6 Election 2016 15 Food & Wine 20 Calendar Time to Vote: Tablehopper: October events: It's already A political roundtable, The return of the snowing in some parts of voter guide, and hate Elite Cafe. 14 the country, but here in San speech on the ticket. 6 Francisco we get another month The Supes: Ballot pri- Fab Five: Strange of indoor and outdoor fun, film orities from Mark Farrell sounding delicious festivals, Halloween to-dos, and and Aaron Peskin. 9 dishes. 15 much more. 20

MARINATIMES.com Celebrating our 32nd Year Volume 32 Issue 10 OCTOBER 2016 Reynolds Rap Proposition SDR Should the city of San Francisco be run by meter maids?

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split my time between the silicon valley and San Francisco. It’s a great arrangement: Just when I’m getting tired of too many places to park, squeaky clean Istreets, and an efficient government, it’s time to head back to the city. Our home in the Los Paseos neighborhood of San Jose (about 10 minutes outside of Los Gatos) has so few homeless that we know them by name. A neighbor on the NextDoor app will say, “I think Cheyenne is off his meds again — he was talking to himself in the park- ing lot of Lucky’s.” His family lives in the area and tries to help, but we know it’s not that easy when an adult child It's time for imagination and fun for the whole family at Halloween. Photo: gpointstudio has mental health issues. So the police come out, get Cheyenne into treatment, and he’s gone for a few months. He’s been offered supportive housing, but he doesn’t want The city becomes Halloweentown it, according to some old timers. But the neighbors, his family, and the city keep trying. he roots of halloween the city goes all out in late October. To help you mark this special Homelessness isn’t the only thing San Jose does better extend hundreds of years into People all around the world like to time, we’ve rounded up some of the than San Francisco. A few months ago, I took a bad fall the distant past. By this or by don costumes and celebrate. Here in most interesting Halloween ac- on a piece of sidewalk that had been pushed up several Tother names, Halloween has been the city by the bay, it marks not just tivities, whether you’re looking for inches by some overzealous tree roots. The pavement a time to erase the barrier between a timeless ritual but also a ritual in pumpkin carving workshops, haunt- had been marked with green spray paint, telling me that the living and the dead, the fun and time, a shift between summer-fall ed places, dances, or more adult pur- the city was aware of the problem. Once again I turned the scary, the proper and the outra- and impending winter. It’s the last suits of pub crawls and wild parties. to my neighbors on NextDoor. “Call the Department of geous. That sounds like San Francis- break before the headlong rush into See our list on page 20, and see even Sidewalks,” someone suggested. “Department of Side- co on pretty much any given day, but the winter holidays. more at marinatimes.com. REYNOLDS RAP, continued on 10

Bellingham by the Bay Real Estate Investor Housing policy has been on the front burner for years, but it has Here's the October mostly concerned soaring prices and lack of enough housing at all income surprise levels. This year’s overloaded bal- lot widens the scope of concerns By Bruce Bellingham somewhat, and it’s the result of some long-term trends in the state. Larry he surprise is that few of us may be sur- Gerston, a political science pro- prised at all these days. Small wonder. To most fessor at San Jose State University civilized people, we have tumbled into an era of and an expert on California gov- Tincivility. Of vulgarity, and a sad excursion into medioc- ernment, recently pointed to Santa rity. Often I’ve used the cliché, “Well, nothing surprises Clara County, where voters are being me anymore.” Believe me, I didn’t mean it. At least, I asked to get behind a $959 million didn’t think I did. ... housing bond, which would require Naturally, I am influenced by this election season. But a two-thirds vote to pass. “I think it this column is not about politics. Many of us are weary would be very difficult to pass, very of the whole thing. As a kid, my parents took me to the simply because there are so many circus. I thought to myself, This will soon be over. I felt tax issues on the ballot this time San Francisco voters will decide whether the city or private property sorry for the animals. And I did not like the clowns. Now, around, voters are going to pick and owners pay for the upkeep of street trees. photo: Tony Webster the ridiculous performance is all over CNN and MSNBC choose, and right or wrong, guess — and the “fair, unbiased” Fox News. Send in the clowns. who’s going to be left for last? No, wait. Don’t. “I think people will see the various When I think of eloquence, and a time when being Property props tax items [on the ballot] — parcel a gentleman counted, I think of my old friend Harry taxes, school taxes, sales taxes — and Miles Muheim. He embodied statesmanship. (Happy to some of them are not going to make say, we have stateswomanship, as well.) Harry grew up City voters will choose from a number of housing the cut.” in the Marina. He went on to Stanford, and when Pearl and real estate-related measures on their fall ballot Santa Clara’s bond has been Harbor was inflicted on this country, he went to Boulder, pitched as a way to alleviate home- Colo. to join the U.S. Navy’s Language School. There, he BY JOHN ZIPPERER face a number of measures regard- lessness, but some business groups learned Japanese, and was part of the effort that broke the ing property taxes, housing policy, opposed it because it did not include Japanese code that led to the American victory at Mid- ousing-related ques- and affordable housing — votes that enough help for workforce housing, way. Later, Harry was a speechwriter for Jimmy Carter. tions abound on this fall’s could affect the lives and pocket- noted Mercury News editorial page He consulted to some friendly governments. But even general election ballot. San books of many residents, homeown- editor Barbara Marshman. BELLINGHAM, continued on 18 HFrancisco and regional voters will ers, and tenants alike. INVESTOR, continued on 23 Contents In This Issue 16 04

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News Calendar Around the city October events News briefs on the possible closure of Real It's time for indoor and outdoor celebrations Foods, the city mourns Chinatown activist of Halloween; and it's film festival season. 20 Rose Pak, and an update on crime. 3 At Home Northside Urban Home and Garden In the Marina and Cow Hollow Julia Strzesieski sets us straight on recycling. 22 Lynette Majer’s Marina-Cow Hollow Insider gives you the neighborhood news; and Real Estate Ernest Beyl finds poets and musicians in North Beach. 4 All that you can imagine The Roundup has the latest property news Election 2016 briefs; the Northside market report; and Carole Isaacs investigates housing for Big decision time high-flyers. 19 Our special election section includes John Zipperer's latest political roundtable, Travel election priorities from supervisors Mark Coastal Commuter Farrell and Aaron Peskin, Chris Trayhorn Our bi-city columnist Michael Snyder finds on political hate speech at the top of the the grass is always greener. 27 ticket, and our guide for casting your bal- lot. 6 Wellness The Healthful Life Food & Wine Thalia Farshchian says fat is good; and Where to eat Julie Mitchell leads the dance. 29 The Tablehopper welcomes back the Elite Cafe, plus has a roundup of other restaurant Family news; Susan Dyer Reynolds offers some dish- MomSense es that sound weird but taste great; Ernest Liz Farrell prepares for Halloween. 31 Beyl reveals Fuchsia Dunlop; and Susan Dyer Reynolds has perfect autumn recipes Pet Page for simple skillet chicken two ways. 14 Political Animal DogVacay responds, Bay Area Pet Fair, and Arts & Entertainment more. 32 Great imagery Sharon Anderson unveils 27 Steps at the ONLINE SPECIALS Market Street Prototyping Festival; Michael The Weekend Traveler visits San Luis Snyder watches fall TV; plus the Marina's Obispo, Evalyn Baron, and an expanded best sellers. 18 calendar. marinatimes.com

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The Real Food Company could be forced to close its store at Fillmore and Filbert Streets. Photo: Courtesy Real Food Company The gone and the nearly gone

REAL FOODS IN REAL Though she strongly with the highest increase TROUBLE backed Lee in both of his in rates of property For 19 years, the Real races, the two had a bit- crimes. Food Company has ter disagreement about Much blame has been operated its natural foods the mayor’s personnel placed at the feet of store at the corner of Fill- decisions that led to her Proposition 47, which more and Filbert streets, swinging her political reduced or removed but that could be com- network behind a chal- penalties for property ing to an end soon. The lenger to Lee’s chosen crimes, and of chronic company’s owners tell candidate for the District police staffing shortages. the Marina Times that 3 supervisor’s position. In the latest crime its landlord has report- Mayor Lee, in mourn- update from SFPD’s edly been shopping for a ing Pak, noted “Rose Northern Station, prop- new tenant or buyer and was tough as nails; she erty crimes have con- has refused to negotiate a swore like a sailor; she tinued their downward new lease. was fearless; and she was trend, with the notable The store’s fans include relentless, sometimes exception of auto thefts. Supervisor Mark Farrell painfully so. But it was From July to August and other Marina resi- always in service of the of this year, the follow- dents who appreciate the cause she most believed ing changes have taken many organic fresh foods available within. “We will stay positive and enjoy our time serving the Cow Rose Pak has been central to Hollow community for as long as we are able to, the ups and downs of Mayor because my staff and I are counting on our jobs and Lee's terms in office. our legacy to continue to make a difference here,” in: uplifting her commu- place citywide and in the says Stephanie Hong, nity. She could be rough- Northern Station district, CEO and co-owner of and-tumble, and in four respectively: burglaries Real Foods. decades of close friend- (down 6 percent and up The store has more ship and civic work 7 percent); auto theft (up than 40 employees. together, she could be 4 percent and 22 per- tough on me, too. I have cent); theft from vehicles CITY HONORS ROSE the bruises to prove it.” (down 14 percent and 17 PAK The Chinatown Com- percent); arson (down 16 Chinatown activ- munity Development percent and up 50 per- ist Rose Pak, one of the Center, which had cent — which sounds city’s most colorful and worked with Pak for like a large increase, but powerful figures, died decades on efforts to that is an increase from Sept. 18 at the age of improve the lives of Chi- two to three incidents); 68. Though her reputa- natown residents, will and “other theft” down 8 tion made her a revered stick with its plans to percent and 12 percent. and feared figure in City honor Pak at its annu- In violent crime, homi- Hall, her reputation al event scheduled for cides were down 100 per- spread far and wide. The Oct. 7. “We will miss cent both citywide and New York Times eulo- Rose,” said Rev. Norman in the Northern District gized her by noting, Fong, Executive Direc- (there were no reported “Though she rejected tor of Chinatown CDC. murders in the city in the description ‘power “Rose always liked a that time period); rape Contact your neighborhood branch broker,’ Ms. Pak was a good party. We at Chi- was down 17 percent feared figure in Bay Area natown CDC promise citywide and held steady manager for more information. politics for her tough- her a good party.” in the Northern District; ness and outspokenness Pak had just returned robberies dropped 7 per- Reina Ceja but also a beloved one to San Francisco in cent across the entire Branch Manager because of her humor May 2016 after receiv- city and 11 percent in NMLS ID: 872439 and her fervor in her ing a kidney transplant the Northern District; 2197 Chestnut Street, advocacy on behalf of in China. only aggravated assaults San Francisco, 94123 Chinese-Americans.” increased by 19 and 15 415-287-8800 Her relationship has CRIME REPORT percent, respectively. [email protected] been central to the ups In March 2016, the FBI and downs of Mayor reported that San Fran- News tips? E-mail: Ed Lee’s terms in office. cisco topped the nation [email protected]

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The Bowmore Oyster Luge at The Dorian. Photo: Mark Gudaitis Big changes on the street

By Lynette Majer Valley (4138 24th Street) another pop-up will make for your favorite, veggie its pop-up debut on Oct. LIVERPOOL LIL’S or otherwise. 8–9: American Field, LIVES ON Starbucks (1899 Union which features vendors Yes, we miss them Street) devotees will and items made in the greatly, and we know you delight in knowing there’s United States, with an do, too. We all have our soon to be more room to emphasis on local design- stories, don’t we? So hang spread out into the next- ers and artisans. So do on, you can remember door former Enchanted the right thing, go check them forever by taking Crystal space. They’ll it out, and support local, home an actual piece of have to go through the squared. the place at the Liverpool city’s conditional use per- Lil’s (2942 Lyon Street) mitting process, so no LOOK UP Estate Sale, Oct. 22, 10 telling how long that will While walking back a.m. to 4 p.m. Myriad take before the space can recently from the Fort memorabilia from pic- be built out into some Mason Farmers’ Market, tures to mirrors will be perhaps additional comfy we happened upon the offered for sale. Owner window seats to check out Vendanta Temple (2323 Eddie Savino is no the street scene or, more Vallejo Street), which has stranger to giving back no likely, stare down at your been netted and scaffold- matter what, so proceeds computer. ed in an ages-long res- from the sale will benefit toration project. Lo and The Guardsmen, whose LOVE OYSTERS? behold, some netting had programs in turn benefit … and Scotch? We’ve been removed to reveal a at-risk youth. Channel got you covered: The newly clad copper onion the Lil’s spirit at its sister Dorian (2001 Chestnut dome, glinting in the outpost, the Brazen Head Street) recently launched morning sun. Prerestora- (3166 Buchanan Street). the cleverly (and we love tion, the domes were all a See you there. clever) named Bowmore reddish color, so the cop- Oyster Luge: An oyster per is a beautiful upgrade. MOVING ON … AND IN shot from the shell, fol- We’ve become so used to After nine years, the lowed by a chaser of the seeing the netting and owner of the cute wom- remaining brine with construction, it was truly en’s clothing boutique a splash of Bowmore a lovely site, so next time Marmalade (1843 Union Scotch, thus marrying you pass by, stop look- Street) has sold the store brine and peat for an ing at your phone and to an employee. Hope “intriguing flavor combi- look up, especially if it’s a Colling and her hus- nation.” We don’t doubt sunny day. You’ll be in for band are moving to the that one peaty bit. a treat. Bahamas to film a show These folks are clearly for HGTV. While we’re doing something right REAL FOODS’ SOS thrilled the store is stay- with their happy hour and Last month, we worried ing, we’re flummoxed creative specials — the about Real Foods (3060 about the allure of fog- restaurant just celebrated Fillmore Street). Right- free beaches, but eager to their one-year anniver- ly so — now we learn see what turns up, and sary. Surely you’ve some- the store is faced with wish them the best. thing to celebrate as well, being ousted when their Barney’s Gourmet right? We hear oysters, lease expires. They’ve Hamburgers (3344 Stein- brunch, and mimosas launched an SOS (Save er Street) is evidently calling — O.K., Scotch, Our Store) effort and are moving on, so says the too, if you insist. encouraging you to join sign in their window, them to support keep- after 25 years. We liked MADE IN THE U.S.A. ing the store right where their varied (and tasty) We really like what’s it needs to stay. Send selection of (moist) gar- happening at Ghirardelli your support e-mails to den burgers embellished Square (900 North Point [email protected] with teriyaki … or egg- Street) these days, thanks and keep your fingers plant and zucchini … to new owners, James- crossed. We all agree their or mushrooms and arti- town, which has made departure would be a big choke hearts, to name great strides in returning loss to the neighborhood, just a few. Never fear, the spot to a rightful des- right? So get typing. loyal followers, you’ll just tination for tourists and have to trek over to Noe locals alike. This month, E-mail: [email protected]

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By Ernest Beyl you can check him out. He sounds a bit got tears in my eyes.” What a magnificent BETTY LOU’S UPDATE countryish like Gram Parsons and a bit compliment for Charles Lloyd — equal in My item in last month’s Sketches col- THE POET’S GALLERY AND THE Dylan-ish. my mind to a young clarinet player learn- umn on Betty Lou’s Seafood & Grill, 318 BLUES ing that he was going to perform Igor Columbus Avenue, caused a Vesuvius- Recently, I was sitting at the bar at THE ICELAND POET AT TOSCA Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring with Stravinsky like eruption of interest. I got calls from Mario’s Bohemian Cigar Store and Cafe A young woman from Iceland named conducting. readers wanting to make advance reser- alongside Patrick Douglas, a fixture there. Jovita Berlin followed Patrick Douglas. vations. Louise Taylor, one of the three Patrick told me he plays guitar and sings. She’s an accomplished poet who read a SALOON UPDATE owners, told me a downtown company “What else is new?” I said. “Everybody in lengthy poem from her own chapbook. Longtime North Beach bartender wanted to hold its Christmas party there. North Beach plays guitar and sings.” “But Influenced by the Beats, her work sound- Randy Harris — you will remember him As I write this, Louise, Betty Pesce, and I really do,” he insisted. “Drop into Tosca ed a bit like Dylan’s Desolation Row and from the Gold Spike and Capp’s Cor- Hector Chaparro are about to open. What on Sunday, and I’ll prove it.” And he did. Ginsberg’s Howl. Maybe I’ve got Dylan ner — has fetched up at Sweetie’s, 475 a great addition to the neighborhood. Philip Hackett, a North Beach regular and Ginsberg on my brain right now, Francisco Street. The erudite Randy is I was asked by a reader if North Beach who calls himself “The King of Poetry,” because almost everything I hear these there Sundays 3 to 7 p.m., and Mondays could support another fish restaurant produces events called The Poet’s Gal- days — even TV newscasts — sounds 4 to 10:30 p.m. Then there’s George — alongside Sotto Mare, the neighbor- lery, and so it was I dropped into Tosca like them. McCarthy. If you haven’t seen him for a hood’s crown jewel on Green Street. Of and headed for its secretive, fabled, back while at Original Joe’s, you’ll find him at course it can! There is plenty of business room where, under former parade mar- IGOR STRAVINSKY AND CHARLES Original Joe’s of Westlake. Charting the for everybody — that is, everybody who shal Jeanette Etheredge’s tutelage, Sean LLOYD movements of my favorite bartenders is serves incomparable seafood, fresh, and Penn, Francis Ford Coppola, Warren A while back my son Jeff and I attend- an enjoyable indoor sport. Better than handled in a simple manner. Hinckle, and Rudolph Nureyev used to ed a performance of the Alonzo King keeping track of professional athletes. Is hang out and play pool. They were ghosts Lines Ballet. Charles Lloyd, the great LeBron still with the Cavaliers? SOTTO MARE UPDATE in the room. The day I was there, the jazz master, composed and played the And, speaking of Sotto Mare, Richie back room was full of poets itching to music for the performance. The music BACCALA UPDATE Azzolino, the proprietor, has added some stand up and recite their work. and the dancers were magnificent. Later, U.S. Restaurant has added a glori- new items — seafood cannelloni, lin- My buddy Patrick was the warm-up Jeff and I went backstage to congratulate ous appetizer to its menu — baccalà guine with seafood meatballs, seafood act. He stood beneath a huge blow-up Lloyd. While waiting for him to appear, alla Genovese (dried, reconstituted cod, sausage, and octopus salad. I’ve tried of Nureyev, played his old Washburn one of the young dancers engaged us. He potatoes, white beans, parsley, and olive the octopus salad — octopus, red onion guitar, and sang a couple of songs — an had just come off stage from the perfor- oil). You may recall I am a dried cod slivers, green bell peppers, olive oil. It’s a old blues standard, “I’m Gonna Move to mance. When I told him we were friends devotee, and the U.S. Restaurant has long winner. the Outskirts of Town,” and something of the incomparable jazz saxophonist, been featuring one of my favorites, bac- I’ll close with that. This column is get- he wrote called “Flamescape.” I will try to flautist, and composer, he said, “When calà alla Messinese (dried, reconstituted ting fishy. keep you posted next time Patrick is on I first heard that I was going to dance to cod, potatoes, capers, and raisins in a Philip Hackett’s Poet’s Gallery bill, and the music of Charles Lloyd, I gasped and spicy tomato sauce). E-mail: [email protected] REED & GREENOUGHREED & GREENOUGH 3251 SCOTT STREET at CHESTNUT 3251 SCOTT STREET at CHESTNUT

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This fall, San Francisco voters face a large number of important local and statewide referendums that touch everything from health care to housing, from schools to drugs. On the national level, there is a fiercely contested, epochal contest to succeed President Obama in the White House. To help illuminate some of the issues this election, we've pulled together a political roundtable, a handy voting guide, a critical look at hate speech at the top of the ticket, and ballot endorsements from our two City Hall columnists, District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell and District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin. Voters in the hot seat Our election roundtable dissects the people, policies, and politics of the 2016 fall election

BY JOHN ZIPPERER chez]. I think that Sanchez’s play was to try and figure out if she could assemble his nov. 8, san francisco voters a coalition that included maybe some will cast their final ballots in one center-right folks. I think a lot of center- of the most momentous elections right folks are thinking, “Why don’t I just Tof our lifetimes. On the national level, vote for neither of them?” Americans will choose between two So I think she’s just running into a little major-party candidates who represent bit of a constituency problem. I don’t see It's time to vote. Do you know where, when, and how? Photo: Fredex8 very distinct approaches to politics. But it as much of a contest; I haven’t seen there are other votes to be made this polling on it recently, but I don’t imagine it’s shameful. I think it’s shameful that we fall, ranging from congressional offices to it’s close. water policy. So you’re not going to have don’t have a Republican running against propositions. BARBARA MARSHMAN: It wasn’t a balance to Dianne Feinstein there to a Democrat. I think it’s shameful that we Recently, The Commonwealth the last time I looked; I haven’t seen any- talk about water anymore; it’s very disap- have all these growing numbers of dis- Club’s Week to Week politi- pointing. tricts where we have Republicans against cal roundtable, moderated CHEN: It’s a shame, Republicans, Democrats against Demo- by the Marina Times’s John because it’s kind of an impor- crats; minor parties are left out. I think we Zipperer, gathered to discuss 'I don't see the old way working. tant job, as it turns out. took the easy way out in trying to cultivate the race. Participants includ- [Laughter.] moderation, and frankly it hasn’t worked. ed San Jose State University I mean, in California a MARSHMAN: It’s a super- MARSHMAN: I think it’s too early to political science professor Dr. important job. But maybe know if it worked. I mean you have Ro Larry Gerston; Stanford law Republican winning as senator? Kamala will blossom. What Kanna and Mike Honda. Ro Khanna is a school professor and Hoover do you think? Democrat through and through, on most Institution research fellow Dr. It hasn't happened for a while.' LARRY GERSTON: Loret- things a progressive Democrat, but he is Lanhee Chen; and San Jose ta Sanchez had three assets at more moderate than Mike. I think give Mercury News editorial page editor thing recently. Loretta’s just a wild card. her disposal. She has Southern California it another decade or so and see if there’s Barbara Marshman. She’s from Orange County, and she does as her base. She had Latinos as her base. a difference. Because I don’t see the old have some conservative support from And she had everybody to the right of way working. I mean, in California a JOHN ZIPPERER: Let’s hear your the Central Valley — the water folks and Kamala Harris. A very good number. If Republican winning as senator? It hasn’t views on the California U.S. Senate battle everything. she wants to write a book, the next one happened for a while. between two Democratic women. Who is I’m disappointed in Kamala Harris. I should be "How to Blow Your Campaign," GERSTON: I say they take the easy way going to win this? don’t think she’s set the world on fire as because she had these assets, they’re won- out because the minor party has to build LANHEE CHEN: I wish it were more attorney general. I think she’s winning by derful assets, and she has not used them its base, and to [California Republican of a contest; I don’t think it is one. I think being cautious. In our [Mercury News edi- at all, which is rather a shame. Party Chairman] Jim Brulte’s credit, he that [Kamala] Harris has done a pretty torial board] last conversation with her, I But I have a bigger beef here, and that is has been doing just that. But you don’t effective job at boxing [out Loretta San- didn’t have a sense that she understood that we have this top-two system. I think let the state get to be as blue as California over 40 years and expect to turn around on a dime. But Brulte’s doing it. Ten years from now you’re going to have these guys who are elected to school boards and city Nov. 8, 2016, general election: Voter details councils and county board supervisors and much higher positions in California Learn more about casting your ballot because they will have earned their stripes and made a name for themselves. he nov. 8, 2016, election lots: by mail. According to the San Fran- • Member of the State Assembly, MARSHMAN: I would say that when is really the culmination of vot- cisco Department of Elections, any voter Districts 17 and 19 they do they’ll be able to compete. Duf ing, because early voting by can request a mail-in ballot; however, • Judges of the Superior Court, Sundheim, who is one of the people in Tmail and in-person at City Hall is an requests must be received by the elections Office No. 7 favor of the top two, we talked about it this increasingly popular way to cast a department no later than Nov. 1. • Member, Board of Education spring — I love Duf. He said, “You know, ballot. We have compiled some infor- • Member, Community College I’m not backing off on the top two. If the mation to help you this voting season. WHEN TO VOTE Board Republicans can’t field a candidate who Early voting — whether by mail or at • BART Director, Districts 7 and 9 can make the runoff, then —” TO REGISTER City Hall — begins 29 days before the • Board of Supervisors, Districts 1, CHEN: Shame on them. The deadline to register to vote in election. 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 ZIPPERER: So let’s dig into the many the Nov. 8 election is Oct. 24. To reg- Beginning Oct. 11 and running • State and local ballot measures propositions on the ballot. In California ister, visit registertovote.ca.gov. To reg- through Nov. 7, you can vote in-per- we vote on everything. There are at least ister online, you will need a California son at City Hall, outside Room 48, HOW IT WORKS 17 voter measures on the ballot. There’s a driver’s license or ID, or your Social Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed If you want to learn how the elec- proposition of course — what’s called the Security number. Oct. 10 for the holiday); Saturday– tion process works in the city, the Gavin Newsom-Gary Johnson proposi- Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and 7 a.m.–8 Department of Elections and SFGTV tion — to legalize marijuana. Is that going WHERE TO VOTE p.m. on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 8 have a series of short, five-minute to pass this time, Barbara? If you don’t already know where (enter City Hall on Grove Street). videos to illustrate different aspects MARSHMAN: I think it may. It’s always to vote, you can look up your near- of the process, including poll work- been teetering. You have Colorado out est polling place in an online direc- WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT ers, ballot preparation, what happens there and other states that are having tory. The Department of Elections • President and vice president of the to your ballot, and more. Find it at problems, but the momentum — just as has a polling place lookup service at United States sfgov.org/elections/election-connection. with medical marijuana, I think — the sfelections.org/tools/pollsite. • United States senator momentum goes that way. And let’s face it, You can also vote at City Hall (see • United States representative in Sources: City and County of San Francis- what we’re doing now isn’t working. Our times below), or you can vote the way Congress, Districts 12 and 14 co Department of Elections; California editorial board has never supported one of a majority of voters now cast their bal- • State senator, District 11 Secretary of State these before, but we’ve said you know, let’s ROUNDTABLE, continued on 8

6 OCTOBER 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com What is Prop V?

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...that could raise prices for MANY ITEMS FOUND IN YOUR GROCERY CART— not just on soda. 



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Left to right: Dr. Larry Gerston, Applied Materials Foundation executive Joe Pon, Dr. Lanhee Chen, and Barbara Marshman. photo: john zipperer

Roundtable they’re confused — and there’s a num- continued from page 6 ber of them this time — they will vote no. Only one third pass; only one third go in and see if we can make this work. ever get through. So the odds already are Not that that means voters are going to do against, and this time of course you’ve it, but there is a sense that it’s becoming got to cancel each other. more the norm. ZIPPERER: Talk a bit about that. CHEN: There is a progressive — and GERSTON: [Propositions] 62 and 66. I don’t mean that in a political context Sixty-two says forget capital punish- — there’s a progressive process through ment because it’s so costly to keep these which initiatives eventually pass, right? people on death row — a million dollars Usually it may take a few times. The a year per person. Let’s just throw away electorate has to be in a place where the key and make it life in prison with- they’re willing to accept it. out parole. And I think in California with medi- The other one says, “Oh no, you got it cal marijuana, with the Obama admin- wrong. Let’s speed up the process. You istration’s decision to not actively pur- go to San Quentin, get in line, and let’s sue prosecution on a lot of marijuana get it done.” possession-related crimes, I just think So if they both pass — and that’s hap- the writing’s on the wall on this one, pened before in California — if they which personally I find distasteful, but both pass, the one with the most amount the electorate is where they are. of [votes] would win. But instead it GERSTON: A number of cities and could be that both will be defeated for counties of course have already passed that very reason. legislation regarding medical marijuana. ZIPPERER: Then we’re back to status But what I found on the ballot this quo. So given that, which propositions time is a number of cities and counties do you think will pass voter muster have measures that would tax marijuana among that group? — between 10 and 15 percent. The CHEN: I have to remember what they assumption being that it passes. all are. [Laughter.] I do think that the There’s been two studies out; one legalization of marijuana [could pass]. ConCerts at the Presidio independent study suggests a gain for I think that the school bond will get the state of $1.3 billion dollars in taxes pretty close, if not all the way there. Soirée Brillante at least; the other being $1.6 billion. If ZIPPERER: Now is this the one that’s people don’t feel too harmed by what basically extending Prop 30? Anchoring an evening of luminous works highlighting Classical, Romantic and Impressionist they’ve already seen, you know with GERSTON AND CHEN AND repertoire, gifted San Francisco Conservatory of Music pianist Joanna Różewska the medical marijuana that’s so present MARSHMAN: No, 51 — performs Frédéric Chopin (Andante spianato and Grand Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22), everywhere. Yeah, this kind of thing ZIPPERER: This is where everyone could pass. It wouldn’t surprise me. from other states are laughing their Claude Debussy (Estampes) and Artur Malawski (Highlander Triptych). MARSHMAN: There are folks in Col- heads off. orado who are saying that the windfall GERSTON: Yeah, it’s crazy. [Prop] that was expected in the dollars are 51 is the one that allows construction there, but the costs are also a lot higher. bonds to move forward with less over- CHEN: It’s just hard to collect, too. sight than before. Jerry Brown is dead The problem is there are still federal set against this one, because he believes laws that govern the transmission of that it will be loosey-goosey and benefit the money. So to collect the money and mostly the builders and nobody else. So then be able to remit a tax requires the 55 is the one that extends Prop 30. That cooperation of banking authorities, but one has virtually no opposition and has banking authorities are hamstrung by already collected I think $43 million federal law. So there’s all this federal dollars. You’re talking about the fat cats Joining her at the historic Presidio Main Post Chapel is the virtuosic young chamber junk in the way of this really working in California. You’re talking about the ensemble The Bach Trio from SFCM’s Pre-College Division, performing Beethoven out to be the windfall that people think, one percent, who by the way pay 70 per- and I think maybe in a few years it’ll cent of the state income taxes. So we’ll (Trio in E-flat Major, Op.1, No. )1 and Mendelssohn (Trio in D minor, Op. 49). be [worked out], but for now it’s not. stick it to them. They’ve already been If I were a proponent of the measure I stuck for the last four years, they’ll be would not be going to that well. stuck with it a little longer. ZIPPERER: Larry, I think you said They won’t even know. [Laughter.] this on one of our previous Week to But there are some other juicy ones, Week programs, and that is that when like the one with pharmaceuticals that there are ballot measures — especially has the potential of lowering pharma- a lot of them — and people don’t neces- ceutical costs. That’s Prop 61. The phar- sarily know about them, they’re more maceutical industry has already spent likely to vote just no on it. $90 million dollars. They haven’t started GERSTON: Absolutely, absolutely. yet. O.K.? They’re just warming up. Mostly because they’re overwhelmed. Ninety million dollars to oppose that. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, November 17 & 18, 2016 The statewide voter analysis booklet So there are a few of those, and of at the historic Main Post Chapel — booklet? The book, 245 pages of the course the tobacco tax — [Prop] 56. 130 Fisher Loop, Presidio of San Francisco (intersection of Sheridan and Infantry Terrace) smallest print you’ll ever want to see. That’s another one where the tobacco This concert is offered to the public free of charge. You better have a magnifying glass when industry has already spent $44 million Limited seating. Reservations recommended. you read it. So people get down [to] dollars, will probably spend somewhere Call (415) 447-6274 these silly arguments, whether they’re around $80–$100 million. That one the summary by the attorney general just missed winning four years ago just or the 30-second commercials, and if missed. I think it passes.

8 OCTOBER 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com From the District 2 Supervisor The Farrell slate My ballot priorities for the November election

BY MARK FARRELL day-after-day — Prop 63 will help into our city’s transportation tent encampments that continue CANDIDATES save lives — please vote yes on budgetary decisions. Voters have to spread throughout our neigh- Scott Wiener for state senate: lections matter. Elec- Prop 63. already rejected similar proposals borhoods. I authored and placed Scott was elected with me to the

tions have consequences. Propositions D, H, L, and M: to restructure the MTA twice in Proposition Q — Housing not Board of Supervisors in 2010 and If you’re eligible to vote— Propositions D, H, L, M were all the past—yet the six progressive Tents — on the ballot with the has been fighting with me at the Eplease do not sit this election out. placed on the ballot by the “pro- supervisors felt the need to try support of supervisors Wiener, board to enact common sense From the presidential race down gressive” majority on the Board again. Tang, and Cohen to help get the policies that continue to move to voting for your local school of Supervisors on a 6-5 split vote. Proposition M – Housing homeless out of tents and into San Francisco in the right direc- board member, this November’s Vote no. Commission: Proposition M housing, shelter, and services. tion ever since. election has the opportunity to Proposition D – Vacancy would create a new, overly Proposition Q would ban tent Scott is a dedicated public shape San Francisco for decades Appointments: Prop D would bureaucratic, politically moti- encampments and authorize the servant who works on our city’s to come. require costly special elections vated Housing Commission, city to remove them within 24 most difficult issues. He has been In keeping with a tradition that whenever a supervisor seat which would cost the city mil- hours after offering an available a fierce advocate for maintain- I started last November, I am pro- becomes vacant and would lead lions to start. Housing policy shelter or housing opportunity, or ing and expanding our public viding my top ballot priorities for to “caretaker” super- Homeward Bound — transportation system, building the upcoming Nov. 8, 2016, elec- visors that are not which is a city service new housing at all income levels tion. I encourage you to examine accountable to their We need leaders in Sacramento that pays for transpor- to lower housing costs, improv- and study each candidate and constituents because tation assistance back ing public health for our families, issue and come to your own con- the newly appointed to fight for our interests here in to loved ones with enhancing public safety by get- clusions for your own reasons, supervisor would not a secured housing ting more police officers on our but here are my thoughts. have the opportunity San Francisco, who offer real opportunity. Proposi- streets, and preserving and pro- to run for that seat. substance and not just flash. tion Q also mandates tecting our environment. Most BALLOT PROPOSITIONS: Proposition H – that the city store an important, Scott has authored STATE AND LOCAL Public Advocate: Proposition experts agree that Proposition M individual’s belongings for up to and passed policies in each of Proposition 63: Prop 63 was H would create a new six-figure will slow down the construction 90 days and creates a process these issue areas while his oppo- developed by former mayor and politician named the public advo- of new homes and will lead to for the removal of encampments nent has not. current Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom cate. This new politician would higher and higher housing prices. where there currently is none. We need our elected leaders in coordination with gun safety have duplicative powers as the All of these measures are I strongly believe that it is in Sacramento to fight for our policy experts. Proposition 63 Board of Supervisors and would unnecessary, costly, and will neg- not compassionate to allow values and interests here in San will strengthen the current back- cost the city millions to create the atively impact the delivery of vital human beings to live on our Francisco. We need elected lead- ground check system process, new office with dozens of new public services that our residents city streets. Tent encampments ers who offer real substance and prohibit the sale of large-capac- city staff. depend upon. Again, please vote are unhealthy and unsafe for the not just flash. Please join me, ity ammunition magazines, and Proposition L – MTA Ap- no on Propositions D, H, L, & M. individuals residing in them and the California Democratic Party, improve other common-sense pointments and Budget: Propo- Proposition Q – Housing not for our residents and businesses. our public safety personnel, and gun safety policies on the books. sition L restructures the MTA Tents: San Francisco has a crisis Let’s help get the homeless into numerous business and labor With gun violence continuing to Board of Directors and inserts of homelessness, and one of its housing, not tents; please vote organizations in supporting Scott wreak havoc in our communities unnecessary City Hall politics worst symptoms are the homeless yes on Proposition Q. Wiener for state senate.

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San Francisco does at least one thing efficiently. Photo: Evan Wallitt

Reynolds Rap which would increase the Unabashed by the out- continued from page 1 sales tax to 9.25 percent, rageous numbers, the city hitting average San Fran- also wants more money walks?” I said to myself as ciscans in their already thin for two of its most noto- I dialed the number. “This wallets on a daily basis. The rious problems: transpor- must be a joke.” Even if fact is we have a bungling, tation and homelessness. it weren't, I expected to bloated bureaucracy that Proposition J would cre- be on hold for an hour, can’t manage its homeless ate two funds — Home- but after just three rings problem, fix potholes, or less Housing and Services a woman answered. She keep human feces off the would receive $50 mil- looked up the address. pavement on a budget of lion each year for 24 years “Yes,” she said, “that prop- nearly 9 billion bucks. As while the Transportation erty owner already has a the San Francisco Chron- Improvement Fund would warning. I’ll let the engi- icle pointed out recently, get $101.6 million under neer for your area know.” that’s nearly $200 million the same terms. As far as Sunday,Friday, Nov. Nov. 11, 13, 2011 2016 Two days later, I was for every square mile — the transportation fund Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 walking my dog down the or about $11,000 per resi- goes, I prefer the city fill same street and the side- dent — and nearly equal the coffers by eliminating ParadeParade 11:0011:00 a.m. AM walk had been fixed. to the budget of the state redundant positions and Parade 11:00 A.M. On my next trip to of Nevada, which has three useless management jobs JeffersonJeffersonMarket Street StreetStreet San Francisco, I took my times the number of resi- and lowering the sala- North Point St. to Leavenworth St. usual detour down Bay- dents. According to the ries of those who remain NorthMontgomery Point toSt. McAllister to Leavenworth to City Hall St. shore to Cesar Chavez, CIA’s World Factbook, San (they should be willing to where I passed a home- Francisco’s monster budget work harder for less once 415-222-5723 • [email protected] less encampment of 10 is larger by a long shot than they’re scared their jobs to 15 tents (an improve- those of nearly 30 countries will be eliminated in the ment from two weeks (for example, it’s 20 times next round). before when there were the budget of Belize). The homeless fund idea 20 to 30). After fighting Because the city fre- gets thumbs down based my way through con- quently defends its budget on one figure: $241 mil- struction congestion and with the “We’re a city and a lion. That’s what the city avoiding rogue bicyclists county” excuse, in a previ- spends per year on home- flying through stop signs, ous Reynolds Rap column lessness, a figure so large I drove around our block (“Bureaucracy Inc.: If you it has sprouted an entire six times in the middle think getting around the cottage industry with eight of the afternoon before city is tough, try working city departments oversee- I lucked into a parking with them,” July 2015), I ing 400 contracts with 76 space that someone was compared the budgets of private agencies — and leaving. Street cleaning San Francisco and Santa no way to track either the happened that morning, Clara, a county with a mil- homeless themselves or the so I was safe for a week lion more residents. Santa success (or the failure) of (I don’t drive in the city Clara has around 19,000 those programs. much — between the traf- county employees (100 res- I think it’s time for me fic and the lack of park- idents per employee) and to drum up support for a ing, it’s not worth it). As spends $750 on employee ballot initiative of my own, I stepped out of my car I wages for each citizen. San and Marina Times reader narrowly missed a dirty Francisco County (which Evan Wallitt gave me the diaper, a broken vodka reports as the City of San idea. Wallitt wrote that bottle, and a syringe. Francisco) has nearly while it takes weeks or even Someone had also stepped 36,000 employees (23 resi- months to get the city to in a large pile of human dents per employee) and fix a pothole large enough feces and tracked it into spends $3,445 in employee to swallow a Hummer, it the building. (Glad those wages per citizen. takes less than two minutes street cleaning dollars are Perhaps the scariest part after his meter expires to going to good use.) is the difference in retire- get a parking ticket. “The When I got upstairs, I ment and health care costs: realization was startling,” took a look at the ballot Santa Clara spends $260 Wallitt wrote. “We have for the upcoming Novem- per employee while San the wrong people running ber election, and the only Francisco spends $1,035. our city!” That’s why I’m propositions that really At the end of 2015, almost going to start a petition jumped out at me were the half of San Francisco’s pro- to get Proposition SDR on ones asking for money. I jected $99 million budget the ballot in 2017, which have a simple method to deficit came from out-of- would read in part: Should the city’s madness: Vote control pension costs, and the City of San Francisco no on anything that wants those payouts could grow be run by meter maids? more from taxpayers. I’m to nearly $400 million For the answer, as Wallitt not talking about the super- annually from the general said, “Try parking in a 4 to rich folks — go ahead and fund in just two years. In 6 p.m. tow-away zone and pass Prop W, which would plainer terms, over $40 see what happens at 4:01.” increase the transfer tax million of the deficit was rate for real estate with a attributed to more going Read Evan Wallitt's full article sale price of more than $5 out to retirees than the city at marinatimes.com. million. I’m talking about takes in from the fund’s measures like Prop K, investments. E-mail: [email protected]

10 October 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com From the District 3 Supervisor The Peskin slate My picks from this year’s ballot of alphabet soup

BY AARON PESKIN But it still needs a two-thirds vote, so I the public has a place in the process. It’s opment of more affordable housing, and hope to have your support. past time for city leaders to be account- that’s according to the mayor’s experts was on as many street corners able to the people we represent. I’m proud Proposition U effectively repeals June’s as possible last year, talking to voters FORWARDING AFFORDABILITY AND to have the support of six members of the Proposition C, the Inclusionary Afford- about a citywide vision for afford- GOOD GOVERNMENT Board of Supervisors, former Mayor Art able Housing Act, which actually cre- Iability and checks and balances in gov- I’ve also placed a charter amendment Agnos, the Affordable Housing Alliance, ated a middle-income requirement for ernment. With your support, we’ve made on the ballot, Proposition M, which and the San Francisco Democratic Party. the first time. Proposition C allowed the incredible progress. Right out of the gate, would create a long-awaited independent You wanted reform—here it is! board to periodically adjust these require- Supervisor Jane Kim and I put the nation’s Housing and Development Commission ments according to market cycles and was most cutting-edge affordable housing to finally provide oversight and transpar- P-U STINKS! overwhelmingly embraced by the voters. requirements on the June ballot, which ency over two multi-million dollar city Where do the real estate agents get their Proposition U would not only elimi- won resoundingly. The voters responded departments that largely operate behind energy? They’re busy-busy-busy! One nate low-income housing by doubling loud and clear that developers can afford closed doors: the Mayor’s Office of Hous- minute they’re renters’ eligi- to contribute much more toward our ing and Community Development and funding opposi- bility require- affordable housing creation. And it’s not the Mayor’s Office of Economic and tion campaigns ments, but it enough to create new housing — we must Workforce Development. Proposition M on Ellis Act The public has been would do it ret- preserve and protect our existing housing would also require the city to make good eviction reform demanding a voice in the roactively. Talk stock, and tenants, as well. on its affordable housing commitments and statewide about wicked: You will continue to be bombarded with by requiring a strategic citywide housing affordable hous- process for a long time, and there are almost campaign propaganda this season from plan, complete with an implementation ing require- 1,000 units of the San Francisco Association of Real- timeline. The commission would provide ments, the next it's time to open the doors. existing low- tors, among others, who will claim that accountability around who is receiving they’re raising a income housing they are pushing an affordability agenda critical development funding from the half-million dollars to thwart new afford- in the city that would become perma- of their own. Don’t buy the spin. In the city and weed out political corruption and able housing. Hmm, if you think that nently inaccessible to future low-income alphabet soup of this November’s ballot, patronage. sounds fishy, you’re right: It stinks. residents. And who would profit? The there’s only one measure on the ballot The public has been demanding a voice The real estate agents have put Propo- developers who would get to build hous- that will actually bring affordable housing in the city’s process for a very long time, sitions P and U on the ballot as an all-out ing for higher-income brackets and the units online, and it’s Proposition C, the and it’s time to open the doors and let attack on low-income and working-class real estate agents who stand to make Affordable Housing Preservation Bond the sun shine in — before another Super San Franciscans — and to line their own millions in commissions. This Novem- that I put on the ballot with a unanimous Bowl, America’s Cup, sports arena, or pockets. It’s as simple as that. Proposition ber, for affordability and accountability, vote of the Board to free up $261 million Olympics bid is ramrodded through on P is a disingenuous and cynical measure I urge you to vote for the “Housing For- to rehabilitate, repair, and acquire at-risk the public’s dime. The bottom line is: If that would mandate that the city only ward” slate: Yes on C and M, and no on housing. It’s exactly what we need to make you’re happy with the status quo, don’t pursue affordable housing proposals that P and U! housing safer and permanently afford- vote for Proposition M. If you think generate three or more bids; it’s been The ballot may be a mess, but it doesn’t able—without raising taxes (it’s a huge it’s time to shake up the status quo and rare for the city to receive more than two mean our voting has to be. win for San Francisco, which is probably provide checks and balances to an out-of- bids in this overheated market, and their See you at the polls and around the why no one is opposing Proposition C). control system, this is one way to ensure measure would effectively halt the devel- neighborhood.

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It Moms up on stage, Trump’s Undocumented immi- was an outrage. messaging was clear: Look grants are more law-abiding I wrote Prop Q because tent What the coverage didn't at all the hurt done by than the general popu- mention, but was later “illegal aliens.” They are lation. As a recent report encampments are unsafe and revealed, by newspapers murderous, he was saying. by the Cato Institute says, was that three of the deaths These people are scary. Be “the chance of an American unhealthy and we can do better. were in auto accidents. afraid. … being murdered in an One person died of cancer For anyone who doubt- attack committed by an ille- 12 years after a shooting. ed that this was the mes- gal immigrant is an astro- Paid for by Housing Not Tents Yes on Q, Funding by Committee on Jobs One woman had been shot sage implicit in Trump’s nomical 1 in 10.9 billion Government Reform Fund. Financial disclosures available at sfethics.org. by her ex-boyfriend. 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As Americans, ence to go out into the of both Clintons to some- proud citizens of a coun- community at large and how talk their way out of try founded upon freedom, take their seething antipa- trouble, while for Demo- can’t we each set aside our thy toward African-Amer- crats the perceived racism political party loyalties icans with them. inherent in Republican and ask ourselves, do The manipulation of efforts to restrict voting we really want to reward emotion, the deliberate rights is seemingly ignored a candidate willing to provocation of anger and by a mainstream media plumb such depths?

12 OCTOBER 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com SAY YES TO PROP O FROM OUR NEIGHBORHOOD…TO YOURS Help us bring jobs, housing and parks to Bayview Hunters Point by voting Yes on O

“Our community is already seeing benefits from ROPOSITION O is the next step in revitalizing the long-abandoned former this project. The naval base that was once an economic engine for the Bayview, Hunters Point Alice Gri th and Candlestick Point. It ensures that new housing, jobs and parks that have Housing rebuild is in progress. already been approved by San Francisco voters in 2008 will be created faster Over 5,000 to help the many families who need them now. P new jobs have been created so far with 63 percent going to minority This measure will: d Enable construction of an workers. Almost $2 million has been d Speed the creation of 12,000 new African American marketplace spent on job training and another homes, with approximately one-third at Candlestick Point along $1.7 million on grants to community of those homes a ordable for with a new shopping corridor low- and middle-income families; for neighborhood-serving businesses. organizations. This measure means that we will d Generate thousands of construction In 2008 San Francisco voters approved add more jobs even faster, as we build jobs, support job training programs the Shipyard/Candlestick Point and provide for about 17,000 jobs, more aordable and family housing. Development Plan. Prop O Join me in saying Yes to Jobs, Housing with a local hire commitment; will exclude the project from the and Parks Now.” d Jump start the transformation of City’s annual oce construction the former Shipyard and Candlestick quotas and allow all parts of the SHAMANN WALTON Point into over 300 acres of new project to move forward together Vice President of the San Francisco Board of Education public parks, walking paths and bike as quickly as possible. trails for neighborhood residents; and JHPN16012—10x16

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Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES OCTOBER 2016 13 Food & Wine The Tablehopper New and updated

Pull up a chair for a civilized treat at La Fromagerie. Photo: Marcia Gagliardi The Elite Cafe returns: Let the good times roll NorthBy mar cBeachia gagliardi bar top and booth table- pagne mignonette to an Restaurant ad tops crafted from Carrara octopus tostada with grilled ue to reopen on marble, and there are three octopus, peanuts, potato June 2016Oct. 3, the Elite brass-topped communal salad, carrots, and celery on Cafe (2049 Fillmore tables now, too. There’s a house-made tostada, plus DStreet, 415-346-8400) will also a 70-inch television for al pastor pork belly tacos Marinabe unveiling Times a new menu, big games, but otherwise and milanesa (breaded pork plus new ownership, and a it’s hiding behind a mirror loin). Save room for the 4.936”new-yet-old X 16” cocktail menu. when not in use. Mexican chocolate tres lech- Andrew Chun of Schro- es with Mexican chocolate, eder’s (Sidecar Hospitality) MARINA figs, and whipped cream. Providedtook over by:the 35-year-old A few quick notes: Aaron Bar manager Guadalupe Innkeeperrestaurant Cardspace Services earlier Toensing and Erik Lowe Jaques (Monsieur Benja- this year. The new chef is of Spaghetti Bros. have min, Barbacco) has created Sidecar’s executive chef and changed the name to May- a mezcal-centric cocktail NOLA native, Chris Borg- beck’s (3213 Scott Street, list, with a strong selection es. He plans to stay true 415-400-8500). Seems the of mezcal for those who like to the place’s New Orleans impression of the original it neat. Happy hour daily roots, with dishes like name was too casual for 5–6:30 p.m., with specially duck gumbo and crawfish what they’re doing, and priced cocktails, wine by étouffée (available in two there’s more than spaghetti the glass, and shot-and- sizes), and of course, oys- on the menu. The name is beer combos. ters on the half shell, with in honor of Bernard May- Architecture & Light seasonal Gulf oysters. The beck, the architect who designed the space with famous Meetinghouse bis- designed the nearby Palace natural wood accents, and cuits will remain on the of Fine Arts. there are flat-screen TVs in menu (I heard from their Delarosa is launching the bar. Patio seating and creator, Joanna Karlinsky, happy hour for the first weekend brunch are com- that she was teaching the time (2175 Chestnut Street, ing soon. Nightly 5 p.m.– team how to make them). 415-673-7100). You’ll find midnight. You can get them with jam, $6 (and under!) cocktails and there will be biscuit (including an Aperol spritz) FINANCIAL DISTRICT sandwiches featuring fried and wines by the glass, FiDi workers, you should chicken, ham hocks, and beer, pizzette, and antipasti know that La Fromagerie blackened catfish (two for (including fried artichoke Cheese Shop (101 Mont- $12). Salads include kale hearts); open Monday–Fri- gomery Street, 415-394- with smoked onions, figs, day 4–6 p.m. (also available 6092) is starting a happy and pecans dressed with a at their Yerba Buena Lane hour from 4–7 p.m. You can satsuma vinaigrette, and a location). enjoy a flight of three wines muffuletta chopped salad and cheeses with matching with little gems. Brunch will RUSSIAN HILL jams and honey and wood- be served, starting at 9 a.m. Back in May, we noted the fired bread for $19 (there on the weekend, with New folks behind Andalé (you are more than 40 wines and Orleans eggs rancheros know, the place that used to cheeses to choose from), or and bananas Foster French be on Chestnut Street where grab your friend and have toast. Blackwood currently is and two glasses of rosé and an Bar director Kevin where you now get a break- apéro platter for two with Diedrich (Pacific Cocktail fast burrito before hopping Délice de Bourgogne triple Haven/P.C.H) has added a on a plane at SFO) were tak- cream, 12-month cave- frozen drink machine for ing over the former Reverb/ aged Gruyère, saucisson sec frozen Irish coffees, and his Verbena space on Polk (French salami), cornich- version of a Sazerac, Hur- Street. Details have now ons, and wood-fired bread ricane, and other spins on been released: the Andalé for $29. classics. Beverage director Management Group project Mauro Cirilli (Press Club) is called Mezcalito (2323 Marcia Gagliardi writes a will oversee the wine list. Polk Street), and it’s a mez- popular insider weekly e-col- The interior got a refresh cal bar with Oaxacan-influ- umn, Tablehopper, about the from BCV, but the mahog- enced small plates by chef San Francisco dining and any booths and crown Matt D’Ambrosi, working imbibing scene; get all the molding from the restau- with chef Julio Aguilera of latest news at tablehopper. rant's 1928 origins are still Oaxaca’s El Destilado. Dish- com. Follow @tablehopper there to be honored, so es range from Marin Miyagi on Twitter and Instagram don’t worry. There’s a new oysters with smoky Cham- for more culinary finds.

14 OCTOBER 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Fab Five Don't miss it Fab Five strange sounding dishes that are actually delicious

By Susan Dyer Reynolds you, but if you love unagi like I do, I promise this will be one of the best sand- hat the heck is vegetarian wiches you’ve ever eaten. The tender eel goose?” said my friend and filet is grilled, brushed with the traditional mentor Bruce Bellingham as sweet barbecue sauce, and served on ethe- Chile relleno burrito and unagi sandwich may sound strange, but they taste Wwe drove through the outer Richmond. real white Italian-style toast that creates the wonderful. Photo: SUSAN dyer REYNOLDS “I know it sounds strange,” I said, “but it’s precise eel-to-bread ration. Topped with delicious.” Once we settled in our seats at luscious, ripe avocado, juicy red tomatoes, and gooey cheese meld together to create a daily basis. Perhaps it’s their pure, hon- Shanghai House (3641 Balboa Street, 415- butter lettuce, and spicy mayo, the unagi a disparately delightful bite. est passion for serving their family recipes 831-9288) and the vegetarian goose arrived, sandwich at The House is pure perfection. from Mexico, all made from scratch using the intoxicating earthy aroma persuaded CRAB ANGEL HAIR LASAGNA only topnotch ingredients. In fact, they cut Bruce to try it. “This is delicious,” he said, ‘WHOLE HOG’ PIADINA (SALAD AND The Crab House: 203 C, Pier 39, 415-434- out the lard at La Canasta long before the biting into the crispy exterior. "'Don't knock MEAT STUFFED FLATBREAD) 2722, crabhouse39.com “upscale” Mexican hot spots were a twinkle it ’til you try it,' as they say.” Patxi’s Pizza: 3318 Fillmore St. (near Chest- My Sicilian grandfather is rolling in his in their well-heeled investors’ eyes. I’ve been Vegetarian goose — layers of paper-thin nut), 415-345-3995, patxispizza.com grave at the thought of crustacean and going for the chile relleno burrito since we tofu (bean curd) “skin” stuffed with sautéed In the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy cheese intermingling, but I just can’t help it. had an office on Union Street in 2002. You mushrooms and served in a pool of sweet where they originated, piadine have I’ve been addicted to the Crab House’s crab won’t find it on every Mexican menu (there and sour sauce — is a common Shanghai- achieved cult status. It’s basically cold cuts, angel hair lasagna for nearly 13 years now. It are a few Mission taquerias that make them nese dish, usually served cold. I’ve always cheese, and a salad tucked inside warm gets its name from the preparation — baked as big as your head), but if you love a good liked it, but I never craved it until I had Italian flatbread. Maybe that doesn’t sound squares of angel hair pasta, generous chunks burrito and you also love chile rellenos, this Shanghai House’s warm, crispy version. strange to you, but I’m one of those people of Dungeness crab, and creamy béchamel is a must-try. The depth of flavor in the mushrooms who prefer my pizza and my salad on sepa- sauce topped with Parmesan cheese served Step one: Make a classic chile relleno — a combined with the tender bean curd are rate plates. hot, brown and bubbly, topped with a scat- tender poblano pepper stuffed with jack an addictive combination, and the crunchy I wasn’t too excited when my friend tering of scallions to add a little crunch. Yes, cheese, coated with egg batter and fried “skin” is more satisfying than some fried Diana took me to try the piadine at Patxi’s it’s rich. Yes, it’s wrong on so many levels. until golden. Step two: roll it inside a bur- chicken I’ve had, helping to land it on my Marina restaurant (the original location Yes, it’s craveable and worth the calories. rito filled with beans, rice, and salsa. Like Fab Five list this month. in a growing empire), but after I had the the crab angel hair lasagna, it’s a “special Here are four more strange sounding “Whole Hog” — pepperoni, garlic-fennel CHILE RELLENO BURRITO occasion” item. Yes, it’s rich. Yes, it’s wrong dishes that are actually delicious: sausage, prosciutto cotto (cooked Italian La Canasta: 3006 Buchanan St. (near on so many levels. Yes, it’s craveable and ham), house-made tomato sauce, moz- Union), 415-474-2627, lacanastasf.com worth the calories. (Note: If you’re near the UNAGI SANDWICH zarella, baby arugula, radicchio, extra You have to root for Alberto and LiLi inner Sunset, my other favorite chile relleno The House: 1230 Grant Ave. (at Broadway), virgin olive oil, and lemon — I discovered Mier at tiny gem La Canasta — they’ve sur- burrito is at a little spot called La Fonda, 712 415-986-8612, thehse.com there’s something very satisfying about vived, even thrived, in an incredibly tough Irving Street, 415-681-9205). If you don’t like the Japanese specialty the way the cool greens and cold cuts, environment where big name restaurants unagi (barbecued eel) this dish is not for warm sausage, almost delicate flatbread, run by big name chefs are shuttering on E-mail: [email protected]

Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES OCTOBER 2016 15 Food & Wine Appetites and Afterthoughts Fuchsia Dunlop: Unlikely heroine in the gastronomic trenches

By Ernest Beyl

f you buy books from amazon as I do, you will know that because of some arcane algorithmic magic, Ama- Izon knows what kind of books you like. Amazon has me pegged as a reader of off-beat cookbooks. So one day, up came a book by a woman named Fuchsia Dunlop. It’s called Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China. And since I’ve always wanted to know a woman named Fuchsia, I was prepared to hit “Purchase” immediately, and I did. That’s how I zeroed-in on Fuchsia Dunlop as another in my series of unlikely heroes and heroines in the gastronomic trenches. Her memoir was fun to read, an erudite but not stuffy look at China’s food history, culture, and development. British by birth and now a fluent Man- Fuchsia Dunlop. PHOTO: Colin Bell darin speaker, through the years, Dunlop has become an expert, not only in her first She was not prepared for that. Nor was she love — Sichuan cuisine — but in the food prepared for what Westerners would clas- of many areas of China, including those of sify as strange or bazaar foodstuffs — dog Hunan, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangnan, Bei- meat, snake, grubs, caterpillars, and camel jing, and Hong Kong. Here’s how that hap- hump. Gamely, she tried almost every- pened. thing but drew the line at stewed bear’s paw, although there’s a recipe for it in her CHINESE FOOD WAS TAKE-OUT TO memoir. FUCHSIA Dunlop grew up in Oxford where her MAO PREFERRED PEASANT FOOD mother taught English to foreign students. Later, she became interested in the Many students became family friends and food of Hunan Province. Chairman Mao found their way into the Dunlop’s kitchen. Zedong was born in the then-small Hunan So it wasn’t surprising for Dunlop to dine village of Shaoshan. There’s still a cult of on a variety of so-called exotic foods while Mao there and residents are proud of the most English households were scarfing Hunanese peasant food that Mao favored. down a bland diet. In Revolutionary Cookbook, Dunlop has Later, she studied at Magdalene College, an anecdote about Mao telling a Russian Cambridge University. She first became envoy that he couldn’t be a revolutionary interested in China through a post-univer- if he didn’t eat chilies. While China has a sity, subediting job with the BBC. That led long history of haute cuisine, Mao sought her to study Mandarin and eventually gain to eradicate that during the Great Pro- a scholarship at Sichuan University, in the letarian Cultural Revolution (1966–76). Sichuanese capital, Chengdu. Up to that Dunlop says accomplished chefs were point Dunlop’s idea of the cuisine of the “sent down” to the countryside, ridiculed Middle Kingdom was Chinese take-out. by the Red Guards and forced to work Living in a dormitory filled with Cauca- the fields and factories. It was several sian students, Dunlop’s goal was to advance years after Mao’s death in 1976 that China her knowledge of China’s ethnic minori- began to recreate its long food traditions. ties, but that became a dull chore. Chinese officials seemed not much interested in CHINESE EQUATE FOOD AND this girl asking questions about minority HEALTH groups. A fascinating aspect of Dunlop’s mem- oir is her account of how Chinese food is SICHUAN HIGHER INSTITUTE OF used to balance the mind and the body. CUISINE In the early part of the first millennium She dined out a lot with her school bud- when Buddhism was entering the coun- dies and later with Chinese she met social- try, the Chinese picked up the system ly. Then Dunlop took a step that ultimately of “humors” — in which foodstuffs are changed the course of her life. She enrolled classified as heating, cooling, moistening, (the first Westerner) in the Sichuan Higher or drying — hence, the penchant of the Institute of Cuisine. That did it. Chinese to equate food and health. Food Today Fuchsia Dunlop is a highly regard- is seen as medicinal. ed cook and expert on Chinese cuisine. She has written several books on China and the MSG, THE COOK’S COCAINE food of its provinces including my favorite, Of especial interest is Dunlop’s con- Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet- sideration of the food additive MSG. She Sour Memoir of Eating in China. Others are says, “For me MSG is the cook’s cocaine, a Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home white powder that offers a turbo-charged Cooking, and the highly acclaimed cook- intensity of gastronomic pleasure. But books: Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook isn’t life beautiful enough without tak- and Sichuan Cookery. ing drugs?” However, she tells us MSG is Her latest, published this month, is Land ubiquitous in China to enhance the highly of Fish and Rice: Recipes from the Culinary desirable flavor umami. “Chinese chefs Heart of China. It introduces readers to tell me they now use MSG because their China’s Lower Yangtze region called Jiang- customers find everything tastes boring nan. Shanghai is its capital. without it,” she says.

SHE DREW THE LINE AT STEWED SAN FRANCISCO SICHUAN AND BEAR PAW HUNAN RESTAURANTS Dunlop’s introduction to Chinese cui- For those San Franciscans who wish sine was dramatic. Sichuan food is spicy to try Dunlop’s favorite Chinese cuisines — hot with chilies and Sichuan pepper. APPETITES, continued on 17

16 OCTOBER 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com La Vita Delizioso Winner winner, chicken dinner Fall classics: Simply roasted skillet chicken two ways

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

all is my favorite time of the year. I love the crisp air, Fthe aroma of spices like cinnamon and sage, and the impending holidays Recreated from an original Cliff House postcard c. early 1900s. (though I could do without seeing Halloween decora- tions at Target in July). It’s also a busy time, so here Holiday Parties at the Cliff House are two of my favorite skil- Rustic, simple skillet roasted chicken with stuffing let chicken recipes — both makes a perfect weeknight meal. PHOTO: SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS The Terrace Room are simple to prepare and using just one pan makes Melt the remaining but- teaspoons paprika Offering sweeping views of the Pacifi c cleanup a snap. Add a ter in a 10-inch ovenproof Ocean, historic ambiance and delightful quick salad or a green veg- skillet over medium heat. 2 medium Yukon Gold cuisine, the Terrace Room is a truly unique etable on the side and you Sauté onions, garlic, and potatoes, peeled and private event venue for groups up to 120. not only have a balanced celery until soft, about 5 sliced into 2-inch-thick weeknight meal but also minutes. Stir in other half of rounds Private Events Direct 415-666-4027 a downsized Thanksgiving herbs. Turn off the heat and 2 medium carrots, peeled [email protected] dinner. nestle the chicken on top of and sliced in half Note: I usually make my the vegetables, breast-side 2 medium yellow onions, The Lands End Room own gravy from scratch; up. Tuck the bread cubes all peeled and sliced in half however, because these around the chicken. 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Tent both loosely 4 with aluminum foil and let Preheat oven to 375. tablespoons olive oil rest for 20 minutes. Add Dry chicken with paper chicken broth to skillet STOMP towels. Gently separate 1 tablespoon softened and bring to a boil over skin from breast with your unsalted butter medium heat. Add package fingers and rub 1 table- 2 of Better Than Gravy mix spoon of butter and half teaspoons minced fresh and stir until well com- the herbs under the skin. thyme bined, scraping the brown Rub the outside with 2 bits from the bottom of tablespoons of butter. 2 the pan. STUDIO The full Body WorkoutTM Appetites continued from page 16 San Francisco — yes, a sophisticated gour- met capital, but for Sichuan and Hunan 3206 Scott St. (Sichuan and Hunan), here are a few local cuisine, these may be pale comparisons. TO book a class: restaurants: Henry’s Hunan North, 1398 Fuchsia Dunlop will be in the Bay Area www.stompstudio.cOM Grant Avenue; Hunan, 924 Sansome Street; this month from her home in London and Sichuan Home, 5037 Geary Boulevard; will appear for a reading of her new book 6,7,8:15am Sichuan Table, 4401 Balboa Street; Little at Book Passage in the Ferry Building, & 5:30, 6:30pm. Szechuan, 501 Broadway. But take into Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 12:30 p.m. First Workout is Free account that Dunlop describes the food she We are on CLASSPASS. found dining in China. You are dining in E-mail: [email protected]

Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES October 2016 17 Arts & Entertainment

The Art World Walkable art ‘27 Steps’ peace pavilion at the Market Street Prototyping Festival

By Sharon Anderson has a ripple effect — if we don’t stop to notice peace, we We believe in the power of con- also won’t notice inequalities stant reminders of peace. and injustices in our own com- — 27 Steps design team munities. Symbols like the 27 Steps experience can serve as rtists, architects, a reminder to contemplate designers, and technol- the power of peace over ogists have created an intolerance, discrimination, Ainstallation to deliver a message and violence. of peace through action. The 27 Following its debut at the Steps peace pavilion will con- Market Street Prototyping Fes- sist of two pyramid forms with tival, 27 Steps will be installed a void in the middle through in the lobby of One Market which visitors take 27 steps. until Nov. 30, then Fort Mason The 27 steps represent South and the iHangar (where the Africa’s Nelson Mandela’s 27 project was constructed) before years in prison on Robben it travels to other U.S. and Island, where he developed his worldwide cities before its ulti- platform for peace. The 27 Steps mate and permanent residence honors Mandela’s legacy by ask- in the Apartheid Museum in ing us to take a step for each of South Africa. his years in prison, and to slow The Market Street Proto- down our pace while symboli- typing Festival (marketstreet- cally letting go of the weight of prototyping.org) is part of a prejudice in our own lives. larger San Francisco effort to Architect Nish Kothari and enhance and improve Market designer Anesta Iwan bring their Street by involving the commu- experience with prior installa- nity to help create meaningful tions to deliver the 27 Steps to public spaces. A festival goal the Market Street Prototyping is to “introduce activation and Festival. Symbolizing protest, a sense of play on the side- celebration, and the struggle for walks” as a means of engag- peace, Market Street was where ing the public. Thirty installa- San Francisco stood in collec- tions comprise the 2016 festival tive opposition to the Iraq and from Steuart to Seventh Streets Vietnam Wars. Here, the piece in three districts: Embarcadero, will offer a space where every- Retail Heart, and Central Mar- one can walk the 27 steps as ket. equals with the common pur- The Innovation Han- pose of remembering Mandela’s gar, or iHangar (ihangar.org), message of peace and equality. located at the Palace of Fine Kothari and Iwan “ask that you Arts (3301 Lyon Street), is a take these 27 steps with us, lis- nonprofit organization cel- ten with your heart, and feel the ebrating Bay Area innovation. steps as music, as presence, as The 120,000-square-foot social prayer.” innovation space is devot- The steel pyramids of 27 ed to providing the public Steps incorporate fishing line with exhibits, workshops, com- for form while also acting as a munity events, and education fiber optic for lights. At night, opportunities. the pyramids will glow with 27 Steps at the Market Street purple light in honor of the Prototyping Festival: Thu.–Sat. anti-apartheid protesters who Top to bottom: A rendering of Nish Kothari's 27 Steps pyramids illuminated at night; A daytime Oct. 6–8, free, Embarcadero Dis- were doused in purple water rendering of the pyramids on Market Street. Photos: Nish Kothari trict (Steuart to Fremont Sts.), by the police in South Africa in marketstreetprototyping.org 1989 (a common tagging mech- actly how many walk through shared involvement in peace. traction is one of the hallmarks anism that identified protesters 27 Steps so the artists can be This project reminds us how of modern life, and as a result, Sharon Anderson is an artist and for later arrest). aware of how many steps the easy it is for people in devel- we rarely notice and give thanks writer in Southern California. The installation will include a visitors will take to demon- oped countries to take a peace- to our peaceful moments. To be She can be reached at mindthei- “people counter” detecting ex- strate their commitment to a ful way of life for granted. Dis- unaware of peaceful moments mage.com.

Bellingham tleman is never unintentionally rude.” … birth) … of course, Carol Burnett — why Feldon. It’s a delicious read for the old- continued from page 1 And now, for something completely break up the act? … John also includes timers to fans of TV land. Tony Gantner, different: John Stanley, who knows more the Smothers Brothers, of course. They the lawyer, and a Democratic Party leader, friendly governments, like old friends, about movies than Cecil B. DeMille, has were always at odds with CBS. They reminds me that many of these artists can surprise you. Harry wrote a terrific a new book out. It’s quite wonderful, and would openly ridicule Lyndon Johnson’s played at the Hungry I, Enrico Banduc- political satire, “Vote for Quimby — and it’s about my favorite sort of people — war in Vietnam. Tommy decided to move ci’s nightclub from the old days. Quick!” funny people. The title is The Funniest their hit TV show from Hollywood to By the by, John Stanley is very funny, Harry once said to me, “Bruce, remem- Comedy Icons of the 20th Century. Oh, this San Francisco. Tommy sat in then-Mayor too. … ber that we have more of an influ- Joe Alioto’s office at City Hall to Now, as we trundle into this election ence on people than you’d think.” negotiate a deal to do the show at season, and submit to the tractor beam Every time I spoke to Harry, I’d the Palace of Fine Arts Theater. A of the holidays, let us be cheerful. Let’s always come away with some- As we trundle into this election call came in for Tommy from CBS consider that Halloween will soon be here, thing. Later, Harry lived on Tele- season, and submit to the in Los Angeles: “Your show is can- though it seems like every day is Hallow- graph Hill. He never divorced his celed. Out you go.” John includes een in San Francisco. Let’s consider that wife, who remained in Colorado, tractor beam of the holidays, local boy Tom Hanks … one of we all don costumes from time to time. though they lived separate lives for my faves, Dick Shawn … Shelley And, as the old blues song goes, “We may decades. When Harry became ill, let us be cheerful. Berman, who recorded the first be fighting a losing battle, but having a lot his wife called, and said, “Harry, it’s comedy album way back when — of fun trying to win.” time to come home.” And so he did. is John’s second volume. John, who lives and who could forget Phyllis Diller? She No surprise there. I don’t know what Harry would say on the Peninsula, has interviewed (mostly was a doll. Remember Jerry Colonna? about what’s happening on the American for The Chronicle) an extraordinary col- Right. Bob Hope’s second banana. I like Bruce Bellingham is the author of landscape these days, but I imagine it lection of amusing people. To name a John’s account of spending an afternoon Bellingham by the Bay. Surprise him at would be on point — yes, pointed — but few: Bob Newhart … Harvey Korman with “The Tiger Skin Woman,” Agent 99 [email protected] not cruel. As Oscar Wilde said, “A gen- and Tim Conway (never separated at from Get Smart. Right. That’s Barbara

18 October 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Michael Snyder on ... Television From best to worst on fall TV

By Michael Snyder (Oct. 5), Supergirl (Oct. 10); and Legends of Tomorrow (Oct. 13), which will actu- lthough new television pro- ally be doing a couple of crossovers in gramming comes our way all the coming months. year long in the modern, mul- Atiplatform digital world, there’s still OLD AND NEW WORLDS something comforting and even a little Are you eager for something differ- exciting about the traditional fall TV ent but familiar and somehow timely? season. It’s a time when the broadcast On Oct. 2, HBO is delivering Westworld networks plant their blue-chip product — a serialized, updated TV adaptation and hope to harvest the highest possible of author-filmmaker Michael Crich- viewership. Not that cable channels and ton’s 1973 science-fiction feature about streaming services haven’t gotten into a high-tech, android-populated fantasy You're the Worst returns for a third season on FXX. Photo: COURTESY FXX the act, too. resort. It’s the second TV series collabo- Some of the big guns are already trained ration between producer J.J. Abrams and ‘WORST’ CASE SCENARIO multiculti Los Angeles instead of the on American audiences. September saw producer-cowriter-director Jonathan Last but decidedly not least, the FXX latter’s foursome of wacky city dwellers the returns of the Nolan after the series You’re the Worst — created by Ste- in 1990s Manhattan. More to the point, megapopular CBS canceled, woe- phen Falk — is the most mean-spirited three of the friends on You’re the Worst sitcom The Big I'd thank the spirits that fully underrated, and honest half-hour comedy (with the are heedless Millennials in search of Bang Theory, with frighteningly occasional blast of unexpected drama) easy sex, booze, parties, media events, its cadre of aging there are more exciting prescient cyber- presently on American television. The and other cheap pleasures, in a coars- nerds, now a few drama Person of third and latest season of 13 episodes er, somewhat hipper, explicitly sexual years beyond debuts in store. Interest, and that is not even halfway over. If you haven’t (cable!), and contemporary reflection of their loveable and bodes well. seen it and intend to watch it, start at the the selfish Seinfeld gang. cute expiration date; FOX’s Empire, the As for other cable TV gems, I can beginning of its first set of installments When it’s going for laughs, You’re the over-the-top, hip-hop soap opera (hip- recommend two shows that are back on wherein the main characters — Jimmy Worst is a prime example of the comedy “hopera”?); ABC’s Modern Family, the the Starz channel, also starting Oct. 2: (Chris Geere), a smug, egotistical novelist of discomfort — a style of writing and inclusive and strident domestic comedy; Blunt Talk, the often embarrassing yet from England, and Gretchen (Aya Cash), performing that has become a staple of and such warhorses as the animated brutally funny escapades of a pompous, a reckless, distrustful publicist for a rap the smarter and funnier British sitcoms, FOX perennials The Simpsons and Fam- hedonistic talk show host portrayed by group — meet and develop a relationship particularly Peep Show and the original ily Guy, and current iterations of the the elegant Patrick Stewart; and Ash vs. that’s initially based on copious drink- version of The Office. Generally, char- indefatigable procedural dramas NCIS Evil Dead, the gory and goofy horror ing and meaningless sex. They raise hell acters confront plausible situations and on CBS and Law & Order on NBC. comedy built around square-jawed and in and around make terrible If I believed in the supernatural, I’d willfully ridiculous leading man Bruce L.A.’s oh-so-cool decisions, often thank the spirits of network TV pio- Campbell. Silverlake dis- 'You're the Worst' is a of a self-sabotag- neers Sylvester “Pat” Weaver and Wil- And nowadays you can count on the trict with their ing nature and liam Paley that there are more exciting streaming services to embrace daring respective best prime example of the usually to amus- debuts in store, especially for those of projects and render good quality. So friends, Edgar ing ends. But us who delight in genre offerings. I don’t we have Amazon’s award-winning gen- (Desmin Borg- comedy of discomfort. You’re the Worst mean Once Upon a Time, with its heavy- der-fluid family dramedy Transparent, es), a broke Iraq isn’t afraid to go handed shoehorning of characters from which dropped a third series of episodes War veteran who sponges off Jimmy and to darker places, and not just for shock fairy tales and classic fiction into the on Sept. 23; and Woody Allen’s first struggles with PTSD, and Lindsay (Keth- value. At times like these, any laughter is “real” world; or the hit-and-miss social foray into serial TV, Crisis in Six Scenes, er Donohue), a materialistic woman with of the nervous variety — and it’s surpris- allegories of Marvel’s spy-fi series Agents available from Amazon as of Sept. 30. a big appetite and an affluent, boring ing how much you can care about the of S.H.I.E.L.D. — both having already Not to be outdone, Netflix chose Sept. husband. Any investment in the show well-being of these often awful people. had season premieres on ABC last 30 to bring out its latest gritty Marvel will pay increasing dividends, especially month. I’m a little more excited by new Comics-inspired effort, Luke Cage, fea- when a dark and unexpected curve is Michael Snyder is a print and broadcast episodes of AMC’s ever-violent zombie turing the adventures of an indestruc- thrown at the audience in the middle of journalist who covers pop culture on thriller, The Walking Dead (Oct. 23) tible social justice warrior from Harlem; the second season. To say more would be KPFK/Pacifica Radio’s David Feldman with a cast-changing mystery death (or and Oct. 21 will see the highly anticipat- a betrayal, even with a spoiler alert. Show and on Michael Snyder’s Culture deaths) to be revealed; and the lively ed return of the brilliant, bleakly satiri- It plays a bit like a 21st century rom- Blast, via GABnet.net, Roku, and You- quartet of interlocked superhero shows cal sci-fi anthology Black Mirror from com take on Seinfeld with four painfully Tube. You can follow Michael on Twitter: on the CW: The Flash (Oct. 4); Arrow British creator-writer Charlie Brooker. frank and flawed urban comrades in @cultureblaster

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Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES October 2016 19 Calendar MUSEUMS & GALLERIES October The Brothers Le Nain: Painters of 17th- Events Century France what not to miss this month Tue.–Sun., Oct. 8–Jan. 29, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Legion of Honor This exhibition features more than 40 examples of HALLOWEEN MAJOR EVENTS COMMUNITY the brothers’ works, highlighting their sympathetic CORNER and affecting depictions of the poor, for which Arcane: A Tale of All Hallows’ Eve they are best known. $22, 415-750-3600, famsf.org Fri.–Sun., Oct. 21–30 Presidio Trust Public Board of The Rama Epic: Hero, Heroine, Ally, Foe Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center Directors Meeting Tue.–Sun., Oct. 21–Jan. 15, 2017, 10 a.m. Enjoy lively dancers from the spirit world, Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:30–9 p.m. thrilling choreography, and eerily enchanting Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St.) Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) music in this ballet about the star Arcane, who Explore this 2,500-year-old literature classic Hear about park updates and share sits at the hip of the harvest moon, and visits about a prince and demonic king, romance, your feedback. Check website for full agenda. earth one night each year to awaken the dead battles, and establishing world order through an Free, 415-561-5300, presidiotrust.gov who have left something undone or unsaid so international survey of 135 artworks. $20, 415- they may rectify the past. All ages. $25–$55, 908- 581-3500, asianart.org 708-0752, companycballet.org). 97th Annual North Beach Bazaar Sat–Sun, Oct. 8–9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Ss. Peter & Paul School (660 Filbert St.) Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival 16 Combine Italian heritage with carnival-style fun for fantastic food, games, and great Fri.–Sun., Sept. 30– Oct. 2 entertainment for the whole family. Don’t miss Golden Gate Park the Sunday spaghetti dinner. Benefits Saints Over 100 bands including The California Peter and Paul School. Free, 415-421-0809, Honeydrops, Emmylou Harris, Boz Skaggs, sspeterpaulsf.org T Bone Burnett, Kris Kristofferson, and Cyndi Lauper will perform on seven stages at this Ladies’ Night annual event. Free, hardlystrictlybluegrass.com Thursday, Oct. 13, 4–8 p.m. photo: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com Cole Hardware (2254 Polk St., 956 Cole St., & 70 Fourth St.) S.F. Open Studios 2016 Pumpkin Carving Workshop Stop by for appetizers, wine, raffles, and Fleet Week prizes — bring a donation of women’s work- Sat.–Sun., Oct. 22–23, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Daily, Oct. 3–10 appropriate clothing and accessories to Sat.–Sun., Oct. 22–23, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Various S.F. venues benefit Dress for Success. Free, 415-200-3370, Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) The oldest and largest open studios event in Love it or hate it, the celebration of the U.S.’s colehardware.com the country showcases over 900 emerging Drop in to create your special jack-o’- military might returns with the Navy’s Blue Angels lantern. Basic tools and pumpkins provided; and established artists in a self-guided and France’s Breitling Jet Team, making their first tour of their studios. Other studios bring your own stencils and stickers. Food Bay Area appearance. Other events include ship Liverpool Lil’s Estate Sale available for purchase. Ages 5–12. Free, Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. throughout the city are open each weekend tours and military displays, the Parade of Ships, through October and the first weekend in registration required, presidioofficersclub. Humanitarian Assistance Village, live music, and Liverpool Lil’s (2942 Lyon St.) November; visit website for details. Free, com, 415-561-5300 more. Stop by to browse and shop some of the iconic Most events free; Marina Green premium 415-861-9838, artspan.org photo: www.presidio.gov airshow seating $55–$275. 415-306-0911, fleet- restaurant’s memorabilia, from mirrors, pictures, weeksf.org; pier39.com signs, and other items that graced the inte- photo: FEATURED ARTIST AMY AHLSTROM/amyahlstrom.com rior of the popular neighborhood restaurant. Secret of the Cursed Chapel 2016 Litquake Festival Proceeds benefit The Guardsmen's programs Thu.–Mon., Oct. 27–Nov. 6 Daily, Oct. 6–15 for at-risk youth. Free entry, [email protected] PERFORMANCES The Chapel, Fort Mason Center Various Bay Area venues (reference sale in subject line) Explore the spooky Chapel to detect mysterious Join published and unpublished authors in a Nogales: Storytellers in Cartel Country artifacts, demystify challenging puzzles, and variety of literary events including author conver- Tue.–Sun., Oct. 12–30 exhume ancient and terrible secrets entombed sations, book sales, and discussion panels. The GALAS & BENEFITS Magic Theatre, Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center within the stony walls. Those who set off the event culminates with the highly anticipated Lit Set in a contemporary Mexican border town, dreadful curse are doomed to remain locked in Crawl through bars and cafes, galleries, and even explore overblown egos, innocent victims, and rag- the gloomy Chapel for all eternity. $28, 415-746- erotica boutiques and police stations. 415-750- ing conflicts in an America adrift without a moral 9267, comeoutandplaysf.org 1497, litquake.org compass. $20–$60, magictheatre.org, 415-441-8822

Halloween Block Party 148th Italian Heritage Parade The Makropulos Case Friday, October 28, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, 12:30 p.m. Various days Oct. 14–29 Main Post Gym, YMCA (63 Funston Ave, Fisherman’s Wharf (Jefferson & Stockton Sts.) to War Memorial Opera House Presidio) Washington Square In Leoš Janáček’s opera, the seductive diva Emilia Enjoy food trucks, a bouncy house, crafts, treats, This parade is the city’s oldest civic event and Marty has broken hearts for over 300 years and and more. Free admission, purchased ticket the nation’s oldest Italian-American parade. yet she doesn’t look a day past 30. Now that the required for food and activities. All ages. 415- Highlights include dozens of handcrafted parade magical elixir granting her eternal youth is wearing 447-9622, ymcasf.org floats; local high school Italian clubs and march- off, can she seduce her way to immortality? $36– ing bands; special appearances by “Christopher $397, 415-864-3330, sfopera.com Halloween Dance: The Masquerade Columbus” and Queen Isabella and Her Court. Free, 415-703-9888, sfcolumbusday.org TNDC's 2016 Celebrity Pool Toss Hard Problem Macabre Wed.–Sun., Oct. 19–13 Saturday, Oct. 29, 7–10 p.m. Wharf Fest Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6–9:30 p.m. ACT Geary Theater (405 Geary St.) Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Don’t miss Tom Stoppard’s first new play in almost Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Phoenix Hotel (601 Eddy St.) Celebrate the ghostliest night of the year with a decade, a provocative drama of sex, science, and Celebrity hosts will introduce the celebrated spellbinding swing of Steve Lucky and the Little Embarcadero (Taylor to Powell Sts.) & supercomputing. $10–$110, 415-749-2228, act-sf.org Rhumba Bums and the San Francisco Jitterbugs. parking lot under Fisherman’s Wharf sign (Jef- toss-ees, while partygoers bid on the op- Enjoy fortune tellers, and specialty spirits from ferson & Taylor Sts.) portunity to toss their favorite celebs into the Arguello restaurant. Dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. This year’s festival will include a chowder cook- pool to benefit Tenderloin Neighborhood MUSIC: CLASSICAL Ages 18+. Free with registration, 415-561-5300, off, a battle of the bands stage, and fun family Development Corporation’s youth and family presidio.gov activities and entertainment. Free, 800-810-6563, programs. $125 & up, tndc.org, 415-358-3906 Brahms’s Symphony No. 2 sresproductions.com photo: Courtesy TNDC Thu.–Sun., Oct. 27–30, 8 p.m. San Francisco Pub Crawl Davies Symphony Hall Saturday, Oct. 29, 2–8 p.m. & Monday, Oct. S.F. Fall Antiques Show Composed in a burst of inspiration in the sun- 31, 5–8 p.m. Thu.–Sun., Oct. 27–30 drenched Austrian countryside, hear Brahms’ 12th Annual This Old Bag: Starts: Bar None (1980 Union St.) Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Symphony No. 2 performed by MTT and the Put on your coolest, scariest, or sexiest costume Benefiting Enterprise for High School Students, The Power of the Purse San Francisco Symphony. $35–$139, 415-864- and head out to Union Street for this massive this show, considered to be one of the top five Friday, Oct. 21, 6:30–9:30 p.m. 6000, sfsymphony.org worldwide, features 60 dealers from across the U.S. The Bently Reserve (301 Battery St.) Halloween Pub Crawl over two Spook-tacular Friction Quartet/Tiffany Austin nights with a half-dozen bars offering special and Europe offering all styles and periods of deco- Designers, retailers, fashionistas, and the hot- Friday, Oct. 28, 6–7:30 p.m. drink pricing. Ages 21+. $20 & $45, 855-851- rative and fine arts from American and English to test celebrities come together to help women 0399, pubcrawls.com Continental and Asian as well as speakers, tours, in need. A silent auction will offer handbags, Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) and designer events. $15, 415-989-9019, sffas.org clutches, and manbags; a live auction will pair This ensemble, whose performances have been 5th Annual Titanic Masquerade the most coveted designs with travel packages hailed as “terribly beautiful” and “chillingly effective,” seeks to expand the string quartet Halloween Cruise and other experiences. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund. repertoire for adventurous contemporary music. Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.–midnight $125, 415-558- LAST CHANCE 6999 ext. 230, bcef.org Free, reservations required, 415-561-4400, Fume Blanc Commodore (Pier 40, 8 Embarcadero) presidioofficersclub.com Enjoy a three-hour bay cruise with an open bar, Picnic at the Presidio & Presidio Twilight two D.J.s in two dance areas, and more. Costumes Twilight: Thursdays through Oct. 6, 5–9 p.m. and masks required. Ages 21+. $150, packages Picnic: Sundays through Oct. 9, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. ARTS & CULTURE MUSIC: available, 415-573-0740, sfhalloween.com Main Parade Ground, Presidio CONTEMPORARY The city’s best picnic offers favorites from 6th Annual Yerba Buena Night 7th Annual A Nightmare on Van Ness Off the Grid food trucks, lawn games, and Saturday, Oct. 15, 6–10 p.m. Treasure Island Music Fest Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. music; celebrate evenings in a relaxed manner Various venues in Yerba Buena District Sat–Sun, Oct. 15–16, noon complete with lantern-lit dining cabanas, The Regency Center, (1300 Van Ness Ave.) See, hear, and experience this exciting neigh- Treasure Island cabana-side cocktail service, Adirondack Celebrate on three levels with seven D.J.s, borhood come alive with over 30 different Lineup includes Sigur Rós, Ice Cube, Christine chairs, fire pits, and live music. Free, food/ go-go dancers, a costume contest, hosted bar, performances including music, video, art, and and the Queens, Neon Indian, and more. drinks/cocktails for purchase, 415-561-5300, and more. Ages 21+. $60, packages available, dance Free, ybnight.org $179.50–$335, treasureislandfestival.com 415-573-0740, nightmareonvanness.com offthegridsf.com, presidio.gov

20 October 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com S.F. Jazz Collective United Nations Association WorldWideWomen Girls’ Festival Thu.–Sun., Oct. 20-23, 7:30 p.m. Film Festival CHILD’S PLAY Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. S.F. Jazz Center (201 Franklin St.) Daily, Oct. 20–30 Film in the Fog: Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Visit more than 50 global and local organiza- The all-star ensemble comprising eight of the Various Bay Area venues Pinocchio finest performer/composers at work in jazz today This year’s films center on the theme of “Com- tions showcasing programs and services for Saturday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. performs a program of Miles Davis. $25–$65 pass for a Better World.” Free–$10 individual girls. The event features performances, speak- (Sunday matinee 11 a.m. $5–$15), 866-920-5299, screenings, $180 festival pass, 650-725-2787, Civil War Parade Ground, Presidio ers, interactive workshops, a shark tank ses- sfjazz.org unaff.org Bring a blanket and enjoy the 14th annual sion for young girl entrepreneurs, a maker outdoor movie night. Come early for the food fair, sports clinics, dream career mentoring, a trucks at 5:30 p.m. and fun activities for kids. fashion show, and many other activities. $10, DANCE Free, 415-561-5300, presidio.gov SCIENCE & THE 415-944-8100, worldwidewomenfestival.com 13th Annual S.F. Trolley Dances ENVIRONMENT E-mail: [email protected] Sat.–Sun., Oct. 15–16, 11 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Culinary Kids: Fall Fixings Tuesdays through Dec. 13, 1:30–2:20 p.m. Muni F Line from Castro to FiDi/SOMA Evolution and Spread of the Most JCCSF (3200 California St.) Calendar listings The Trolley Dances return to take audiences out Cooperative and Invasive Species: Us of the theater and into the streets. More than six Is your child a budding Alice Waters or Mario Monday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. site-specific performances are currently planned Batali? Kids express their creativity while honing Send your event listings to [email protected] by Chitresh Das Dance Company, Monique Jen- California Academy of Sciences age-appropriate culinary skills as they explore with succinct specifics about your event, loca- kinson, Margaret Jenkins Dance Company, and Dr. Curtis Marean discusses a turning point in the different flavors, cuisines and fall produce. tion, dates, times, prices, and contact informa- others. Free (with cost of Muni ticket), 415-226- development of humans. $12–$15, 415-379-8000, Recipes included. Ages 4–6. $410–$450, 415- tion (telephone and Internet). 1139, epiphanydance.org calacademy.org 292-1200, jccsf.org Visit marinatimes.com for additional calendar listings.

N Lei Hulu: The Natives Are Restless Paradise Burning Sat.–Sun., Oct. 15–16 & 22–23 Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Enjoy a multimedia reproduction of the iconic California wildfires have become nearly a year- Home Land Security show that put this S.F. dance company on the round phenomenon and are stretching closer map 20 years ago — an epic hula drama which to the state’s urban and coastal population. tells the story of Western influence on the J. Keith Gilless, chair of the state’s Board of Hawaiian kingdom in the 19th century. $15–$150, Forestry and Fire Protection, discusses what’s 415-392-4400, cityboxoffice.com, naleihulu.org behind these “hellfires.”$7–$20, 415-597-6705, commonwealthclub.org Russian Grand Ballet: Swan Lake Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre POTABLES & Don’t miss the combination of pure romanticism, EDIBLES a story about love and deception, and Tchai- kovsky’s famous ballet music performed CUESA 14th Annual Sunday Supper: by Russia’s greatest ballet starts. $20–$70, A Farm to City Feast palaceoffinearts.org Sunday, Oct. 16, 5:45–10 p.m. Grand Hall, Ferry Building Enjoy an opening reception with Ruth Reichl, NIGHTLIFE a four-course feast prepared by 35 of S.F.’s top chefs and a live auction to celebrate the farm- Cheaper than Therapy ers’ market community and California’s rich Thu.–Sat. in October, 10 p.m. agricultural bounty. Benefits CUESA’s education Shelton Theater (533 Sutter St.) programs. $275, 415-291-3276 cuesa.org Enjoy some no-holds-barred stand-up comedy, with no drink minimum. Ages 21+, $15, cttcomedy.com

Word/Jazz with Chinaka Hodge and Left: Liza Lou, Conditions of Capture, 2006–8, glass beads on aluminum. Friends Right: Alexia Webster, Refugee Street Studio, Bulengo IDP camp, D. R. Friday, Oct. 14, 8–11 p.m. Congo, 2014–ongoing, digital archival print. Photos: Lexie Lee Doc’s Lab (124 Columbus Ave.) Poets Chinaka Hodge, devorah major, and Ryan- he For-Site Foundation, Webster set up a mobile portrait Nicole are joined by Afro-futurist jazz trio Broun Fellinis for a night of music and spoken-word. which presents “art about gallery in refugee camps around the $20, citylights.com place,” and brought us world to create moving color photo- T@Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz graphs against colorful backgrounds exhibition last year, is at it again. depicting families uprooted by vio- FILMS & LECTURES Now it has chosen the abandoned lence … in Encirclement, Swedish- bunkers and military buildings in American artist Michele Pred used the Presidio for its newest exhibi- thousands of sharp and combus- 1st Annual Fillmore Fall Wine Walk tion, Home Land Security, in col- tible items confiscated from trav- Thursday, Oct. 20, 4–8 p.m. laboration with the National Park elers by the Transportation Secu- Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy) Service, the Gold- rity Administration Take your happy hour to the street, tasting en Gate National at San Francisco wine and food samples offered by local mer- Parks Conservan- The art becomes International Air- chants. $20–$25, 800-310-6563, cy, and the Presidio port to depict how sresproductions.com Trust. more impactful lives were changed photo: SRESPRODUCTIONS.com The 18 diverse by 9/11 and how artists from around while inspiring these seemingly Modern Cinema: Criterian Collection the world, using thoughts about mundane person- and Apichatpong Weerasethakul equally diverse al items could be SPORTS & HEALTH media, explore the viewed as a threat. Various days, Oct. 7–23 historic places. 9th Annual Presidio Golf human dimension “Placing art that Phyllis Wattis Theater, SFMOMA Tournament in relation to the universal themes of examines the human cost of secu- SFMOMA and the San Francisco Film Society home, safety, and defense in today’s rity inside a gun battery or missile present a new film series that highlights the Friday, Oct. 7, noon connections between cinema’s past and its Presidio Golf Course (300 Finley Rd.) unstable world of fear, distrust, and collapses the distance between tar- present. $10–$12, sfmoma.org Support the Y’s youth programs and receive exclusion. Here is a sampling: get and source,” says Cheryl Haines, $100 gift certificate to spend at the pop-up shots photo: Chantal Akerman, / A chain-link fencing motif was curator and executive director of the Jeanne Dielman, 23 at the tournament. Includes lunch, drink holes, courtesy Janus Films created by United States artist Liza For-Site Foundation. The installa- and fun contests and concludes with Drinks on the Links and a silent auction. $250–$900, ymca. Lou, who meticulously arranged tion becomes more impactful while org, 415-447-9648 tiny, hollow glass beads in Condi- also inspiring those to think about SF Shorts tions of Capture … the Vietnamese historic places. Thu.–Sat., Oct. 13–15 Women’s Health: Exploring Key Life- team The Propeller Group created The Nike Administration Building Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) The festival presents in six combo presentations Phase Concerns the visually stunning AK-47 vs M16, houses the Exhibition Visitor Center short movies from 17 countries. $12 individual Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6:30–7:30 p.m. which depicts two colliding bul- in addition to several installations, screenings, sfshorts.com Cavallo Point Healing Arts Center & Spa lets suspended in ballistics gel in and others are housed in the nearby Learn how to embrace vibrant health during a sculpture-like freeze frame … in Battery Godfrey, Battery Boutelle, Is the U.S. Ready to Elect a Woman different phases of life using an integrative Polish artist Krzysztof Wodiczko’s and Battery Marcus Miller, and Fort medicine approach. Free, RSVP to 415-339-2692 President? or [email protected] Veterans’ Flame, a memorial to the Scott Chapel. Friday, Oct. 14, 12 p.m. trauma suffered by soldiers who sur- Home Land Security: Wed.–Sun. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Sleeping Well vived and those who did not in Iraq, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. through Dec. 18, free, Historian and author Nancy L. Cohen talks a flame hovers on the screen while Fort Winfield Scott at Langdon Court, with ABC 7’s Dan Ashley about her discussions Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1:30–2:30 p.m. with 125 elected officials and strategists from Enright Room, CPMC (2333 Buchanan St.) the voice of an Iraq/Afghanistan war the Presidio, 415-561-5300, home- both major parties in an effort to assess the his- Learn concrete self-care strategies and simple veteran recounts his personal war land-security.org tory and prospects of women at the top relaxation techniques to create a stronger story … in her Refugee Street Studio levels of politics. Free–$15, 415-597-6705, immune system, more energy, and greater project, South African artist Alexia — L. 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For a Custom Designed Market Analysis and Opinion of That’s a staggering number for arguably the (single component) Value on your Property (at no cost of obligation), or if you greenest city in the world. • Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood are interested in buying property, please call 415.345.3131 or sealers and repellents email [email protected]. WHAT TO PUT WHERE • Metal coatings, rust preventatives Blue recycling bin: This is for all clean pa- • Field and lawn paints per and cardboard, bottles, cans, and hard These products are unacceptable for plastics, like yogurt containers, CDs and drop-off through the PaintCare program: cases — basically any number in the recy- • Paint thinners, mineral spirits, cling arrow symbol on plastic containers. solvents Plastic bags, even those recyclable, clog the • Aerosol paints (spray cans) recycling machinery, so should not be put in • Auto and marine paints LADIES’ here; they can be recycled at many grocery • Art and craft paints stores or other retailers who accept soft plas- • Caulking compounds, epoxies, glues, NIGHT! tic. You can even toss used aluminum foil in adhesives the blue bin wadded up in a ball. • Paint additives, colorants, tints, resins Green compost bin: Besides yard waste • Wood preservatives (containing (leaves, twigs, dead plants, but no soil) and pesticides) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 food scraps, put soiled paper plates, nap- • Roof patch and repair 4 PM–8 PM kins, paper towels, and tissues in this bin. • Tar- and bitumen-based products Also, toss milk cartons, paper to-go coffee • Two-component coatings Join us for this cups, pizza and other food takeout boxes, • Deck cleaners waxed cardboard from vegetable deliver- • Traffic and road marking paints exciting evening! ies, in here. Chicken bones and shellfish • Industrial maintenance (IM) coatings Raffles! carcasses? These go in the green bin, too. What do you do with empty paint cans? Prizes! Milk cartons and cardboard takeout boxes Put them in your blue recycle bin. Appetizers! make an ideal catchall for your food scraps Electronic waste: This is becoming a huge before they go in the bin. If you’re getting problem as we update our phones, tablets, Wine! a lot of fruit flies hovering, keep the con- computers, televisions and other electronics tainer in the freezer until you’re ready to at a rapid pace. E-waste contains hazard- DONATE compost it. ous materials, such as mercury, cadmium, We will be accepting Black landfill bin: Put potato chip bags, lead, and arsenic. Goodwill operates an e- donations of women’s disposable gloves, and unfortunately, the waste recycling program, where products work-appropriate containers from popular soy milk and simi- are given a second life through reuse if still clothing, accessories, lar “shelf-stable” products in here. If we re- operational. If not, they are responsibly re- shoes and jewelry. cycle, compost, and dispose of products cycled through their stewardship program. properly, there will be little to go in the black San Francisco residents can also recycle bin, and therefore the landfill. electronics at the Tunnel Avenue location of the city’s trash and recycling company, Re- www.colehardware.com TOXIC PRODUCT DISPOSAL cology, but Goodwill may be a more conve- The following items should never be put nient drop-off location for many. BONUS LADIES’ NIGHT COUPON in the black bin. Mattresses, couches, and large appli- Free Household batteries: Most hardware ances: Recology also offers pick up of large $ 5-gallon stores and a variety of other retailers will items through their Recycle My Junk pro- recycle these free of charge. Used batteries gram. This is a better solution than dumping ANY10 $20+ PURCHASEOFF bucket can also be put in sealed, clear plastic bags on the sidewalk, which although prevalent DURING LADIES’ NIGHT and placed on top of your black cart on col- throughout San Francisco, is illegal. Valid 10/13/16, 4 pm–8 pm. Offer does not apply to gift cards, with $10 lection day. Alternatively, Recology can pro- postage stamps, Muni passes, Clipper cards, meter cards, special orders, or sale merchandise. Not valid with other coupons or purchase! vide residents with an orange battery recy- If you’re unsure of how to dispose offers. One redemption per person. cling tub. of something, visit sfenvironment.org/ CFLs and fluorescent tubes: Sometimes recyclewhere and recologysf.com. 956 Cole Street 70 Fourth Street 2254 Polk Street 5533 College Avenue known as “curlicue” bulbs, CFLs and fluo- San Francisco, CA 94117 San Francisco, CA 94103 San Francisco, CA 94109 Rockridge District, Oakland, CA 94618 rescent tubes both contain mercury and Julia Strzesieski is the marketing coordinator 415/319-6705 415/200-3444 415/200-3370 510/230-0145 should be recycled properly at a drop-off site for Cole Hardware and can be reached at (visit sfenviornment.com for locations). [email protected].

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Real Estate Investor HOUSING VOTES City and County of San Fran- continued from page 1 Some of the measures high- cisco, the measure would have light the left-wing/moderate split minimal financial impact on the “We used to have redevelop- on the city’s Board of Super- city — an estimated $210,000 ment agencies,” she said. “Rede- visors. Mayor Ed Lee teamed annually. velopment agencies in San Jose up with moderate supervisors Kim, Mar, and Peskin are did make good use of the 20 per- Mark Farrell and Scott Wiener joined by David Campos and cent housing set aside, and often for Proposition J, Funding for Norman Yee in support of Prop- it was up to 25, 30, and even Homelessness and Transporta- osition W, Real Estate Transfer 35 percent of the money [going] tion, which needs 50 percent Tax on Properties Over $5 mil- into affordable housing — low plus one to pass. Proposition J lion, which is another 50 percent and moderate subsidized hous- would create a Homeless Hous- plus one measure. Proposition ing.” That stream of funding not ing and Services Fund, starting W is one of the most clearly only helped development of such with $12.5 million in 2016-17 titled measures to be put before housing, but it was more persis- and increasing to $50 million for voters; it would, as advertised, tent than relying completely on each of the next 24 years. The increase from 2 percent to 2.25 the market. “Through recessions, funds would be used for home- percent the property transfer tax Gov. Jerry Brown has tried to balance funding for schools and for back when there was redevelop- less services, including programs on properties valued between housing during his third and fourth terms in office. photo: Neon Tommy ment, the only housing that con- to help people exit homelessness. $5 million to $10 million; rates tinued to be built was affordable Progressive supervisors Jane for properties between $10 mil- tent encampment. San Francis- percent plus one to become law. housing, because it was through Kim, Eric Mar, and Aaron Pes- lion and $25 million would be co would have to give 24-hour LEARN MORE the redevelopment agencies and kin have backed Proposition M, boosted from 2.5 percent to 2.75 written notice and would have Ballot measures can require you could keep the financing Housing and Development Com- percent; and properties valued to store the relocated individu- the most time consuming self- going. Well, that’s gone, and what mission, which also requires 50 at more than $25 million would als' personal property for at least education by voters, especially we’re seeing now is almost no pro- percent plus one. Proposition M see a jump from 2.5 percent to 3 90 days. when there are competing mea- duction of that housing in an area would create a new commission percent. Rosenfield reports that One measure that has not sures (such as the two death where the rich or those of us who to oversee city housing work, if the new rates had been in effect gotten much attention but that penalty propositions among the owned our homes for 20-some reviewing what is being done and during the most recent economic affects property owners would statewide referendums on this years can afford housing, and making recommendations on cycle, additional revenue would establish the Street Tree Main- ballot). even middle-income people have proposed developments as well have ranged from $10 million tenance Fund and transfer the Check your state-provided trouble renting an apartment.” as the conveyance of some sur- to $73 million. But, as they say responsibility of maintaining voter guide for descriptions of Redevelopment agencies were plus city property. The commis- in the stock market, past perfor- street trees from private prop- the measures, along with official also blamed for taking away sion’s focus would be heavily on mance is not necessarily indica- erty owners to the city. This statements from supporters and money that would have gone for inclusionary housing, affordable tive of future results. would be at an estimated annual opponents of each measure. You education, “so when Jerry Brown housing funds and development, Supervisors Cohen, Farrell, cost to the city of about $19 can also find descriptions of the became governor, he said we can’t and city dealings with develop- Tang, and Wiener support Prop- million. Currently, certain prop- measures along with official writ- afford that kind of thing any- ers. It would also strip away from osition Q, Prohibiting Tents on erty owners need to maintain eups, the controller’s analysis, more,” said Gerston. the mayor the ability to appoint Public Sidewalks; it needs just nearby street trees, along with and more at sfgov.org/elections/ Voters will have further say the heads of the Department 50 percent plus one to pass. It the sidewalk and sidewalk areas local-ballot-measure-status. on statewide education funding of Economic and Workforce would require the city to offer adjacent to the trees. The prop- on this ballot, but there’s still Development and the Depart- housing or shelter, or paid trans- erty owner is also liable for any John Zipperer is a former plenty on the local scene for ment of Housing and Commu- portation to reunite them with injury suffered as a result of senior editor of Affordable San Francisco voters to decide nity Development. According to family or friends in another failure to maintain the foliage. 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The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Roundup Battling the income gap Market Report: August 2016 By Hill & Co. New housing initiatives ramp up

SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BY JOHN ZIPPERER and for future generations,” said Wie- BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON ner. “Rooftops are one of the last Neighborhood Address Bathrooms Sale Price Asking Price Market CITY’S THIRD NAVIGATION untapped environmental resources in Cow Hollow 3041 Baker Street 3BD/2BA $3.150.000 Below 45 CENTER MOVES FORWARD our growing city, and we need to be Government and community groups strategic about how we activate these Lake 158 8th Avenue 4BD/3.5BA $4,825,000 Above 15 425 Lake Street 5BD/1.5BA $2,450,000 Above 12 have expressed their support for a new spaces. Our solar requirement was a Navigation Center to be set up on great step, and by adding green roofs Laurel Heights (no sales) San Francisco Port property along the to the mix, we will make our build- Lone Mountain (no sales) central waterfront neighborhood. The ings greener, our air cleaner, and Dogpatch Neighborhood Association our city healthier. San Francisco can Marina 465 Avila Street 5BD/4BA $4,850,000 Below 185 3211 Baker Street 4BD/3.5BA $4,605,000 Above 36 gave its support in September, and the continue to be a national leader on 122 Avila Street 3BD/2BA $3,091,000 Above 16 San Francisco Port Commission unan- environmental policies.” 63 Rico Way 3BD/2BA $2,895,000 At 0 37 Rico Way 3BD/1BA $2,680,000 Above 15 imously approved the plans for the Wiener said that his new legislation 148 Alhambra 3BD/3BA $2,500,000 Below 91 Central Waterfront Navigation Center, was crafted with the cooperation of which is due to begin operation in the San Francisco Planning Depart- Nob Hill 1230 Sacramento Street 3BD/3.5BA $9,750,000 Below 21 February 2017. ment, the Department of the Environ- North Beach (no sales) “To me, this is a moral issue, and I ment, and SPUR. am proud that the Port is standing on Pacific Heights (no sales) the side of justice,” said Willie Adams, MARKET CHECK Presidio Heights (no sales) president of the San Francisco Port The median list price for San Fran-

Russian Hill (no sales) Commission. cisco homes is $1.15 million, and they This will be the city’s third Naviga- are selling for 106.6 percent above Sea Cliff 294 31st Avenue 3BD/2.5BA $2,200,000 Above 119 tion Center, which offer shelter and asking, according to the latest trends

Telegraph Hill (no sales) support services for the homeless. The reported by Redfin. The website also first one opened in March 2015, the noted that the median sale price per CONDOS second in June 2016. square foot was $929, with an average down payment of 23.7 percent, and BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON Neighborhood Address Bathrooms Sale Price Asking Price Market CITY APPROVES LOANS the winning bid one of just 2.4 offers FOR HUNDREDS OF NEW for a property. Cow Hollow 1541 Filbert Street #5 3BD/2BA $1,475,000 Below 123 AFFORDABLE UNITS 1755 Filbert Street #1J 2BD/2BA $1,350,000 Below 62 The city of San Francisco will lend DISPLACED SENIORS OKAYED Lake 168 21st Avenue 2BD/2.5BA $1,375,000 Above 29 nearly $11 million to developers of four FOR PRIORITY HOUSING 1641 Lake Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,225,000 Above 14 projects that could create up to 529 The Obama administration has given new affordable rental housing units. its approval to a San Francisco policy Laurel Heights (no sales) “Together, the four selected projects seeking to keep seniors in the Western Lone Mountain 40 Annapolis Terrace 3BD/3BA $1,875,000 Below 54 will serve a wide range of San Francis- Addition neighborhood if they are dis- 708 Arguello Boulevard 2BD/2BA $1,250,000 Above 14 763 Spruce Street #1 3BD/2BA $1,200,000 Above 6 cans — from seniors to families — and placed by neighborhood changes. In each will include homes for our home- mid-September, the U.S. Department Marina 1776 Beach Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,695,000 At 22 less residents,” said Mayor Ed Lee. of Housing and Urban Development 2444 Francisco Street 2BD/2.5BA $2,050,000 At 0 121 Retiro Way 3BD/3BA $1,950,000 Below 52 The four projects are located across agreed to allow the Willie B. Ken- 2336 North Point Street 2BD/1BA $1,550,000 Above 12 the city. The Mission Economic nedy Apartments — a 98-unit afford- 3835 Scott Street #206 1BD/1BA $878,200 Below 15 Development Agen- able senior housing Nob Hill 110 Sacramento Street #204 3BD/3BA $2,500,000 Below 105 cy and the Tender- development located 1788 Clay Street #TH3 3BD/2BA $2,150,000 Below 43 loin Neighborhood at 1239 Turk St. — to 1788 Clay Street #211 2BD/2BA $1,470,000 Below 58 'To me, this is a 1601 Pacific Avenue #405 3BD/2BA $1,360,000 Below 48 Development Cor- prioritize 40 percent 1333 Jones Street #702 2BD/2BA $1,200,000 Below 27 poration (TNDC) of its units for locally 1545 Broadway #207 2BD/2B $1,100,000 Above 20 are building 1990 moral issue, and displaced seniors who 1520 Larkin Street 3BD/2BA $1,100,000 Below 56 1440 Broadway #106 1BD/1BA $875,000 Above 33 Folsom Street, which I am proud the might otherwise be 1350 California Street #402 1BD/1BA $740,000 Below 56 will provide up to 143 forced to leave the 1201 California Street #206 0BD/1BA $450,000 Below 112 units in the Mission Port is ... on the city. North Beach 600 Chestnut Street #103 2BD/2BA $1,300,000 Above 12 for families; Bridge The pilot program 600 Chestnut Street #409 2BD/2BA $1,200,000 Below 9 Housing Corpora- is not only a reaction 411 Francisco Street #112 2BD/2BA $1,135,000 Above 23 side of justice.' 782 Green Street 2BD/1BA $900,000 Below 46 tion's 4840 Mission to concerns about 2230 Mason Street #M404 1BD/1BA $795,000 At 72 Street in the Excelsior neighborhood gentrification and income stratifica- will have up to 114 family units and tion in this booming city, it is also an Pacific Heights 2121 Webster Street #606 3BD/3BA $8,960,000 At 2 1650 Broadway #PH1 3BD/2.5BA $5,100,000 Below 63 a community health center or child- attempt to prevent the personal losses 2062 Jackson Street 3BD/2.5BA $4,750,000 Below 33 care center; Christian Church Homes of networks used by the seniors, such as 1800 Gough Street #3 3BD/3.5BA $2,550,000 Below 37 1650 Broadway #401 3BD/2.5BA $2,495,000 At 317 and Northern California Presbyterian health care, churches, and more. 3002 Clay Street 3BD/2BA $2,350,000 Above 13 Homes and Services are behind a 150- “Preserving the principle of neigh- 1650 Broadway #201 3BD/2.5BA $2,095,000 At 116 unit senior housing and community borhood preference will be essential in 2100 Green Street #204 2BD/2BA $1,850,000 Above 45 3124 Clay Street 3BD/2BA $1,625,000 Above 11 center in the Forest Hill neighbor- protecting the rights of local residents 2200 Sacramento St. #706 2BD/2BA $1,500,000 Above 20 hood; and TNDC wants to build a to remain in their community,” said 1940 Sacramento #6 3BD/2BA $1,450,000 Below 38 122-unit family development with a Representative and Minority Leader 1770 Pacific Avenue #302 2BD/2BA $1,375,000 Below 52 2921 Washington Street #6 1BD/1BA $1,205,000 Above 13 community center in the Tenderloin. Nancy Pelosi. “In San Francisco, we 1840 Washington St. #302 2BD/2BA $1,200,000 At 0 The financing is provided by the know that the beauty is the mix.” 3055 California Street #A 2BD/2BA $1,050,000 Above 20 3101 Jackson Street 2BD/1BA $980,000 Above 12 2015 Affordable Housing General 1840 Washington St. #603 1BD/1BA $945,000 At 96 Obligation Bond. QUOTE UNQUOTE 1998 Broadway #1502 1BD/1BA $917,500 Below 11 “You wouldn’t be incorrect to say the 2311 Scott Street #3 0BD/1BA $760,000 Above 20 2029 Pierce Street #301 2BD/1BA $760,000 Above 58 IT’S NOT EASY BEING A GREEN [San Francisco Bay] area is ‘weird.' San 2040 Laguna Street #102 1BD/1BA $699,000 At 0 ROOF Francisco [homeowners] alone [have]

Presidio Heights 432 Laurel Street 2BD/2BA $1,710,000 Above 9 Supervisor Scott Wiener is looking to gained more for buying a median- 421 Spruce Street 2BD/2BA $1,395,000 At 48 expand already-passed legislation that priced home than the 10 slowest-grow- 3326 California Street #1 2BD/2BA $1,250,000 At 9 required most new construction in the ing markets in the last 30 years com-

Russian Hill 2164 Hyde Street #408 4BD/2.5BA $2,400,000 Below 41 city to install solar panels. The Board of bined. Thirty years ago, it was slightly 54 Bret Harte Terrace #1 3BD/2.5BA $1,675,000 Above 20 Supervisors passed that bill, also from more expensive than the rest of the 2033 Leavenworth Street #D 2BD/2BA $1,425,000 Below 55 Wiener, unanimously in April. country. Now it’s a lot more expensive. 2 Fallon Place #59 2BD/1BA $900,000 Above 18 1342 Green Street #6 1BD/1BA $899,000 At 47 In his proposed change, announced So we’ve really seen the Bay Area move 1050 North Point #508 1BD/1BA $779,000 At 47 in early September, Wiener would and become further outliers than they 1155 Filbert Street #202 1BD/1BA $735,000 Below 106 1925 Leavenworth Street #4 1BD/1BA $640,000 Above 33 allow developers to use green roofs were just a few years ago.” to satisfy the solar roof requirement —Ralph McLaughlin, Sea Cliff (no sales) of the earlier ordinance. “Climate Trulia chief economist, Telegraph Hill 400 Vallejo Street 1BD/1BA $900,000 Above 35 change and our continuing drought speaking with Yahoo Finance demand that we take aggressive The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is action to improve our city’s sustain- Real estate news tips? E-mail: accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, ability for people living here today [email protected] contact Hill & Co., 1880 Lombard Street (at Buchanan), 415-321-4362, hill-co.com.

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I have a IMPORTED thing from living in a con- There was still enough left client who wanted to build verted shipping container to to use for housing when I a micro house on a lot on FROM EUROPE! stacked sleeping compart- first heard of the sale. the Sonoma Coast, only ments has been discussed as What I am concerned to find that micro homes W elcome back possibilities for alternative with here is the potential were not allowed there. living. Until Yahoo News living and storage space. There were minimum reported a 747 Boeing jet My long-time friend Rich- square foot requirements airliner for sale on eBay, it ard Hart, who is a licensed for living space. PERSIL had not occurred to me to pilot and for many years Taking a different turn, LAUNDRY DETERGENT think of the other end of the was an executive producer the shell of the jet could economic spectrum. at CBS Interactive, calculat- be purchased by someone The idea of converting a ed the available floor space like Mark Zuckerberg or 2701 Lombard Street @ Baker • (415) 921-3776 retired jet plane to a sin- for me. I was hoping that another local billionaire gle-family home or possi- Richard would tell me the and donated to San Fran- Open: Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm • philselectric.com bly condos intrigued me. interior square footage and cisco or the GGNRA. Once Before you get too excited, easily calculate the PPSF. He the jet found a home on I want you to know that at found there is 1,600 square public property it could be this moment this is purely feet of floor space, but a turned into a magical play- a fantasy, because the list- plane has a rounded ceiling, ground or museum. Only ing has been removed from and useable living space is the imagination and money The place eBay. Still, I think the idea is the issue. limits the possibilities. worth consideration. At this point I contacted Back in real life, San Fran- All buyers ask about price Harvey Hacker of Harvey cisco buyers are faced with where locals per square foot (PPSF) at Hacker Architect for help. continually escalating home some point in their search Harvey has been work- prices on the one hand, and for a home. When I meet ing in San Francisco for on the other there are econ- eat seafood! new buyers, I make it clear more than 40 years, and omists talking about the that if they are fixated on he had an answer for me. impending financial slow- price per square foot as their “In sloped-ceiling spaces, down. This is a stressful number one criteria in buy- building code counts floor time for buying a home. It is Spectacular Bay Views ing a home, it is unlikely area where floor-to-ceiling important to keep in mind they will ever be a home- height is 5 feet or greater,” that this is nothing new. In a owner in San Francisco. Harvey said. “Applying this down market, buyers worry Imagination is key to suc- rule based on the diagram about prices going further cess in buying a home here. you sent, gross area of 1,600 down. In a boom market Converting a 747 jet into feet would translate to about buyers worry about escalat- a home definitely needs a 1,160 square feet.” ing prices and being priced buyer with imagination as Calculating the PPSF for out of the market or a crash well as money. Because a the jet plane once it is actu- in the market. 747 jetliner is a different ally a home will take a bit of If there is one thing animal when it comes to addition. I will use the eBay everyone needs to keep in imagining a living space, I asking price of $900,000 mind whether buying or do feel it is worth looking for the 747 jet. The cost of selling a home it is that real at PPSF. The average PPSF a San Francisco lot will be estate is a long-term invest- for single-family homes in $1 million or more. Then ment. If you are thinking Cow Hollow, the Marina, there is the rehab to con- of moving, think in terms World Famous Restaurant Noe Valley, and the Mission sider — that will be $1 mil- of a minimum of 5 years combined was $1,164 in the lion or higher. Add another — and better yet 10 years timeframe of Sept. 1, 2015, $200,000 as a guesstimate or more. Over a 10-year to Aug. 31, 2016. The PPSF for the cost of moving the period, PPSF is bound to for condominiums in the jet to San Francisco. We go up and down, but during NO same period was $1,026. now have a total of around this period you will have a Yahoo News reported $3 million, a pittance in the place to live and be build- 9 FISHERMEN’S the 747 Boeing jetlin- world of San Francisco real ing equity in your home, er was listed on eBay for estate. The PPSF now is however it might be shaped. $900,000, with bids start- approximately $2,600, but 415.673.7025 ing at $299,000. Yahoo what a special home the Carole Isaacs is a Realtor Free Validated Parking GROTTO also reported 200 hits an jet would be. If you are one with McGuire Real Estate, hour on the site before the of those buyers who wants where she is a Top Produc- No. 9 Fisherman’s Wharf at the foot of Taylor seller removed the listing your friends’ mouths to er. Follow her on Twitter from eBay. 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26 October 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Travel

The Coastal Commuter A tale of two cities The grass is always greener — and probably costlier

By Michael Snyder time to recharge his batteries up north. newly moneyed Northern California rock operations for her song catalogue admin- He arrives in Mill Valley and immediately stars of the late 1960s and ’70s, where the istration company, rather than continuing s much as i love the change depressurizes. In short order, he’s walking hippie ideal still seems alive and well. So he to do her thing in the bottom-line-driven of pace and professional oppor- through the inviting downtown area at asks himself if this could be the culmina- industry center of Los Angeles. She had tunities that my frequent time in the foot of Mt. Tamalpais, and heading tion of his career and life goals. Then, he a cozy Nob Hill apartment once, and the ALos Angeles provides me, I can’t imagine for one of his favorite restaurants — either looks at the real estate prices in the vicinity. siren call of the fog horns teases her in her packing up all of my belongings, pulling up Piazza D’Angelo or Bungalow 44, both memory. Sure, she might now dwell off roots, leaving San Francisco behind, and acclaimed as among the best for miles STICKER SHOCK the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu relocating to Southern California 24/7. It around. Afterward, he’s likely to take in Suddenly, the idea of selling the house in a lovely hillside aerie with a view of could happen, depending on a number of a movie at the Sequoia, a comedy perfor- in Sherman Oaks and leaving Los Angeles the pounding surf, and have a tough time variables, but I’m not planning on it, nor mance at the Throckmorton Theatre, or for good, of relocating from the land of the finding that sort of showplace and comfort would I welcome severing ties with the Bay live music at the legendary Sweetwater lotus to the land for a similar cost Area. Still, if you reverse the migration, I (spawning ground and playground for a of the eucalyptus, in Marin. Still, if know of some in Los Angeles who sound variety of middle-to-big-name artists), from the desert to she’s determined, ready to buy in — especially if they’ve had all a block or two or three from the inn. the hills and for- I wouldn't be surprised she could opt for history in San Francisco. In the mornings, he runs the trails up to ests, might be bet- a bay-view condo To be precise, two members of my SoCal the top of Mt. Tam, where he can take a ter as a fantasy. to find one or the other in South Beach, crew designated Marin County and, more breather and, depending on visibility and Or so he says. No of these folks actually and that’s only specifically, Mill Valley as their dream desti- which way he turns, look down on the surprise. It’s really 15 minutes from nation. One buddy is an executive who has bay, Sausalito, the majestic Golden Gate more expensive bailing on Angel City. the Haight, where toiled long and hard in the entertainment Bridge, across the span to the skyline of to live in the nicer all those psyche- business — jacket and tie, board meetings, San Francisco, or out to the Pacific. It’s the neighborhoods of Marin than in those delic bands went wild in the ’60s until they expense account, and all — after a scruffy whole package, if that which you seek is a of Los Angeles, and a Mill Valley house moved to Mill Valley. Close enough, I guess, Bohemian run in Berkeley and Oakland rural, small-town vibe with the trappings comparable to his current one would be despite any sticker shock she’d encounter. back in the day. Way back, that is. He’s been of upscale civilization. significantly and prohibitively pricier — Caveats aside, the lure of the verdant an Angeleno for over three decades. When As a bonus, the getaway affords him the particularly in the wake of the latest and North is strong, and I wouldn’t be sur- he’s ready to unwind, he leaves his rather time and clarity to be more creative than most economically impactful tech boom. prised to find one or the other of these comfortable two-story house in Sherman he can be in his corporate job, so he often Don’t even start in about the stunningly folks actually bailing on Angel City. Just as Oaks and invariably heads for Mill Valley uses his Marin weekends to pursue writing overpriced housing on the San Francisco long as they don’t end up in a tent city a few and his favorite lodgings there: the Mill projects that are otherwise quelled by his side of the Golden Gate. months after they get here. Valley Inn, a charming downtown hotel weekday work schedule. It’s enough that Of course, a town where so many iconic with a grove of trees in back and a creek the thought of living in Mill Valley or there- musicians hung out on the top rung of the Michael Snyder is a print and broadcast running through the grounds. abouts, full-time, crosses his mind regu- ladder would hold appeal for someone in journalist who covers pop culture on KPFK/ larly. There are worse things than being a the music business who is gratified by the Pacifica Radio’s David Feldman Show and GETAWAY DAYS writer who also telecommutes as a media company of such inventive people. That on Michael Snyder’s Culture Blast, via On what is almost a monthly basis, he consultant while residing in the quaint may explain why another friend has set her GABnet.net, Roku, and YouTube. You can departs Los Angeles for four days at a town that was ground zero for numerous sights on Mill Valley as a potential base of follow Michael on Twitter: @cultureblaster

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| FLAXART.COM By Thalia Farshchian FAT FEEDS YOUR BRAIN FORT MASON CENTER • 415.530.3510 Women hold one-third of their body FMC hours: Mon–Sat 10am–6:30pm, Sun 10am–6pm FLAGSHIP IN OAKLAND IS NOW OPEN! mericans have shunned fat in weight in their hips, which are essentially their diet, blaming it as the culprit DHA piggy banks. During pregnancy, the for our obesity and heart disease. fat cells break down to feed a growing AUnfortunately, these epidemics are still fetus’ brain (primarily made of fat). If you poorly managed, and research shows that have ever followed a low-fat diet and felt the linear thinking of “fat makes you brain fog, this is why. Our bodies need fat” is incomplete. In fact, the average a certain amount of fat to build healthy person is 20 pounds heavier today than cells and neurons, feed the brain, make he or she was in 1990. Rather than focus- hormones, and more. When we have TM ing on avoiding fat, we need to focus on adequate DHA, we are more efficient and minimizing unhealthful fat sources while leaner. When we are depleted, we need maximizing the healthful sources. more low-DHA fat cells to maintain the DHA that our bodies need. FAT KEEPS YOU SATIATED A weekly insider e-column A diet with adequate amounts of fat HOW TO EAT MORE HEALTHFULLY leaves you satiated. For example, compare Here are some general guidelines for packed with SF restaurant eating an eight-ounce serving of fat-free curtailing unhealthful omega 6 fats: yogurt versus eight ounces of full-fat • Avoid anything out of a box and bar news, reviews, yogurt. I guarantee you will feel fuller • Avoid anything white (white flour, after eating the full-fat yogurt and prob- white salt, sugar) ably would not be able to finish the entire • Shop the perimeter of the grocery and culinary happenings. eight-ounce serving. Often in fat-free store (where all the fresh foods are) varieties, the fat is replaced with sugar • Fill most of your plate with and carbohydrates, which burn quicker vegetables and leave you feeling hungrier sooner. This is important and bears repeat- Add these to your grocery list: Subscribe (for free!) ing: Fat is not the bad guy. It’s all about • Coconut oil for cooking the kinds of fat we are consuming. Our • Collard greens modern diet is far too heavy in omega-6 • Flax seeds (grind before using) at tablehopper.com fatty acids (commonly found in vegetable • Grass-fed beef oils, commercial meat, and processed • Halibut foods), which leads to an imbalance that • Walnuts causes inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids • Salmon (found in fish) are the kinds of fats we • Sardines need to consume for their anti-inflamma- • Winter squash tory effects. Avoid these on your grocery list: WHY WE NEED OMEGA-3 FATTY • Cereal grains, including whole wheat ACIDS bread Current research shows that inflam- • Grain-fed meats Visit us at mation caused by omega-6 fatty acids is • Margarine at the root of many of our modern-day • Mayonnaise (most use cottonseed health concerns, including heart disease, oil) .com diabetes, cancer, and obesity. Our diets • Potato chips have evolved to having a higher ratio of • Prepared tomato sauces (many use • Additional content from featured writers omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (approxi- cottonseed oil) mately 15:1) whereas our diets once had a • Vegetable oils • Expanded calendar of events ratio of 1:1. • Canola oil Our bodies are unable to make omega- • Corn oil • Archives of past issues 3 fatty acids, so they must come from • Cottonseed oil our diets. Due to increased food pro- • Grapeseed oil • Special offers cessing and moving farther away from • Safflower oil natural agricultural practices, omega-3 • Soybean oil (in many fast foods and food sources have become depleted. For processed foods) example, omega-3s have been stripped from whole grains to extend shelf life, and I hope you are now ready to consider livestock in the United States are mostly giving fat another chance. As with every- fed grains instead of omega-3 rich grass. thing, balance is essential. Omega-3 fatty acids contain docosa- hexaenoic acid (DHA), which is anti- Thalia Farshchian is a naturopathic doc- inflammatory, promotes brain health, and tor at Discover Health in San Francisco. And actually aids in maintaining lean body Her background includes both conven- composition in both men and women. tional and alternative modalities, and her much We are healthier when maintaining the practice is primarily focused on weight 1:1 ratio of omega-3 fat to omega-6 fat, management, hormone imbalances more! but recent evolutionary studies show that and gastrointestinal conditions. E-mail: women may need fat more than men. [email protected]

28 October 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Fitness First In balance All the reasons you should just dance, dance, dance

By Julie Mitchell who danced by themselves even than nondancers. And a 21-year and shimmying to the music. (a dynamic blend of Tai Chi, though there were other others in study of seniors 75 and older led Hip-hop Core is a cardio-dance Aikido, modern dance and other any cringe when the room. by the Albert Einstein College class that combines easy-to-fol- moves); Dance Fusion (ballet, asked if they like to Researchers say that when of Medicine that was funded by low routines with free weights jazz, and hip-hop choreogra- dance. “I’m a terrible experiences are pleasurable, it’s the National Institute on Aging and other equipment along with phy); and a ballet training class Mdancer,” they’ll say. Or, “The last often a signal they have served an found that dancing increases cog- core work for a total body work- (jccsf.org/). time I danced was at my wed- evolutionary purpose, and per- nitive acuity at any age. out. Other classes include Hot 24 Hour Fitness Sport: Mem- ding.” haps why synchronized dancing Great, you may be thinking, but Choreo, a fast-paced dance class- bers can try Hustle (hip-hop/ But there are many kinds of is a part of almost every culture. dancing still’s not my thing. es taught to pop music, and Lat- dance combo); Hip Hop; or Funk dancing, from ballroom to Shonna Chiles, a dance exer- While traditional ballroom in-inspired Zumba (studiomix. (high-energy workout to mimic Zumba, and they’re all good for cise instructor who teaches fun dance classes like waltz, foxtrot, com/). nightclub moves and set to the your health. Studies show that hip-hop and other pop-inspired tango, rumba, and samba are YMCA: All branches offer a latest dance grooves); and Zumba dancing not only burns taught at dance studios variety of dance exercise classes. (24hourfitness.com/Website/ calories, improves over the city, dance In addition to Zumba and adult Club/502). coordination, strength, Whether you've never taken exercise classes can be ballet classes (ballet is excellent Pascale Leroy Ballet Cen- flexibility, balance, and found at gyms and exer- for toning, strength, and bal- ter: Leroy, a dancer in France coordination, but it can a dance class or you're a cise studios. Whether ance), the Richmond Y has a line and with the San Francisco Bal- also help increase pain you’ve never taken a dance class choreographed to dif- let, where she was also a fac- tolerance, a sense of retired ballerina, you'll find dance class or you’re a ferent music with repeating steps ulty member for 20 years, well-being, and maybe retired ballerina, you’ll performed in unison, challenging teaches adult classical ballet even make you smarter. something to get you moving. find something to get the body and mind to memorize (pascaleleroyballetcenter.com). your feet moving and the sequences. And Danceworks ODC: This organization offers IT FEELS GOOD classes around the city, has been keep your spirits high. (Richmond and Presidio branch- a wide variety of dance classes As reported on NPR’s Morn- dancing since she was 3 and start- es) features a mix of hip hop, including ballet; tap; belly dance ing Edition in May, psychology ed her company, ConfiDance Fit- DANCE AROUND TOWN Cajun, Celtic, Latin, and Afri- (beginning); and Rhythm and researchers at the University of ness (confidancefitness.com/) as Here are just some of the facili- can dance in a cardio class that Motion Dance Workout, a dance- Oxford published a study in the a way for nondancers to build ties offering dance exercise class- even beginners can follow. Other based class founded in 1979 by journal Evolution and Human self-confidence. “I tell my clients es in San Francisco. Some require branches offer salsa workouts; dancer-choreographer Consuelo Behavior where volunteers that all you need to dance is a love gym membership, but others are international dance; urban dance; Faust and musically driven by were placed in groups of four, for dance.” sold singly or in packages. For the Bollywood-inspired BollyX, well-known Bay Area dancers, given headphones so they could most, you just need a pair of good and more (ymcasf.org/). choreographers, and performers hear music, and taught dance GET YOUR GROOVE ON cross trainers or other exercise Jewish Community Center that fuse hip hop, jazz, African, moves. Others were taught dif- Research presented by the shoes. (JCC): Find a daily roster of and modern Latin (odc.org). ferent moves. The volunteers American Heart Association’s Studio Mix: There are several dance-related group exercise who danced together to the Epidemiology/Lifestyle 2016 Sci- upbeat classes including Baby classes, including Zumba and So grab and pal, and put on same songs felt less pain when entific Sessions found that people Boom, which features contem- Zumba Gold (a slower-paced those dancing shoes! their arms were squeezed with a who took a dance class improved porary choreography to push and class geared for older adults); a blood-pressure cuff than those their fitness three times more build endurance while shaking beginning hip-hop class; NIA E-mail: [email protected]

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MomSense Dress-up Picking the best Halloween costume for your child

By Liz Farrell For all girls of all ages… Tickets only $10 & kids under 12 are free! t was barely septem- ber, and I was already receiving catalogs for IHalloween costumes and seeing decorations and candy at Target and Wal- greens. When this happens, almost immediately follow- ing in our household are the conversations and plan- ning of what each child will be for Halloween. I love • 7 hours of amazing activities, Halloween, but I don’t speakers & performers consider myself especially creative, so I don’t like to • 50+ exhibitors spend a lot of time with costumes. • 20+ engaging workshops Each age group has its • Maker’s Space & STEAM own costume-choosing challenges: Young ones are • Outside sports & activity arena indecisive and will inevita- bly change their minds sev- • Career mentoring with 30+ women eral times before Hallow- • Fashion show with Project Runway designers een; an elementary school boy faces the challenge of a • Special giveaways & prizes and more! costume that’s not too gory How is your favorite pumpkin dressed? PHOTO: LIZ FARRELL or disturbingly scary; and don’t even get me started at second-hand stores or or cold and rainy, so keep on the challenges for a mid- dollar stores for costumes, this in mind when choos- October 15 Fort Mason 9am-5pm dle-school girl. wigs, and makeup. ing a costume. Also impor- Here are some tips to tant to consider is safety. For info & tickets... ensure a fun and safe Hal- PLAN AHEAD Try to pick costumes that loween for all ages: The key is to plan ahead are comfortable and allow www.worldwidewomenfestival.com — but not too far ahead your children to move freely GET CREATIVE — and then commit, espe- — especially if they are run- A good first place to start cially if you plan to do it ning door to door or will be for costume ideas is to focus yourself. Looking for a crossing streets and need to City and County of San Francisco on your children’s interests. certain fabric or a popular avoid traffic. This is true Outreach Advertising October 2016 Do they like superheroes, costume three days before from head to toe: If your princesses, or occupations can be daunting, especially child’s costume requires a CONCESSION OPPORTUNITY AT SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT like firemen or ballerinas? when there are thousands mask, make sure the eye San Francisco International Airport is accepting proposals for the Terminal 3 Pop-Up Retail Look for costumes espe- of parents doing the same openings are large enough Concession Program. Proposals must be received by 2:00:00 pm San Francisco Time, Wednesday, November 9, 2016. cially for younger children thing. Amazon Prime is so he or she can see clearly that can be reused for dress a lifesaver but they can’t in all directions. For shoes, These Agreements are intended for the nonexclusive sale of specialty retail merchandise, up. Some of our best cos- always work miracles. make sure they are sensible are comprised of two Pop-Up retail locations post-security in Terminal 3, Boarding Area E. tumes over the years have For babies and toddlers and easy to walk in even if Space 1 is approximately 304 square feet and Space 2 is approximately 429 square feet. The Minimum Annual Guarantee for the term of the Agreement is $27,000.00 for Space 1 they don’t perfectly fit the and $36,000.00 for Space 2. The terms are twelve months for each space, commencing costume. on the first day Permittee is open for business. Annual Rent shall be the higher of the For children with ideas and Last, make sure the cos- Minimum Annual Guarantee or 8% of Gross Revenues. In addition to the Annual Rent, tume can be removed eas- tenant shall pay a Tenant Improvement Reimbursement Fee over the twelve month term of $20,523.00 for Space 1 or $28,962.00 for Space 2. Small, local and disadvantaged opinions, select three or four ily for potty breaks. There businesses are encouraged to participate. is nothing like getting options and let them choose. your little ones all dolled An informational conference to review the Request for Proposals and to answer questions up only to have them tell about the Pop-Up Retail contracts is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at 2:00 been the ones that stay in who haven’t yet devel- you they have to go to the pm in the Terminal 2 Partnering Conference Room, at San Francisco International Airport. At this meeting Airport staff will explain the selection process, and discuss the desired concept, the dress-up box and and oped strong opinions, pick bathroom, and you have minimum qualification requirements, and address any questions relating to this Permit. get loads of use through the the costumes while you to do it all over again. year, long after Halloween can because this phase of Remember, if your chil- Please see http://www.flysfo.com/business-at-sfo/current-opportunities for additional is over. not knowing any differ- dren aren’t comfortable or information or should you have questions, please contact Mr. Trevor Brumm, Airport Revenue Development and Management Department, 650.821.4500. For older children, Pin- ently doesn’t last long. For get blisters, it won’t be just terest boards are a great those with budding ideas them who pay the price. It Count on WIC for Healthy Families place to get ideas, especially and opinions, select three will make the night miser- WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. You may for group costumes. You or four and then let them able for you also. qualify if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby; or have a child under age 5; and have a low to medium income; and live in California. Newly pregnant women, migrant can help your children by choose. Don’t take them to Spend some time as a workers, and working families are encouraged to apply. setting price limits, and it a Halloween store or you family planning, and can open a great opportu- will never get out, and they maybe even try a family WIC provides Nutrition Education and Health information, breastfeeding support, checks nity to talk about costumes will have nightmares for theme like The Incredibles for healthy foods (like fruits and vegetables), and referrals to medical providers and community services. that are age-appropriate. weeks after seeing scarier or Wizard of Oz — one One of the best ways to costumes. of my favorite’s was the You may qualify for WIC if you receive Medi-Cal, CalFresh (Food Stamps), or CalWORKS find a creative one-of-a- For older children, where family who dressed as a (TANF) benefits. A family of four can earn up to $3,747 before tax per month and qualify. kind costume is to make dressing up in a theme with mariachi band. Picking a Enroll early! Call today to see if you qualify and to make an appointment. Call City and County of San Francisco WIC Program at 415-575-5788. it yourself. On the popular friends is popular, try to Halloween costume can be This institution is an equal opportunity provider website chasing-fireflies. settle on something in a great time to encourage com, the average kid’s cos- enough time for everyone your child’s imagination, LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST tume ranges from $60–$90, to get the costume. The creativity, and indepen- CHINESE…. SPANISH…. FILIPINO so that can be great moti- rule in our house is “the dence, so avoid the stress, Requests must be received 48 hours in advance required for interpretation. For more vation to put something more the merrier,” mean- embrace it, and have fun! information see the BOS website www.sfbos.org, or call 415-554-5184. together on your own. ing include everyone or as Admittedly, I only actually many others as possible. Liz Farrell is the mother of The City and County of San Francisco encourage public outreach. Articles are translated into several languages to provide better public access. The newspaper makes every effort “made” my daughter’s cos- three children. She was for- to translate the articles of general interest correctly. No liability is assumed by the City and tume once when she was BE PRACTICAL, SAFE merly a television producer County of San Francisco or the newspapers for errors and omissions. 1-year-old, but you can In San Francisco, Hallow- in Washington, D.C. and CNS-2929931# save a lot of money looking een can be sunny and warm San Francisco.

30 October 2016 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Pets

Political Animal News roundup DogVacay won’t detail vetting process; Governor Brown signs ‘hot car’ legislation; Bay Area Pet FairPolk Street Oct. 15-16; Second Chance German Shepherd fundraising gala Oct. Pumpkin22 Polk Festival Street By Susan Dyer Reynolds ast month I told you about Saturday,Pumpkin October 29 • 3:00-5:00Festival pm a disturbing incident involving DogVacay, a “sharing economy” Lapp that allows you to find a pet sitter Saturday, October 29 • 3:00-5:00 pm through its network of “vetted” contrac- tors. Oakland couple Emily and Chris- Costume Parade for Kids & Pets! tian Pelipada lost their 6-year-old dog, Pippen, when he died after being left Costume Pumpkin Parade Decorating! for Kids & Pets! with another dog in a hot car outside a dog park by pet sitters they found using Pumpkin Decorating! the app. Parade Meeting Spot: Games! Prizes! As promised, I reached out to DogVa- Games! Prizes! cay for comment, and I got one from a FLIPP Parade Meeting Spot: spokesperson named Mary Langford. It 1400 Green StreetFLIPP was about what I expected from a dotcom @ Polk Street1400 Green Street boom 2.0 company, where twentysome- @ Polk Street 3:00 pm Parade ends at Glammic (1488 Vallejo Street) thing “executives” come and go like the 3:00 pm Parade ends at Glammic (1488 Vallejo Street) Tessa is one of the many beautiful dogs for pumpkin decorating and games. Meet us at the for pumpkin decorating and games. Meet us at the San Francisco fog. “We are heartbroken beginning of the parade or join us anywhere along waiting for a forever home with Second beginning of the parade or join us anywhere along by this news,” Langford responded via Chance German Shepherd Rescue. the route! Free to kids of all ages and all pets! e-mail. “We are doing everything we can the route! Free to kids of all ages and all pets! to support the owners during this incred- Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415-924-To register and seeTo registera map andof the see parade a map ofroute the parade & spooky route participating & spooky participating merchants, merchants, ibly difficult time … This negligence does 3398, bayareapetfair.org). The largestgo petto colehardware.yapsody.com go to colehardware.yapsody.com or call 415-674-8913 or call 415-674-8913 ext. 4. ext. 4. not represent our community, and the adoption fair in California, the annual host has been banned from the service.” event will feature more than 70 pet She went on to explain that DogVacay’s rescues and shelters in attendance, with INE NO G . 3 N 1 E Sponsored by: 108 Neighbors INE NO G . 3 N 1 E www.rhnsf.org vetting process includes “a comprehensive more than 1,000 adoptable dogs, cats, Sponsored by: 108 Neighbors application that is individually reviewed and small animals. Admission and park- www.rhnsf.org by our team, free of charge third-party ing are free, and there will be free live background checks, web seminars on pet shows, free activities for kids and dogs, care, and community reviews. Only 15%- food trucks, giveaways, and pet-related 20% of applicants are approved.” I wrote vendors. (A little birdy also tipped off back and asked her to be more specific. Political Animal that Dog Whisperer For example, could I see a copy of the Cesar Millan will be at the fair filming application? Do they require previous with one of my favorite groups, Rocket pet sitting experience? What if (as I do) Dog Rescue). someone has a breed that requires experi- In just the first five years, the Bay Area ence? What kind of background checks Pet Fair has had some amazing results: do they use? How do they know whether 3,722 homeless pets adopted (including the applicants have watched the “web 1,158 in 2015) and more than $180,000 seminars” on pet care? And if only 15 to donated back to local rescues and shel- 20 percent are approved, how did a sitter ters. Pet Food Express’s director of com- that thought it was OK to leave two dogs munity outreach, Mike Murray, says in a hot car until one of them died pass the fair is an “opportunity to educate their review? people about the importance of rescue I never heard back from DogVacay. and adoption, find hundreds of home- As I said last month, if you need to find less pets forever homes, and provide a a pet sitter, use word of mouth and per- fun weekend of activities for the whole sonal recommendations. There may be family.” an app for that, but your dog may wind up dead … SECOND CHANCE GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE HOT CAR LEGISLATION Murray is one of my favorite people Speaking of dogs left in hot cars, thank in the pet rescue industry. When he’s you to Gov. Jerry Brown for signing AB not working to save animals through 797 into law, allowing Californians to his job at Pet Food Express, he’s run- break into a vehicle to rescue animals in ning Second Chance German Shep- distress from excessive heat — and an herd Rescue, a nonprofit, all-volunteer, even bigger thank you to Assemblymen foster-based organization saving Ger- Marc Steinorth (R-Rancho Cucamonga) man shepherds throughout the greater and Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), Bay Area from life threatening situations who crafted the bipartisan bill after a in overcrowded shelters. Their annual series of incidents where dogs died just fundraising gala will take place Saturday like Pippen. On a 70-degree day, your Oct. 22 at the Blackhawk Country Club r car’s interior temperature can rise 20 in Danville from 5 to 9 p.m. It includes Skyla degrees or more above that. In fact, it’s a sit-down dinner and a live auction not uncommon for interior temperatures with former NBC Bay Area news anchor to hit 120 degrees, even with the win- Diane Dwyer. It’s a great way to socialize dows “cracked.” If your pets can’t come with other dog lovers, watch police K-9 with you when you get out of the car, demonstrations, and meet some of the please leave them at home … rescues (you might even meet your new best friend). To register, visit scgsr.org or PET FOOD EXPRESS BAY AREA PET call 888-815-6222 for more information FAIR (registration closes Friday, Oct. 14, at Save the weekend of Oct. 15–16, 2016 midnight). for the Pet Food Express Bay Area Pet Fair (Marin Center Fairgrounds, 10 E-mail: [email protected]

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