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MARINATIMES.COM CELEBRATING OUR 33RD YEAR VOLUME 33 ISSUE 02 FEBRUARY 2017 Politics As Usual San Francisco in the age of Trump

BY JOHN ZIPPERER

uring the inauguration of donald trump as the country’s 45th president, District 2 Super- visor Mark Farrell took to Facebook to com- Dment, “I have the biggest knot in my stomach watching the events in DC. ... part of me still thinks it’s not real, it’s really not happening.” In the days before Jan. 20, Mayor Ed Lee attended a national conference of mayors and noted that he and his fellow mayors were planning to resist federal efforts to dramatically change immigration policy or to introduce registries of certain minorities. State Senator Scott Wiener tweeted “Kicking off Trump inauguration week w a message: you’re not gonna throw tens of millions of Americans off healthcare w/o a hell of a fight.” Welcome to ground zero of what some are calling the Diane Arbus, Taxicab driver at the wheel with two passengers, N.Y.C., 1956. Gelatin silver print, 14¼ x 17¼ Resistance. in. (36 x 44 cm). PHOTO: THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK, GIFT OF DOON ARBUS AND AMY ARBUS, 2007 Determined opposition to the person and the policies of the president is nothing new in this country. Not every president is met with fierce resistance, but opponents of Diane Arbus: In the Beginning at SFMOMA President Trump are at least as energized and organized as conservative opponents of President Obama; if the lat- BY SHARON ANDERSON turing the first seven years of Diane viduals and their eccentricities, often ter could evolve into the Tea Party movement and largely Arbus’s career as a photographer of with a sense of unease and alienation. set the congressional agenda for much of Obama’s time hrough april 30, the san subjects that confront our sense of Arbus, a lifelong New Yorker, in office, the blue states of the country are looking to Francisco Museum of Modern normalcy. Her black-and-white por- worked in Times Square, the Lower do something similar under Trump. And San Francisco T Art presents an exhibition fea- traits of New Yorkers feature indi- THE ART WORLD, continued on 12 POLITICS AS USUAL, continued on 4 Bellingham by the Bay Appetites and Afterthoughts was the real deal — a brilliant military tactician, and ruthless. When What you see is he was a boy, his wealthy parents sent him to a private school in China’s Hunan Province where he what you get studied Confucius. He later became a military genius and fought in sev- BY BRUCE BELLINGHAM eral winning battles. A tough guy, he wound up as one of the most s my mentor, herb caen, used to say, “gawd, successful military commanders in I love this town.”… Chinese history. For example, here comes the Belli Belles and Athe great gals that they are. They had a party the other CHICKEN CONFUSION REIGNS day. Who are the Belli Belles? The women who supported But the fact is, General Tso never Melvin Belli. And yes, he was a friend to me. This is the ate General Tso’s chicken. He had old Montgomery Street office. Seems like halcyon days. nothing to do with it. It wasn’t even Mel was outrageous. But like the King of Torts, he could created until many years after his be outrageous for all the right reasons. death. But let me add to the con-

“Are you still on Halcion, Bruce?” No, not anymore. I General Tso's chicken. PHOTO: FLICKR.COM/AVLXYZ fusion — not the Confucian. If you don’t think my doctor, Samantha Bessega, at the Cas- don’t believe me, ask my Chinese tro-Mission Clinic on 17th Street would approve. cookbook friends, Fuchsia Dun- Dr. B. is one of my favorite persons in the world. After lop and Eileen Yin-Fei Lo. And if all, she just saved my life. I’m sure that engenders mixed General Tso’s chicken is this doesn’t satisfy you, do a little feelings from this readership. research yourself. When I played music on Sedge Thomson’s show on a phony, but General Tso KQED-FM, "West Coast Weekend," Sedge gave me the FUCHSIA DUNLOP’S VERSION chance to perform on the the radio regularly with Tom Here’s the story as Fuchsia Dun- Constanten. Yes, Deadheads. He was the keyboardist with was the real deal lop tells it. This young English the Grateful Dead. T.C. said to me, while we were driving woman gained her Chinese cooking through Nevada, “Life is unfair, Bruce, but once in a while BY ERNEST BEYL Yes, there was a Ching Dynasty chops in Sichuan Province studying it is unfair in our direction.” Chinese general named Tso. He was at the Sichuan Higher Institute of Halcyon days, indeed. eneral tso’s chicken Tso Tsung-t’ang. In today’s Roman- Cuisine. Later she branched out At this advanced age, I know this difference between is a phony — but it still ized Pinyin Chinese, he is Zuo and spent time in Hunan Prov- infamy and Big Pharma. A small challenge. tastes good to me. And, I Zongtang. Unlike his chicken dish, ince — much like an American BELLINGHAM, continued on 4 Gassume, to you, too. General Tso was not a phony. He APPETITES continued on 11 Contents In This Issue 14 08

News Calendar Around the city February events News briefs report on George Lucas's final Between Chinese New Year, Black History choice for the location of his museum, plus Month, and Valentine's Day, there are many woman killed in Cow Hollow, rogue bicy- festive and fun things to do this month; and cles blasted, sanctuary cities targeted, and check out the film festivals, Monet exhibition, Muni has a traffic glitch. 3 Rent on stage, fort-to-fort 10K run, and maybe bring the kids to an Aladdin musical. 14 Northside The Marina and Cow Hollow Real Estate Lynette Majer’s Marina-Cow Hollow Insider Top producers welcomes Hollow Cow to Union Street and We highlight five of the movers and shak- says good-bye to Animal Connection II ers in the local real estate scene; and the on Chestnut Street; and Supervisor Mark Roundup reports on Gov. Jerry Brown's Farrell explains his move from his long- second go-around with trying to solve the 6 time spot chairing the budget committee. housing development dilemma, a drop in North Beach and Telegraph Hill rental rates in San Francisco, Scott Wiener's successor on the Board of Supervisors, and Whatever you do, don't sit down near Ernest more. 16 Beyl unless you don't mind him eavesdropping; and Supervisor Aaron Peskin focuses on the individuals in the neighborhood At Home who have had such an impact on him and Urban Home and Garden others. 8 Julia Strzesieski provides a checklist and important information for making prepa- Food & Wine rations in your home to survive natural Openings keep on coming disasters. 22 The Tablehopper reports on Contrada's entry on Union Street, the new Bar Crenn Family and Flora, why the city's Korean BBQ game MomSense is getting a kick in the pants, and more news Liz Farrell explores the multiple meanings from the restaurant world. 10 of Valentine's Day — it's different with kids than it was when you were single or newly- Arts & Entertainment weds. 23 Found in translation ONLINE SPECIALS Michael Snyder recounts the back-and- forth of quality TV between the United The latest from Evalyn Baron, Michael States and other countries, including the Snyder's Coastal Commuter tells the tale of multiple remakes of the Scandinavian The two singers, complete archives, and more. Bridge; plus the best sellers. 12 marinatimes.com

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News Briefs Museum, bikes, and more Comings and goings in the city

LUCAS MUSEUM SOME BIKES ities. When the new MOVES TO A CITY AREN’T WELCOME U.S. Congress started FAR, FAR AWAY IN SAN FRANCISCO its session in early Jan- After an extend- Where else besides uary, House Repub- ed search, filmmaker the pages of the Mari- licans quickly intro- George Lucas has cho- na Times do you find duced three measures sen Los Angeles over the supervisors Aaron that would block fund- We love our Bay Area as the home Peskin and Mark Far- ing for sanctuary cities. for his new self-fund- rell side by side? In late Big city mayors have ed Lucas Museum of January, they appeared been defiant in the face customers. Narrative Art. Despite together at a press con- of the threats. “We are fairly broad support for ference condemning not going to sacrifice a a Treasure Island site, the plans of Bluegogo half million people who which was expected to to launch a bike-shar- live among us, who are help draw crowds to ing business in the city part of our communi- the island while spur- without permits. Oppo- ty,” said New York City ring its development, nents feared it would Mayor Bill de Blasio. Lucas went with a site lead to thousands of San Francisco Mayor in L.A.’s Exposition bikes clogging up city Ed Lee said “San Fran- Park, near the Univer- sidewalks. cisco is a sanctuary city sity of Southern Cali- Peskin cast the issue and will not waiver in fornia, his alma mater. as another tech compa- its commitment to pro- San Francisco Mayor ny flouting local laws tect the rights of all its Ed Lee expressed his and seeking forgive- residents.” disappointment in the ness later. Peskin was Experts have esti- choice of Los Angeles joined at the event by mated that San Fran- You’ll love our over San Francisco, but Farrell and Brian Wie- cisco could lose up to added that he is “proud denmeier, representing $1 billion if the federal that our city came the San Francisco Bicy- threats are carried out, money market together like never cle Coalition. but CBS San Francisco before to deliver a bold Ed Reiskin, director political analyst Melissa vision and thorough- of Transportation at the Caen told a Common- ly viable plan for the San Francisco Munic- wealth Club audience rates. museum, in an iconic ipal Transportation that the actual amount location in the heart Agency, issued a let- lost in the foreseeable of the Bay Area, with ter to Bluegogo’s CEO, future would likely be 100 percent political Gang Li, requesting minor because of a host and community sup- that the company noti- of complicated reasons p or t .” fy the city of its busi- that will bog down the After the original ness plan and comply process in multiple law- planned location in the with local law. He also suits. The total amount Presidio was rejected demanded Bluegogo for the state of Cali- by the Presidio Trust ensure its plans would fornia, however, “is far 1.00% and vocal opponents, not infringe upon an larger,” she said. Lucas got further in the exclusive deal the city process with Chicago, made with bike-share JANUARY COM- Annual Percentage Yield hometown of his wife, company Bay Area MUTES SNARLED Mellody Hobson. But Motivate. BY MUNI GLITCH Balances $10,000 neighborhood and parks “While San Francisco The city’s thousands activists there defeat- actively promotes bicy- of Muni bus and train and above* ed the plan despite a cle transportation and riders were frustrated strong effort by the city’s we would welcome the in much of January by mayor, Rahm Emanuel. opportunity to learn the glitchy upgrade of Lucas then returned to more about your pro- the system’s network- Please contact an employee for further California, pitting San posed operations, we ing equipment from 2G Francisco against Los want to make sure you to 3G service. SFMTA information about applicable fees and terms. Angeles. familiarize yourself has known about the Mayor Lee tried to with San Francisco’s upgrade to 3G service put a good face on requirements for use by its vendor since the loss, stating, “I am of its right of way and 2012, but it claims to pleased that the muse- understand that San have been surprised by um will be built in Cal- Francisco will active- AT&T’s deactivation ifornia for our state’s ly enforce local laws of its 2G wireless. “We residents to someday protecting the city’s understood we had e nj oy.” right of way,” Reiskin more time until the wrote. phasing out of the 2G WOMAN KILLED The previous month, network would impact BY TRUCK IN COW Uber launched and NextMuni,” accord- HOLLOW quickly curtailed the ing to an SFMTA blog, A woman crossing use of self-driving cars referring to the system the street at Union in the city without get- that tracks its fleet of and Buchanan was ting approvals. buses and trains. hit by a truck a little At one point in early Visit our Marina Branch and talk to Branch Manager Reina Ceja. after noon on Jan. 11. SANCTUARY CITIES January, about 70 per- She was taken to San IN THE HOT SEAT cent of the city’s vehi- Your neighborhood bank. Francisco General Hos- President Donald cles were unable to 2197 Chestnut Street fnbnorcal.com pital, where she died. Trump campaigned communicate with San Francisco, CA 94123 According to Bay City in part on a promise NextMuni due to the News, the driver of to deport millions of glitch. The agency said 415-287-8800 the truck was report- undocumented immi- nearly all of its vehicles * This offer valid for new Promotional Money Market Accounts only when opened edly cooperating with grants and to punish would be able to com- with money not currently on deposit at First National Bank of Northern Cali- investigators, who were sanctuary cities by cut- municate by the end of fornia. 1.00 APY% (1.00% interest rate) is current as of December 12, 2016 and looking into what part ting federal funds to the month. is subject to change at any time. 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Politics As Usual was the site of protests, with a continued from page 1 handful of arrests. They targeted the former Bank of America looks to play an outsized role in headquarters (Trump is a part that resistance. owner of the building). They also San Francisco — and the larg- blocked Market Street in front er Bay Area, for that matter — of Uber headquarters (Uber’s is overwhelmingly liberal and CEO is a Trump advisor); some Democratic voting, but it is not of them chained themselves to 100 percent so. Thousands of Uber’s front doors, which at least people in San Francisco voted served to annoy Uber employ- for Donald Trump, though their ees, rather than the vast majority votes were vastly outnumbered of Market Street drivers, passen- by their neighbors’ votes. Proud- gers, and pedestrians who were ly contrarian San Franciscans not remotely involved in giving are found all across the politi- Trump advice. In short, typical cal spectrum, and they include San Francisco. #NeverTrump Republicans, But other critics of Trump Peter Thiel-style conservatives, took a different approach, one and many others. Whatever their based on their need to under- political stance, as San Francis- stand what happened in the elec- cans they will have a front-row tion, when several reliably blue San Francisco Women's March participants stream into the crowded protest. PHOTO: EARL ADKINS seat for all of the fireworks that states voted for Trump. Valerie, are sure to happen during the a local filmmaker who has had opposition, but they have found by promising to do an end-run Trump and some of his congres- Trump administration. one of her movies screened at outlets by participating in the around the incoming president. sional allies carry through with the Cannes festival, decided to women’s marches in late January, “We’ve got the scientists, we’ve threats to cut funding to liberal FROM THE START travel to the East Coast with her donating money to Planned Par- got the lawyers, and we’re ready bastions such as San Francis- The deep antagonism felt by camera and make a documenta- enthood or the Southern Pover- to fight. We’re ready to defend,” co (see News Briefs, page 3). the left toward the new presi- ry about LGBT supporters of the ty Law Center, or other liberal Brown said in a fiery speech. Those big cities are overwhelm- dent is rooted in worries about new president. causes. “And if Trump turns off the sat- ingly Democratic, so it poses no Trump’s stated plans to target Another woman, an indepen- ellites, California will launch its political risk to representatives undocumented immigrants, his dent media producer, began put- THE RESISTANCE STATE own damn satellite. We’re going from a red district to push such controversial business dealings, ting together a plan to travel California’s money and power to collect that data.” a plan, and none to Trump to his possible entanglement with across the country and engage lie in its big blue regions of New Hampshire-based writer sign it into law. But the Bay Russia’s authoritari- the Bay Area and the Bernie Quigley wrote in The Area has a tremendous amount an government, his Los Angeles metro Hill California was at the van- of economic and political fire- treatment of women, area. Though there guard of using states’ rights power, including the Democrat- and his demonizing TechSolidarity has been holding are many counties that against a federal agenda they ic leader of the House, Nancy of racial and ethnic qualify as red voting opposed: “Gov. Jerry Brown and Pelosi, and it remains to be seen minorities during the meetings for tech employees zones, Democrats California open the gate: New how much Congress wants to campaign, including who do not want to play any hold a lopsided share England and other sympathetic tangle with the rich urban areas the undefined sug- of the power in Sac- regions should follow their ini- that provide much of the fund- gestion that he would role in helping the government ramento. Gov. Jerry tiative.” ing for the government and its institute a registry for Brown signaled long On the private-citizen side, a services. Muslims. create registries of Muslims. before the new pres- group called TechSolidarity has Whatever happens, San Fran- Former Michigan ident took office that been holding meetings in the ciscans will be in the front row, Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who Trump voters in civil conver- he was fired up and ready to Bay Area and in cities across watching or actively involved in now makes her home in the Bay sation. She was inspired, she lead the resistance to Trump’s the country for tech employees the effort. Area and is a senior CNN polit- said, by her realization that she environmental agenda, which who do not want to play any “We will persevere,” Governor ical analyst, said her daughter didn’t understand their motiva- includes opposition to interna- role in helping the government Brown told those geophysicists works at a bilingual school, and tions, and instead of just shar- tional agreements on climate create registries of Muslims. A in December. “Have no doubt some students and parents are ing Facebook memes or calling change action. petition has made the rounds of about that.” very afraid they are “going to be them names, she wanted to talk Speaking to the American the "technorati," with signatories ripped out of their home, it’s so to them in-person, human-to- Geophysical Union in San Fran- pledging not to take part in any John Zipperer is the author/pub- horrible.” human. cisco in mid-December, the such effort. lisher of the free Zippererstrasse When the day came for the Others have expressed a frus- governor responded to worries Quite a few politicians and digital political magazine (avail- new president to take his oath of tration with a lack of options Trump would defund the sat- nonpoliticians alike will be able at bit.ly/2iXVa3X). E-mail: office, downtown San Francisco for how they can express their ellites that collect climate data watching to see if President [email protected]

Bellingham Was Burlesque with Ann Corio.” That would come into the venerable, now-van- They have barstools made out of base- continued from page 1 was at the World Theater on W. 49th ished Chestnut Street Grill. He wrote a ball bats. What’s the old saying? “You don’t Street. I’d think to myself, I can’t wait to very good book, Gypsy and Me. Eric told miss the water till the well’s gone dry.” The Belli Belles reunion party was at grow up so I can see this. But I didn’t. I me he did not know who his father was Let’s hope it is not dry for too long. Fame on Broadway. Fame is on the site of don’t only mean I didn’t see Ann Corio. I until he was Yes, but we the now-disappeared Mabuay Gardens. never grew up. … I know; slightly self-ef- 20 years old. will endure. Known mostly as a punk music club, I facing. As Maurice Kanbar likes to say, “I I guess the San Francis- once saw a drag show there — years ago, do the jokes around here.” … I marveled flamboyant Is my heart broken about co is a resil- of course — with the obligatory Cher at the flashy names of the great ladies of and intellec- ient city. It impersonator or two. What would drag the burlesque stage: Lili St. Cyr … Blaze tually gifted the closing of Lefty O'Doul's? has survived queens do without Cher? … Amazingly, Starr … Tempest Storm, whose signa- Gypsy Rose earthquakes, the show was hosted by Milton Berle, ture phrase was, “What you see is what Lee could be You bet. Lefty O'Douls is the fires, and who was famous for his drag act on Sat- you get.” That could apply to many things rather cir- evictions. But, urday night TV in the 1950s. I mention in life. Then there was Lotta Topp, who cumspect. Or Cooperstown of the West. all in all, it is that for the benefit of readers under the played the old Market Street Cinema. I maybe simply still a friendly age of 65. … So famous was he that Berle can understand why she’d find her name protective. Moms can be that way. … city. This city will always embrace people was known as profession- My old friend Cosmo Sostenuto also of different stripes. Yes, she will always “Mister Tele- ally useful. aspires to a career in music. He wants to welcome lovers and other strangers. vision.” Berle What I can’t be on the self-effacing hit parade. He has As time goes by. came out on I marveled at the flashy names understand is a song: “I’m So Loathsome, I Could Cry.” But, as my friend, T.C. said, “We will stage at the why Mr. and … Go for it, Cosmo. If you can see it, you s u r v i v e .” Mabuay, and of the great ladies of the Mrs. Topp can get it. … Let us slake our thirst at the font of purity. did stand-up would name And what you see is what you get. And hope for the best. that had all burlesque stage: Lili St. Cyr, their daugh- O.K., is my heart broken about the clos- What you see it what you get? of us falling Blaze Starr, Tempest Storm. ter Lotta. ing of Lefty O'Doul’s? Not always. But it’s worth the trouble to out of our Surely she You bet. After all, Lefty’s first name was investigate. seats, con- was teased, Francis. You got it. This is the City of St. Yes, Gawd, I love this town. vulsed with laughter. For the first, and last unmercifully, as a young girl on the Francis. Francis of Asssi was always kind time, I got to see what burlesque was all playground. … Of course, there was the to animals, and that’s all right with me. Bruce Bellingham is the author of Belling- about. Berle was one of the best. … most famous entertainer in the category Lefty O’Doul’s is the Cooperstown of the ham by the Bay. Show him something he Burlesque always meant strippers. — Gypsy Rose Lee. … West. should know at [email protected]. When I was a kid, I used to read the I knew Lee’s son, Eric Preminger. Yes, as We know that baseball stars come from Follow the Marina Times on Twitter New York Daily News, and see the ads for in Otto Preminger. (I watched Preminger’s all over the world to pay homage. It’s not a @TheMarinaTimes and like us on Facebook Times Square clubs. I recall one: “This Laura again the other night. Brilliant.). Eric restaurant — not a hofbrau — it is a shrine. @MarinaTimes.

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UNION STREET VALENTINE WINE WALK RELOCATED If you were counting on wooing your sweetie at the Union Street Has a Crush on You Valentine Wine Walk, you’ll just have to hike or bus straight up Union to the Polk Street Valentine Wine Walk to sip and shop all the way to Post Street (see our calendar, page 14 for details).

MORE ON UNION STREET We didn’t warm up to the Lightning Tavern with the dark interior illuminated with lots of unique lighting making it kinda cool but also kinda creepy (pre- ferring instead the former Chicken and waffles at the Hollow Cow. establishment, Unwind PHOTO: FACEBOOK.COM/HOLLOWCOWSF on Union). Apparent- ly, we weren’t alone, and the window of their for- would be occupying the management problems mer space, 3108 Fillmore space, but according to ultimately resulted in the Street. their Facebook page, they tavern closing last summer. Speaking of Motion have denied that. Enter the Hollow Cow Wireless, its former space (1875 Union Street), late is now occupied by Salma CHESTNUT STREET last year under new man- & Company (3048 Fill- CHANGES … OR NOT agement with a new chef, more Street) real estate After 30 years, the folks and sporting five-stars on sales. Although the win- at Animal Connection II Yelp, with nods going to dows are papered, a note (2419 Chestnut Street) are pizza, short-rib tacos, and on the door says to “come looking to start another more, including brunch, on in, we are open!” chapter by seeing if some- the remodel/decor, and The popular salon Mer- one or some business is friendly staff. Great news! cer Street (3012 Fillmore interested in buying that Yes, Virginia, it’s true. Street) surprisingly seems location as well as their Just when you thought to have vanished in the other on Washington Union Street was saturated night with a note on the Street. It seems the Inter- with workout wear estab- door that two of their styl- net age of online buying lishments, Sweaty Betty ists can be found at ML (as well as the neighboring London seeks to disabuse Hair Studio (1771 Union larger Wolf and Lion pet you of that notion by tak- Street), and according to supply store) have taken a ing up residence in the their website, a third at toll on the small business, former Nine West space Lexington Place (1980 and it’s time to move on. (2086 Union Street), claim- Union Street). Kudos for Hoodline tells us our ing that such competition staying in the neighbor- favorite salad-sammie/ is good for business. They hood! sammich spot Blue Barn should know with 7 U.S. Pop-up Glamour & Wit (2105 Chestnut Street) locations and 44 in Europe. (3151 Fillmore Street), will soon take over the Further to that, look offering home design and former (and larger) Bar- for Toronto-born Titika decor (and locally made ney’s Gourmet Hamburg- Active Couture to fill the cool custom throw pil- ers (3344 Steiner Street) space of Covet Boutique lows), has taken the place space, where you will be (2042 Union Street) in the of the shared office space able to sit, stay, and dine as lower level of the Cud- Work Happy, and expects opposed to grabbing and worth Mansion. According to be around for six months going on Chestnut. to their website, Titika will or so. Last year, we bemoaned offer “activewear and yoga Although Cellar Door the loss of The Chestnut clothes for women,” with was still in business when Bakery (2359 Chestnut an emphasis toward the we first wrote of the vacan- Street) and their heartfelt athleisure trend. cies, we had worried about farewell letter lamenting it from the get-go with its how their landlord refused BERMUDA TRIANGLE limited hours and seem- to negotiate beyond their UPDATE ing lack of clientele. We’re lease expiration. Now, The former Cabana happy to see Dominque exactly one year later, said Home space is now home Crenn is expanding her space remains vacant, so to Vancouver, B.C.-born next-door restaurant Ate- we hope that landlord is Noir Lash (3024 Fillmore lier Crenn into the space happy. While we’ll admit Street), which specializes and will open Bar Crenn to being more word ori- solely in semipermanent (3131 Fillmore Street) ented rather than numbers lashes free of icky stuff sometime this spring (see oriented, isn’t it better to (latex and formaldehyde). Tablehopper on page 10 for receive some amount of The adorable kid’s cloth- more on that). rent rather than none? ing store Bubble followed Meanwhile, the empty their Fillmore neigh- Real Food (3060 Fillmore Happy Valentine’s Day! bors Motion Wireless to Street) building looms Union Street recently and large, its presence sorely E-mail: [email protected]. are now located at 2163 missed by many. There was Follow the Marina Times on Twit- Union Street. And good a recent notice posted on ter @The MarinaTimes and like us news: There’s a job card in the building that Bi-Rite on Facebook @MarinaTimes.

6 FEBRUARY 2017 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM From the District 2 Supervisor Addressing housing, transportation, and more Transitioning from budget chair to land use and transportation chair

BY MARK FARRELL lenge. Chairing our Land Use vide that for all our residents. In addition to the inclusionary should be ready to release to and Transportation Committee I’ll be working with my team, discussion, we have major devel- the public in mid-February. I or last month’s column, is a great opportunity to contin- including my Legislative Aide opment and transportation proj- plan on using that report as I briefly touched on what ue working on San Francisco’s Kanishka Karunaratne, who has ects that will be coming in front a base for a number of new was in store for my office in most pressing issues — namely extensive land use expertise and of the committee. I look for- policy proposals and to make F2017. One of the biggest changes housing and development. experience, to shape sensible ward to working with Supervi- a strong data-based case to the for the year ahead is that after As I look back on my years as land use policies that accommo- sors Peskin and Tang to address public about why addressing four years as chair of our Budget budget chair, I am proud that we date positive growth. San Francisco’s most pressing our housing shortage will affect and Finance Committee, I will more than doubled our reserves, housing, land use, development, housing affordability, the cost now be serving as chair of our placed funding priorities on WHAT ARE SOME UPCOMING and transportation policies and of living, our local economy, city’s Land Use and Transporta- core issues such as public safety CHALLENGES AT THE LAND projects. and economic mobility and tion Committee. and homelessness, authored and USE AND TRANSPORTATION opportunity for our residents. passed Proposition A — which COMMITTEE? WHAT ARE YOUR Existing data already shows WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO will wipe out our $4.4 billion The most immediate chal- PRIORITIES AS LAND USE that while the market has nat- SWITCH FROM THE BUDGET retiree health-care liability in 30 lenge will be the upcoming CHAIR? urally built housing for high- COMMITTEE? years — and I feel very secure in update to our city’s inclusion- My priorities as land use chair er-income groups and public When I first ran for the Board saying that San Francisco is in ary housing ordinance, which are to make sure that our com- subsidy has built housing for of Supervisors, my goal inside a much better place financially is our citywide policy that sets mittee uses data, reason, and San lower-income groups, the mid- of City Hall was to chair our than four years ago. affordable housing rates and Francisco values in every import- dle class has been struggling Budget and Finance Committee. As chair of the Land Use and targets in new housing devel- ant decision we make. Address- to find affordable housing. I At the time, San Francisco was Transportation Committee, I opment projects. Our inclu- ing our city’s housing shortage will prioritize finding ways beginning to recover from the look forward to taking a lead- sionary ordinance is one of our and crisis through smart policies to incentivize middle-income depths of the Great Recession, ership role in helping working most important city policies, and good projects must also be housing so working families and no member of the Board families afford to stay in San and it’s crucial that we get it top priorities. As a city, we must can stay in San Francisco. of Supervisors had any private Francisco. This includes not right. If we set the rates too focus on ways that can stream- I also look forward to a pro- sector financial experience. I only affordable housing, but also high, then we risk stifling hous- line our development process, so cess that includes the voices of wanted to bring my private sec- less congestion, better transpor- ing development, which in turn we do not see needless delay after all of our city’s diverse commu- tor financial experience to City tation options, safer streets, and leads to higher housing prices needless delay on good projects nities in these important land Hall, because I believe it was diverse neighborhoods. As a San for our residents. When voters that deserve support. I firmly use and transportation issues. critical background to guide our Francisco native who returned passed Proposition C in June, believe San Francisco is for all The success of these projects city toward budget solvency and to raise my family here, I know we committed to setting our and will work to accommodate and policies depends strongly strength. the challenges working families inclusionary policy based on growth in a balanced and reason- upon public input and inclusion. After four years, I had official- face. My family is fortunate to fiscal feasibility and economic able manner. As land use chair, I want every- ly become the longest-serving have secure housing, and I want studies, not political ideology, My requested economic one to know my commitment to budget chair in city history, and to ensure that our city’s housing and I intend to see that com- impact report on our city’s zon- hearing from our communities I was ready for a new chal- and land use policies can pro- mitment through. ing and land-use regulations on each and every issue.

MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES FEBRUARY 2017 7 Northside Sketches from a North Beach Journal Eavesdropping in the neighborhood

BY ERNEST BEYL

’m an ardent eavesdropper. One Cow Hollow's Romantic Experience might even say as a columnist I’m a professional eavesdropper. Nothing Iwrong with eavesdropping as long as you’re open about it. Smile a lot and tell the eavesdropee that you’re writing a column for the Marina Times. Here are a few examples of my work. I picked them up last month.

EAVESDROPPING AT CALZONE’S Regular customer: “We were at this quaint little bar in the Mission. A guitarist came to the table and with a great flourish he said, ‘I will now play for you. What would you like to hear?’ I looked up and said, Flight of the Bumble Bee.” You never know who you'll run into at City Lights Bookstore — maybe even AT GINO AND CARLO Lawrence Ferlinghetti. PHOTO: STACEY LEWIS Woman: “My cell phone says I’ve walked one-point-four miles today.” Companion: “You’ve been sitting on that bar stool since AT THE NORTH BEACH LIBRARY this place opened at 6 a.m. I guess you’re Lemony Snicket: “The key to good just moving your hips.” (Yes, Gino and eavesdropping is not getting caught.” Prime Rib Every Night! Carlo morning bartender Danny Snell at the Marina’s Best Kept Secret! unlocks the door at 6 a.m.) AT THE BEAT MUSEUM One tourist says to another: “Who were ON THE 39 MUNI the Beats anyway?” CLOSED FOR REPAIRS: “My daughter is going away for the Companion tourist: “A bunch of dead- Mon. February 6 through Wed. February 8 weekend and wants me to babysit her pet beat poets. That’s why they called them- rabbits. How do you take care of rabbits selves the Beats.” anyway?” “Sauté them with a little white Bar opens at 4pm | Dinner nightly 5pm-1am wine and serve with polenta.” SAME TOURISTS AT THE BEAT MUSEUM 3166 Buchanan Street at Greenwich | (415) 921-7600 AT THE NORTH BEACH LIBRARY First tourist: “Oh look, here’s a book by Author Thornton Wilder: “There’s noth- Gertrude Stein. Was she a Beat?” ing like eavesdropping to show you that Second tourist: “No, but I seem to the world outside your head is different remember that she lived in Oakland.” We are pleased from the world inside your head.” Beat Museum attendant: “There’s no there, there. That’s what she said about AT THE SALOON O a k l an d .” “What are you going to have?” the bar- First tourist: “Well, it must have been tender asked. there when she was there.” Money Matters “I’ll have a beer, and my friend will have We are pleased to announce • Establish a Budget for 2017 …Even so, people get ner- a Mai Tai.” AT THE NORTH BEACH LIBRARY Matching Cash Flow with Expenses. vous when they hear what’s Bartender: “What’s her second choice?” Black’s Law Dictionary: “Eavesdropping is secretly listening to the private conver- Financial Planning Hold a family meeting and going on in the world and AT CAFFE PUCCINI sation of others without their consent. As to announcereview … 2016’s expenses and how that will impact their The jukebox was playing Luciano defined by Black’s Law Dictionary (1) This Pavarotti singing Che gelida manina by is commonly thought to be unethical (2) Tips for 2017 look at needs verse wants. investments. Giacomo Puccini, of course. A customer There is an old adage that eavesdroppers Work with a financial advisor If you’re nervous and sit- listened for a minute, took a sip of his wine, seldom hear anything good of themselves who can help you develop an ting on excess cash, a good and said to his lunch date, “It’s probably … and eavesdroppers always try to listen by Jeff Burke Mario Lanza.” to matters that concern them.” Tammy B. Haygood objective plan that is tailored to strategy is to start by invest- your overall risk tolerance. ing 20% and then invest the AT CITY LIGHTS AT ORIGINAL JOE’S TammyAccountf you’reB. Haygood likeVice 92% President of the U.S., you don’t keep the Customer to a man with a beard wear- Overheard at Original Joe’s at book party remaining amount every Accountresolutions Vice President you make each year, especially the ing a baseball cap and a safari jacket: for San Francisco Appetites and After- • Don’t Put Off Your Retirement two weeks, month, or every “Excuse me, are you Lawrence Ferling- thoughts. financial ones. While financial planning can seem or College Saving Contributions. hetti?” A guy buys the book and steps up to has joined our San Francisco office. other month based on your has joined our San Francisco office. “No, I’m not. Why do you ask?” have me sign it. daunting, here are some resolutions from a UBS tolerance for risk. The earlier you start to save, “Because you look like him.” “What’s your name?” I ask. financial advisor that you can actually keep to improve “In North Beach every guy over 80 “Woody.” IOne California Street, 20th Floor the better off you’re going to Jeff Burke is a Sr. Vice Presi- One California Street, 20th Floor looks like Lawrence Ferlinghetti.” “Like Woody Allen? your fiscal outlook this year: be. If you get a raise, bonus, “That’s right.” San Francisco,San Francisco, CA 94111 CA 94111 dent – Wealth Management, or gift from a relative, use it to AT THE NORTH BEACH LIBRARY “Actually you look a lot like Woody 415-954-6725• Make Time for Financial Planning. • Review 2016 Potential Tax Liability. 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West Portal Monthly • January 2017 From the District 3 Supervisor These are the people of your neighborhood Who we are: Tribute to community

BY AARON PESKIN many characters I would come It was filled with love again last for the evening menu. She might — could be tolerated. She had a to know and love later in life. month as many of those same have some friendly neighbor- wonderful sense of humor and y office spent 2016 So who are the people that community members came hood gossip to share, or maybe she loved her wife very much. in a near-constant state make up this community? I could together to celebrate Mary Beth’s she would press Flora to share She also loved North Beach and of bustling activity, go on forever about the people I life. I was struck by the diversity her latest Hungarian recipe, San Francisco. Mtackling a robust legislative agen- look forward to seeing in my daily of the local tribes intersecting in which of course would require Sadly, we lost many community da that many of you are familiar routine, the people I continue to the tiny restaurant and thought to the sweet Hungarian paprika members in 2016, each one with with at this point. miss after they are gone because myself that MB was one of those that Flora sold on site. Eventu- their own special story and con- What you may not be familiar they made the neighborhood spe- very special people who man- ally, they turned the restaurant tributions. I’ve singled out Mary with is the “why” — why choose cial and unique. This community aged to touch so many different over to their chef, while simul- Beth here, but truly every person service, choose policy-mak- is a jumbled kaleidoscope of real people. That’s the kind of person taneously leasing the storefront in this community has touched ing, choose endless e-mails and people who overlap in fascinating she was. The LGBTQ communi- down the block to local artists to me (and one another) in some meetings? As I reflect on last ways. I saw this tapestry on full ty, the Dolphin Club swimming ensure it was used as a commu- way. So, yes, sometimes I can year’s work and the work ahead, display at a memorial for a dear clan, the small business community space, and not some corpo- be a little protective of this city I am grounded by a central friend recently, someone that I’d nity, the host of artists, families, rate shell of an office. and this community. I don’t view compass: Community. And no, like to tell you about. In many and North Beach regulars who Mary Beth was a magnet for policy-making as a series of dry not just a flat catch-all word ways, she quite perfectly sums treated that cozy restaurant at those in need of a mother — legislative digests or the requisite for speeches and soundbites. I’m up what I love so much about Columbus Avenue phone calls to push talking about the fantastic tapes- District 3 and San Francisco and, and Filbert Street on problems. It is try of neighbors, characters, and yes, community. as their personal the human beings behind-the-scenes people who I first met Mary Beth Marks home and meeting Flora and Mary Beth opened their whose stories are make this city run. (or “MB” as she was known to place — everyone reflected between One of the classic corner- the many fortunate enough to call was drawn to the restaurant with no real money, no the lines of each stones of the Emmy-award win- her a friend) one evening many big laugh and big experience, and no back-up plan. piece of legislation. ning show Sesame Street was the years ago when my wife and I ate love that MB ema- Potholes, small tune, “Who Are the People in at Da Flora restaurant. I had the nated. They built community from nothing. business struggles, Your Neighborhood,” popular- privilege of officiating a double Flora and Mary rent increases, evic- ized by Bob McGrath’s character. wedding that included MB and Beth opened their restaurant or perhaps a guardian angel. tions, street cleaning, taxes, and It’s an ode to the everyday peo- her wife Flora Gaspar, as well as with no real money, no expe- For years, she was one of many leash laws — every issue, no mat- ple who make a neighborhood Patrick Marks of Green Arcade rience, and no back-up plan. guardian angels who took care ter how big or small, has a direct vibrant and healthy, and for mil- Books and his husband, Gent They literally built a community of beloved North Beach citizen impact on someone in this com- lions of children everywhere it Sturgeon. It was a classic North hub from nothing — and people Millie, eventually working with munity. And now, more than ever, has been an opportunity to value Beach affair, taking place right in came. On any given day, you me to get Millie a permanent we will need community to get us equally myriad occupations that Flora and MB’s corner restaurant, could find MB in the back, caked spot at Laguna Honda. She was through the dark days ahead. make a city tick. As a Berke- complete with a DIY oyster bar. in flour, prepping her famous someone who felt the struggle I will continue fighting for this ley kid raised on Sesame Street, It was joyous and raucous, and focaccia bread or maybe throw- of others deeply, and no injus- community because I love it. it was a Weforeshadowing of theare filled with so much pleased love. ing together a round of pear tarts tice — no matter how slight Very much.

Money Matters We are pleased to announce • Establish a Budget for 2017 …Even so, people get ner- Matching Cash Flow with Expenses. vous when they hear what’s Financial Planning Hold a family meeting and going on in the world and to announcereview … 2016’s expenses and how that will impact their Tips for 2017 look at needs verse wants. investments. Work with a financial advisor If you’re nervous and sit- who can help you develop an ting on excess cash, a good by Jeff Burke Tammy B. Haygood objective plan that is tailored to strategy is to start by invest- your overall risk tolerance. ing 20% and then invest the TammyAccountf you’reB. Haygood likeVice 92% President of the U.S., you don’t keep the remaining amount every Accountresolutions Vice President you make each year, especially the • Don’t Put Off Your Retirement two weeks, month, or every hasfinancial joined ones. our While San Franciscofinancial planning office. can seem or College Saving Contributions. other month based on your has joined our San Francisco office. daunting, here are some resolutions from a UBS tolerance for risk. The earlier you start to save, financial advisor that you can actually keep to improve IOne California Street, 20th Floor the better off you’re going to Jeff Burke is a Sr. Vice Presi- One California Street, 20th Floor your fiscal outlook this year: be. If you get a raise, bonus, San Francisco,San Francisco, CA 94111 CA 94111 dent – Wealth Management, or gift from a relative, use it to 415-954-6725• Make Time for Financial Planning. • Review 2016 Potential Tax Liability. Senior Portfolio Manager 415-954-6725 increase your 401(k)/IRA con- 415-954-5913 fax for UBS Financial Services It doesn’t415-954-5913 take much, butfax How much income did you tribution or set aside money to 800-826-7014 toll free setting aside time to plan can receive? Did you have a capital start a 529 college saving plan. in San Francisco, CA. [email protected] you stay on target toll with freeloss or gain? • Finally, Never Panic. (415) 576-3879 long [email protected] goals. Reviewing and planning for a A couple of hours once a potential refund or tax liability A new post-election UBS In- [email protected] quarter is ample to evaluate will help you be prepared come vestor Watch report found that www.UBS.com performance, market out- April 15th. Don’t wait until over 68% percent of investors looks, investment objectives, April 14th to find out you owe are expecting strong returns in ubs.com/fsand overall allocations. money and don’t have it handy. the stock market.

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West Portal Monthly • January 2017 Food & Wine The Tablehopper Lots of openings

The clam pizza at the new Contrada on Union Street. PHOTO: ©TABLEHOPPER.COM Cow Hollow starts the year Northwith Beach a bang Restaurant ad JuneBY MARCIA 2016 GAGLIARDI chicken mole, mini quesadilla, pickled onion, oregano; $13), and carne asada ow hollow has a sudden burst (six-ounce skirt steak, rice, refried beans, Marinaof Times new restaurant openings, start- two eggs any style, house-made tortillas, ing with Contrada (2136 Union pico de gallo; $19). The Vida Fuerza C4.936”Street, X415-926-8916) 16” in the former La (cold-brewed coffee, coconut milk, cin- Cucina. The casual-chic restaurant is namon; $6) will get you back in the game. from managing partners Dena Grunt and There are also large-format beverage ProvidedMick Suverkrubbe, by: with chef Jason Tuley options, like a passion fruit mimosa for Innkeeper(TBD, Parlour Card inServices Oakland, and most six (which is basically a bottle of bubbles recently Picco Restaurant and Pizzeria in and a carafe of passion fruit purée — so Larkspur) leading a Tuscan menu with it could be good for just two people, or house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, and even one, heh). other items such as slow-roasted meats. Sample menu dishes include farro-ju- RUSSIAN HILL niper rigatoni with wild boar sugo and Back in 2015, I reported on Kinjo aged pecorino (you want to get this, (2206 Polk Street, 415-921-2222), a sushi it’s perfect for winter!); squid ink buca- restaurant coming to Russian Hill from tini with Dungeness crab, chilies, and the chef-owner of Saru (Noe Valley) smoked bread crumbs; local clam pizza and Ijji Sushi (Divisadero Street), Billy with Calabrian chili, wild nettle, the Kong, and the chef-owner of Seiya (San pop of cured lemon, and tomato sauce; Carlos), Kuo Hwa Chuang. Takatoshi and wood-oven grilled Romanesco with Toshi of Sausalito’s Sushi Ran (who has capers, charred lemon, and bottarga. The been there for over 10 years) will be run- pizzas are quite notable, with the crust ning the kitchen serving Edomae-style striking this balance between Neapolitan omakase sushi ($120). The restaurant elasticity and a thin and crisp structure so was due to open at the end of Janu- you can actually pick up a slice. ary, and will be open Tuesday–Sunday Look for a Cal-Italian wine list from 5:30–10 p.m., with specific seating times consultant Shawndra McCrorey (A16), at 5:30, 6, 8, and 8:30 p.m. with a bunch of quality selections on tap. There is also a back deck that seats 40 FILLMORE (have to wait for the weather to improve), New York’s Deuki Hong, of the awe- with two communal live-edge walnut some Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong, is com- tables and a wine garden. Open Wednes- ing to San Francisco. He’s opening a day–Monday 5–10 p.m. (until 12:30 a.m. Korean fried chicken joint called Sun- Friday–Saturday). day Bird in the back of the upcom- I was happy to see chef Dominique ing Boba Guys (1522 Fillmore Street) Crenn recently announce her upcom- space, just next door to Wise Sons Bagel ing project, Bar Crenn (3131 Fillmore and Bakery. Think whole Mary’s birds, Street). It will be opening next door to used for fried chicken (half or whole), Atelier Crenn (3127 Fillmore Street), in chicken soup, fried chicken skin, and the space of what was the Cellar Door more. It’s due to launch in February, and wine bar. The San Francisco Chronicle because it will be a pop-up space, Sun- reports further that Bar Crenn will feature day Bird will be there indefinitely (the biodynamic and natural wines (curated plan is to find a permanent space for the by wine director Matt Montrose), older concept). Hong is also about to sign a wines, low-ABV cocktails, ports, and lease for a Korean barbecue restaurant Madeiras. There will also be some small (also on Fillmore Street), which will plates and dishes to share. The atmo- have a fermentation lab and late-night sphere will be relaxed and a place to hang vibe. Look for San Francisco’s Korean out with friends, or for a drink before or BBQ game to get upped significantly by after dinner. The opening is looking like the end of 2017. sometime in April; I’ll keep you updated. The newly opened Flores (2030 Union Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular insider Street, 415-796-2926) is now serving weekly e-column, Tablehopper, about the Mexican brunch Saturdays and Sundays, S.F. dining and imbibing scene; get all the 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Dishes include pancake latest news at tablehopper.com. Follow de elote (corn pancake, maple crema, @tablehopper on Twitter and Instagram powdered sugar; $13), huevos poblanos for more culinary finds.

10 FEBRUARY 2017 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Appetites Peng’s Restaurant was near the Finally, Dunlop says, “The continued from page 1 UN building and attracted dip- final twist in the tale is that lomats. One was U.S. Secretary General Tso’s chicken is now cook from San Francisco might of State Henry Kissinger. being adopted as a ‘traditional’ decide to go to New Orleans When Dunlop sought out dish by some influential chefs and explore Creole and Cajun Peng Chang-kuei many years and food writers in Hunan.” cuisines. When Dunlop lived in later — after he had made a pile This is akin to the miners in Changsha, capital city of Hunan of money and closed his New the California Gold Rush being Province, she tried to find Gen- York City restaurant and moved convinced chop suey was part eral Tso’s chicken on menus. Not back to Taiwan — he couldn’t of authentic Chinese cuisine. only could she not find it, but remember exactly when he had she couldn’t find anyone who created General Tso’s chicken. EILEEN YIN-FEI LO’S even knew about it. He told her, “Kissinger visited us VERSION Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, the wife of my friend Fred Ferretti, himself a food writer, has a somewhat Peng's Restaurant attracted diplomats. different take on the general and his chicken. In her book Chi- Kissinger visited every time he was nese Kitchen, she says the dish is a Hunan classic and explains in New York. It was he who brought that “zongtang” was not a ref- Hunanese food to public notice. erence to Zuo Zongtang’s given name, but to zongtang, which means “ancestral meeting place.” every time he was in New York, She says, therefore, it refers IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT and we became great friends. It to “Ancestral Meeting Place BLAME KISSINGER was he who brought Hunanese chicken.” In her book Revolutionary food to public notice.” Chinese Cookbook: Recipes from HOT, SWEET, AND SPICY Hunan Province, Dunlop says GENERAL TSO’S FAMED I found more than a dozen General Tso’s chicken was cre- CHICKEN AND GOLD RUSH recipes for General Tso’s chick- ated by a Chinese Nationalist CHOP SUEY en, the sweet, slightly spicy chef from Hunan named Peng Peng added, “When I began chicken dish, served in Chinese Chang-kuei who fled China for cooking for non-Hunanese peo- restaurants all over the United Taiwan when the Communists ple in the United States, I altered States and usually credited as took over the mainland in 1949. the recipe [for his creation Gen- being of Hunan origin. Never- An 1875 photo of General Tso Tsung-t’ang, who incidentally had In Taiwan, he catered Chinese eral Tso’s chicken].” Hunan food theless, most people in Hunan nothing to do with the recipe for General Tso's chicken. banquets for government offi- is not sweet. It provides a slow, Province have never heard of PHOTO: ADOLF-NIKOLAY ERAZMOVICH; WIKIMEDIA COMMONS cials. In 1973, Peng moved to incendiary burn that creeps up on it. And if they have, they don’t New York City and opened — of you. For the Kissinger version — associate it with the traditional York Times — which goes with E-mail: [email protected]. course — a Chinese restaurant. the one most of us know today — hot, spicy, salty Hunan cuisine. Fuchsia Dunlop’s version of the Follow the Marina Times on Twit- At that time Hunan cuisine was Peng added sugar for the familiar And, by the way, Peng died origin of General Tso’s chicken ter @TheMarinaTimes and like us little known in the United States. Chinese sweet and sour taste. late last year at 98. The New — gave him a half-page obit. on Facebook @MarinaTimes.

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12 FEBRUARY 2017 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Michael Snyder on ... Television Found in translation

BY MICHAEL SNYDER tell you that there was a concerted effort on the part of the production company in lobalization can be seen as a Germany to find actors who actually could curse or a blessing, but in the tele- emulate the distinctive-voiced histrionics vision business, it’s been a welcome of William “Captain Kirk” Shatner and Gbusiness model. The thought came to me as the coolly even tones of Leonard “Spock” I was catching up to the Franco-British TV Nimoy. crime drama The Tunnel, which had two short series runs for a total of 18 episodes OF MICE AND MEN BEHAVING BADLY on Sky Atlantic in the U.K. and Canal+ Certainly, America has been entertain- in France beginning in late 2013. In this ing the world since the early part of the bullish era of prestige TV with so many 20th century, exporting the likes of Charlie superb offerings through network, cable, Chaplin and Mickey Mouse to appreciative and streaming services, I was only able to audiences worldwide. Good ideas appear to get to The Tunnel after polishing off the travel well. So do bad ones, evident in the final, wrenching episode of the HBO mini- success of (and excuse my bias against real- series The Night Of. Though I was watching ity-TV programming) America’s Got Talent, these programs in the good old U.S.A., the American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, Who two shows were fine examples of cross-pol- Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Big Brother, Wife lination in the international video market. Swap, The X Factor, and The Voice — all of The Tunnel concerns a dead body found which were reworked for the U.S. market exactly at the midpoint of the EuroTunnel from foreign TV shows. I’m not impressed under the English Channel, within the there, though that should not diminish the jurisdiction of British and French police value of the turnabout when it comes to departments alike and forcing a cava- quality drama and comedy. lier U.K. cop (Stephen Dillane, Game of The Great Britain to America export-im- Thrones) and an emotionally damaged port paradigm has existed for a while. In French cop (Clémence Poésy of the Harry the early 1970s, producer Norman Lear Potter movies) to work together to solve scored his first across-the-board sitcom the murder. In a notable wrinkle, it was triumph with an across-the-pond reinven- preceded a few months earlier by The tion, transforming the domestic class-war Bridge, a Mexican-American interpreta- humor of the U.K. series Till Death Us tion of the story, set between El Paso, Texas Do Part into the controversial, thoroughly and Juarez, Mexico after a corpse is found American ratings giant for CBS, All in the in the middle of the bridge that links the Family. Lear followed that with the junk- two cities. Demián Bichir (The Hateful yard hijinks of Sanford & Son, adapted for Eight) played the Mexican detective on NBC from the BBC show Steptoe & Son. the case with his usual mix of subtlety Apparently, the model worked. There were and gusto, and the German-born actress less profitable takes such as NBC’s attempt Diane Kruger (Inglorious Basterds) acquit- to do a U.S. version of the randy Brit hit ted herself beautifully as the American Men Behaving Badly in the 1990s. Not every policewoman. Both series are polished imitation can have the staying power — for and compelling, and deal with sex slavery better or worse — of ABC’s Three’s Compa- and drug crime while addressing the kill- ny (inspired by the English sex-com Man ings that trigger the investigations. Despite About the House). their similarities, they are different in setting, cultural issues, tone, and certain plot THE OFFICE MAKES A KILLING elements, which justifies watching the two It’s conceivable that the runaway success variations. of NBC’s The Office, based on creator-actor Ricky Gervais’s U.K. workplace comedy of BRIDGE AND TUNNEL the same name, reopened the floodgates The truly remarkable thing about The (and, for the record, spawned variations Bridge and The Tunnel is the fact that each in France, Germany, Canada, Chile, Israel, series was a remake of a Swedish-Danish and Sweden). In the past decade, we’ve co-production titled The Bridge (in Danish, seen the Israeli terrorist-espionage drama Broen; in Swedish, Bron), which has been Prisoner of War turned into Showtime’s shown in more than 100 countries to date. popular Homeland; the subtle French zom- There must be something so clever and bie show Les Revenants become A&E’s The resonant about the plot and characters of Returned; the politically charged Danish the Scandinavian version of The Bridge mystery Forbrydelsen shifted to a Seattle that it has a certain universal appeal that setting as AMC’s The Killing (enhancing the also lent itself to adaptation or reinvention. careers of its co-leads Mirielle Enos and Joel The same goes for The Night Of, which Kinnaman); Sweden’s A.I./sci-fi drama Real was developed from the 2008 debut season Humans get a British makeover as Humans, of the British crime series Criminal Jus- now airing in the U.S.; Venezuela’s Juana la tice. The latter starred Ben Whishaw (The virgin give birth to the CW’s Jane the Virgin; Hours) as a young man accused of murder and the Columbian soap opera Yo soy Betty, in London after he steals his father’s cab to la fe spun into ABC’s winsome dramedy attend a party and picks up a young woman Ugly Betty. on a bender. The Night Of changes the There are further examples, particularly locale to New York City and reimagines the in the U.K. to U.S. pipeline: trans-Atlantic young man from a white working-class col- editions of House of Cards, Shameless, Being lege kid to a collegiate Muslim-American, Human, Skins, Life on Mars, and others. I’m giving the show an extra layer of topicality. particularly partial to HBO’s sharp-toothed It’s an interesting turn of affairs after all-American political comedy Veep, which numerous stateside shows have been was inspired by the BBC’s even more scath- dubbed or subtitled in other languages and ing romp through the corridors of Parlia- exported overseas since the Golden Age mentary power The Thick of It. This is more of TV in the 1950s. I have to say it’s pretty than a trend. It’s a worldwide revolution, hilarious to see an old episode of I Love and the viewers are winning. Lucy with Lucy and Ricky Ricardo arguing in Japanese, or, in a worldwide hit of more Michael Snyder is a print and broadcast recent vintage, Homer Simpson strangling journalist who covers pop culture on KPFK/ Bart while blurting out an invective in Ital- Pacifica Radio’s David Feldman Show and ian. And having watched an installment on Michael Snyder’s Culture Blast, via GAB- of Raumschiff Enterprise — sorry — the net.net, Roku, and YouTube. You can follow original Star Trek dubbed in German, I can Michael on Twitter: @cultureblaster

MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES FEBRUARY 2017 13 Calendar MUSIC Lang Lang in Recital Tuesday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall February Events The international piano phenomenon brings his trademark showmanship and heartfelt artistry to w h at n o t t o m i s s t h i s m o n t h Liszt’s Piano Sonata in B minor, considered one of the composer’s greatest works for solo piano. The program also includes Falla’s Danza ritual Polk Street Valentine Wine Walk Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirit MAJOR EVENTS del fuego and selections from Granados’ Goyes- Thursday, Feb. 9, 4–8 p.m. Powwow cas. $69–$195, 415-864-4000, sfsymphony.org Chinese New Year Festival Polk Street (Jackson to Polk Sts.) Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. Grab your sweetie for an evening stroll Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Various days through Feb. 28 Dianne Reeves of wine samples, finger foods, and special This celebration of traditional Native American Thu.–Sun., Feb. 16–19, 7:30 p.m. Various S.F. venues treats offered by local merchants, so don’t culture also provides a gender-affirming Miner Auditorium, SFJazz Gung Hay Fat Choy! Celebrate the Year of the forget to thank them with your support. experience for the two-spirits community The multiple Grammy Award-winning jazz Rooster with a street fair, flower fair, and more, $25 (advance); $25 (day of), 800-310-6563, and features performers in traditional Native vocalist returns for her signature intimate including the colorful Chinese New Year Parade sresproductions.com American regalia, dancing, singing, drumming, concerts. $30–$185, 888-920-5299, sfjazz.org Feb. 11. See website for details/schedule, 415- contests, and more, including food and craft 982-3000, chineseparade.com Valentine’s Day Sock Hop vendors and health screenings. Free, baaits.org 25th Annual Noise Pop Music & Arts Saturday, Feb. 11, 7–10 p.m. Festival Presidio Officer’s Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Monet: The Early Years Daily, Feb. 17–27 Hop back to the 1950s and be there or be Tue.–Sun., Feb. 25–May 29, 9:30 a.m.– Various S.F. & Oakland locations square for dancing with live music from 5:15 p.m. S.F.’s favorite indie music, arts, and film festival The Ely Brothers & The Doubletake Band and Legion of Honor that explores the intersection of music and art, the San Francisco Jitterbugs. Retro cocktails Through approximately 60 paintings gathered returns with art gallery shows, happy hours, and available for purchase from Arguello restaurant. from international collections, this exhibition much more. $175–$375 (all-access), noisepop.com Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; dance lessons 6:30 demonstrates the radical invention that marked the p.m. with the Jitterbugs. Free with registration, artist’s development of his unique visual language 415-561-5300, presidioofficersclub.com and technique during his formative years of 1858 Sponsored to 1872. $35, 415-760-3600, famsf.org 50 Shades of Green: Valentine’s Day 31st Annual Tribal & Textile Arts Show Happy Hour & Plant Love Tour Sunday, Feb. 12, 3–5 p.m. THEATER Fri.–Sun., Feb. 10–12, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center S.F. Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park ACT: A Thousand Splendid Suns More than 70 international dealers and Enjoy a guided tour full of steamy tales of Tue.–Sun. Feb. 1–26 galleries will showcase rare historical and pistils, stamens, and plant reproduction. Then Geary Theater (405 Geary St.) contemporary art by tribal cultures and co-create a special Valentine garden gift with This epic story of three generations of Afghan your date as you enjoy beer, wine, and small indigenous peoples from the Americas, Africa, women who are bound together by marriage, MASQUERADE BALL: Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. Proceeds bites under the fragrant blooming magnolias. family, and a secret past, amid the war-torn streets Festa di Carnevale benefit the de Young Museum. $15–$25, $50, 415-661-1316, sfbotanicalgarden.org of modern-day Kabul features live music from com- sanfranciscotribalandtextileartshow.com poser and saw player David Coulter of the Kronos Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m. Love Bites: Bite Me Cupid Quartet. $19–$115, 415-749-2228, act-sf.org Sat.–Mon., Feb. 12–13 & Thursday, Feb. 16 Museo Italo Americano S.F. Beer Week Martuni’s (4 Valencia St.) Magic Theatre: Fool for Love (Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center) The Museo Italo Americano presents an Daily, Feb. 10–19 Presented by the Lesbian/Gay Chorus of S.F., Tue.–Sun., Feb. 1–28 evening of costumes, music, dancing, and fun: Various Bay Area venues this hilarious anti-Valentine’s Day cabaret is Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center music by D.J. Peter Haley, typical Carnevale Brewski lovers unite: This event kicks off at Pier about heartache, bitterness, and revenge. This legacy revival of Sam Shepard’s acclaimed treats, no-host bar, silent auction, and 48 with a gala of over 120 breweries pouring Tickets at the door, 415-779-5428, lgcsf.org play mercilessly skewers feuding lovers in an raffle. Costumes encouraged, masks will be over 300 brews and features subsequent events/ epic showdown at a desolate motel in the provided, and prize for best costume! tastings from beyond Santa Rosa to Hayward to Anti-Valentine’s Day Power Ballad Mojave Desert and premiered at Magic Theatre Sing-a-Long $75 (Museo members), $100 (nonmembers), Santa Cruz. Bottoms up! sfbeerweek.org in 1983, where Shepard was playwright-in-resi- RSVP to 415-673-2200 or [email protected]. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 9:31 p.m. dence. $75–$90, 415-441-8822, magictheatre.org Tulipmania Festival Roxie Theatre (3117 16th St.) Daily, Feb. 11–19 For those who can’t stand Valentine’s Day, this BATS Improv: Improvised Shakespeare Pier 39 is for you. Come sing the power ballads of Saturdays through Feb. 12, 8–9:45 p.m. NIGHTLIFE Stroll down the pier and enjoy a spectacular Journey, Guns ‘n Roses, Bon Jovi, Warrant, and Bayfront Theater, Fort Mason Center and colorful display featuring over 39,000 tulips many more while holding lighters in the air, Audiences supply the title and the BATS thespi- The Speakeasy swaying, and pounding your fist at the sky in and seasonal garden favorites. Take a self- (visit ans turn it into Elizabethan magic, complete with Thu.–Sun. in February, 8 p.m. (5 p.m. on defiance of those who would dare not love you. website for a link) or guided tour (10 a.m., crab flowery language, crazy coincidences, scheming Sundays) $15, 415-863-1087, roxie.com statue) and learn helpful gardening tips. Free, courtiers, doomed romances, and more. $18–20, A discreet S.F. location 415-705-5500, pier39.com 415-474-8935, improv.org The Speakeasy recreates an authentic Prohibi- tion-era club, complete with illicit bar, crooked S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition GALAS & BENEFITS SHN: Rent casino, and back-room cabaret. Inside its maze Public Tasting Tue.–Sun., Feb. 7–19 of subterranean rooms unfolds a fully immersive Saturday, Feb. 18, 1:30–5 p.m. Annual Dinner à la Heart SHN Golden Gate Theatre (1 Taylor St.) theatrical experience involving more than 35 The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning actors, chorus girls and croupiers, busboys and Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Tuesday, Feb. 9 reimagining of Puccini’s La Bohème returns to bouncers, and a host of vaudeville acts. $85– As the largest competition of U.S. wines in the Various S.F. restaurants Enjoy a pre-fixe dinner (including wine and the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring $110, 415-891-9744, thespeakeasysf.com world, this always-sold-out public tasting is a production. $45–$214, 888-746-1719, shnsf.com wine and food experience featuring artisan coffee/tea) and help low-income Bay Area seniors live independently. Choose a restaurant Because Techno food purveyors. $70–$95, winejudging.com and reserve through the Institute on Aging. Friday, Feb. 10, 9 p.m.–3 a.m. $80–$250/person, 415-750-3443, ioaging.org Public Works (161 Erie St.) DANCE Because there’s plenty of house music. Because AFFAIRS OF THE Heroes & Hearts Luncheon not all techno is nosebleed. Because people want to dance! Do you need a better reason? Thursday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. HEART With Alicia, Smoob, and K-NOS. $10–$15, 415- AT&T Park 496-6738, publicsf.com This always-a-sellout-event honors community heroes and features heart art created by local S.F. Beer Week Nightlife artists to support the Zuckerberg S.F. General Thursday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. Hospital and Trauma Center. $300, 415-206- California Academy of Sciences 5959, sfghf.org Taste your way through the Bay Area’s master brewers and distillers to learn all you can about 37th Annual Academy of Friends’ the tastiest microbrews around. Ages 21 and Gala: A Gathering of Royals up, $12–$15, 415-379-8000, calacademy.org Sunday, Feb. 26, 5–10 p.m. 6th Annual Valentine Broadside The Midway (900 Marin St.) Printing Event Join the excitement of watching the Academy Nancy Karp & Dancers: Memory Place FILMS & LECTURES Awards while enjoying an evening of cocktails, tasty treats, entertainment, and more, all in S.F. Indie Fest Saturday, Feb. 4, 2–4 p.m. Fri.–Sun., Feb. 10–12 support of Bay Area HIV/AIDS services. $300–$750, Daily, Feb. 2–16 S.F. History Center, S.F. Main Library B. Way Theater (3153 17th St.) 415-995-9890, academyoffriends.org/2017-gala Various S.F. venues Come experience letterpress printing on the This world premiere is inspired by the The 19th San Francisco Independent Film library’s 1909 Albion hand press and take current era of human mass migration and Festival presents 50 films of all types showing home a unique keepsake for your valentine. accompanied by award-winning musicians with the creativity and quality of the independent Limited to 100 participants. Free, 415-557- large-format abstract paintings as the scenic ARTS & CULTURE film scene. $55 (5 tickets), $105 (10 tickets), $200 4400, sfpl.org design. $30–$45, 415-863-6606, odc.dance From Generation to Generation: (all-access pass), 415-552-5580, sfindie.com Inherited Memory and Contemporary Art Berlin & Beyond Film Festival DIY Valentine’s Day Cards Thu.–Tue. through April 2 S.F. Ballet: Frankenstein Daily, Feb. 3–8 Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2–3:30 p.m. The Contemporary Jewish Museum Various days, Feb. 17– 26 Various Bay Area venues Marina Branch Library (736 Mission St.) War Memorial Opera House It’s the 21st year for this popular festival Create your own Valentine’s Day pop-up This exhibition presents work by 24 artists who Liam Scarlett, the youngest choreographer that showcases films from Germany, Austria, card for that special someone. Materials search, question, and reflect on the representa- ever to have a full-length ballet commissioned and Switzerland. $10 (individual films), $100– provided. 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14 FEBRUARY 2017 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM A Valentine’s Day Call-to-action for the Baby Boomer Generation SPORTS & HEALTH Tuesday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m. 24th Annual KNBR Giants FanFest The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Boomers came of age wanting to make a AT&T Park difference in the world. John Tarnoff and Join the fun with player Q. and A.s, viewing Marc Freedman will explain how Boomers are of the World Series trophies, free player auto- redefining late-life careers. $7–$20, 415-597- graphs, photo ops, a kids’ zone, and more. Roam 6705, commonwealthclub.org the field and meet players while KNBR broadcasts from home plate. Free, 415-972-2000, sfgiants.com lk trt Mostly British Film Festival Daily, Feb. 16–23 Fort to Fort 10K VALENTINE WINE WALK Vogue Theatre (3290 Sacramento St.) Sunday, Feb. 12, 9–10:30 a.m. From the poignant The Daughter to the classic Starts: Great Meadow, Fort Mason A Hard Day’s Night, this film festival features Run this flat, scenic route from Fort Mason to Fort movies from the U.K., Ireland, Australia, India, Point and back. $5, 415-978-0837, dserunner.com South Africa, and New Zealand. $12.50–$15 (individual tickets), $150–$175 (festival pass), mostlybritish.org The Great S.F. Crystal Fair Sat.–Sun., Feb. 25–26, 10 a.m. Bldg. A, Fort Mason Center A magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, SCIENCE & jewelry, and the healing arts features over 40 ENVIRONMENT vendors, while psychics bring their cards and aura cameras. $12, 415-383-7837, crystalfair.com Our Constitution, Our Climate, Our Kids: Is There a Right not to Be Harmed by Climate Change? CHILD’S PLAY Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Chinese New Year Concert Go behind the scenes of a movement of young Saturday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m. people using lawsuits to require governments Davies Symphony Hall to implement plans to phase out pollution Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the in line with science. $20, 415-597-6705, Rooster at this family event that includes a precon- commonwealthclub.org cert festival reception (3 p.m.) with lion dancing, entertainment, and more before a diverse concert Full-Spectrum Science: The Last featuring an Eastern and Western repertoire (4 Doubling p.m.). $15–$76, 415-864-4000, sfsymphony.org Thursday, Feb. 23, 6–10 p.m. The Exploratorium (Pier 15) Carnival Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman Sat.–Sun., Feb. 4–19 examines the growth of the human population Eureka Theatre on Earth, the exponential function, and the This revival of the Broadway musical gem from conclusions we can draw from it. Ages 18 and 1961 is based on the 1953 film Lili, starring Leslie FEBRUARY 9, 2017 · 4-8 PM · SAN FRANCISCO up, Free–$15, 415-528-4444, exploratorium.edu Caron and features 43 young performers, ages 9–14. Proceeds from the Feb. 19 performance 65th Pacific Orchid & Garden ($40) benefit the S.F. Arts Education Project. $25, $20 ADVANCE · $25 DAY OF · SRESproductions.COM Exposition 415-392-4400, cityboxoffice.com Fri.–Sun., Feb. 24–26 Hall of Flowers, S.F. County Fair Bldg. Sponsored (1199 Ninth Ave.) The largest orchid show on the West Coast features more than 100,000 blooms and promises to be a showstopper. Events include docent tours, potting demonstrations, and more plus a diverse variety of orchids for sale. $11–$30, orchidsanfrancisco.org Children’s Theatre of San Francisco Presents POTABLES & EDIBLES Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Aladdin and His Wonderful, Saturday, Feb. 4, 3–5 p.m. Magical Lamp Western Addition Branch Library In recognition of Black History Month, Saturday, Feb.25, 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. experience a presentation of a traditional Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Lecture and tasting A fun musical about a young boy, Aladdin, and follows. All ages, free, 415-355-5727 his monkey, who outsmart a powerful magician to win the hand of Princess Jasmine. Hop Food from the Heart 2017 aboard a magic carpet and join us in ancient Friday, Feb. 10, 5–7:30 p.m. Arabia as Aladdin meets Genies and a Dragon on his magical journey! Great for children of all Ferry Building ages. $15, ctasf.org, facebook.com/ctasf Shop and stroll to music while sampling SATURDAYS seasonal hors d’oeuvres and local wine. January 28, February 25, March 11 Proceeds benefit Slow Food San Francisco. Marcus Shelby Orchestra 10:30 am and 1pm $2–$6 (bites); $4 (wine), 415-846-6396, Saturday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. slowfoodsanfrancisco.com SFJazz Musical theatre for children In honor of Black History Month, the A Library of Libations: Winter orchestra celebrates the musical stories of the Presented at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Cocktails of the Farmers Market Underground Railroad, and honors the memory 3301 Lyon St.,San Francisco Wednesday, Feb. 15, 5:30–8 p.m. of one of history’s most important champions Grand Hall, Ferry Building of freedom: Harriet Tubman. $5–$15, 866-920- Tickets $15 Sip on literary-inspired libations and devour 5299, sfjazz.org (service charge included) bookish bites from some of the Bay Area’s For tickets and information hottest bartenders and chefs. From A Tale of visit www.ctasf.org Two Citruses to Infinite Zest, the novel use of CREATURE FEATURES winter produce will make for a page-turning or call (415) 248-2677 celebration of books, booze, and the bounty of Coats for Cubs or Facebook.com/CTASF the winter farmers market. Includes three full- Daily through April 22, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. sized cocktails. $60, 415-291-3276, cuesa.org Buffalo Exchange (1555 Haight St. & 1210 Valencia St.) Save the Whales Almanac Sourfest Give your furs back to the animals! Used furs Thursday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. will be donated to rehabilitation organizations Gallery 308, Fort Mason Center across the country to use for bedding and Featuring more than 40 rare and special beers, comfort to orphaned and injured wildlife. the festival focuses on sour- and barrel-aged 415-431-7733, 415-647-8332, coatsforcubs.org, rarities paired with food from local restaurants. buffaloexchange.com $75, almanacbeer.com E-mail: [email protected] SF Noir Wine and Food Event Daily, Feb. 23–26 Calendar listings Various S.F. venues This unique culinary event celebrating the best Send your event listings to [email protected] in Black and Southern-inspired cuisine from with succinct specifi cs about your event, location, eminent Bay Area chefs returns for Black History dates, times, prices, and contact information (tele- Month. Last year’s event featured chef demos, a phone and Internet). Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc. 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everal thousand reputation and only a min- out with my dog and my homes were bought ute to ruin it. wife, who says that work and sold last year in One thing you wish peo- might as well be my hobby. SSan Francisco, and the Cal- ple knew before they tried ifornia Association of Real- to buy or sell a home: Trust REBECCA SCHUMACHER tors expects home sales to your agent and follow their increase slightly in 2017. advice. They do this every The local market remains day and you don’t. very competitive, and con- Your hobbies: Many voluted for many, so buyers sports, reading, travel- and sellers are relying on ing, cooking/entertaining, local real estate agents to watching my kids play provide the market exper- sports, watching the War- tise to guide them. riors, and attending theater. San Francisco boasts many great real estate DAVID BILLINGS agents. Those who perform Years in real estate: 30 at the top of the field are Your most memorable called top producers; this sale: Two stand out: sold the issue we present five of San highest-priced single-family Francisco’s top producers. home in San Francisco in 2014, and successfully nego- ANNIE WILLIAMS tiated for my clients against 27 competing offers. What makes San Fran- cisco real estate unique or I G Y C interesting: The people and ot ou overed their diversity, our entire Here in the Wild West... market is a 7x7 land mass and there are no two prop- Rebecca Schumacher selling real estate is a high-stakes game erties the same. Sotheby’s International Realty When and why did you 415-928-3800 t takes a maverick to get you the highest price and rebecca.schumacher@ I get into real estate: After sothebyshomes.com close the deal without a hitch. I rope in the buyers, practicing as a CPA and an schumacherproperties.com attorney, it was inevitable steer them your way, and do all the wrangling it takes because my mother was a Years in real estate: Over to win. This is a great time of year to sell your home. very successful real estate a decade. agent on the East Coast and Your most memorable Let’s talk soon! my father was a developer; sale: That’s a tough one to therefore real estate is in my answer. In 2016, it was 3741 blood. Broderick (3741broderick. Barbara Dunlap Your philosophy or com). I had met the now- Annie Williams approach in your work: late owner a few years ago Hill & Co. Real Estate Listing Maverick 415-819-2663 I’m only as good as my last after her husband passed [email protected] transaction, and I pride away, and helped with a val- LICENSE # 01175481 anniewilliamshomes.com myself in making sure all uation for the estate. After [email protected] my clients feel like they are she passed, her heirs con- www.BarbaraDunlap.com 415-359-6445 Years in real estate: 14 my only client. It has been tacted me. I competed for @barbara.dunlap Your most memorable my passion from the begin- their listing and was cho- sale: Honestly, every sale ning and still puts a lift in sen based on my top-notch is memorable, because it my step. resources for preparing the means so much to the buyer One thing you wish peo- property in combination or seller I’m representing. ple knew before they tried with Sotheby’s International The purchase or sale of a to buy or sell a home: Work Realty’s unsurpassed brand home is literally life-chang- with a competent broker and truly global reach. The ing, and it’s always gratifying and take their advice. home had wonderful bones, to be a part of that process. Your hobbies: Photogra- and we went to work with What makes San Fran- phy, movies, travel, hanging those. The transformation cisco real estate unique or was exhilarating, and it sold interesting: No two prop- for $5.1 million on a list erties are the same, and the price of $4.95 million in buyers and sellers I meet record time. Everyone was are a diverse and interesting happy. The buyers will have group of people. a “forever home.” When and why did you What makes San Fran- get into real estate: I had cisco real estate unique or A Brush with Greatness much success in the cor- interesting: The people and You know the saying — It’s not the artist, it’s the paintbrush! porate world, but as a new the architecture. My mother mother I wanted a more said I was conceived, but not Heresy for sure. But there is little doubt that your style and flexible schedule. I have born, here and after over delivery feel more at home with the right brush. Fortunately, always been entrepreneur- 30 years in San Francisco Flax stocks many more brushes than your average store. ial and wanted to run my (most of it in the Marina), All shapes, all sizes, from student grade to Grand Master own business and control this community is deep in my own destiny in a career my soul. quality at up to 50% oﬀ everyday! that did not involve travel. When and why did you Your philosophy or get into real estate: After approach in your work: To years of renovating proper- | FLAXART.COM do my best every day on ties while enjoying corpo- FORT MASON CENTER • 415.530.3510 David Billings FMC hours: Mon–Sat 10am–6:30pm, Sun 10am–6pm every deal, don’t be lazy, and Coldwell Banker rate leadership positions, I OAKLAND • 1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Way don’t be careless. Take the 415-518-5600 decided to dedicate myself long-term approach — it [email protected] to working with the only takes a long time to build a davidBellings.com MOVERS, continued on 18

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MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES FEBRUARY 2017 17 Real Estate Movers fit my client’s budget. We SHAMERAN ANDERER continued from page 16 had to negotiate mandato- ry repairs in order to get product I truly love — financing with a seller that homes. I had been matching did not have any liquid cap- senior corporate positions ital to do any repairs, find a with senior executives while way to structure that com- running my own retained ponent of the deal, get the executive search firm. Now work done, and close the I match senior executives deal. And we did. There and properties. So much was cooperation all the way more satisfying! around — agents, buyers, Your philosophy or sellers all working to close approach in your work: the deal. Ten years later, My team and I are all about I got to sell the building “My love of San client service. There’s noth- again. It came full circle. I ing more satisfying than felt good to be a part of the Francisco’s history, making a listing shine to whole process from begin- attract the very best buyers, ning to end. I drive by the beauty, and architecture or handing over the keys to building often, like many a client after an arduous and that I have sold, and feel Shameran Anderer creative search. like they are old friends that Barbagelata Real Estate inspires the work I do 415-297-9791 One thing you wish peo- I can share and tell stories [email protected] every day.” ple knew before they tried about. realestatesf.com to buy or sell a home: The What makes San Fran- difference a seasoned, intel- cisco real estate unique Years in real estate: 27 ligent, and market-savvy or interesting: The differ- Your most memorable Realtor can make in their ent types of housing, the sale: I was fortunate to rep- outcome. It makes all the city development/building resent buyers in one of the difference in the world. cycles, and neighborhoods most unique properties in Buyers are exposed to prop- make my job enjoyable. I all of San Francisco called erties that are exceptional learn about the topography, The Lighthouse on Dolores and not yet known to the demographics and variety Street. Extraordinary reno- public. I provide the invalu- of people, and history of the vation of a former church. able vision for how a house city. Each place and transac- It was one of the highest can be transformed into tion has a story. condo sales ever in the city, KNOWN GLOBALLY. their home. Sellers enjoy When and why did you making it historic in many LOVED LOCALLY. the maximized returns get into real estate: I got my ways. from a home prepared and real estate license in 2002 What makes San Fran- positioned for exactly the because I was interested in cisco real estate unique right target market, with the architecture, building, and or interesting: Our neigh- look, advertising, and even history, plus it allowed me borhoods are little cities the marketing copy tailored to explore the city that I within our city. Architec- staceycaen.com 415.450.8465 CalBRE #01939000 to that segment. It’s not just loved and has always been turally, demographically, about features, size, room my home. The added bonus the restaurant scene, parks, count. It’s about the satis- was possibly making a living views, shopping list, etc. It’s fying lifestyle a home can doing it on my own terms. never boring showing prop- provide. Once I got the bug, I was erty in this great town. City and County of San Francisco Your hobbies: Enter- hooked. I felt it was import- When and why did you Outreach Advertising taining at home with my ant to bring a sense of hope, get into real estate: I have February 2017 Stay Connected To the City through SF311 husband, a now retired professionalism, and superb always been intrigued by renowned restaurateur. Lis- customer service to the pro- all the wonderful aspects of The SF311 Customer Service Center is the single stop for residents to get information on government services and report problems to the City and County of San Francisco. And tening to jazz; travel to new cess for clients, along with helping people realize their now, we have even more ways for you to stay connected to the City with our SF311 App places in the world. a belief that no matter who dreams and purchasing a and SF311 Explorer website. you are, real estate is more home or benefiting from a The SF311 App lets you get information on City services and submit service requests on- ROBIN HUBINSKY than just a building, it is great sales experience. As a the-go right from your smartphone. You can track your service requests through the app about community, stability, teenager I worked with my or through our new website, SF311 Explorer. and financial opportunities, husband and Paul Barbage- Download the SF311 App from your smartphone’s app store and visit the SF311 Explorer and that each transaction lata for John Barbagelata’s at explore311.sfgov.org today! no matter how big or small brokerage in the mid-80s. SF DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES deserves the same service We would help clean and and attention. prepare homes for sale as The annual citywide Summer Resource Fair is coming up on Saturday, March 11 from 10am to 2pm at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. The Summer Resource Your philosophy or a part-time job. I definitely Fair is a free, family-oriented event that showcases the multitude of summer programs approach in your work: was exposed to all aspects of and other opportunities for young people in and around San Francisco. This year the Patience, professionalism, the business before making Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families will bring in 200 exhibitors from and listening are a given, but this a full-time career. summer programs, camps, and classes for every age group, from toddlers to tweens to teenagers. The Recreation and Park Department will host their rock climbing wall, sports a determination to exceed Your philosophy or stations, and arts & crafts activities, the San Francisco Public Library will give away books, clients’ expectations, along approach in your work: and there will be food trucks, entertainment, and more! Please visit www.dcyf.org for with having a stellar repu- Always be available, prior- more information about the Summer Resource Fair, or call Emily Davis at 415-554-8991. tation among my colleagues itize your clients’ needs as Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) and the ability to navigate you would your own, and Notice is hereby given of 5 vacancies on the AAB. Applicants must have at least 5 years the nuances of each deal most of all be a good listener. of experience as one of the following: Certified Public Accountant or Public Accountant; drives me. I have no ego in One thing you wish licensed Real Estate Broker; Property Appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized the game. I am driven to people knew before they organization, or Property Appraiser certified by the California Office of Real Estate be known for my integrity tried to buy or sell a home: Appraisers. For additional information or to obtain an application, please call (415) 554- 6778. to do right by my clients, Understand the emotional and for that my success has roller coaster that is asso- Board of Supervisors Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings resulted in their trust and ciated with selling your February and March 2017 Meetings continued support. personal home or becom- • February 7 Robin Hubinsky One thing you wish peo- ing a buyer in a competi- • February 14 Zephyr Real Estate • February 28 415-939-4028 ple knew before they tried tive market. I always talk • March 7 [email protected] to buy or sell a home: How through all of the scenarios • March 14 robinhubinsky.com long it might take to buy a that could come up in an • March 21 home and how emotional intense transaction (good There will be no scheduled meetings on February 21 and March 28. Years in real estate: 15 it is to sell a home. It is and bad). There’s nothing LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Your most memorable not easy, compromises are like empowering clients CHINESE…. SPANISH…. FILIPINO sale: Many are memorable, always part of the process, with knowledge before it because each deal is unique; but the journey is a reward- actually happens to them. Requests must be received 48 hours in advance required for interpretation. For more information see the Board of Supervisor’s website www.sfbos.org, or call 415-554-5184. but one that stands out was ing one. Your hobbies: Cook, a building that I sold in Your hobbies: Reading, travel, and experience the 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 the Mission. The building exploring all of the city great restaurants in the city. to translate the articles of general interest correctly. No liability is assumed by the City had great bones and a lot parks, supporting families and County of San Francisco or the newspapers for errors and omissions. of deferred maintenance, and children in San Francis- Compiled by John Zipperer. CNS-2967269# but offered at a price that co, going to Camp Mather. E-mail: [email protected]

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The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Roundup Housing news Market Report: December 2016 By Hill & Co. Real Estate Gov. Brown keeps on the pressure BY JOHN ZIPPERER SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON GOVERNOR BROWN AGAIN NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET TARGETS HOUSING COSTS Cow Hollow 2810 Laguna Street 2BD/2BA $2,250,000 Above 20 While unveiling a budget that he called “the most difficult that we have Lake 4639 California Street 3BD/3BA $2,350,000 Above 10 faced since 2012,” California Gov. Jerry Laurel Heights (no sales) Brown also let state legislators know that he was keeping his tough line on hous- Lone Mountain (no sales) ing development and affordability. The Marina 2225 Bay Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,550,000 Below 49 governor killed any hopes that he would increase spending on affordable housing Nob Hill (no sales) without a deal.

North Beach (no sales) Instead, Brown once again put the focus on attempts to make it easier Pacific Heights 2319 Washington Street 4BD/3.5BA $3,905,000 Above 8 to build homes and lower costs for 2476 Broadway 6BD/7BA $18,100,000 Below 168 creating low-income housing. “What Presidio Heights 3941 Sacramento Street 4BD/2.5BA $2,025,000 Below 110 we can do is cut the red tape, cut the 3810 Washington Street 4BD/3BA $3,775,000 Below 69 delays, cut whatever expenses we can Gov. Jerry Brown renewed his push afford to do without to make housing Russian Hill (no sales) to increase housing development more affordable and therefore increase in California. PHOTO: U.S. ARMY CORPS OF Sea Cliff 54 Seaview Terrace 6BD/4BA $5,600,000 Above 21 the stock and therefore hopefully bring ENGINEERS SACRAMENTO DISTRICT 2740 Lake Street 3BD/3.5BA $3,650,000 At 25 down the costs,” he said at an early Jan- 269 29th Avenue 3BD/2BA $2,300,000 Below 20 uary press conference. nation’s most expensive rental market Telegraph Hill (no sales) Last year, the governor proposed at the end of 2016, “the median price reducing local interference and the of one-bedroom units in the city has CONDOS associated costs that slowed and even cooled off substantially, down 4.9 per- prevented developing new housing in cent since this time last year.” BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET the state’s cities; as long as the housing Rents were still climbing in some met certain affordability targets and neighborhoods, such as Bayview, the Cow Hollow 2134 Filbert Street 1BD/1BA $675,000 Above 49 some other goals, those projects would Marina, Telegraph Hill, Glen Park, and 3026 Laguna Street 2BD/1BA $1,250,000 Above 28 1861 Filbert Street 4BD/3.5BA $2,800,000 Below 69 be fast-tracked for approval. Brown had Outer Richmond, among others. But promised to spend $400 million more Cow Hollow, Pacific Heights, North Lake (no sales) on affordable housing if the legislature Beach, Russian Hill, Nob Hill, and other

Laurel Heights 117 Palm Avenue 4BD/3.5BA $1,995,000 At 84 approved his plan, but legislators reject- neighborhoods all experienced rental ed it. price drops. Lone Mountain (no sales) In November, Los Angeles residents approved a measure that would impose SHEEHY REPLACES HOUSING Marina 1734 Bay Street #106 2BD/1BA $825,000 Below 35 1921 Jefferson Street #105 2BD/2BA $1,188,000 Below 73 affordability requirements on develop- ADVOCATE WIENER 1655 Chestnut Street #302 2BD/2BA $1,300,000 Below 42 ers seeking exemptions from planning Following District 8 Supervisor Scott 126 Mallorca Way 2BD/2BA $1,400,000 Above 34 rules, but Santa Monica rejected a mea- Wiener’s election to the state senate, 3515 Pierce Street 2BD/2BA $1,425,000 Above 44 sure that would have required a citywide Mayor Ed Lee appointed Jeff Sheehy 1572 Chestnut Street 2BD/1BA $1,450,000 Above 22 1307 Bay Street #2 3BD/3BA $1,830,000 Below 32 vote for each and every development to fill his seat. The replacement on the 3419 Scott Street 3BD/3BA $2,200,000 At 0 more than three stories in height. board of Wiener, a policy wonk who 2136 Beach Street 3BD/2BA $2,575,000 Below 28 strongly backed developing more hous- $920,000 FOR A FIXER-UPPER Nob Hill 1108 Pacific Avenue 2BD/1BA $659,000 Below 73 ing at all levels, has housing activists of 1177 California Street #1533 1BD/1BA $930,000 Above 14 Paragon Real Estate had some good all stripes watching to see if the city’s 1350 California Street #304 2BD/2BA $1,060,000 Above 34 news, bad news in its 2016 year-end policies change. 1120 Broadway 2BD/1BA $1,225,000 Above 0 market recap. The good news is that In accepting the position, Sheehy sig- 10 Miller Place #1801 3BD/2BA $1,665,000 Below 38 1101 Pacific #501 3BD/2BA $1,775,000 Below 57 fixer-upper single-family homes are still naled some degree of continuity, say- relative bargains — as they should be, ing, “It is a privilege to follow Senator North Beach 600 Chestnut Street #404 2BD/2BA $1,250,000 Above 37 because by definition they need further Wiener, and I hope to build on his

Pacific Heights 2544 Washington Street 0BD/1BA $516,000 Below 14 investment and work. Ranked among legacy and his outstanding leadership 2999 California Street #314 1BD/1BA $605,000 At 69 a number of factors that can reduce a on housing, transportation, and public 2029 Pierce Street #201 1BD/1BA $813,000 Above 19 home’s sales price, being a fixer-upper safety.” Sheehy is a longtime activist in 2295 Vallejo Street #308 1BD/1BA $880,000 Below 19 was second to last, with only a tenant the city, working on HIV/AIDS, vic- 3045 Jackson Street #203 1BD/1BA $1,015,000 Below 145 1840 Washington St. #403 1BD/1BA $1,050,000 Above 20 occupied home forcing a bigger dis- tims’ advocacy, and LGBT rights issues. 1650 Broadway #406 1BD/2BA $1,160,000 At 166 count. He lives in Glen Park. 2400 Webster Street #6 2BD/1.5BA $1,287,000 Below 39 The bad news? The median sales 2882 Jackson Street 3BD/2BA $1,490,000 Below 62 LONGER ON THE MARKET 1701 Broadway #4 3BD/2BA $1,560,000 Below 54 price for a fixer-upper home in San 3172 Sacramento Street 2BD2BA $1,575,000 Above 7 Francisco was $920,000. Savvy buyers The number of days it takes to sell 1835 Franklin Street #102 2BD/2BA $1,575,000 Above 12 should look for a fixer-upper that is a home in San Francisco has gone up, 1859 Green Street 2BD/1BA $1,700,000 Below 42 also tenant occupied. Paragon said rising from a low of 22 days in Septem- 2144 Broderick 2BD/2BA $1,700,000 Above 6 3252 Clay 2BD/2BA $1,875,000 Below 68 that fixer-uppers still sold at an aver- ber 2016 to a high of 70 in December, 2326 California 4BD/3BA $2,000,000 Above 32 age of 15 percent above their list- according to the National Association 3228 Washington 3BD/2BA $2,049,000 At 25 ing prices. Probate sales and homes of Realtors. 2003 Broadway Street 4BD/3BA $2,300,000 Below 53 2459 Buchanan Street 3BD/2BA $2,395,000 Below 152 without parking were also price-re- 2855 Jackson Street #301 4BD/3BA $2,495,000 At 56 ducers. The median sales price for QUOTE UNQUOTE 1650 Broadway #501 3BD/2.5BA $2,550,000 At 33 all San Francisco homes in 2016 was “Billions of neurons, hundreds of bil- 3234 Washington Street #5 4BD/4BA $2,744,757 Below 217 $1,325,000, according to Paragon; for lions of interconnections, can process 2121 Webster Street #107 3BD/3.5BA $3,595,000 At 0 other properties, the median sales more than 2 million bits of information Presidio Heights 3439 Sacramento St. #402 3BD/2BA $2,245,750 Below 40 prices were $1,095,000 for condos, in one second. Any brain can do that. . . . 3369 Jackson Street 3BD/3BA $3,100,000 Above 15 $1,378,500 for co-ops, and $939,000 If you learn one new fact every second,

Russian Hill 1933 Jones Street #1993b 3BD/1BA $850,000 Above 56 for TICs. it would take you more than 3 million 1000 North Point Street #1107 2BD/1BA $1,035,000 Below 0 years to challenge the capacity of your 2 Fallon Place #53 2BD/2BA $1,650,000 Above 70 SAN FRANCISCO RENTS DROP brain. … There’s an assumption you can 2444 Leavenworth Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,500,000 Above 7 4.9 PERCENT only do one thing and that we have these 1080 Chestnut Street #3C 2BD/2BA $3,450,000 Above 31 1090 Chestnut Street #6 3BD/3.5BA $8,825,000 Below 31 No one was surprised to see a head- very limited brains and they’re incapable line in December that Bay Area housing of learning anything else. I find that a Sea Cliff (no sales) prices had reached record heights. But tad humorous.” “San Francisco Prices Decreased 4.9% —Dr. Ben Carson explaining his capa- Telegraph Hill 36 Vareness Street 2BD/1BA $815,000 Above 72 126 Pfeiffer Street #2 1BD/1BA $920,000 Above 28 in 2016” was probably not a headline bilities to the Senate Banking, Housing 186 Francisco Street #1 2BD/2BA $2,180,000 Below 31 many people expected to see. But in fact and Urban Affairs Committee both headlines are real. The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is Real estate website Zumper reports Real estate news tips? accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, that though San Francisco was still the E-mail: [email protected] contact Hill & Co., 1880 Lombard Street (at Buchanan), 415-321-4362, hill-co.com.

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BY JULIA STRZESIESKI

any of us don’t think about our emergen- Mcy preparations until there is a natural disaster somewhere in the world. Besides earthquakes, which we are all aware can occur at any time, we can experience power outages during even mild rainstorms. A major earthquake could leave us without electricity for Make sure you are prepared for any likely emergency. days at a time. Once a year, it is a smart idea to the event of an earthquake, ed period of time, your make sure your emergen- power outage, or other phone charge may run out. cy kits are up to date. disaster, the following Cash: ATMs will prob- items are basic essentials ably not work and retail- LIGHTING that everyone should keep ers might not be able to It is important to have on hand. accept credit or debit backup lighting sources Gas/water shutoff cards. available. Have a work- tools: Keep the gas shut- ing flashlight on hand in off wrench near your gas GET YOUR NERT every room of the house, meter for quick access, TRAINING if possible, and for every and know how to use it The NERT (Neigh- family or household if you have a leak. There borhood Emergency member (see below). are three ways you can Response Team) training LED lighting: Bat- tell if you have a gas leak: program teaches people tery-operated LED light- smell — natural gas has a how to deal with a major ing is much safer than lit rotten-egg smell; listen — disaster. NERT was devel- candles during an emer- you might hear a hissing oped by the San Francis- gency or power outage, as sound; and look — if the co Fire Department in well as for lighting under unnumbered wheels on response to concerned a cabinet or in a dark clos- your gas meter are spin- citizens who, as a result et or hallway. Peel-and- ning rapidly, this could of the 1989 earthquake, stick lights are ideal for indicate a leak. If you do discovered they had no providing light during have to shut off your gas knowledge or skills to outages. With the many because of a suspected deal with a major disaster. Why do you do things you options of lanterns, flash- leak, only PG&E can turn The goal of the NERT lights, and headlamps it back on. training program is to later regret? available these days, there Water: Keep at least one help San Franciscans be is no reason for candles, gallon of water per person self-sufficient in a major Find out which can be dangerous. per day on hand to last for disaster situation by devel- BUY AND READ Review your home and three days. oping multifunctional work emergency kits and Radio: A battery-op- teams, cross-trained in update if necessary. erated radio will keep basic emergency skills. Personal flashlights: you informed of what Individuals learn hands- All family members and is happening. The Red on disaster skills that will DIANETICSThe Modern Science of Mental Health coworkers should have Cross-approved Eton help them as members of easy access to a flashlight, radio has a rechargeable an emergency response which should be checked battery that is solar- or team or as a leader direct- by L. Ron Hubbard regularly. Compact flash- crank-charged. They even ing untrained volunteers lights can be kept in a contain flashlights and during an emergency. PRICE $25.00 purse, backpack, or desk phone chargers, too. The 20-hour comprehen- 7017o1 Montgomery Street Street drawer for easy access. 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Don’t forget to There is no cost for neigh- in a nightstand or under have a good hand-oper- borhood training classes. the bed to grab in the ated can opener on hand For information on NERT middle of the night. as well. (Make sure your and to find out about the Area lighting: Dedicat- canned-food supply is next class in your San ed area-type lanterns can food you actually like. Francisco neighborhood, be set on a high shelf and Those old cans of split pea see sfgov.org/site/sfnert. illuminate a large space. soup or garbanzo beans This will allow you to might not look so tasty.) AND, FINALLY ... perform tasks or play a First-aid kit: In addi- Make sure all members board game with the fam- tion to a basic first-aid of your family know where ily while the power is out. kit, also keep a supply of the emergency kit is stored. Headlamps: A well-fit- your prescription medi- Also, make a plan on what ting headlamp makes it a cations. to do in the event that an lot easier to read, cook, or Batteries: Make sure earthquake happens during perform any task because you are well stocked with the day, when most folks your hands are free. Many batteries for flashlights are at work and children headlights offer various and radios. Batteries do are at school. Review your settings and pivoting have a shelf life, so keep plan on a regular basis. lights. your supply fresh. Backup phone charger: Julia Strzesieski is the ADDITIONAL NEEDS Many households do not marketing coordinator Regardless of wheth- have landline telephones for Cole Hardware er your home has a fully these days, so if we’re out and can be reached at prepared emergency kit in of power for an extend- [email protected].

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