noon–4 p.m. Prize-winning architecture writer Goldberg, Nov. 5) Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero Center author of Building Art: The Life and Work of Frank Various Bay Area venues Leading local restaurateurs, winemakers and Gehry. $29, 415-392-4400, cityarts.net This fifth iteration of a celebration of the Bay artisans join for an inspiring day of pre- Area’s scientific wonders, resources, and oppor- mier wine and food, tasting, chef demonstra- Dance Film Festival tunities features lectures, debates, exhibitions, tions, interactive cocktails, a BBQ grill-off, Thu.–Sun., Oct. 8–11 concerts, plays, workshops, and more through- live music, and more to celebrate eating and Brava Theater (2781 24 St.) out the Bay Area. Prices vary, 415-894-0545, living locally. Benefits Meals on Wheels. $110, The fifth annual event organized to present and bayareascience.org sffallfest.com support dance-based films. $13–$15 individual tick- ets, $100–$250 festival pass, sfdancefilmfest.org Arab Film Festival Science Hack Day San Francisco CUESA 13th Annual Sunday Supper: Oct. 16–25 38th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival Sat.–Sun., Oct. 24–25 A Farm to City Feast Various Bay Area venues Daily, Oct. 8–18 GitHub HQ (88 Colin P. Kelley Jr. Street) Sunday, Oct. 18, 6–10 p.m. The Arab Film Festival is considered one of the Various North Bay venues In this 48-hour-all-night event, people make Grand Hall, Ferry Building most important showcases of Arab cinema outside Internationally recognized for showcasing the silly or serious things with science, seeing what Enjoy an opening reception, a four-course feast the Arab world. Catch the best contemporary films best in independent and world cinema, this they can prototype within 24 consecutive hours. prepared by 40 chefs to celebrate the farm- that provide insight into the Arab world, alongside festival draws thousands of attendees for films, Designers, developers, scientists, and anyone ers’ market community and California’s rich realistic perspectives on Arab people, culture, art, panel discussions, and musical performanc- who is excited about making things with science agricultural bounty, and a live auction. Benefits history and politics. Contact for individual ticket es. $15 individual tickets, $2,500 festival pass, are welcome to attend. Free, but limit of 100 CUESA’s education programs. $275, 415-291-3276 prices, $150 festival pass, arabfilmfestival.org 877-874-6833, mvff.com attendees, sf.sciencehackday.org cuesa.org

28 october 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com 12th Annual Top 100 Tasting Your Healthy Gut: Family Matinee: The Music of Michael Jackson Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m. How Are You Digesting? CHILD’S PLAY Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. City View at Metreon (135 Fourth St.) Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6–7:30 p.m. SFJazz (201 Franklin St.) This event honors the wineries from around Latino/Hispanic Rms. A&B, S.F. Main Library SFJazz’s resident all-star ensemble presents spar- the world that have delivered the best overall Alterations in gut health and gut bacteria are kling new arrangements of music by the King performances in the Wine & Spirits magazine now recognized as a key cause of chronic diseas- of Pop and freshly minted compositions by the tastings throughout the year. Local chefs and es including allergies, asthma, obesity, depres- band. $5–$15, 866-920-5299, sfjazz.org artisanal purveyors will serve signature special- sion, skin conditions, and more. Learn how to ties to complement the tastings. Proceeds ben- keep gut bacteria healthy, what optimizes gut efit San Francisco Baykeeper in its efforts to health, and available tests. Free, 415-557-4400, JUST FOR FUN fight water pollution. $125, 415-255-7736 ext. 2, sfpl.org wineandspiritsmagazine.com Bandwaggin Saturday, Oct. 10, 2–9 p.m. Taste San Francisco Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Friday, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m. Enjoy country music cover bands and incredible views Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) of the Fleet Week air shows with craft beer, whiskey Enjoy tastings and a four-course dinner by top flights, BBQ, burgers, vegetarian options, food trucks chefs from Acquerello, Cotogna, A16, Perbacco, Family Movie Night: Big Hero 6 with picnic seating, games, line dancing, and much and more. Benefits the James Beard Foundation. more. A portion of proceeds will benefit a to-be-select- $350 & up, 415-781-5700, jbftasteamerica.org Friday, Oct. 9, 6–9 p.m. ed national nonprofit veterans organization. $20–$80, Back lawn, Presidio Performing Arts Center bandwaggin.com (386 Arguello Blvd.) SPORTS & HEALTH Grab your blankets, low-backed chairs, and a picnic or feast on options from Off the Grid’s Flu Vaccination Clinic food trucks (6 p.m.) while enjoying music and Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9–11 a.m. other activities before the movie (7 p.m.) about the special bond that develops between plus- Main Lobby, Presidio YMCA (63 Funston Ave.) sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Flu season has begun and vaccinations are rec- Hamada, who team up with a group of friends ommended for young children, pregnant women, to form a band of high-tech heroes. Sponsored those with chronic health conditions, and those by District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell. Free, over 65. $30–$35, [email protected] 43rd Annual Victorian Alliance House Tour: 415-554-7752, sfbos.org The Storied Houses of Alamo Square Integrative Restoration Yoga/Meditation Penguins+Pajamas Sleepover Sunday, Oct. 19, 1–5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 1–2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. Alamo Square Presidio YMCA (63 Funston Ave.) Tour eight historic homes from the city’s largest Academy of Sciences An adaptation of Yoga Nidra, a form of medi- collection of preserved Victorian-era architecture. This fun night includes live animal demonstra- tative self-inquiry, this deep relaxation can Proceeds benefit the Preservation Grant Fund of tions, two planetarium showings, late-night snack help overcome stress, insomnia, anxiety, The Victorian Alliance, S.F.’s oldest all-volunteer, not- and full breakfast, and next-day admission to and activate a greater sense of well-being. for-profit architectural preservation and education the museum. Ages 5–17, must be accompa- Preregistration required. $15, 415-447-9642, organization. $50, 415-824-2666, victorianalliance.org nied by adult age 25 & up. $109, 415-379-8000, ymcasf.org calacademy.org Living Gluten Free Calendar listings S.F. Ski & Snowboard Festival Explorables: Handmade Science Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5–6:30 p.m. Fri.–Sun., Oct. 30–Nov. 1 Saturday, Oct. 17, 1–4 p.m. Send your event listings to [email protected] Enright Room, CPMC (2333 Buchanan St.) Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Exploratorium (Pier 15) This class will provide you with invaluable with succinct specifics about your event, loca- Sip your favorite wine or beer (with VIP admis- Enjoy silly and surprising sounds with listen- information about the gluten-free diet. Topics tion, dates, times, prices, and contact informa- sion) and get your on-sale gear for the winter ing activities created from head harps, Popsicle include symptoms, diagnosis and follow-up, tion (telephone and Internet). season. See winter-themed films, a BMX/skate stick harmonicas, and glove-a-phones. Free with shopping, cooking, resources, and more. Free, ramp show, and more. Free–$79, 530-581-0553, museum admission (Free–$29), 415-528-4444, 415-923-3155, chrcsf.org snowbomb.com exploratorium.edu Visit marinatimes.com for additional calendar listings.

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the New de Young

Please join us Saturday October 17, 2015 10 am–10 pm All exhibition spaces and events are free and open to the public.

Sponsors: Hanson Bridgett, PG&E, and Swinerton. Community Partners: BiRite Foodservice Distributors, Drew Altizer, Design Build Solutions, NorCal Printers, Maruca Design, Pacific Coast Trane Service, and Popcorn Movie Posters Company.

Golden Gate Park • 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco • deyoungmuseum.org

PHOTO: GREGORY BERTOLINI

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Urban Home and Garden El Niño

Rain, rain, don’t go away just yet ... Get rain ready by julia strzesieski in the fall before the next rainy season. If big trees are near, clean gutters more often. f the predictions are as accurate This is a simple do-it-yourself project: as the hype, we will be in for a healthy All you need to get started is a ladder, work dose of rain this season. Despite the gloves, a bucket, a garden hose, and motiva- Ilack of creeks and streams in our urban tion. Galvanized gutters are sturdy enough areas, we can still experience flooding. to lean a ladder against, but aluminum gut- Here are some recommended items to ters are not. When in doubt, use a steplad- have on hand as well as suggested mainte- der or stabilizer. Make sure the ladder is safe nance checks so you can be prepared for the before you climb it. rain — and enjoy it! After you have cleared the gutter, run a hefty volume of water through the whole system to flush out any remaining debris, which will also We will be in for a healthy dose indicate if the downspout is working of rain this season, and we can properly. While cleaning, make note of any experience flooding. areas needing repair. Performing repairs in wet weather is inconve- Lantern: There’s no need to use candles nient and limits your choice of repair mate- when the power is out when there are hun- rials. So be sure to do your cleaning when dreds of inexpensive LED lantern options. there is dry weather on the horizon. A lantern allows you to do some unplugged activities around the house: read a book, HEATING SYSTEM play board games with the kids, and so The onset of winter also comes with cooler Warwick Properties Group forth. Gama Sonic offers a rechargeable temperatures, so now is the time to ensure LED lantern with flashlight that will auto- your home is cozy and energy efficient. Is pleased to announce matically turn on during a power outage. Examine your heating ducts: Think of Battery-powered phone charger: No the ductwork as huge hoses, bringing hot electricity means we have no way to power air instead of water into a building. Mostly Valerie Delepine up our cell phones, which have become out of sight, ducts can leak for years with- Has joined our an extension of our arms. Plus many peo- out detection. They can become torn or ple now have only cellular phones and crushed and flattened. Old duct tape will Lombard Street office as no landlines. dry up over time, allowing junctions and Leasing and Sales Agent. Corded phone: If you do have a landline, splices to open, wasting heated air into an make sure that you have an old-fashioned attic or under the house. (Use metal-rein- • Unmatched qualifications corded phone to use in a power outage. forced or foil-backed tape instead of duct with over 26 years’ experience Cordless phones most likely won’t work if tape.) Preventing leaky ducts can save about their power source is not working or the 10 percent of a heating bill. in residential real estate with battery is dead. Inspect your heating system: Get a rou- thousands of leasing transactions Tarp and bucket: A bit old school, but tine maintenance and inspection of your bringing well-qualified tenants to these are invaluable to have on hand for heating system each autumn. Replace your property owners in unexpected leaks. heater’s air filter monthly. Clean and remove San Francisco. Rain barrel: Set up a rain barrel to col- dust from vents and along baseboard heaters. lect rainwater to use in the garden for • Considered one of the best leasing agent’s in San Francisco those dry spells in between storms. with expertise and high standards of customer service. Make your own rain barrel with a do-it-yourself kit available at many It takes less energy to warm a Valerie Delepine hardware stores. cool home than to maintain a Clean storm drains: Flooding CalBRE#01094200 can easily occur when storm drains warm temperature all day. 415.269.0689 are clogged with leaves and debris. Make sure those around your home are Remember, it takes less energy to warm [email protected] clear. City maintenance crews do clean the a cool home than to maintain a warm tem- storm drains, but you can bet if we have a perature all day long. big storm, they will have their hands full. Install programmable thermostats: Roof inspection: With all of the talk These thermostats are capable of divid- of El Niño, roofers are in high demand as ing the days into multiple time zones. For homeowners prepare for the rain. When we example, at night you can turn the ther- get our first rains of the season, they will mostat down, and program it to have the be in demand even more, so get your roof house warmed when you wake up and the inspected and repaired, if necessary, now. temperature set during the day to an appro-

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Real Estate Investor Market report The most-desired city by john zipperer John Burns Real Estate tell you, is about the price of If luxury is your goal and base location decisions purely Consulting says that “San two tumble-down shacks on De you have $2 million or more on people.” efore you even ask: Francisco ... has become perma- Long Street. to spend, check out Pacific Briefly stated, San Francisco No. “No” is the answer nently more expensive over time Heights, Presidio Heights, has the people power that these to your question about as it grew its economy and desir- EVERY BARGAIN IS RELATIVE the Marina, and Cow Hollow, companies need, especially for Bwhether San Francisco’s real ability and became much more Assuming someone has which have the most homes the younger workers tech com- estate market has come down to supply-constrained.” Burns’s lat- snatched 16 De Long Street out for sale priced at $5 million panies crave. Tech companies Earth. It hasn’t. est Intrinsic Home Value Index from under you but you still or more. Noe Valley, Eureka new and old are taking up mas- In fact, nothing has changed claims San Francisco homes are want to pay less than $1 mil- Valley, Cole Valley, Clarendon sive amounts of office space in that would counter the pub- overvalued at 29.3 percent. But lion, where can you go? Paragon Heights, and formerly sleepy San Francisco, where the office licity the city received with when Quicken Loans compared cites the Excelsior/Portola region Glen Park have the most space is artificially constrained a well-circulated photo of 16 what homeowners perceived as having the most house sales homes for sale between $3 through voter initiative just as De Long Street, a decrepit- the values of their homes to be under $1 million; there, the million and $5 million; those the residential market has been looking shack with 765 square and what professional apprais- media sales price is $800,000. neighborhoods also have the kept smaller than is needed to feet. (Google it.) The Outer ers estimated them to be, it In second place was Visitacion most units for sale between service the market need. Mission home is priced at listed San Francisco second in Valley/Silver Terrace, where $2 million and $3 million, We’ll let JLL give the bene- $350,000, despite looking like the nation (after San Jose) in the median price is $681,000, says Paragon. diction: “San Francisco’s com- a stiff wind could blow it over. which appraiser estimates were followed by Bayview/Bayview mercial real estate market will And it might well be sold by higher (by 5 percent) than Heights at $660,000. THE COMMERCIAL MARKET correct, it’s only a matter of the time you read this. homeowner estimates. Condos of course typically cost It isn’t just private residential when, and how severely. ... As they say on public radio’s The San Francisco area did less than single-family homes, housing that is off-the-charts Is San Francisco’s talent pool Marketplace, let’s look at the rank in first place in Realtor.com’s and they are believed to appre- in San Francisco. Commercial deep enough, and is the region’s numbers. list of the 20 hottest real estate ciate at a slower rate. To buy real estate — office, multifamily, housing/transportation infra- To recap, the previous medi- markets as of the end of August. a condo, co-op, or TIC in San retail, and industrial space — is structure strong enough, to an home price peak in San Pacific Union notes that San Francisco for less than $1 mil- also surging, and JLL Edge calls support the total number of Francisco was $895,000 in Francisco homes are selling in lion, Paragon directs you to the it a bubble. It’s worth consider- jobs that this speculative leas- 2007. As of midyear 2015, the just 29 days — we’ll see if the Outer Richmond or to Diamond ing what they’re saying. ing implies? Yes, over half of median home price in the city $350,000 shack meets the chal- Heights, noting that the “over- “Access to top talent is the San Francisco’s new office con- is $1,250,000, reports Paragon lenge. However, there is always all S.F. median condo price in leading reason San Francisco struction is preleased, but what Real Estate. Between 2007 and a caveat when you go deep- the 2nd quarter of 2015 was is being chosen over Silicon about the rest? Unless preleas- 2015, that median hit a low of diving into data from real estate about $1,125,000. Sales under Valley,” says JLL Edge. “Today’s ing continues at its torrid pace, $690,000 in 2011. (The median research firms: The numbers $1 million still occur in almost hot startups are software/inter- office developers will face simi- price for condominiums here may vary. Pacific Union says every area of the city that fea- net-based companies, not the lar moments of truth as their went from $770,000 in 2007 those fast-moving houses in San tures these property types, but a hardware companies that gave buildings near completion with to $1.1 million by June 2015, Francisco are going for a medi- studio unit in Russian Hill may Silicon Valley its name. Without vacancy left to lease.” with a low of $647,000 in the an price of $748,000, which, cost the same as a two-bedroom reliance on space-intensive R&D trough of 2011.) as any real estate investor will unit in downtown.” facilities, these companies can E-mail: [email protected]

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The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Roundup Housing, parking prices Market Report: August 2015 By Hill & Co. Moratorium called SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON Neighborhood Address Bathrooms Sale Price Asking Price Market counterproductive Cow Hollow 49 Moulton Street 4BD/3.5BA $2,800,000 Above 7 by john zipperer that’s the last thing affordable housing Lake 218 27th Avenue 3BD/1BA $1,612,000 Above 12 projects needs,” according to Wiener. 2025 Lake Street 3BD/3.5BA $2,610,000 Above 25 MISSION MORATORIUM The legislation would also stream- 196 25th Avenue 4BD/4BA $3,390,000 Below 60 DEBUNKED BY CONTROLLER line the process of getting public input 25 17th Avenue 5BD/4.5BA $4,000,000 Above 0 In June, Supervisors Mark Farrell on affordable housing development on and Scott Wiener called for the city’s publicly owned land in the city. Laurel Heights (no sales) Office of Economic Analysis to study CONSTRUCTION PARKING LAW Lone Mountain (no sales) the effects of a proposed temporary moratorium on market-rate housing Responding to residents’ complaints Marina (no sales) in the Mission District. The morato- about loss of parking due to con- rium proposal was the result of con- struction, in September the Board of Nob Hill (no sales) cern among some in the district that Supervisors unanimously passed legisla- market-rate housing was causing an tion introduced by District 2 Supervisor North Beach (no sales) evictions crisis and was changing the Mark Farrell to require that any con- character of the neighborhoods. struction work that would take up more Pacific Heights 2002 California Street 4BD/4BA $3,750,000 Above 5 On Sept. 10, the than one parking

Presidio Heights (no sales) city’s report was space for three or released, and it There are 250 new more months must Russian Hill 1269 Vallejo Street 4BD/3.5BA $5,200,000 Above 44 “finds no evidence include a “contrac- 65 Montclair Terrace 4BD/4.5BA $7,650,000 Below 169 that a temporary tor construction moratorium would construction parking parking plan.” The Sea Cliff (no sales) prevent the demo- permits each week. law will also apply lition of existing to any large utility Telegraph Hill 298 Chestnut Street 4BD/5BA $9,998,000 Below 354 housing and direct displacement of project that lasts more than 15 days. current residents, discourage upper- “I hear complaints from residents CONDOS income households from moving into every day frustrated by the volume of BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON the Mission, or ease rising rents and scarce neighborhood parking spaces Neighborhood Address Bathrooms Sale Price Asking Price Market housing prices in the neighborhood. It that are taken away by construction

Cow Hollow 1624 Filbert Street #1 1BD/1BA $925,000 Above 53 would temporarily preserve sites that parking permits, in particular when 1541 Filbert Street #1 3BD/2BA $1,750,000 Above 9 could later be acquired for affordable they sit empty for days at a time,” said housing, but it is highly unlikely that it Farrell. “This law will place common Lake (no sales) would reduce the cost of any such site.” sense controls on our construction The report does note that a mora- parking permitting system to ensure Laurel Heights 100 Parker Avenue #203 1BD/1BA $950,000 Above 25 torium could introduce a bit of a life- that the highest amount of parking 690 Spruce Street #201 3BD/3BA $1,650,000 Above 15 line to residents and activists fearing spaces possible are available to San 36 Parker Avenue 3BD/2BD $2,105,000 Above 33 eviction, but it concludes that the full Francisco residents.”

Lone Mountain (no sales) impact of the moratorium would be According to Farrell’s office, there self-defeating. “Over an indefinite peri- currently are 250 permits obtained

Marina 3501 Laguna Street #104 1BD/1BA $825,000 Above 56 od, a prohibition on market-rate hous- each week. 1468 Francisco Street #1 1BD/1BA $1,005,000 Above 38 ing in the Mission would, in general, 1775 Chestnut Street 2BD/2BA $1,500,000 At 0 affect more sites, place greater upward TENANT PROTECTIONS 3747 Divisadero Street 3BD/3BA $2,000,000 Below 25 pressure on city housing prices, and San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors 1969 Jefferson Street 2BD/2BA $2,230,000 Above 8 reduce affordable housing resources to passed legislation in September that 1629 Beach Street 4BD/4.5BA $2,400,000 Below 102 a greater extent,” the report states. “On would make it more difficult to evict 3653 Buchanan Street #3 3BD/2BA $2,500,000 At 0 the other hand, there would also [be] “problem tenants.” In a city where it a reduced risk, over the long term, of is already notoriously difficult to evict Nob Hill 1788 Clay Street #106 1BD/1BA $825,000 Above 43 1333 Jones Street #709 1BD/1BA $1,015,000 Above 0 residents being evicted and existing tenants, the legislation seeks to curb the 1350 California Street #407 2BD/2BA $1,020,000 Below 31 homes being demolished. The report eviction of tenants for “frivolous evic- 1635 California Street #65 2BD/2BA $1,050,000 Above 28 finds no evidence that even a perma- tions where the primary motivation is 1551 Sacramento Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,500,000 Below 37 nent prohibition on market-rate hous- greed,” according to Supervisor Jane 1731 Larkin Street #2 2BD/2BA $1,540,000 Above 33 ing would reverse the trend of upper- Kim, who introduced the measure. 1810 Polk Street #308 3BD/3BA $1,900,000 Above 8 income households moving into the The measure also lets tenants have as 1416 Jackson Street 3BD/2.5BA $1,901,250 Above 0 neighborhood. The report also finds many roommates as they can fit under 1645 Pacific Avenue #1B 2BD/2BA $1,950,000 Below 0 that new market-rate housing tends building and fire codes, regardless of 850 Powell Street #403 3BD/3BA $2,700,000 At 11 to lower, rather than raise, the value of lease restrictions.

nearby properties, and therefore a mor- North Beach (no sales) atorium on market-rate housing would THE ROYAL TREATMENT

Pacific Heights 2090 Pacific Avenue #206 1BD/1BA $805,000 Above 19 not protect nearby existing housing San Francisco was in the news recent- 1990 Green Street #102 1BD/1BA $900,000 At 54 from rising prices.” ly for two bits of forehead-slapping news 1885 Jackson Street #201 2BD/2BA $955,000 Above 27 The report does suggest that other that demonstrated how science fictional 2205 Sacramento Street #304 2BD/1.5BA $1,650,000 Above 12 strategies for supporting affordable the city’s housing market has become. 2121 Scott Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,950,000 Above 8 housing have better chances for suc- First came KPIX’s undercover report cess, including subsidies for affordable on a Mission District shared-housing Presidio Heights 345 Locust Street #2 3BD/2BA $2,300,000 Above 13 housing and liberalizing land-use con- situation, in which 30 people share a trols in the city. house. The price for a bunk bed? A Russian Hill 1080 Chestnut Street #2D 1BD/1.5BA $1,225,000 Below 65 mere $1,800 a month. 1444 Vallejo Street #4 2BD/2BA $1,325,000 Above 13 CUTTING RED TAPE FOR 1080 Chestnut Street #5B 1BD/1BA $1,360,000 Below 10 Then comes the news — noted on 2038 Leavenworth Street 2BD/2BA $1,650,000 Above 13 AFFORDABLE HOUSING NPR’s comedy quiz show Wait Wait 1000 North Point Street #1501 2BD/2BA $1,950,000 Above 18 A new law could speed up the con- Don’t Tell Me, no less, so you know it’s 750 North Point Street #1 3BD/3BA $2,000,000 Above 74 struction of affordable housing in San become part of the zeitgeist — that you 2353 Larkin Street 2BD/3BA $2,610,000 Above 12 Francisco, a move that could reduce can rent a seven-bedroom castle on 1020 Union Street #5 4BD/3BA $2,795,000 At 89 the cost of developing such projects. 200 acres in France for less than it costs Legislation introduced in mid-Septem- to rent a 401-square-foot studio apart- Sea Cliff (no sales) ber by Supervisor Scott Wiener would ment in San Francisco. let projects that are 100 percent afford- Sure, that sounds like a bargain, but Telegraph Hill 23 Fresno Street 1BD/1BA $800,000 Above 25 able skip the conditional-use permit the castle is nowhere near a Google 477-481 Greenwich Street #3 2BD/1BA $805,000 Above 38 9 Kenneth Rexroth Place 2BD/2BA $1,125,000 Above 18 requirements. The conditional-use pro- bus stop, so it’s not such a good deal 551-555 Filbert Street #555 3BD/2BA $1,800,000 Above 0 cess can add months or even years to a after all. project thanks to a long planning pro- The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is cess and hearings. “It adds time — often Real estate news tips? E-mail: accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, years — and expense to projects, and [email protected] contact Hill & Co., 1880 Lombard Street (at Buchanan), 415-321-4362, hill-co.com.

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Real Estate Today Safety first A crime query by carolE isaacs San Francisco real estate — ing criminal activity on the so far no one has answered property and in the neigh- ll buyers make the question with “yes.” borhood, as well as noise choices when they Recently, I looked at a and nuisances. Often a seller set out to buy home on a broker’s tour who has lived in a neigh- Aa home in San Francisco, in a neighborhood I knew borhood many years may whether it is giving up park- to have more crime than have come to ignore situa- ing, living with one bath- the average. I met the list- tions or disturbances that a room, fewer bedrooms, or ing agent on the sidewalk new homeowner might find no outdoor space. As the in front of the home. At upsetting or dangerous. Still, city becomes more it is the sellers’ respon- expensive with every sibility to disclose breath we take, I am everything they know regularly surprised about their neighbor- how few buyers men- hood in a matter-of-fact tion safety and lack of manner that will not crime in their list of cover up unsavory or “must haves.” criminal events. Beautiful Victorians, The final pieces of new high-rise condos, a property disclosure and legions of young are the agent’s inspec- people out on the tions. The majority streets may give new- of sales involve two comers a sense of safety agents: The selling that is not necessarily agent representing the true everywhere in San buyer and the listing Francisco. It is impor- agent representing the tant to keep in mind seller. that San Francisco is Here are two more a small city and looks opportunities for can be deceiving. a buyer to find out Checking crime maps is a good way to Neighborhoods can find information about safety near a about crime, noise, change in just a few prospective new home. image: sfpd and neighborhood blocks. nuisances. Buyers There is no question should read all of these that neighborhoods Neighborhoods disclosures closely and like Dog Patch, the ask questions if they Mission, and Hayes can change in just find anything that Valley are very popu- may be of concern. lar. Starting out their a few blocks. As prices on the Richard Willets, resident since 2013 search for a home, Northside of town have new buyers in San Francisco that moment together we skyrocketed, buyers are think- will ask about these as well watched a police car drive ing about neighborhoods You Can Stay as other neighborhoods. up and two officers get out that are ripe for gentrifica- Occasionally, a young cou- of their car to investigate a tion. Buyers are expanding ple with children will ask if disturbance in the housing their searches throughout the they are safe. Young singles complex across the street. I city. As an agent, I encourage are more concerned with specifically asked the agent my buyers to explore neigh- either the cool factor, the about crime in the neigh- borhoods both on foot and ACTIVE opportunity to make money borhood. She waved off my online. There is an iPhone when home prices rise a few question saying, “Oh, in a App called CrimeMapping Without Running A Marathon. years down the road, or liv- few years the housing will be to find out about crime in a ing near a Caltrain station gone and things will be dif- neighborhood. You can also or corporate bus stop. ferent.” I was stunned at her search online for the SFPD Although Richard has clocked a marathon in just over There is no doubt that comment. Not able to keep Crime Map. It may be pos- three hours, you can stay active at San Francisco Towers, there are some very cool my mouth shut, I told her sible to find everything you neighborhoods in San I thought it was a serious need to know about crime the city’s most appealing senior living community with Francisco, and in the past mistake to say something online. Your agent is a few years they have become like that. The housing com- resource, too. Let your agent our friendly Crissy Field walking group. Or join in any gentrified. Still there is more plex was in fact low-income, know that living in a safe crime in these neighbor- subsided city housing, and neighborhood is a high prior- number of wellness and conditioning classes. Even yoga. hoods than one might think. I could not imagine it ever ity for you. If you feel an agent Exercise your right to a life well lived and come by and I don’t recall that I have ever being sold to a developer. is glossing over your safety heard a buyer ask about Checking the MLS, I found concerns, it may be time to meet other active, passionate residents who know their gangs inCLIENT San Francisco, ESC / San the Francisco home sold Towers for 5.84 per- look for another agent. even thoughPUB they Marina are part Times cent over the asking price. At the end of the day you next, best chapter is right here. To learn more, or for your of daily lifeAD forNAME many Richard long- The price was not incon- will be living in your home. term residents. As micro sequential to begin with, When you are considering personal visit, please call 415.447.5527. neighborhoodsREF NO develop,EPSF724-01se and I can only assume that making an offer, be sure to keep in TYPEmind thatHalf-page within vertical,a freshly remodeled 4C home ask yourself, When escrow a neighborhoodSIZE 4.936” some areas x 16”trumped a location with less closes and I move into my are safer than others. crime for the buyers. home, will I be able to sleep When ISSUE738 Hayes AUGUST Street, All agents prepare a dis- at night? If the answer is not a 4,500-square-footDUE 7.15.14 reno - closure package as they a resounding “yes,” it is time vated homeVERSION with four 01 bed- prepare a property for sale. to consider a different neigh- rooms and four-and-a-half When reading the disclo- borhood, even if it might baths withAGENCY an asking RESIN price sure for a property, you will mean a smaller home or a of $3,795,000CONTACT came onTim the Paschke find a form 415-987-4274 completed by the longer commute to work. market, I found buyers ask- seller called the “Real Estate ing, “Do I really want to Transaction Disclosure Carole Isaacs is a Realtor spend this much money on Statement.” Among other with McGuire Real Estate, a home in Hayes Valley? things, sellers have a respon- where she is a Top Producer. 1661 Pine Street San Francisco, CA 94109 sanfranciscotowers-esc.org Is this a safe location?” At sibility to disclose crime in Follow her on Twitter

A not-for-profit community owned and operated by Episcopal Senior the time of this writing, their neighborhood. There @CaroleIsaacs or visit her Communities. License No. 380540292 COA #177 EPSF724-01SE 080115 after 61 days on the market are specific questions for online at caroleisaacs.com or (DOM) — an eternity in sellers to answer concern- call 415-608-1267.

34 october 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Real Estate Update Broken records Is the sky the limit? Prices are high, but are they a bubble? by stephanie saunders ahlberg digit price increases; up from 24 areas that saw a comparable rise in the last question I am asked frequently quarter of 2014. San Francisco, of course, by San Franciscans is, “With is among those areas seeing double-digit prices this high, are we headed increases. Afor a bubble?” Many buyers are feeling more confident I know prices appear to be rising to and want to lock in lower interest rates levels that cannot be sustained. The home before they rise, which the media frequently affordability index keeps going down in warns will happen in the coming months. San Francisco and some surrounding And while buyers are feeling confident, areas. For some people, the prices are out sellers are often hesitant to sell because they of reach. But for others, even as they rise, don’t know what they will be able to afford When does a market turn from being a fun ride to a scary bubble? they still remain “affordable.” or find once they’ve sold. Their understand- photo: Frédérique Voisin-Demery from Grenoble, France Price always stems from supply and able hesitation is a large factor that has con- demand for nearly anything. I’m sure tributed to the city’s low housing inventory. which is where we are seeing many of the quite a few qualified buyers out there some might remember the gas crisis in According to NAR, San Francisco was the high-end buyers coming from these days. interested in buying these multimil- the 1970s, when there were long lines for second most expensive housing market at Before this sale, the highest sale of the lion-dollar homes. Supply continues gas, and the stations could set the price to the end of the first quarter, and predictions year in Marin was $13 million, and four to be low, and the number of quali- just about anywhere they wanted. Prices are that home values will continue to rise. home sales over $10 million have been in fied buyers remains high. So for now, rose by quite a lot, but people still waited Belvedere. I believe that until interest rates rise in line because they wanted gas for their HIGHEST SALE PRICES SO FAR THIS YEAR In San Francisco, the highest sale so far significantly, or we experience a large cars. That was a direct result of supply and I thought you would like a couple of this year was on the Gold Coast in Pacific correction in the economic sector, or demand. We are experiencing much the examples of ultra high-priced home sales. Heights on Broadway. The property went some other event beyond our control same here in San Francisco and the desir- In August, the highest sale ever in Marin for $31 million. That property, similar takes place, the sky will continue to be able surrounding area. Records are being County occurred in the luxury town of to Locksley Hall, was also a noteworthy the limit. broken, but buyers are still buying. Belvedere. Locksley Hall, a 12,000-square- 19th-century home in a prime location. The continued lack of supply in the foot historic mansion, sold for $47.5 mil- In San Francisco, there have been nine Stephanie Saunders Ahlberg has been a housing market directly fuels the situation lion. It is an exquisite and beautiful prop- sales so far in 2015 over $10 million, real estate agent for more than 30 years we’re currently experiencing. According erty, and the sellers reportedly spent $32 according to the Multiple Listing Service and joined Hill & Co. in 1983, where to the National Association of Realtors million restoring the mansion with its — all on the Northside. she has consistently been among the top (NAR), in the first quarter of 2015, 51 sweeping views. I’m told the buyer of So the question remains: Is the sky 10 sales people. She can be reached at metro areas in the nation saw double- Locksley Hall is from the tech sector, the limit? It appears that there are www.realtyinsanfrancisco.com.

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Caring for Our Kids Magical realism

What’s the going rate for a tooth these days? photo: Michael Marusin / flickr Tooth fairy tips

by liz farrell stash of coins, dollars, or whatever you are leaving, and decide what to leave the tooth he tooth fairy can be an in — there are many options. My daugh- important part of a child’s life, ter received a cute tooth fairy pillow as a especially in the early years of los- gift, and it hangs over her bedpost. If you Ting teeth. Most children hold on to their opt for something simpler, you can have belief in the tooth fairy longer than their your child decorate a special envelope or belief in Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. container. However, my favorite, which Playing this role can be tricky for parents also makes it easy for the tooth fairy, is while determining how much money to the decorative tooth fairy pillow dish on leave and what stories to tell about where Etsy. It can be placed in the bedroom all the teeth go. or bathroom and is With seven years perfect for a child between our oldest who is uneasy about and youngest child, My daughter asked what someone putting it is important to the tooth fairy did with something under his us that we keep the or her pillow while magic alive so each everyone’s teeth. sleeping. Make sure Choose a career you of them can enjoy to set an alarm or and relish the excitement of the tooth write yourself a note so you don’t forget can’t outgrow. fairy for as long as possible. Here are your fairy duties. If you do happen to some tips that may help the tooth fairy in forget, and it happens to all of us, have your house: a story ready or hide it under some- The going rate: Deciding what is one else’s pillow and say the tooth fairy appropriate to leave under your child’s got confused. You like talking to people and being pillow is purely a family decision; how- Maintain the magic: Every child is a part of a team. Make the calls to ever, if you are like I am, you want to different and only you as the parent will build a business that evolves to be in the ballpark of today’s going rate. know what will work best to keep your According to Visa’s latest tooth fairy sur- child believing for as long as possible. help customers protect what’s vey, the average price of a lost tooth in After my daughter lost her first tooth in important to them as a State 2015 is $3.19, which puts a full set of 20 kindergarten, she had many questions Farm® agent. With the baby teeth around $63. The research also about what the tooth fairy did with every- support of a Fortune 500 suggests (which I find fascinating and one’s teeth. I found a great picture on the true for our household) that dads report Internet of the tooth fairy’s castle made company, this calling is giving 27 percent more than moms. of teeth and toothpaste, which she con- one of a kind. Visa actually has a free tooth fairy app tinues to add to. My daughter was really (practicalmoneyskills.com/toothfairy) into princesses and fairies at the time, so with an online calculator to help parents this worked. For our son, who can be a bit Take your career to determine an appropriate amount per lost more skeptical and lost his first tooth a bit a better state. tooth. In our house, we always give more later, we used icaughtthetoothfairy.com. for the first tooth because that is such a The website allows you to superimpose special moment and then a silver dollar an image of the tooth fairy onto a picture Take Control. Demand More. for each additional tooth. of your child sleeping. It costs about $10, Whatever amount you decide, consis- but for doubters, this is good proof. If all tency is important. Remember, your little else fails, you can always try our mantra: one has many teeth to lose, so if you start “If you don’t believe, you don’t receive,” so Dustin Ritchie high, you’re going to have to maintain once you stop believing, the tooth fairy Agency Recruiting Coordinator that level of payment for every tooth stops coming. So far, this has worked. Email: [email protected] thereafter and for every younger sibling. Seeing the excitement of your child Phone: 253-912-6238 My son can tell you exactly how much anticipate a visit from the tooth fairy is his older sister received for each tooth. priceless. We have a lot more years of Inconsistency can lead to confusion, and tooth fairy duties in our house, and I confusion can lead to questions that only hope it is a tradition we can all continue get harder to answer. to find joy and magic in until the last Be prepared: Often that first tooth falls tooth flies away. out late in the day, when banks are closed and it is too late for any last-minute Liz Farrell is the mother of three young chil- shopping. As soon as you see that tooth dren. She was formerly a television producer become wiggly, get ready. Gather a secret in Washington D.C. and in San Francisco.

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The Healthful Life Fall food

Autumnal produce. photo: charles smith / flickr Fall session starts October 26 Seasonal eating by Thalia Farshchian creating heat within our • Winter squash bodies, so foods that are • Fish, chicken, beef, lamb, s we enter fall, we higher in carbohydrates venison say goodbye to fresh and starches generally cre- • Nuts berries, watermel- ate more heat. This is often Aons, and heirloom tomatoes why people may gain more Spring only to say hello to pump- fat during these seasons. • Greens: Swiss chard, spin- kins, sweet potatoes, and The extra insulation keeps ach, romaine lettuce, fresh pomegranates. In our mod- us a little warmer. parsley, basil, nettles ern times, we have access A good example of • Root vegetables: beets to just about any kind of micronutrient (vitamins, • Cucumbers food at any time of the year. minerals) support is the Paradoxically, this access is increase of dark leafy greens Summer a disadvantage to our health during spring. Many people • Fruits: berries, apples, and the environment. suffer seasonal allergies dur- plums, melons, nectarines The good news is that ing this time, and the nutri- • Vegetables: summer squash, with the increase in local ents in Swiss chard, spin- broccoli, cauliflower, corn farmers’ markets, the ach, romaine lettuce, pars- • Heirloom tomatoes White House kitchen gar- ley, dandelion greens, basil, • Yogurt den, and books like the cilantro, and nettles can sup- • Eggs (Yes, eggs have sea- Omnivore’s Dilemma, peo- port the liver in naturally sons, too) ple are increasingly return- detoxifying allergens. ing to the way we once ate. MY FAVORITE SEASONAL FOOD FALL RECIPE CLIMATE AFFECTS PREPARATION NURTRIENTS How we prepare our Spicy Pumpkin Hummus City and County of San Francisco In San Francisco, we have foods also shifts with the (Serves 12) Outreach Advertising incredible access to local seasons. During the win- October 2015 produce at farmers’ markets ter months, there is a ten- 14 ounces cooked garbanzo Stay Connected To the City through SF311 or by utilizing Community dency to prepare warmer beans, drained The SF311 Customer Service Center is the single stop for residents to get Supported Agriculture foods like soups and stews. 1 clove garlic information on government services and report problems to the City and County of San Francisco. And now, we have even more ways for you to stay connected (CSA) for home delivery In the spring and summer, 1½ cups pumpkin puree to the City with our SF311 App and SF311 Explorer website. (localharvest.org/csa/). This people consume more raw ¼ cup tahini The SF311 App lets you get information on City services and submit service access offers you enhanced foods like salads. 2 tablespoons olive oil requests on-the-go right from your smartphone. You can track your service nutrition, because there Juicing cleanses have be- 3 tablespoons lemon juice requests through the app or through our new website, SF311 Explorer. SF311 Explorer not only lets you check the status of your own requests, it enables is a shorter time between come increasingly popu- ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne you to see what issues are being reported throughout all of San Francisco and harvest and consumption. lar. The ideal time to do pepper (to taste) what the City is doing to resolve them. From a global perspec- a juice cleanse is from 1 teaspoon cumin Download the SF311 App from your smartphone’s app store and visit the SF311 tive, the carbon footprint is spring through early fall. 1 teaspoon salt Explorer at explore311.sfgov.org today! lower and small businesses Because the weather is ¼ teaspoon freshly ground San Francisco Arts Commission are supported. typically warmer, your black pepper WritersCorps reading at Lit Crawl on October 17, 2015 By allowing our diet to body does not have to rely Join us at Young & Made: WritersCorps Youth & Teaching Artists at Lit Crawl, San Francisco’s annual festival of literary awesomeness. Come hear from change with the seasons, on the digestion of food to Place the garbanzo our writers-in-residence Maddy Clifford, Sandra García Rivera, Roseli Ilano, we create a natural diver- create internal heat. This beans in a food proces- Annie Rovzar, Harold Terezón and youth writers during our reading at Lit Crawl, sity in our nutrition that can make a cleanse more sor and process until Saturday, October 17 from 7:15-8:15 pm (Phase 2). Teens welcome! This free event will take place at Scholar Match at 849 Valencia Street (between supports us for the time of comfortable and healthful. finely chopped. With 19th & 20th Streets).For more information about the event, check out our website year. A 2001 study in Japan In San Francisco, I’ll typi- the motor running, add at www.writerscorps.org. found a three-fold differ- cally do my juice cleans- garlic through the tube Healthy Foods and WIC Nutrition Services at No Cost To You ence in the vitamin C con- es during our warmer and process until very Eating well during pregnancy is important. The Women, Infants, and Children tent of spinach harvested months — fall or early fine. Add the remain- (WIC) Nutrition Program can help. WIC serves pregnant women, new mothers, in the summer versus the spring. If I feel the need ing ingredients and pro- infants and young children under five years old who meet 185% or below of the winter. Climate changes to detoxify other times of cess until smooth. Taste federal poverty income level. WIC benefits include nutrition and breastfeeding education and support, checks to buy healthy foods (such as fresh fruits and the resources given to the the year, I will tailor the for seasoning, adding vegetables) and referrals to low cost or free health care and other community plant and in turn affects the cleanse to fit the season or additional salt, pep- services. nutrient content of food. weather patterns: per, and lemon juice, Enrolling in WIC early in your pregnancy will give your baby a healthy start. Also, WIC staff can show you how you and your family can eat healthier meals and if desired. snacks. Migrants are welcome to apply as well. NATURE PROVIDES Fall Serve with sweet potato WHAT WE NEED • Fruits: apples, pomegranates chips. San Francisco WIC has six offices throughout the City. For more information, call We are exposed to differ- • Vegetables: carrots, sweet (415) 575-5788. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. ent health concerns depend- potatoes, butternut squash, Thalia Farshchian is a ing on the time of year. As peppers naturopathic doctor at Board of Supervisors Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings well, weather changes can • Onion Discover Health. Her OPEN TO THE PUBLIC –Tuesdays, 2:00pm, City Hall Chamber, Room 250. affect both micronutrient • Garlic background includes both • October 6 and macronutrient needs. • Ginger conventional and alter- • October 20 A good example of mac- native modalities, and • October 27 ronutrient (protein, fat, Winter her practice is primarily The City and County of San Francisco encourage public outreach. Articles are carbohydrate) support • Fruits: pears, persimmons, focused on weight man- translated into several languages to provide better public access. The newspaper is the increase in higher dried fruit agement, hormone imbal- makes every effort to translate the articles of general interest correctly. No liability carbohydrate foods as we • Root vegetables: parsnips, ances, and gastrointesti- is assumed by the City and County of San Francisco or the newspapers for errors and omissions. enter fall and winter. Food turnips, beets, carrots, nal conditions. E-mail: is a common source of garlic, onion [email protected] CNS#2800168

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Travel with Your Dog Rolling on the river Take your dog canoeing at Mendocino’s Little River Inn by susan dyer reynolds with treats, and a dossier on While Steve and the dogs wan- where to take your dog to hike, dered through the vineyards, I sat here is perhaps noth- bike, boat, and swim. Packages down under the shade trees with ing more beautiful than for two begin at $671 or $851 Jeff to taste his wines, including autumn along the Men- with spa treatments (exclusive of the double gold medal-winning Tdocino coast. Traveling beneath tax and gratuity), and the pack- 2012 Mendocino Pinot Noir, the redwood canopies, you know age is available through Oct. 31 redolent with coriander and you’re close when you see the (use promo code RIVERD to black cherry notes perfect for crystal blue waves capped with book online at littleriverinn.com pairing with grilled salmon or frothy white foam breaking or call 888-466-5683). duck. The gold medal-winning against the rocks. 2012 Costa Vineyards Pinot The town of Mendocino is ON THE WAY Noir was rich with flavors of known for its quaint charm, but About 10 miles from Men- plum and berries, while the 2013 it has quite a storied history with docino we hit the vineyards of the Mendocino Zinfandel was her- Hollywood — and when the Anderson Valley, which reminds baceous, slightly spicy, and lush stars came to town, they stayed me of what Napa was like many enough to stand up to sausage or at the Little River Inn. The origi- years ago, before it became a barbecued ribs. The 2012 Pinot nal home was built in 1853 by tourist destination teeming with Gris and the 2014 Mendocino Silas Coombs and has remained tour buses, long lines, and over- Dry Gewurztraminer would be in the family for five genera- priced tasting rooms. A friend my picks to pair with chicken tions. In 1939, granddaughter told me about Lula Cellars (2800 or flaky white fish like halibut, Cora Coombs and her husband, Guntley Road, Philo, 707-895- but my favorite was the 2014 Ole Hervilla, opened the Little 3737, lulacellars.com), which Rosato, the fifth vintage of Lula’s Skylar and Blue snooze in the sun on a Big River canoe trip. photo: steve russell River Inn after Hervilla asked his she said was the dog-friendliest dry rosé made from the juice mother-in-law to turn her living winery around. Winemaker Jeff of Pinot Noir and Tempranillo to board a handcrafted redwood calamari, but I couldn’t stop eat- room into a bar. Known as Ole’s Hansen has nearly 30 years in the grapes fermented at very cold outrigger that is both beautiful ing these. Whale Watch, the bar and the business, making wine in Napa temperatures to retain the fruit- and (thank goodness) incredibly For breakfast, I had to try inn quickly became a favorite of Valley before establishing Lula forward flavors (think straw- stable. The Big River is stun- the legendary Ole’s Swedish movie royalty. (named for his grandmother) in berries and watermelon) with ning, flowing 55 miles westward hotcakes — light, thin, crepe- Myrna Loy stayed with 2010. Hansen produces wines hints of spice. It was the best along the rugged coastal range like pancakes dusted with pow- her husband the year the inn entirely from Mendocino County rosé I’ve ever had, and I grabbed into Mendocino Bay. The lower dered sugar and a squeeze of opened; in 1943, the cast and grapes and sold only on prop- several bottles (a steal at $20 eight miles are perfect for canoe- lemon. Steve enjoyed the crab crew of Frenchman’s Creek star- erty or through their wine club. each) to give as holiday gifts. ing, and we glided peacefully cake Benedict, and the dogs were ring Joan Fontaine visited; in “The goal at Lula is to through sea grass flats greeted with biscuits and tons of 1947 Jane Wyman and her hus- create world-class wines and under towering red- attention (which they liked even band, Ronald Reagan, stayed and sell them directly woods where we caught better than the biscuits). while filming Johnny Belinda (for to consumers at reason- Our room was a little piece of glimpses of otters, seals, which Wyman won an Oscar). able prices,” Hansen says. heaven, luxurious but cozy with and eagles. The only WHERE TO SHOP Perhaps the most legendary He makes around 3,000 sounds were the swoosh- Mendocino Village pro- guest was James Dean, who cases annually, comprised a fireplace and huge windows ing of our paddles and vides shopping with more of stayed at the inn while filming of Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, the pit bulls snoring as those incredible Pacific Ocean East of Eden in 1954 (Dean man- Dry Gewurztraminer, overlooking the mighty Pacific. they snoozed in the sun. views. I collect mermaids, so aged to get himself booted from Pinot Gris, and Rosato This is a must-do if you I loved the small sea-themed the Whale Watch by Hervilla (Rosé of Pinot Noir). “Whether WHERE TO STAY love sharing outdoor adven- stores featuring mermaid for stretching his legs out on a we sell them in six months or As you drive up past serene tures with your dog. items; Steve’s into books so tabletop). The Little River Inn 12 months, when they’re gone gardens surrounding classic he visited Gallery Bookshop has expanded a bit since then that’s it,” he says. One year ago, white Victorians, it is clear why WHERE TO DINE (Main and Kasten Streets, with 65 ocean-view rooms, din- Lula opened a 22-acre property in the Little River Inn has been Dining with your dog usu- 707-937-2665, gallerybookshop. ing room, dog-friendly parlor, Philo (along Highway 128) where the place to stay in Mendocino ally means sitting outside com). We both love chocolate, nine-hole golf course with pro ocean breezes sweep across roll- for 75 years and counting. Our or room service. One of the so we picked up some decadent shop, and a day spa, all situated ing hills every afternoon. Honey, room was a little piece of heaven, coolest things about the Little handmade “Coastal Redwood on 225 stunning wooded acres. Jeff’s rescued yellow Lab, greeted luxurious but cozy with a fire- River Inn is the oceanfront Bark” (white chocolate dot- Because the Little River Inn us at the tasting room. Skylar and place and huge windows over- dog-friendly parlor that pres- ted with fresh raspberries) at is known for its star power, it Blue had a bit of pent up energy looking the mighty Pacific. The ents a rare privilege: dining the Mendocino Chocolate seemed only fitting that Skylar after the long ride, so Jeff took bathroom’s highlight is an enor- with your dog indoors (there’s Company (10483 Lansing Grey bring a little canine glam- us on a tour of the 14-acre Pinot mous jetted soaking tub, deep only one table, so reserve in Street, 707-937-1107, mendoci- our to the mix, so Steve, Skylar, Noir vineyard, replete with a new enough for an adult to float in. advance). Executive chef Marc no-chocolate.com). And for the Blue, and I decided to check out 10,000-square-foot area available “I can’t wait to get in that,” I said Dym takes advantage of the kids, Out of this World (45100 the River Dog Seasonal Package, for weddings and other private to Skylar, who was more inter- local bounty of seasonal sea- Main Street, 707-937-3335, which is a great deal: Two nights events. “Do the dogs want to go ested in her goodie bag than the food and produce. When we outofthisworldshop.com) offers in an ocean-view fireplace room swimming in the pond?” Jeff tub. Comfy Adirondack chairs visited, wild-caught king salm- a wide array of telescopes and (pet fee included), a three-hour asked, but by that time Sky and on our private porch proved the on was at its peak, served mid- science-related toys. canoe excursion, an $80 dinner Blue were already in the water, perfect place to relax at the end rare with sumptuous spinach On our way out of town, voucher, a doggie goodie bag chasing frogs and cooling off. of a long day. We watched the purée, Parmesan polenta, and we took the dogs for a ride sun set to the sound of crashing basil coulis. It’s also hard to go on the historic Skunk Train waves while sipping a glass of wrong with charbroiled New (299 East Commercial, Willits, Lula Rosato. York pepper steak topped with 707-964-6371, skunktrain.com) mushroom brandy jus, or confit along the iconic Redwood Route. WHERE TO PLAY pork “osso bucco” — unctuous, Sky and Blue were the only dogs The first morning we took slow-braised shank served over onboard, so they became the Skylar and Blue to the nearby polenta with fennel marinara mascots for our fellow passen- beach where they were able sauce and roasted garlic red gers. The gift shop at the station is to romp, swim, and stare at chile broccoli. a hidden gem for finding unique harbor seals that were just as For lunch and lighter fare, California-themed items, such curious about them. Our dog the proper clam chowder made as postcards made from packets dossier guided us to several my Rhode Island roots giddy of native wildflower seeds, and “McDog Parks” — off leash — a briny, juicy, thin broth full like most places in Mendocino, spaces, some fenced, others of fresh steamed clams (in the Skylar and Blue were welcomed. right on the water — as well as shell), smoky bacon, potatoes, to fishing and whale-watching onion, celery, and just a touch of For more information on excursions. cream. Steve ordered calamari, Mendocino, visit mendocino.com The next day we headed to dusted with rice flour for extra or call 888-636-3624. the docks of Catch a Canoe crispness and flash fried. I’m The Little River Inn. (707-937-0273, catchacanoe.com) usually not a huge fan of fried E-mail: [email protected]

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