10 Community 20 Travel 18 Calendar Supervisor: Mark Dog Friendly: Farrell answers your June Events: It’s time for A trip to Nick’s Cove 20 festivals on Union Street and questions 7 Real Estate North Beach, plus visits from & Wine Todd Rundgren, Judy Blume, Dreamhouse: and Molly Ringwald, and wine Tablehopper: Cow Hollow showcase and cheese events like only galore 10 home tour 27 Northern California can do. 18

MARINATIMES.com Celebrating our 31ST Year Volume 31 Issue 06 JUNE 2015 Quality of life issues District Two Supervisor Mark Farrell on growing pains, parking plans, and the future of his native city

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n a sunny San Francisco morning, District Two Supervisor Mark Farrell sits in his City Hall office surrounded by San Francisco Giants Omemorabilia and framed America’s Cup posters leaning The North Beach Festival is considered the country’s oldest street fair. photo: lexie lee against bookshelves on the floor. “Our other office was cramped,” he says, “and my staff really wanted to move to a bigger office. We’re still not completely settled in.” Street festival season in the city Dressed in dark denim jeans and a baby blue checked shirt, Farrell rests his elbows on the big round wooden by lynette majer Streets. Following the format that any of the several beverage gardens table, his hands wrapped around a hot cup of green debuted last year, there will be sev- (outside alcohol is not allowed). . He admits that his first four years in office were a ummer in San Francisco eral “worlds,” one to a block, with The ever-popular fashion show at learning experience. “I came into politics as a native brings not only chilly weather a unique theme: Fashion, Tech, Gough Street promises to be kicked up San Franciscan who loved this city and wanted to cre- but also our favorite neighbor- Local, Craft, Culinary, and Health a notch this year. Clothing and jewelry ate positive change,” he says. “But politically speaking, Shood street festivals. You’ll find arts, and Fitness. from Union Street’s finest and trendi- I was a bit naïve.” That nonpolitician image along with crafts, food, music, and more as well We can also to the return est boutiques will be featured in two sensible positions as a moderate voice on the Board of as some neighborhood personality. of the wine and craft beer tasting shows each day, with — wait for it — a Supervisors helped Farrell easily win a second term. The 39th annual Union Street pavilions — and at a reduced price: pet fashion show between each set. While left-leaning lawmakers still dream of a past Festival kicks off the street festi- $20 advance and $25 on site for a Traditional festival offerings when they controlled the board, San Francisco is march- val season on Saturday and Sunday, ticket of 10 tastings in a compostable include over 100 boutique artists ing resolutely toward a more temperate future driven by June 7–8, from Gough to Steiner sampling cup. For a larger pour, visit FESTIVALS, continued on 16 farrell, continued on 4

Prop 13 targeted again Profile The initiative draws new attention, but defenders dig in

by john zipperer art to first graders because dysfunction in the way the there was no art teacher. state works. California vot- ver at a Whether it’s academic ers have used the referen- local , scores or funding levels, dum process repeatedly to Shana, a married California public schools underscore deep distrust of Omother of two elementary- rank near the bottom their elected representatives school children, coaxed nationally at a time when in Sacramento; the result one of them to eat his education is being focused has been handcuffs placed food and then paused to upon as the key to the state’s on the legislators’ spending implore her dinner com- and the nation’s economic powers, with very large por- panions to attend a tions of the state bud- car show. The auto get already allocated by event was a fundraiser Voters have used voter initiatives before for the parent-teacher the legislators even get organization (PTA) referenda to show a say in the matter. for which she volun- And it could get The Bobby Laine Trio, circa 1950 (Bobby Laine, tenor; Dominic Jaconetti, drums; Howie Becker, piano), performing at the 504 Club, at 504 W. 63rd St. in Chicago. teered, and it was only distrust of their worse. The number photo: courtesy howard becker one of the fundraising of signatures needed activities in which the legislators. to get something on group was involved. the ballot is set at 5 Miles, Mingus, Mozart and murder: “The PTA used to be future success. Defenders of or 8 percent of the num- about organizing social the system point to increas- ber of people who voted A conversation with Howie Becker events,” Shana said. “Now es in spending on education for governor in the most it’s all fundraising.” Her over the past few years, but recent election. In the by ernest beyl The New Yorker, a few renowned sociologist, children’s school has no those came after years of most recent gubernato- things stopped me cold. wrote a book called What full-time music teacher, underfunding. rial election, incumbent hen I read the Writer Adam Gopnik About Mozart? What and Shana — who has a The poor state of Jerry Brown had a cake- lengthy profile said Becker played jazz About Murder? and lives graduate degree in science California’s schools is just walk reelection, and a on Dr. Howard piano (boogie woogie as in North Beach. — was brought in to teach one of the signs of systemic PROP 13, continued on 23 WBecker in a recent issue of a kid), became a world- becker, continued on 16

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News Calendar Around the Northside June events News briefs on the rush hour remediation, June rings in the start of San Francisco’s busy Judy’s Cafe closes, Doyle Drive closure festival season, including two of the classics postponed, Lombardi Sports’ fate still up in on Union Street and in North Beach; plus the air, private shuttle regulation, and PPIE there are Father’s Day doings, the beginning celebrations continue. 3 of Stern Grove’s season, the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, and much more. 18 Features Behind the Father’s Day holiday Travel John Zipperer explores the history of Dog-friendly weekend traveler Father’s Day and why it doesn’t get the Susan Dyer Reynolds goes to Nick’s Cove respect that Mother’s Day receives. 4 with three friends — two of them of the four-legged variety. 20 Community City at large At Home Supervisor Mark Farrell kicks off a new Picking a paint color occasional feature, answering your ques- Julia Strzesieski makes the choice clearer. 22 tions; plus the Police Blotter. 6 Real Estate Street Beat Dreamhouse showcase Northside news Carole Isaacs explains how three differ- Christine Roher shows you where to get ent buyers are handling relocation to the your summer on; and Ernest Beyl is hop- San Francisco housing market; real estate ing for his own trumpeter. 8 news briefs on tightening short-term rental laws and a supervisor-level dispute over a Food & Wine building moratorium; and the debut of our Dreamhouse Showcase column. 23 Summer eats The Tablehopper has the inside scoop Wellness and Family on new openings in the Marina, Russian Hill, and neighboring areas; Susan Dyer Cleaning up Reynolds on Belgian food and ; Julie Thalia Farshchian offers tips for detoxing Mitchell gets healthy at Spinnerie; Ernest your ; and Liz Farrell gives a vet- 28 Beyl asks if there’s a doctor in the house eran’s view of potty training. — or restaurant; plus find out how to cut out the middleman in the wine biz. 10 Pet Pages Beware the mer-pit Arts & Entertainment Skylar Grey takes to hyrdrotherapy; and Susan It’s a matter of bandwidth Dyer Reynolds on how you can help end the hor- 30 Michael Snyder explores the ways the rific annual dog and cat meat festival in China. ground is shifting beneath the feet of filmmakers and TV producers; plus the ONLINE SPECIALS best sellers. 16 marinatimes.com

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News Briefs Around the city Regulations in focus LEE’S PLAN FOR Transportation Agency (SFMTA) RUSH HOUR CONGESTION to address policy relating to private Think twice before double parking commuter shuttle services. SFMTA is while you wait to pick up your spouse. examining the regulation of the ser- Mayor Ed Lee announced his Rush Hour vices, as well as routes, consumer pro- Congestion Strategy in mid-May, aiming tections, pickup locations, accessibility, to reduce travel times. It focuses on con- and more. struction projects, double parking, deliv- “While I believe these new com- ery trucks, and “Don’t Block the Box” muter services are clearly serving a problems on major transit and traffic market need, we need to have more arteries in the city. information and data in place to make “San Francisco’s economy and popu- informed decisions regarding any lation are growing, and the demand for potential regulations,” said Farrell. “If our city streets is growing along with and when these private commuter them,” said Lee. “Targeted interventions shuttle services expand, we need to Getting and increased enforcement will allow all have appropriate policies in place that users of our roads — whether they are effectively address further growth and walking, biking, riding Muni, or driving mitigate neighborhood impacts.” — to get from Point A to Point B faster nowhere and easier.” PANAMA-PACIFIC CENTENNIAL February marked the 100th anniver- JUDY’S CLOSES ON CHESTNUT sary of the Panama-Pacific International Chestnut Street fixture Judy’s Cafe Exposition (PPIE), the world’s fair that with the turned away the and celebrated both America’s future engage- crowds for the first time in three decades ment in the Pacific and the Phoenix-like last month when it was forced to close. resurrection of San Francisco after the Owner Charles Bain said he was unable 1906 earthquake and fires. Throughout to negotiate a new lease. 2015, events are taking place com- big banks? The homestyle memorating and American breakfast explaining the im- and brunch classics portant develop- made Judy’s a small ments of the PPIE. but busy place, par- In addition to ticularly on week- year-long exhibits ends. Known for its and events, this cozy but charming month alone will interior decorated see programs fea- with autographed turing Sweden’s photos of celebri- involvement in ties, Judy’s Cafe will PPIE, an ethnic clearly be missed. Diners grabbed their final french at Judy’s dance program One customer not- before it closed in May. photo: earl adkins commemorat- ed online that his ing the first-ever experiences there had been “absolutely mainland U.S. performance of the uku- first rate. Not a single nit for me to pick ... . lele at the PPIE, a celebration of the first Judy’s has entered the top echelon of my Poet Laureate, Ina Coolbrith, who was through with a breakfast pantheon.” installed at the PPIE, and a child-focused neighborhood bank that “History for Half Pints” program. DOYLE DRIVE CLOSURE Details on all of the events are online at looks beyond the numbers POSTPONED ppie100.org/events. to get you great rates on A planned weekend closure of Doyle Dr. Kevin Starr, California state Drive scheduled from May 28–June 1 librarian emeritus and arguably the Commercial Real Estate Loans. was postponed to allow for more test- leading historian of the state, says that ing and software work on safety, traf- PPIE’s anniversary is attracting so fic, and communications systems. “The much attention because, “even though 10-Year tunnels cannot be opened to traffic architecturally all we have still stand- before it has been demonstrated that ing from that fair is the Palace of Fine the systems work as they were designed Arts, the exposition represented an Fixed Rate* and are properly integrated,” said Ron attitude about the city that was accu- Richardson, chief engineer with Golden rate then and still is today. starting at Link Concessionaire. A new closure date “It’s the relationship to the loss of the will be announced when the software city in 1906 and the recovery of the city, testing has been completed and certified the rebuilding of the city in such a rapid 3.50% by the fire marshal. order,” said Starr. Speaking at a recent Commonwealth Club PPIE anniversary Reina Ceja FATE OF RUSSIAN HILL’S LOMBARDI program, he noted that the preservation SPORTS STILL UNKNOWN of the Palace of Fine Arts is not surpris- 2197 Chestnut Street Target has reportedly decided against ing, because architect Bernard Maybeck San Francisco, CA 94123 adding a store on Polk Street, where “saw it as a Piranesian text in which it was believed to be considering the something was lost, and it was a mel- 415-287-8801 former Lombardi Sports location at ancholy reflection of what was lost. At the corner of Polk and Jackson, reports the same time, the architecture evoked CBS San Francisco. Neighbors, some of civilization and recovery. whom feared parking problems if the “Major cities go through periods of large retailer took the space, are cau- imagining themselves, and they can tiously pleased, though now they are be imagined through their artists,” watching to see if an alternative plan Starr continued. “The Panama-Pacific *Terms and Conditions: Building must be 100% owner occupied, maximum LTV will be 60%. Property type must be exclusively, Office, Retail, or Industrial. Rate will not apply to to build condominiums on the location International Exposition represents, in a mixed use properties. Rate will not apply to automotive, assisted care, hospitality, or other special use properties. Amortization could be 10, 15, 20, or 25 years. There would be a comes to fruition. mysterious way, a kind of reimagining, 10-year maturity and a balloon payment if amortization is longer than 10 years. $1,500 Loan Lombardi Sports had been in business archetypal projection on the part of San Origination Fee. (No other bank fees, but borrower responsible for all out of pocket closing costs, (appraisal, title, escrow, etc.). Mandatory auto-payments from FNB checking account at that location for 66 years. Francisco of its identity as a city — a city or rate will increase by .75%, other restrictions may apply. © 2015 First National Bank of Northern California. of the mind, a city of imagination, a moral All rights reserved. FARRELL WANTS FOCUS ON and intellectual construct as well as an PRIVATE SHUTTLES actual physical and socioeconomic place.” District Two Supervisor Mark Farrell called on the San Francisco Municipal News tips? E-mail: [email protected]

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5 to 10 years, Farrell is realistic On March 17, Farrell and ic Lucky 13 bar at 2140 Market about inevitable boom-and-bust Supervisor Malia Cohen (who Street, along with its adjacent cycles. “In 2001, there were mov- represents Dogpatch and Potrero patio and parking lot. The con- ing vans in every neighborhood. Hill) introduced one of the most tractor wants to put up a five-sto- Will it happen again? Maybe. It sensible bills to come out of ry mixed-use building featuring all depends on the cause and the City Hall this year: Contractors 1,200 square feet of ground floor severity of the next downturn. who want more than one park- commercial space, 31 condos If it’s not related to tech, our ing space for more than three — and zero parking. “More and local economy won’t take as big months would be required to more people I know are moving a hit. It’s always been expensive submit a construction parking here without cars or jettisoning to live here because it’s a beauti- plan as a condition for getting them all together. We can’t afford ful city, but never before because parking permits from the city. to have more one-person/one we’ve become the hub of global The plan would have to include car trips. We just can’t,” Farrell tech growth. For every tech job, the average number of employ- says. “In transit-rich parts of San two others are created, and we ees anticipated at the work site Francisco, it’s forward thinking have people like Marc Benioff daily, the project timeline, and to build without spaces for those District Two Supervisor Mark Farrell settles in for his second term. of Salesforce.com, who combines an analysis of carpool or off- who don’t need cars. I think it’s a photo: courtesy mark farrell business with philanthropy and street parking options such as huge mistake to do this in family- is a model for how all CEOs garages. “We would also require oriented neighborhoods with a Farrell Nowhere is that lack of plan- should be. But even though we the spaces to be made available lot of single-family homes, but for continued from page 1 ning more apparent than in the have more stability than we did to the public after 4 p.m. if they single folks in transit-rich areas, city’s trendy Mission District, in 2001, we’re still not immune.” haven’t been used or work is it’s smart. That’s not how I viewed legislators who are pro-business where affluent tech workers who These days, San Francisco is done for the day,” Farrell says. things when I entered City Hall.” and welcome the robust economy. like the neighborhood’s night- known not only for its tech boom, “I wanted to introduce this leg- One thing that won’t work is Though board leaders like Farrell life, vibrant restaurant scene, and but also for having a construction islation not to discourage con- an all-or-nothing methodology, have championed the city’s evolu- commuter options are displacing worker on every corner — and that struction, but to make it more Farrell says. “When they present- tion, they’re also sensitive to the long-term residents. Supervisor has many citizens seething. “Right accountable and smarter.” Farrell ed the Polk Streetscape project, I challenges it brings, from a lack of David Campos, who represents now we’re heading in saw diagrams that were affordable housing to traffic grid- the area, is calling for a two- a dangerous direc- totally car-free. I said, lock to massive amounts of con- year moratorium on market- tion,” Farrell says. “Even though we have more ‘Okay, then we need struction causing noise, parking rate residential construction in “It may be great for to build some park- woes, and congestion. “It boggles the Mission, spurred in part by the economy and the stability than we did in 2001, we’re ing garages.’ Getting my mind when I take my kids to the battle over a 10-story, 330- construction sector, around the city is more basketball on a Sunday and I’m still unit project proposed for 16th but City Hall always still not immune [to downturns].” frustrating than ever in in a traffic jam,” Farrell says. “The and Mission streets that con- needs to be focused on my lifetime, and every- last dot-com boom was in the sists of mostly market-rate con- quality of life for our residents. says 24-hour construction zones, one shares the blame — people Silicon Valley, and San Francisco dos. Because of the uproar, the When you see a city block with which necessitate input from bike, walk, and drive recklessly. was a bedroom community. This developers proposed doubling 75 percent construction park- DPW and MTA, will also be There’s more density, more con- time, the jobs are here and we’re the number of below-market-rate ing, something is wrong. Most included in the final bill. struction, an aging infrastructure, seeing an influx like we’ve never units. “I don’t think the answer frustrating is when the spaces sit Even with tighter restrictions and a lack of planning foresight. seen before, from 725,000 citi- is to stop building housing,” says empty for days at a time. I hear on contractors, parking in San In order to ensure quality of life zens to over 840,000 now. The Farrell, who opposes the morato- complaints about this from people Francisco will remain hellacious. for all of our residents, present city wasn’t prepared. There’s rium. “That’s how we got into this constantly. I think our residents One major concern is the number and future, we have to take a rea- a supply and demand imbal- housing crisis in the first place.” should have a reasonable expecta- of new developments built with sonable, balanced approach.” ance for housing, and planning When asked what he sees for tion to find parking when they little or no off-street parking, for this was very poor.” the city’s economy in the next come home from work.” like plans to demolish the icon- E-mail: [email protected]

Editor’s Note We love our dads, we really do Father’s Day: The me-too holiday by john zipperer children on his own. Then, like all great lasting traditions, it … fell into obscu- nverified legend has it that rity for a couple decades. Father’s Day the first woman on the planet would only be revived when that same came into existence as something woman teamed up with men’s apparel Uof an afterthought. God reportedly took a manufacturers in the 1930s to promote rib from a sleeping Adam, the first man, it more widely. and made Eve, the first woman. Adam This naturally brings to mind several slept with one eye open from then on. questions. Why did Father’s Day take so If being an afterthought bothered Eve, long to catch on? Was this the first holiday at least she eventually had her revenge that was precommercialized? And what is by being first to have a holiday that cel- it with Methodists and their parents? ebrates her. We can only speculate about why Mother’s Day was an outgrowth of the Father’s Day gets the Miss Congeniality Even woodcut fathers are noted for the teaching role they play with their children. late 19th-century peace movement and prize while Mother’s Day is the clear win- the growing suffragette movement (“The ner in popularity. Mom is right up there many people give their dads? He is just War. We remember and honor that on meaning behind Mother’s Day cards and with the proverbial baseball and apple as likely to enjoy being served breakfast Memorial Day. They both worked hard all flowers,” Marina Times, May 2013). A pie as American foci of love and respect. in bed on that day — like Mom gets on of their lives, and they set a standard and woman named Anna Jarvis held a ceremo- There might also be something to the Mother’s Day — or being given time for example for integrity that was honest and ny at the St. Andrews Methodist Church basic sexist assumption that men don’t a golf game or whatever. It is hard to independent, and they treated the women in Fairmont, West Virginia, to honor her go around singing their praises, unless escape the conclusion that Father’s Day and children in their lives with love and mother, and a movement was born that they’re hip-hop singers or football play- gifts were baked into the formula by respect. The world could use more people spread rapidly across the country. ers. It’s considered unseemly, unstoic. Or those same apparel makers who decided like them, so even a second-thought, Father’s Day was an early 20th centu- maybe a lot of people had reasons to dis- to promote it for a cause — their own. also-ran holiday is better than nothing to ry attempt to make Dad feel like he was like their dads. Love your dad? Get him his 47th tie. remember and honor that. equal. The first Father’s Day was held When I think of the decades’ worth of He might even wear it some day when The family into which you’re born is a in 1908 in a West Virginia Methodist Father’s Days I’ve lived through, I have you’re not around. matter of luck. I had no way to pick my church when a woman wanted to honor to admit I can not think of a single one As someone who lost his father and his parents or siblings, so it’s a matter of con- her father and other men who died in that is memorable. This is not to deni- stepfather in the same year in 2013, I can tinuing wonder and happiness to me that a mining accident. The second Father’s grate fathers in general or my fathers in state that I was incredibly lucky to have I had such wonderful people who know Day wouldn’t happen for several years, particular. It’s just that if you ask many these two men in my life. They were good me better than anyone else. but this time it was in another state people about the first image that comes men and good parents. They had served I learned that growing up in Methodist by another woman at yet another to their mind when they hear “Father’s in the military; my father quit high school churches. Methodist church, and it was intended Day,” I think first or second on their list to join the Navy at the end of World War to honor her father who had raised six is “ties.” Why are ties the gift that so II, and my stepfather served in the Korean E-mail: [email protected]

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Police Blotter From the officers of the Northern Station They fought the law and the law won

etween February 2014 and One of those residents said he heard the unable to locate any suspects, gun- Within minutes, the suspect was February 2015, crime was up in screaming and got up; when he went to shot victims, or witnesses, but they located in a doorway several blocks almost all categories in the Northern his living room, he found his balcony did discover a .45-caliber casing on a away. He was apprehended, and he told BDistrict. Though rape and robbery in the door was open and there was damage to sidewalk on Buchanan Street between police where he had hidden the stolen Northern District were down (57 percent the door. Grove and Fulton Street. A 9-mm cas- property, which included the tourist’s and 9 percent, respectively), there were four The subject was transported to ing was found in the parking lot of 762 son’s medication and laptop. The sub- murders compared to no murders a year Northern Station and was later booked at Fulton Street. ject was on felony probation and had earlier and aggravated assaults increased by County Jail for burglary. While they were investigating, a outstanding warrants for his arrest. He 7 percent. Meanwhile, property crimes on citizen approached the officers and was booked at County Jail. the Northside were down 12 percent for told them he had a bullet hole in the burglary, but otherwise up: auto theft (33 WHAT CRIMINAL THROUGH door of his vehicle, which was in that percent), theft from auto (55 percent), arson YONDER WINDOW BREAKS Fulton parking lot. He said he was FAKE COP MEET REAL COP (80 percent), and other theft (10 percent). March 19, 9:36 p.m. several blocks away when he heard a March 27, 11 p.m. The crimes below are a small snapshot Laguna at Geary Streets couple gunshots; when he returned to 300 block of Haight Street of what the officers of Northern Station his vehicle soon thereafter, he saw the are doing. For a more comprehensive list, Witnesses called the police after see- bullet hole. A male subject was reported to be visit sf-police.org; under Compstat, select ing a male break a window on a vehicle, No additional information was pro- flashing a gold police star and threaten- the link to Crimemaps. reach inside, and take out items. Officers vided regarding this incident. ing to shoot people. Police arrived and arrived, they got a description of the met with a security guard who said he suspect and set off in his last known was approached by an unknown male VIEW FROM THE BALCONY direction of travel. Within minutes, they WELCOME TO SAN FRANCISCO who told him he was a police officer. The March 19, 2:21 a.m. located the subject two blocks away, and March 27, 10:30 p.m. guard then spotted the subject across the 1700 block of Green Street he was positively identified by the wit- 2200 Block of Bush Street street and identified him to the officers, nesses. After contacting the owner of the who detained the subject for questioning. Officers responded to a report of a bur- vehicle and getting a description of the A citizen flagged down an officer who During questioning, the subject began glary in progress and immediately searched items inside, officers tried unsuccessfully was driving a Northern Station facilities to get irate and yelled at the officers that the surrounding area. They located a male to locate them in the surrounding area. truck. The citizen was a tourist visiting he was a security guard and showed them suspect matching the description on the The subject denied breaking the win- San Francisco with his family. Before his gold star, but the officers believed the roof of the building. A resident positively dow; he was booked at County Jail for the officer had a chance to direct the star was fake. Due to the witness state- identified the subject as someone she saw burglarizing a vehicle. man to the station to make a report, the ments and the threats made to security standing on her balcony; she said she had man told the officer that his son’s phone officers, the police — the real ones — been sleeping when she awoke to noise had been taken, and he was tracking took the police — the fake one — into outside on the balcony. She saw the subject INVISIBLE GUNMEN it on his phone. The officer knew that custody and brought him to Northern on the balcony and started screaming; the March 26, 6:54 p.m. he would be able to locate the suspect Station, where a computer check revealed subject meanwhile tried to pull the door Fulton at Buchanan Streets by tracking the phone, so he had the an outstanding traffic warrant. His gold back and forth in an attempt to get inside. visiting tourist get into his truck, and star was seized as evidence and he was Several other residents in the building Police responded to a call about he alerted other officers in the area to booked at County Jail for terrorist threats heard the screaming and called the police. shots fired in the area. They were assist in the search. and impersonating a police officer.

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6 JUNE 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com From the Chambers of our Supervisor Your questions to District Two’s supervisor Earthquake memorial update, crime report, and more by SUPERVISOR MARK FARRELl the design will be on public tains of our district police sta- Park Service is using Fort Mason’s The proposed changes to display in the Marina for pub- tions and the district attorney’s Pier 3 as a negotiating tactic with Chestnut Street to improve the his month, Supervisor lic comment, with an expected neighborhood prosecutors to the Port of San Francisco — 30 Stockton line came as a com- Mark Farrell is turning project completion and unveil- discuss neighborhood safety best we have to take their proposed plete surprise to me and my over his column to you, ing in spring 2017. practices and how both agencies option seriously. The National office. While I understand that This readers and constituents and I truly believe this memori- are working together to keep Park Service would not include the SFMTA is trying to improve neighbors, to answer questions al will be a historical icon and our neighborhoods safe and Fort Mason’s Pier 3 in their service on the 30 Stockton that concern you about the neigh- project for the Marina neighbor- catch those who are commit- recently release environmental and to implement pedestrian borhood and the city at large. hood. I will be sure to be back ting crimes. During my time on information statement if the loca- safety enhancements across If you would like to submit in touch to inform the commu- the Board of Supervisors, I have tion was not a serious part of the city, to do that in a vacu- a question for a future ques- nity about the exact their considerations um without the input of the tion-and-answer column, date of the public for the relocation of community is a process that is please send your questions to input meetings, so Violent crime is down, but property the ferry service. absolutely flawed. [email protected] and that the the final The Marina Com- I’ve had several follow-up include “Supervisor question” in Marina Earthquake crime has seen a staggering increase. munity Association meetings with Ed Reiskin, the the subject line. Memorial is a proj- and the Fisherman’s director of the SFMTA, to dis- ect the whole neighborhood and led efforts to increase funding Wharf Commercial Business cuss this and to really under- Have there been any develop- city can be proud of. for our police department and District both oppose the move stand what they are trying to ments in the effort to create an extra academy classes in order to to Fort Mason — as do I — accomplish. As a result, they have earthquake memorial on the What is being done about the have appropriate staffing levels because we know that the Marina gone back to the drawing board Marina Green? increase in crime? The car that can keep up with our city’s can not support the addition- and have significantly scaled The Marina Earthquake break-ins and home burglaries population growth. Community al 1.7 million visitors annual- back their plans. They have Memorial project is continuing are scary. involvement, being aware of your ly that Alcatraz brings. I have eliminated the idea of a tran- to move forward toward instal- While violent crime is down surroundings, and more officers been actively working with our sit-only lane and are no longer lation. The artists of Merge in San Francisco, property crime in our neighborhoods will be key congressional delegation to urge proposing stop lights anywhere Conceptual Design are working has seen a staggering increase to addressing this issue. them to work with the National on Chestnut between Divisadero hard on the final concept to rec- over the past year that is right- Park Service to educate them and Fillmore. Furthermore, their ognize and commemorate the fully causing concern through- Is the Alcatraz Ferry going to on the impacts this move would proposal to remove more than San Francisco Fire Department out our neighborhoods. With move to Fort Mason, or is that have for the Marina neighbor- 40 parking spaces on Chestnut and their efforts around the the governor’s recently imple- just a negotiating tactic? hood and the city as whole. And I has been significantly reduced to Loma Prieta Earthquake that mented “realignment” of the There is no doubt in my mind encourage you to actively contact approximately 8 spaces. struck the city in 1989 and state’s prison system, and the that if the National Park Service the National Parks Service to let This is not a done deal, how- severely impacted the Marina recent passage of Prop 47 on last moves forward with Fort Mason’s them know why the Fort Mason ever. I am taking the plan to the neighborhood. year’s state ballot, more lower- Pier 3 as the new site for the option is such a terrible idea. community to get buy-in from The design is expected to be level offenders are out of jails Alcatraz Ferry Service that it will our merchants and neighbors, so considered at the San Francisco and on our city streets. have disastrous impacts for the I was surprised by the big that the SFMTA proceeds with Arts Commission’s Visual Arts I hosted two separate public Marina neighborhood and the changes proposed for Chestnut a plan that improves service Committee in September 2015. safety community town halls in Fisherman’s Wharf commercial Street by the SFMTA. Are these without drastically changing the Following the Arts Commission, the past months with the cap- corridor. Whether the National changes really necessary? Why? character of Chestnut Street. Celebrating Our

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39 TH ANNUAL Marina-Cow Hollow Insider UNION STREET FESTIVAL

Marine Layer on Chestnut Street. photo: marinelayer.com Summer in the city by christine roher hands of “spray tan artists.” ENTERTAINMENT “When I interview people for this job, I t’s summer in San Francisco, ask them what they like to do in their free which means bundling up and time artistically,” said Barbi Loy, a partner FESTIVAL FOOD LIVE MUSIC accepting our summer for what it is: at Brown Sugar. “It has to be something Icold and foggy. Here are a few neighbor- creative — drawing, photography, writ- ARTS & CRAFTS WAITERS’ RACE hood stores that will help you stay warm, ing — because painting the body is like or at least help you feel like you’re having painting a canvas.” KID’S ACTIVITIES FASHION SHOWS a “real” summer. And the idea behind having the tan While most stores are stocked with artistically applied is that different occa- CRAFT BEER AND WINE SAMPLING PAVILIONS - ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW shorts and summer dresses, you can sions entail different applications. Barbi count on Marine Layer for cozy, long- says airbrush tanning is not a one-style- sleeve tees to fight off the chilly fog. fits-all process. “The perfect airbrush tan June 6 & 7, 2015 l 10 am- 6 pm Marine Layer now has 11 locations entails asking a lot of questions. The first Union Street from Gough to Fillmore across the country, but San Francisco question I ask a client is, ‘Why are you is the company’s design demographic, airbrushing?’ For example, maybe it’s for UnionStreetFestival.com l 800.310.6563 said Meg Williams, Marine Layer’s brand a wedding. If so, I need to know if you’re manager. “We’ll carry dresses in the sum- in the wedding. And what color the dress mer and sweaters in the winter, but we’re is. And if the dress is strapless or backless. mostly consistent,” she said. “People We fit the tan to exactly match what the always want to layer up. They buy our client needs.” long sleeves year-round.” An airbrush tan can last for 7 to 10 The company’s design philosophy is days. Those with a more active life- “elevated comfort wear” — which means style can expect it to last from 3 to feeling pulled together, yet comfortable. 5. And there’s a little prepping that The company prides itself on designing needs to be done beforehand, so be clothes in the softest fabric possible, and sure to ask about that before going in often works with several mills to find just (1996 Union Street #205, 415-346-3680, the right fabric combination. brownsugarboutique.com). “Our cotton modal blend is truly the softest shirt you can find,” said Meg. “You To bring summer inside your home, can wear it immediately and feel like it’s check out Pottery Barn where you’ll find your favorite shirt.” colorful entertaining pieces and whimsi- While a lot of research goes into prod- cal summer decor. ucts like this, the price tag doesn’t nec- Turquoise and coral are the big color essarily reflect that. “The price point is trends this season, which will bring elevated, but not unachievable,” said Meg. the summer brightness into your home. “And the fabric is unbeatable.” “Our designs were inspired by the colors And Marine Layer keeps its inventory of the tropical waters and natural gems fresh by producing “small batch cloth- under the sea,” said Kendra Stewart with ing,” or limited edition. “We want to Pottery Barn. keep it unique so 800 people aren’t walk- Intricate prints and patterns in summer ing around wearing the same t-shirt,” colors are also popular this season. You’ll said Meg. find them on pillows and other accent The most popular item for women is pieces. Bright ikats, animal prints, and the long-sleeve reversible cotton sweat- geometric patterns have been designed to shirt. For men, it’s the tees. mix and match. “Men’s t-shirts crush it,” said Meg. “I Decorating with a metallic touch is also honestly don’t believe there’s a better shirt popular this summer. “It adds sparkle on the market.” to a space and pairs easily with bold as Drop in and layer up (2209 Chestnut well as neutral colors, and it contrasts Street, 415-346-2400, marinelayer.com). well with natural woven fibers and rustic wood,” said Kendra. A favorite item in If you want to look like you’re spend- this collection is the shimmering mirror ing your summer days in the sun, head hurricane. The candleholder comes in into Brown Sugar Boutique for an air- three sizes and is covered with a mosaic brush tan. of mirrored glass, giving the feel of sun Airbrush tans have become increas- reflecting on water. ingly popular as consumers have become For outdoor entertaining, the Esa more aware of the damaging effects of Medallion dinnerware collection is tanning beds. And the airbrush tech- inspired by the look of Italian ceramics, nique has developed over the last few but crafted in durable melamine. And the years as well. coral ice bucket and starfish bread bowl When spray tanning was first intro- add a touch of whimsy for any summer duced, customers stood in a booth and party (2100 Chestnut Street, 415-441-1787, were misted all over, a process that was all potterybarn.com). machine-powered. But now, at places like Brown Sugar, the booths are long gone E-mail: [email protected] and it’s all done by hand, in fact, at the

8 JUNE 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Marina-Cow Hollow Insider Sketches from a North Beach Journal It’s the season of the itch

by ernest beyl of cops were there. Cora swung from the scaf- Included were some retired fold. Great name for a ust as The New York Central Station super- San Francisco restaurant. Times always reminds stars — Gerry Calgaro, I will check it out and us on its front page, Jim Deignan, and Vince report back. J here’s “All the News Neeson, my neighbor- That’s Fit to Print” this hood buddies. These days THE GABRIEL OF month. Actually, it’s all when cops are being vili- NORTH BEACH the news I could find — fied (justly in many cases), Trumpeter John Coppola or create — on my North it’s good to know “good” is the Gabriel of North Beach beat. cops. Capp’s Corner was Beach. Until not too long the kind of place where ago, he played his horn for SEASON OF THE ITCH good cops gathered — the Green Street Mortuary It’s that time again. It’s along with adventurous Marching Band, that esti- the season of the itch — women, Jesuit governors, mable organization that the itch to get into (or poets, and columnists. sends the departed off to the other side. Johnny doesn’t play Who needs this ‘Aaron’ and his horn much any- more. He’s 86. John why is he a one-name candidate? Coppola began play- ing trumpet when Does he think he’s Madonna? he was nine and liv- ing in Oakland. His back into) City Hall. The BARBARY COAST first professional gig came candidates are coming out Recently I reread The when he was 13. Over the of the woodwork like ter- Barbary Coast by Herbert years, he played trum- mites — would-be spiel- Asbury — a must read pet for Charlie Barnet ers and spoilers, termed if you are a real San and his band, the Stan out, tired out, drunken Franciscan. I was remind- Kenton Orchestra, and midnight callers, adroit ed that most people think Woody Herman and his gasbags, over-age and the old Barbary Coast Swingin’ Herd. And did I under-whelming former covered North Beach. Not mention that he and Lisa occupants of big swivel so. It was bound by the Pollard, director of the chairs in big offices, now bay on the east, Stockton Green Street Mortuary wanting to play zero- Street on the west, Marching Band, are man sum political games. And Commercial Street on the and wife? by the way, to my mind south and Broadway on District 3 Supervisor Julie the north. FANFARE FOR Christensen is doing a Nevertheless, in the SKETCHES good job. So is Mayor Lee. early days there were cribs As I reported earlier in (little more than rough a burst of self-revelation, THE AARON shelters) where “sport- I have written a book. It’s PESTER BLUES ing women” hung out, called — logically enough Posters are cropping up on the southern slopes of — Sketches from a North in North Beach proclaim- Telegraph Hill. And there Beach Journal and is being ing “We Need Aaron” — was a parlor house on published by Grizzly Peak presumably for District Telegraph Hill’s Chestnut Press of Berkeley. My 3 Supervisor. Not so fast. Street as late as 1965. The publisher tells me it will Who needs this Aaron CIA ran it to conduct be released late summer, and why is he a one-name experiments with LSD, and he plans readings and candidate? Does he think and they really did call book signings. Maybe I he’s Madonna? A while it Operation Midnight can get Johnny Coppola to back in his San Francisco Climax. Now where can blow me a fanfare. I’ll keep Chronicle column, Willie you get news like this? you posted. Brown referred to this guy as a troll. Certainly MADAM BELLE CORA MICHELANGELO ATE HERE we can do better here in And speaking of parlor The other day I dropped the Marina Times and cor- houses: Have I told you into Caffe Puccini for a rectly identify him. He is about Belle Cora, the San latte. Two obvious visitors Aaron Pester. Francisco parlor house to San Francisco walked madam of the 1850s? She in, ordered something, and THOSE FRISCO BLUES tried to save her boy- then looked at the drawings I YouTubed I Left My friend, Charles Cora, from and photos of Giacomo Heart in San Francisco being hung after he shot Puccini on the walls. One to get a jolt of Tony Bennett’s boosterism. I made an interesting One visitor turned and said discovery. In 1963, one year after Bennett to the manager, Dolores, recorded his love song to our city, John ‘Did Puccini really eat here?’ Lee Hooker recorded Frisco Blues. It’s a put-on of and killed a U.S. Marshall visitor turned and said to the Bennett tune. Opening who had snubbed the the manager, Dolores, “Did line: “I got the blues for social-climbing Belle. But Puccini really eat here?” San Francisco.” Try it. You the vigilantes swung him True! Would I make up may like it better than anyway. And now, as I something like this? I’m the Anthony Dominick write this, a new restau- tempted to add that the pair Benedetto version. rant named Belle Cora is walked down Columbus to opening in North Beach at the Michelangelo restau- COPS IN RETROSPECT 565 Green Street. It’s not rant and asked a new ver- A couple of days before far from Belle’s old parlor sion of the same question, it closed in mid-April, house on Dupont Street but my publisher insists on I dropped into Capp’s (now Grant Avenue) and truth in journalism. Corner to say farewell. I not far from Portsmouth picked a good day. A bunch Square where Charles E-mail: [email protected]

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The Tablehopper Something for all wallets

The Original Old Clam House

Glaze Teriyaki now being served up under the All Star sign on Chestnut Street. CLAM BAKE CIOPPINO photo: glaze teriyaki / instagram Clams, Mussels, Crab, Shrimp, Calamari & Fish Fillet Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Corn, Garlic & Black Olives Lord Stanley opens in In a Spicy Cioppino Sauce Russian Hill; play the price is right at Trestle in the FiDi

by marcia gagliardi with dana eastland Financial District As we keep hearing about luxury MARINA tasting--only restaurants pushing The former All Star Donuts space our credit card limits, it’s refreshing on Chestnut Street, which closed in to write about a restaurant featuring a September 2014, has become the sec- prix-fixe that is just $35 ond San Francisco location of Glaze — for three courses. Yes. You can pay Teriyaki. And yes, the brilliant All $10 for an additional pasta , and Star sign remains (2095 Chestnut Street, guess what, you’re going to be stuffed. 415-590-3193, glazeteriyaki.com; daily 11 The Hi Neighbor restaurant group a.m.–10 p.m.). (Stones Throw, Fat Angel) has just opened Trestle in Jackson Square RUSSIAN HILL in the former Husband and Great Hunan wife co-chefs (it’s right where Carrie and Rupert Lord Stanley’s chefs worked Chinat o w n , Blease are open- at New York’s Per Se and North Beach, ing a new restau- and the Financ- rant in the for- Commonwealth in San Francisco. ial District con- mer T2J Thai verge) — you space, Lord Stanley (2065 Polk Street). The won’t even recognize the space. The 1911 duo, who met in England at Le Manoir building had some beautiful bones, aux Quat’Saisons, have since worked at with dark brick walls, and Apparatus New York’s Per Se and Blue Hill and Architecture did a stellar job opening Central Kitchen and Commonwealth up the space. There are touches of rus- here in San Francisco. A British and ticity, like the wide-plank oak floors European sensibility will influence the and ash tabletops, and modernity, too, food, with a California emphasis on in the artwork and the sinuous shape excellent seasonal ingredients. They’ll of the chairs. The wood beams create be making nearly everything in-house, an eye-catching element. The music is including the bread and butter, and upbeat. The pace is brisk, so you will keep the menu small and not can get on with your night and go grab a overly complicated. cocktail nearby. The space seats 40, and Boor Bridges Like Stones Throw, the team is Architecture is behind the design. comprised of executive Jason They’ve opened it up, with an upstairs Halverson, Ryan Cole, and Tai Ricci loft that houses a communal table, (all Michael Mina alums), plus part- along with floor-to-ceiling windows ners Jason Kirmse and Cyrick Hia. and clean lines. Warm wooden tables Halverson’s dishes will rotate often balance the touches of concrete, steel, and have roots in comfort dishes, but and neon, while custom dishes from they are elevated with some modern Melissa Rice, canvas bread bags, and techniques, lightened up with fresh textiles soften the hard, clean lines of California produce, and beautifully the space. plated. You’ll have a choice of a few The restaurant also features a bar, dishes in each section, and partner where wine director Louisa Smith will Cole wants people to be excited to pour wines from small producers both make a part of their meal again. local and international, with a focus The place hits that San Francisco tone on organic, biodynamic, and unique we like so much: casual but qual- offerings. There will also be a regu- ity, with good service, wines, and larly changing selection of beers on tap, design details. including many international choices. On the opening menu, my guest and You’ll also find sake, low-proof cocktails, I started with a Little Gem salad with and nonalcoholic selections, including meaty pieces of bacon lardons and a 299 Bayshore Boulevard | San Francisco many with juices made in-house (2065 sunny-side up egg, and marinated cala- Polk Street; opening in early June; din- mari and roasted fingerling potatoes and 415.826.4880 | theoldclamhousesf.com ner Sunday and Tuesday–Thursday 5:30 Calabrian chile aioli; we had to supple- p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5:30 ment our meal with the hearty garganelli p.m.–11 p.m.). Tablehopper, continued on 11

10 JUNE 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Tablehopper that Fat Angel connection), continued from page 10 with over 25 bottled selec- tions from around the world Bolognese, with a spoonful of (531 Jackson Street, trestlesf. burrata on top; and the com, 415-772-0922; Monday– event was a short rib “pot roast” Thursday 5:30–10:30 p.m., with potato gratin, and pan- Friday–Saturday 5:30–11 roasted salmon with farro and p.m., Sunday 5:30–10 p.m.). an orange-sherry vinaigrette. The San Francisco location You can also request bread, and of The Barrel Room has taken you’ll get some Firebrand bread over the former Georges space with burrata. on Sansome Street in the For dessert, a strawberry Financial District. The full- and rhubarb pavlova, and a service restaurant is now open, warm chocolate brownie sun- and soon there will be many dae, with some amazing elder- expanded offerings, including flower ice cream from Humphry a wine bar and tasting room, a Slocombe. The price for that retail shop, and a subterranean meal is $45, and it over deliv- speakeasy-style full bar. The ered in quality, portion, and wine bar and retail shop will taste. They’re on to some- open this month. thing here. The concept is ambitious: Glaze Teriyaki now being served up under the All Star sign on Chestnut Street. Value is also a big part of Every three months, the res- photo: glaze teriyaki / instagram Jason Kirmse’s wine list. You’ll taurant menu, bar menu, and find a list of bottles for less wine list will change com- The Barrel Room will change and wine lists every three months. photo: barrelroomsf.com than $50 (like a 2013 Château pletely. Each new menu will Thivin “Côte de Brouilly” draw inspiration from a wine ner Monday–Saturday 5 p.m.– They’ve run out of room at two years. The new space will Gamay from Beaujolais for region of the world, including 10:30 p.m.). B. Patisserie, and having addi- change all that. They will bake $42), and some quality picks places like Germany, France, tional kitchen space will free in the satellite kitchen, in addi- by the glass ($9–$15), but the Austria, and Italy. The open- LOWER PACIFIC HEIGHTS up the original location. In tion to preparing new items real big-name bargain hunters ing focus is on Latin America, The somewhat cursed space fact, B. Patisserie has been so like sandwiches and will want to check out the bot- with dishes like fish tacos with on the northeastern cor- to go (2794 California tles for $100 and more, which jicama and pineapple salsa, ner of Divisadero and Street). will only have a markup of and rib eye with bone mar- California has a new $40 per bottle (instead of the row-ancho chile salsa. As for taker, and it’s a good Each new Barrel Room menu Marcia Gagliardi is industry standard of 200–300 the wine list, there are more one: none other than will draw inspiration from a the creator and Dana percent). Yeah, there’s some than 200 bottle selections and Leong of neigh- Eastland is the associ- Krug for $201. And a Moreau more than 50 options avail- boring B. Patisserie. wine region of the world. ate editor of tablehop- “Les Clos Grand Cru” from able by the glass. Educational Hoodline reports that per.com, a popular Chablis for $119. So if you and regional flights will be the new project is called B. busy and crowded that Leong insider weekly e-column about want to still blow some cash, offered as well (415 Sansome on the Go. Leong and Michel hasn’t had the opportunity the San Francisco dining scene; you’ll be handsomely reward- Street, 415-956-6900, barrel- Suas, her business partner and to start serving wine, despite subscribe for more news and ed. And of course, the beer roomsf.com; Monday– baker, plan to open the new the fact that she’s had a beer updates. Follow Marcia on list totally rocks (you know, Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., din- location on June 1. and wine license for almost Twitter: @tablehopper.

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We Will Be Back

Wash down Belga’s house-made charcuterie with a topnotch selection of Belgian beers and ciders. photos: aubrie pick Belga brings Belgian beer, to friendly neighborhood setting by susan dyer reynolds known as stoofvlees), essentials include Lil’s suffered a fire on April 29, 2015 that was soon beef, onions, dark beer, mustard, sliced contained by the swift action of SFFD. No one was hen most people think of bread, and various herbs and spices. injured in the fire but the restaurant sustained extensive , waffles, beer, and choc- At Belga, you’ll find boneless short rib, olate come to mind, but Belgian bacon lardons, mushrooms, baby car- smoke and water damage. A special fund has been set Wcuisine is actually far more complex. Noted rots, pearl onions, and marble potatoes up to help the employees in this time of need. Anyone for its wide array of ingredients and dishes braised with veal stock and beer. who would like to make a contribution may do so at that vary broadly by region, Belgian dishes Rains will utilize the wood-fired grill www.gofundme.com/liverpoollils. are also heavily influenced by neighbor- for house-made sausages like currywurst, ing France, Germany, boudin blanc, and For the latest news and updates please visit Liverpool and the . boudin noir and LiL’s at www.facebook.com/liverpoollils. It is often said that meats like the rib eye Belgian cuisine has Another Belgian icon, steak for two and the the heartiness of shoulder-cut pork German food pre- the humble mussel, chop. Charcuterie is Liverpool Lil’s | 2942 Lyon Street sented with the ele- is served three ways. also made in house, gance of French tech- including porc rou- San Francisco, California | (415) 921-6664 nique. At Belga, the newly opened Belgian lee (pork head), liverwurst, saucisson sec brasserie from famed restaurateur Adriano (thick, dry-cured sausage), and country Paganini (Delarosa, Super Duper Burger, pâté. Vegetable options include braised cab- Beretta, Lolinda, Starbelly) in the former bage with späetzle, stoemp (mashed pota- Café des Amis space at 2000 Union Street, toes and melted leeks), and cauliflower the concept goes a step further by adding a with vadouvan (French version of Indian California twist to some traditional dishes. masala), golden raisins, and almonds. Rains finds inspiration in another CHEF HAS WORKED WITH THE BEST Belgian icon, the humble mussel, and Executive chef Freedom Rains (yes, serves it three ways: dry roasted in cast that’s his real name) started his career iron and tossed with clarified butter; pan in San Francisco working seven years roasted with white ale, shallots and green with internationally renowned chef garlic; and in a light seafood chowder Nancy Oakes at Boulevard. He moved with cod, clams, cream, white wine, and on as sous chef under chef Thomas grilled bread. McNaughton at Flour + Water, learning In addition to substantial mains, whole-animal butchering. After travel- Belga also serves light snacks, encour- ing through Italy and a stint at RN74, aging guests to feel at home whether Rains accepted his first chef de cuisine they’re having a dozen oysters and a lunch and brunch coming soon. position from chef Chris Cosentino at glass of wine at the bar solo after the the acclaimed Incanto, where he learned gym or sharing all three mussel prepa- Cosentino’s philosophy of using every rations with a group of friends. Prices part of the animal, including elevat- are friendly, too (where else can you get ing offal (organ meats and entrails), an a wood-fire grilled seven-ounce steak area of modern American cookery that au poivre with frites for under $20?), Cosentino helped pioneer. keeping with Belga’s concept of a com- fortable place where singles, couples, BELGIAN CLASSICS WITH A TWIST friends, families, and neighbors will Belga’s menu reflects all of Rains’ pre- become regulars. The interior renova- Advertise in the vious experience in his interpretation tion enhances that approachability — of traditional Belgian food with a twist. gone are the claustrophobic partitions For example, in Belgium white aspara- from Café des Amis that hid views gus is served Flemish style, boiled or of the surrounding streets. Sea foam- steamed and served with chopped hard- hued penny tiles line walls near the boiled eggs and clarified butter sauce. kitchen and bar; colorful custom art- Reach over Rains’ version is a salad of seasonal green work evokes European graphic collage; 30,000 readers in asparagus, celery hearts, and sauce gribi- and industrial textures and finishes add che (an acidic aioli). Croquettes (breaded a sleek, mod touch. Outdoor seating San Francisco’s and fried cylinders of deliciousness) are (coming soon) will feature sunny yellow northern popular throughout Belgium, with the tables to match the awning. most popular versions featuring either neighborhoods a thick, creamy cheese or a grey shrimp BELGIAN BREWS AND MORE filling. For his croquette filling, Rains Perhaps the most potent symbol of uses brandade (emulsified salt cod). For change is the wood and glass cabinets To inquire about our advertising rates and for more Belgians, Flemish carbonade (beef stew that once held wine for Café des Amis information, contact us at [email protected] with beer) is an obsession, and locals now hold Belga’s ample selection of or call our offices at (415) 815-8081 believe in washing it down with the beers, curated by bar manager and cer- same brew you find in the gravy. While tified cicerone (a sommelier for beer) there are numerous carbonades (also Belga, continued on 13

12 JUNE 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Belga France, Germany, and the United States continued from page 12 and a selection of bubbles by the glass and by the bottle. There is a full bar and Summer Fun at the Cliff House Ryan Murphy, who studied under Rich Nora Furst has designed a gin-focused Higgins, one of seven master cicerones (gin is popular in Belgium) cocktail in the world. Belga features 50 bottles list. Furst, who runs the bar programs and 10 drafts, including a diverse col- at Lolinda and El Techo de Lolinda, lection of Belgium’s beers, Belgian- and recently implemented a grappa and style beers from California, and ciders amaro beverage menu at Delarosa (see sourced from Flanders, Normandy, and sidebar), has a knack for creating light, the United States. There are familiar fresh that don’t knock you off labels as well as rare, seasonal, and your barstool. If you want to be knocked pricier “celebratory” choices. The beer off your barstool, however, try the beer Join us for these Cliff House Weekly Favorites and cider menu is cleverly arranged and a shot combo called a “kopstoot” • Wine Lovers’ Tuesday – Half Priced Bottled Wines* in order of intensity (Light, Hoppy, (which translates to “head butt”). Malty, Funky, Fruity, Sour, and so Belga: 2000 Union Street (at Buchanan), • Bistro Wednesday Nights – $28 Three-Course Prix Fixe forth) and intended for pairing with 415-872-7350, belgasf.com; dinner Sunday– • Friday Night Jazz in the Balcony Lounge chef Rains’ food. Thursday 5–10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5–11 You’ll also find wine varietals from p.m., bar open nightly 5 p.m.–midnight, • Sunday Champagne Brunch Valet parking every night after 5:00 pm. *Some restrictions apply. Promotions are not valid on holidays.

Cliff House and Beyond! Guided Historical Walks Spend a memorable Saturday morning exploring Lands End. Start with a continental breakfast at the historic Cliff House then walk through Adolph Sutro’s magical ‘kingdom by the sea’ with historian guide John A. Martini.

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House-made sausages come from Belga’s wood-fired grill. 1090 Point Lobos 415-386-3330 Lighten up: Grappa and amaro star in www.CliffHouse.com Delarosa’s refreshing new cocktails by susan dyer reynolds one of her concoctions as lemon, and amaro nonino I took a seat. First up: The over crushed ice with a sprig remember my grand- Zucca High Ball (zucca of fresh mint. Nonino is a father making grappa rabarbaro, scotch, lemon, amaro redolent with when I was a teenager. soda, cucumber). Zucca is caramelized sugar, orange, IGrappa is an Italian brandy an amaro imbued with rhu- licorice, saffron, and tama- distilled from pressed, fer- barb root, cardamom seeds, rind. It reminded me of an mented grape pomace adult snow cone, and I (skins, pulp, stems) that can imagine relaxing in contains 35 to 60 per- the sun with one (or two cent alcohol by volume or three) on Delarosa’s (70 to 120 U.S. proof). sidewalk patio. I also One day, he gave me a loved the Loophole — taste. I coughed violently Old Tom gin, lemon juice, as it burned from my simple syrup, egg white, lips to my throat to my Casey Jones IPA, and innards. My older cous- aperol (an Italian aperitif ins laughed hysterically. that blends bitter orange “Acqua di fuoco,” they and an array of herbs and called it, which means, roots). I’m usually not a “Fire water.” Years later, fan of gin, but Old Tom, I encountered grappa hand distilled to a family again, this time from the Miele Julep highlights honey grappa. recipe from the 1870s, has impressive collection of photo: Susan Dyer Reynolds a softer, smoother pro- the late Lorenzo Petroni file than most and plays at his North Beach well with the herbaceous- Restaurant. We drank it I imagine relaxing ness of the aperol and straight, and just like my the creaminess of the grandfather’s homemade with one (or two or egg whites. hooch, it burned like Through Furst’s fine acqua di fuoco. So when three) on Delarosa’s palate and skills, I dis- I was invited to check out sidewalk patio. covered acqua di fuoco the new beverage menu and its bracingly potent at Delarosa featuring grappa bitter orange peel, and other pal amaro can add depth and amaro (a bittersweet herbs. The lemon and soda and flavor to these refresh- Italian digestif infused with added lightness and acid- ing drinks, making them herbs, flowers and spices), I ity, the clean scent of the perfect for sipping dur- must admit I was hesitant. cucumber slice (balanced ing lunch or brunch, or Nora Furst, cocktail atop the glass on a spear) after dinner. designer for restaurants in wafted gently, while the Delarosa: 2175 Chestnut Adriano Paganini’s empire scotch mirrored the smoky Street (near Steiner), 415- including Lolinda and their finish of the zucca. 673-7100, delarosasf.com; latest, Belga, stood behind For the Miele Julep, Furst daily 11:30 a.m.—1 a.m., the bar cheerfully shaking drizzled honey grappa, weekend brunch until 4 p.m.

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New and Notable Healthful and happy

Spinnerie offers locally sourced, globally inspired rotisserie cuisine. photos: julie mitchell Spinnerie Rotisserie offers fast, fresh food by julie mitchell throughout the Bay Area vinaigrette; Togarashi (chili since he was a child and pepper) kale and apple salad here are times studied the art of rotisserie with local kale, parmesan, when you want to in France, and Bovis spent chili and olive oil; your choice go out for an elab- time as a farmer and hor- of original or spicy hummus; Torate meal, and there are ticulturist in the Central and ginger soba noodles with others when you just want Valley before taking over Asian mushrooms. to grab a quick dinner, or operations at Lefty O’Doul’s Sandwiches are served even better, pick up a com- in the 1990s. on house-made flatbread plete healthful meal to take Spinnerie serves two and include various com- home and enjoy. Spinnerie kinds of rotisserie chick- binations of Spinnerie’s on Polk Street neatly fits en: one seasoned with rotisserie offerings such as The place both bills. Mediterranean spices and the Arrogant Greek with Open since early this year, herbs, and Peri Peri spiced roasted red pepper olive Spinnerie serves what it with pepper and local herbs. tapenade, feta, Greek slaw, where locals calls “locally sourced, glob- Options include a whole baby arugula, quinoa tzatzi- ally inspired rotisserie chicken for $14, half a ki, house-picked onions, while providing an engaged chicken for $8, and a quarter crispy kale, and shallots (add eat seafood! human connection $2 for chicken or and giving back tofu and $3 for to our commu- salmon or tri- nity and human- Rotisserie items tip). Or try the ity for a healthy include responsibly raised Simple Noodle Spectacular Bay Views and happy world!” salad with baby Translation: They chicken and beef, sustainable arugula, sea- use Mary’s free- sonal cabbage, range, non-GMO, salmon, and Hodo tofu. vermicelli noo- vegetarian-fed dles, Vietnamese birds, partially deboned and chicken for $5. Other rotis- mint, cucumbers, sweet pep- spatchcocked, which pro- serie items include responsi- pers, pickled vegetable slaw, duces less waste and crispy, bly raised tri-tip, sustainable dried shallots, organic pea- flavorful chicken; reclaimed salmon, and Hodo tofu. nuts, and dressing (grilled wood is used throughout the Side dishes, hot and cold, items are optional); or the space; and chairs are crafted are what set Spinnerie apart Granja Bonita with romaine from recycled aluminum from other rotisserie joints. hearts, organic black beans, cans. Those who dine in are A single side is $2.75, two avocado, roasted corn, pick- served on bamboo plates, sides are $5.25; three sides led red onions, sweet pep- and takeout orders come in are $7.50; and four sides, $10. pers, Cotija cheese, cherry World Famous Restaurant recyclable or compostable/ Hot sides include roasted tomatoes, jicama, yogurt- biodegradable packaging. corn with red quinoa and cilantro crème, cumin vin- Spinnerie boasts the only Greek yogurt; spit-fired cau- aigrette, and tortilla strips. rooftop herb garden in the liflower with pickled peppers, Black bean chili and a soup Bay Area, visible from the capers, and garlic; fingerling of the day are also available. NO side of the building on Pine potatoes with fresh herbs Spinnerie offers a health- Street. Plus there is a smaller and kosher salt cooked in the ful, affordable take-out 9 FISHERMEN’S indoor herb garden also vis- rotisseries with chicken drip- option for those busy days ible from the street. pings; macaroni and cheese; or nights when just All of this makes sense garlic mashed potatoes; and isn’t an option. 415.673.7025 considering that Spinnerie rotisserie-seasoned veg- Spinnerie Globally In- Free Validated Parking GROTTO founders Niko Koros and gies. There are gluten-free, spired Rotisserie: 1401 Polk Nick Bovis each have back- vegan, dairy free, and veg- Street (at Pine), 415-345- No. 9 Fisherman’s Wharf at the foot of Taylor grounds in farming and etarian options. Cold sides 1999, spinnerie.com; daily cooking. Koros worked include Israeli couscous with 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. fishermensgrotto.com Facilities Available with his father in produce wild mushrooms, shaved and butchers’ markets parmesan and lemon-truffle E-mail: [email protected]

14 JUNE 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Appetites and Afterthoughts Food is the best medicine New service For the city that has everything: helps vintners A new San Francisco dining trend? and wine lovers by ernest beyl The act or art of breathing, too late the digestion. Something salty warm or too cold, and lots of to cleanse obstructions, and some- ow Hollow resi- and even with a $15 cork- an Franciscans are said bodily fluids sloshing around. My thing pungent to purify the blood. dent Ken Majer age, you’re still $29 ahead to be discerning diners, but Singapore doctor-maitre d’ hôtel During the Tang Dynasty, there was and his business for the same wine you they will eat anything, kale ruled that my humours were out a renowned doctor, Sun Simiao, Cpartner, Jeff Hall, have would pay $78 for on the Sfor example, and they will adapt of balance. And I suppose they who believed in the curative pow- developed an advisory ser- wine list. to the next new food craze with were. I had just flown nearly 24 ers of food. Why argue? He lived vice for local wine mak- Vintners sell the wine religious zeal. But just what is the hours to get to Singapore. Since to be 101. ers. Just about everyone to you for $14 to $20 next new San Francisco food craze? my arrival, I had been in and out who makes and sells wine more than what the Well, my best guess is Medicinal of super air-conditioned rooms THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE understands the three-tier wholesaler pays. That’s a Cuisine — an even more extensive and taxis. I had now met my When I got back to the hotel, marketing distribution win for the winemaker. adoption of health food. And I took two aspirin, an system. What Majer & Hall You, as a wine club mem- right here let me quote from Imodium tablet, quaffed have done is show wine- ber, pay less for the wine one of my food idols, Calvin down some restorative makers the wisdom of cut- than you would at your Trillin: “Health food makes A Singapore restaurant featured Alka Seltzer, hit the sack ting out the middleman. local retail store, and me sick.” and slept fitfully. That was Here’s an example. A pay much less than you But let’s get on with this a doctor instead of a maitre a long time ago, thousands winemaker makes a great would from a restaurant journalistic, public service d’hotel — white jacket, of Chinese ago. But wine that costs $10–$15 to wine list. trend piece. I once went to we were talking about make. A wholesaler pays This is old news to wine- dinner in a Singapore res- thermometer, the whole works. dining trends. $20. The wholesaler then makers; however, Majer & taurant that featured a doc- There is one thing San sells it to the retailer for $30, Hall not only demonstrate tor instead of a maître d’hôtel — companion from the Singapore Franciscans enjoy more than din- and the retailer (BevMo or greater profits from a white jacket, thermometer, stetho- Government Tourist Office, who ing out. That is starting a res- Safeway) sells it to you, the robust direct-to-consumer scope, and grave expression — the said I didn’t look well and that taurant. So I think I’ll try that. customer, for $40. Find the program, they also show whole works. she had just the thing — din- I’ve already got some venture capi- same wine in a restaurant, the winemakers how to do Before leading me to my table, ner in a newly fashionable res- tal money from South of Market and it could cost as much it using tasting room pro- the doctor took my temperature, my taurant. In short — dinner with (obviously), and I’ve found a doc- as $78. grams, third-party rela- pulse, my blood pressure, listened to the doctor. tor who should make a good maître The “win-win,” says Hall, tionships, and strategic the rumblings in my chest, felt to see At the conclusion of the consul- d’ hôtel. And, of course, you know is to have the customer buy partnerships. if I was sweaty (I was), pressed the tation, the doctor-maître d’ hôtel what the waitresses’ uniforms will the wine directly from the “We just want to help fleshy parts of both hands and began wrote out a prescription for my be like. winery at the retail price winemakers get consumers talking to me about the humours. dinner and an assistant led us to a The name of my restaurant will of $40. Better yet, join the to enjoy world-class wines table. I was queasy before the food be The Doctor’s Office. Call for winery’s wine club, and at an affordable price,” DINING WITH THE DOCTOR arrived. I ate a few bites of this and an appointment. buy the wine for $34 (15 says Majer. You know about the humours that. Something sweet to strengthen percent savings). Take For additional informa- don’t you? Air, fire, and water. my tissue. Something sour to stimu- E-mail: [email protected] the wine to a restaurant, tion, visit majerandhall.com.

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reling at you like a freight train. and his music, Bill Cosby comedy ence. Many of us got together and The mild-mannered, even-keeled shows, and other artists. The question held an election. We decided that Becker is wound loosely. He almost is, Can you separate the artist from Hemingway was a genius. This is sleepwalks through interviews, but the art? Becker believes you can. how reputations get established. suddenly will rattle off explosive You said many of us listened to concepts that light up the room. BUT WHAT ABOUT MOZART Gertrude Stein’s opinions about AND WHAT ABOUT MURDER Hemingway or her opinions about HEMINGWAY A TERRIBLE MAN E.B.: Tell me about your book Picasso. Many people believed her So what do you talk about with What About Mozart? What About judgment. And I say yes, it was an Howie Becker who isn’t intimi- Murder? election. People want to be able dating as I imagined he would H.B.: Well, I was giving a lec- to point at something — some be? Well, you talk about Miles ture about deviance not being evidence that shows that they Davis, Charles Mingus, Wolfgang inherently criminal and abnor- are right. Hence, Picasso is great. Amadeus Mozart (Mozart and mal when a colleague in the audi- Mozart is great. Miles Davis is murder? I’ll get to that), Picasso, ence asked, “What about murder great, Charles Mingus is great. an array of jazz piano artists like — isn’t that really deviant?” He E.B.: There’s a movie called Big Thelonius Monk, Bud Powell, and thought he had me backed into a Eyes, about the kitsch pop painter Howie’s mentor Lennie Tristano corner. I answered that reasonable Walter Keane who passed himself

Dr. Howard Becker today. photo: courtesy howard becker — and Ernest Hemingway. people differ over whether certain off as an artist who painted woe- After settling at a kitchen table killings are murder or justified ful children with huge, saucer Becker DEVIANCE AND DEVIANTS and sitting across from me, Howie homicide and these differences eyes. He said he was more popu- continued from page 1 Today he’s an accomplished jazz folded his hands, looked at me vary depending on what kinds of lar than Picasso. piano player. But his standing as expectantly and waited. I jumped in: people did the killing. Similarly, H.B.: But more people believe I was hooked. I had to meet this a frequently controversial, but E.B.: A while back I was enjoying some people think Mozart burst in Picasso than in Walter Keane. guy. One thing led to another, famous, sociologist overshadows a in a North Beach bar, and I forth fully formed as a genius Even though Keane may have and then on a warm afternoon, I that. Where did Howie Becker’s met a young woman who told me while others tell us that in Mozart’s said he was more popular than strolled up to his place to do just fame come from? It stems from his she had just come back from Sun time there were doubters. Picasso, he wasn’t. that. “Call me Howie,” he said many lectures and books on such Valley. I told her that many years E.B.: So there were plenty of After agreeing that Walter Keane when he met me at the door. And intriguing subjects as deviance. ago I worked in Sun Valley and met people who didn’t believe Mozart was only a footnote — if that — in so I did. The question these lectures invite, Ernest Hemingway there. She didn’t was just a kid who wrote some the art scene, we turned to some- and his books answer, is: Why are react to my revelation so I plunged good pop tunes. thing high in the 24-hour news cycle STRIP JOINTS AND SOCIOLOGY deviants deviant? He concludes ahead. “I admire Hemingway,” I — marijuana. Howie, with five advanced schol- “The social deviant lives by rules said, “I reread him frequently just to WHAT ABOUT SOCIOLOGY? E.B.: Howie, marijuana arly degrees, lives here in North just as everyone else does.” In other tone up my ability to write a simple, Suddenly, I realized I was well doesn’t make you a deviant, a weird Beach in an airy apartment with words, “Deviance is not a quality declarative sentence.” into this Howie Becker interview person, does it? his artistic, videographer wife, of a bad person, but the and still hadn’t learned H.B.: Social interaction plays a Dianne Hagaman, and a well-used result of someone defining anything about sociology. role in the use and enjoyment of upright piano. someone else’s activity as Can you separate the Even though in school I marijuana. I argued and was quot- He was born in Chicago in 1928. bad.” He uses jazz musi- never really got into alge- ed in The New Yorker that you had A bright, musical kid, by age 15 he cians as an example. artist from the art? bra, physics, or logarithms, to learn how to get high. Smoking was working as a piano player in “Jazz musicians see for example, I have a basic weed, I said … was most often bars and strip joints. He attended themselves as a different Becker believes you can. knowledge of what these strange or unpleasant … the begin- the University of Chicago, contin- breed from those in their arcane-to-me sciences can ner will not continue use unless ued to play piano, taking lessons audience. They are cool. Their She responded by saying she do in our tech-dominated world he learns to redefine the sensation from iconic jazz pianist Lennie audience is square. This isolates would never, ever read Hemingway and why people study them. Not as pleasurable. … This redefini- Tristano. Following college, with them,” Becker says, “in a deviant regardless of the simple, declarative so with sociology. What’s it all tion occurs, typically, in interaction both an M.A. and a Ph.D. under culture. Therefore they are fre- sentences. She said he was a terrible about? What’s it good for? Why do with more experienced users. his belt, Becker became an instruc- quently labeled that way by society.” man, a womanizer, a braggart, over- students major in sociology in col- tor, researcher, and academic writ- bearing, he killed animals, and was lege? I majored in English because NEARER MY GOD TO THEE er, and later, a guru in that some- BECKER IS WOUND LOOSE an all-around bad person. I thought someday I might want So there are no absolutes. times oversimplified, but arcane, In Paris, where Howie visits And that was the end of that bar to teach English. Perhaps this is Everything is a learned experience; subject, sociology. each year to lecture and to hang conversation. why students major in sociology, everything is relative. It was getting Then in the 1960s, he moved out, young Sorbonne-educated H.B.: That does seem to be a to be teachers. late in the afternoon. There were to San Francisco and studied intellectuals adopted him and his common opinion. Well, she was E.B.: What does sociology do? shadows on the street. photography at the San Francisco sociologist theories about devi- probably right, he was a terrible What does it contribute? It was time to go. Howie got up Art Institute on Chestnut Street, ance. Students have even created person. But does that mean he .: H.BThe services of sociol- to usher me out. In doing so he not far from where he now lives. a one-word, social subject for his wasn’t a great artist? Everyone is ogy are to help people understand walked past a black, upright piano, He worked with renowned pho- beliefs: “Beckerisme.” They’ve responsible for what they do and how social life works. Let me give sat down and began playing “Nearer tographer Annie Liebowitz, who elevated the bespectacled 86-year- how they act. But does that affect you an example of how sociology My God to Thee.” An unlikely tune was a lab monitor there at the old sociologist to a cult figure just their genius? No, it does not. can be useful. We talked about I thought, but in the second chorus, time. By then an accomplished as Parisian moviegoers adopted Hemingway and agreed that he Howie added a gentlemanly modi- pianist, Howie accepted gigs in American comedian Jerry Lewis. THE COSBY FACTOR was a master, worth reading. How cum of swing. And that was that. clubs like the Italian Village in The pratfall, rubber-faced Lewis Of course, this has implications for did we come to that decision? We North Beach. is wound tightly and comes bar- Woody Allen movies, Miles Davis decided he was a learned experi- E-mail: [email protected]

Festivals you can also buy space for your kids to continued from page 1 create their own masterpieces on Vallejo Street (between Grant and Columbus) from across the country offering their and the ever-popular traditional animal specialty arts, crafts, and products, and of blessing at the Shrine of St. Francis of course, dozens of food vendors. Live music Assisi (610 Vallejo Street) each day from will be featured on several stages; visit 2–3 p.m. unionstreetfestival.com for the schedule. The first weekend in July, July 4–5, Up the following weekend, June 13–14, ushers in the 31st annual Fillmore is the North Beach Festival, now in its 61st Jazz Festival, the West Coast’s larg- year and considered the est free jazz festival, country’s original street attracting more than fair. Over 150 booths Favorites are the chalk 100,000 visitors to will feature fine arts, the neighborhood crafts, gifts, food, and street painting and the rich in jazz history. drink, spanning sev- The 12-block festi- eral streets (Columbus animal blessing. val from Jackson to Avenue between Broad- Eddy features booths way and Green; Vallejo and Green Streets of fine arts and crafts from paintings to between Grant and Columbus; and Grant photography to pottery as well as gour- Avenue between Columbus and Filbert). met food and beverages. Several live

Multiple stages will feature live music (visit jazz performances from multiple stages Italian chalk street painting at the North Beach Festival is a big draw. photo: lexie lee sresproductions.com for entertainment are scheduled, including returning art- line-up), and you can enjoy beer and wine ist in residence Nalley, perform- Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all festi- Many of the local merchants will be in the beverage gardens. ing a different program each day. For vals and admission is free, but leave your open during the festivals, so make sure to Fair favorites are the traditional the complete lineup of musicians, visit smokes at home because each venue is visit them as well; after all, they make these Italian street painting with chalk, where fillmorejazzfestival.com. billed as a nonsmoking event. vibrant neighborhoods what they are.

16 JUNE 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Michael Snyder on ... Media Corporations, cable, consumers, and the broadband conundrum by michael snyder that they don’t care about to get those they do covet. And exorbitant deals with dedi- n the craven new world of enter- cated channels and sports teams building tainment on demand, a strange land- their own TV networks are resulting in scape stretches before us. And it isn’t outrageous fee increases. Ijust the idea that in the not-too-distant Case in point: Even a Giants fan has to future we’ll be accessing our preferred feel for the poor chumps trying to follow the movies, narrative video series, and music Los Angeles Dodgers who were paid such via virtual reality goggles and — Holy an obscenely high rate by Time Warner Frankenstein! — implants in our heads. Cable for rights to air all Dodger games that the charge for viewers is beyond burden- TIME-SHIFTED VIEWING some. Making matters worse, Time Warner A few hardy souls are out there with only covers about 30 percent of the homes their antennas and hopes of acquiring in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, and a decent broadcast signal. They are an the company is demanding so much cash increasing rarity. Beyond basic broadcast, from other cable providers to air the games the choices are abundant and myriad. We that the competing companies have refused know that the DVR and the prevalence of across the board. Thus, in roughly 70 per- on-demand cable TV options have rewrit- cent of the team’s geographical market, its Invite the gang for a Downton party. Photo: © pbs ten the rules of television ratings, thanks devotees have no television access to its to the concept of time shifting. People games. Essentially, Time Warner and the encodes local video for transmission over There are legal strictures involving want to watch late-night television at more Dodgers are holding the games hostage the Internet to a remote device that could copyright and distribution-for-profit that convenient hours, or don’t want to miss unless and until someone coughs up the be, theoretically, anywhere in the world. can result in BitTorrent users facing hefty a favorite show that is being transmitted ransom money. How long before this model Using a Slingbox allows a user to control fines and worse if singled out for viola- while they’re out for the evening, or being finds its way to San Francisco? their cable, satellite, or DVR system in one tions. Movie piracy via BitTorrent is a real aired at the same time as another preferred location and then view it from a remote problem for the film industry that needs program. They still watch via DVR or on- SLINGBOX, BITTORRENT, AND TOTO Internet-connected PC, smartphone, or addressing. But scores of people who want demand, just at another, more convenient What if people decide to just say no, tablet anywhere they happen to be. My to see the latest series of the U.K. crime time. In the wake of this transformation, and instead find new pathways to the friend set up a Slingbox at his parent’s drama Line of Duty or the creepy French TV ratings services are adding this time- cultural diversions they seek? Actually, house in Ireland, and he enjoyed whatever zombie thriller The Returned with no shifted viewing to their numbers. it’s been happening for quite a while. it accessed there from the comfort of his expectation of a timely American dissemi- The consumer-versus-corporation con- San Francisco home. nation will risk using BitTorrent. And some EXPENSIVE flict that bubbled under the surface of Those who might want to catch an epi- viewers, who think they’re being pushed CABLE PACKAGES the digital broadcast revolution is be- sode of, for example, the high-end British around, fleeced, or disregarded by the cable Such changes are ongoing, advances ing waged in earnest using broadband period soap opera Downton Abbey, months or satellite companies, might think of going in technology and delivery systems con- Internet weaponry. The Slingbox and the use before PBS decides to run it in the States, the broadband route with Toto to choose tinue, and the economics are in flux. of BitTorrent technology have been circum- have other ways and means. They can all of their home viewing. Communications giants are trying to offer venting the usual channels to acquire the download a BitTorrent client or a compara- phone, cable, satellite, and broadband ser- sort of programming desired by individuals ble computer program to implement a pro- Desperate times, desperate measures. vice in various combinations, sometimes who aren’t in the right place geographically tocol that allows remote file sharing with And count on the corporations to strike from within and sometimes through merg- for said shows or would rather not fork over like-minded peers — in this case, video files back in more proactive fashion if legitimate ers. Cable packages include premium chan- increasingly high payments to the cable and that are listed on various websites. There are viewing numbers continue to appreciably nels such as HBO and Showtime; tiered satellite companies. lists of shows with links to specific episodes shrink and the pirates grow in number. pricing has long hinged on the number of This may have the whiff of piracy. that when accessed enable the file data What else? It’s strictly business. channels available; and the occasional pay- Regardless, more people than you might to be sent over the Internet in bits from a per-view event ranges from a streaming imagine are taking these alternate routes. variety of sources and then recombined on Michael Snyder is a print and broadcast movie-on-demand, a televised concert, a A friend, a native of Ireland who lives a specific hard-drive. Initialized and down- journalist who covers pop culture on KPFK/ theatrical presentation, or a boxing match. in San Francisco, decried his inability to loaded in full, one’s chosen show can be Pacifica Radio’s David Feldman Show and It’s been standard operating procedure. But watch favorite shows from his native land, watched via a media player on one’s laptop, Thom Hartmann Show and on Michael the rise of one-stop single-provider shop- especially Irish sports matches. Then, a few desktop, or, with the proper connections, a Snyder’s Culture Blast, available online at ping has resulted in cable TV bundling years back, he learned about the Slingbox big-screen TV monitor. (Invite the gang for GABnet.net and YouTube. You can follow deals that force consumers to take stations — a TV streaming media device that a Downton party!) Michael on Twitter: @cultureblaster

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Lights! Camera! Glamour! 18th Annual Native Contemporary Arts Festival The Photography of George Hurrell Sunday, June 21, noon–3:30 p.m. Daily through June 29, 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens June Events Walt Disney Family Museum (104 Montgomery St., This festival features a diverse program of Native Presidio) music, dance, crafts and spoken word performanc- what not to miss this month This exhibition brings together a selection of rare, es, including the Bay Area debut of Lakota rap vintage prints from one of America’s finest photog- artist Frank Waln from the Rosebud Sioux tribe. raphers, credited with creating the standard for the Traditional craft activities include bracelets, talking MAJOR EVENTS FUN FOR DAD idealized glamour portrait, and whose sticks, and bead necklaces. Free, 415-543-1718, professional career had a worldwide impact. $20, ybgfestival.org Father’s Day Weekend Fishing waltdisney.org, 415-345-6800 Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The Beat Museum Beatnik Shindig: Paradise Beach Park (3450 Paradise Dr., Tiburon) 2015 Beat Generation Conference Prizes will be awarded for the first fish, the biggest, COMMUNITY CORNER Sat.–Sun., June 27–28 and the heaviest. A limited number of poles will be Various locations, Fort Mason Center available. Free, 415-473-7191, marincountyparks.org Writers, scholars, poets, filmmakers, and casual fans mingle and celebrate all that is lovable about Father’s Day BikeAbout the Beat Generation. Attend movies, panel discus- Sunday, June 21, 8:30–11 a.m. sions, art exhibits, book signings, parties, poetry S.F. Zoo readings, jazz, and more. Free–$25, 415-399-9626, Take Dad on this leisurely, docent-led cycling tour, beatnickshindig.com which concludes with a continental breakfast. Enjoy Japan Day Festival 39th Annual Union Street Festival the zoo before the crowds and to watch the ani- mals start their day. Participants must bring a bike. New Presidio Parklands Sunday, June 28, noon–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun., June 6–7, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $25–$30 (includes parking and zoo admission), Project Public Design Workshop Japantown Peace Plaza Union Street (Gough to Steiner) 415-753-7080, sfzoo.org Enjoy performances (including taiko, shamisen, clas- The festival will feature fashion, technology, local Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.–noon sical Japanese dance and folk dance, and more); exhibits, crafts, and health and fitness in addition Father’s Day Beer Brunch Cruise Design Lab, Presidio Trust Gallery (103 Montgomery St.) demonstrations; and workshops by Japanese artists to craft beer and wine-tasting pavilions ($20–$25), Sunday, June 21, noon–2 p.m. This workshop will solicit feedback and host a discus- from Tokyo, Chicago, and the Bay Area. Celebrate gourmet food booths, and live entertainment. California Hornblower, Pier 3 (Embarcadero at sion of key details and materials being considered for the traditional summer Obon Odori festival, which Free, 800-310-6563, unionstreetfestival.com Washington St.) the new landscape for the New Presidio Parklands honors ancestors who have passed on and cel- This two-hour bay cruise includes a hearty brunch Project. Free, registration required via Eventbrite or ebrates their ongoing presence, 4–5 p.m. Free, buffet; free-flowing beer, champagne, and mimosas; 415-561-2122; newpresidioparklands.org 415-440-1171, japancentersf.com Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon live entertainment; souvenir glass, and more. $83, Fitness Festival: Saturday, June 6 (11 a.m.–6 p.m.) 888-467-6256, hornblower.com & June 7 (6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. MUSEUMS Race: Sunday, June 7, 4 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Father’s Day Sail Around the Bay GALAS & BENEFITS Finish & Festival Village: Marina Green Sunday, May 21, 1–4 p.m. & GALLERIES The course includes a 1.5-mile swim from SRV Derek M. Baylis, Pier 40 38th Annual St. Anthony’s Penny Pitch J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set Free Alcatraz, an 18-mile bike ride to the Great Honor Dad with a relaxing day at sea aboard this Friday, June 5 Tue.–Sun., June 20–Sept. 20 Highway through Golden Gate Park, and an 65-foot yacht. Includes unlimited soft drinks and Lunch & 1¢ bloody Marys: 11 a.m. M.H. de Young Museum 8-mile run through the Golden Gate Recreation light snacks. $110, 415-580-0335, wyliecharters.com Penny Pitch: 1 p.m. Don’t miss more than 60 oil paintings and watercol- Area. Designed to entertain spectators, MoMo’s (760 Second St.) ors from a host of international lenders, in the first the Fitness Festival features health and fit- Come pitch pennies at this cherished S.F. tradition major exhibition devoted to Turner’s achievements ness exhibits, a food court, beer garden, and that has raised over $1 million since 1977 to feed the LAST CHANCE during his final period of productivity, when some of entertainment. Free (festival & race viewing); hungry. Registration required for penny pitch. 415-592- escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com S.F. Intl. Arts Festival 2768, [email protected], stanthonysf.org/events his most iconic works were created. $19.95–$24.95, 415-750-3600, famsf.org Daily through June 7 S.F. Opera: Summer Season Fort Mason Center The Big Party Various days, June 7–July 5 This festival brings together a global community Sunday, June 14, 11:30 a.m. War Memorial Opera House of artists and audiences and features multiple per- West Meadow, Stern Grove (19th Ave. at Sloat) The season opens with Berlioz’s The Trojans (six formance artists in theater, dance, film, and music; Experience the opening day concert (see Major performances June 7–July 1); followed by Tutino’s visual arts exhibits; and installations. $20–$25 (most Events) from a reserved picnic-table seat with access Two Women (five performances June 13–30); and performances), 415-399-9554, sfiaf.org to a VIP lounge after enjoying a catered picnic in concludes with Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro support of the Stern Grove Festival and its 76-year (eight performances June 14–July 5). $25–$480, We Players: Ondine mission to present admission-free concerts and out- 415-864-3330, sfopera.com Fri.–Sun. through June 7, 4:30 p.m. reach programs to the people of the Bay Area. $250 Lands End, Sutro Baths, & Sutro Hgts. Park & up, 415-252-6252, sterngrove.org 33rd Annual S.F. Jazz Festival Based on a French fairy tale from the 13th century Daily, June 9–21 of a knight who falls in love with Ondine, a mystical SF Jazz (201 Franklin St.) water sprite, who is dangerously attracted to the ARTS & CULTURE Piyatat Hemmatat: Lineup includes the country-western, blues-tinged mortal world, this site-integrated production, where 3rd Eye Trilogy: The New Dawn chanteuse Shelby Lynne (June 15); the rollick- the audience moves along with the play to different 18th Annual National Queer Arts Festival ing Davina and the Vagabonds (June 16) with settings, promises magic, hilarity, and heartbreak. Daily through June 30 Wed.–Sun., June 11–23, noon–6 p.m. new takes on old standards; and guitarist John $40–$80, 415-547-0189, weplayers.org Various S.F. venues The Dryansky Gallery (2120 Union St.) Scofield (June 17), who rocks and rolls in a sophis- A month-long festival of music, dance, visual art, The artist’s first exhibition in the U.S. is the first ticated, jazzy way. Don’t miss the free kickoff cel- ACT: A Little Night Music spoken word, comedy, theater, and film featuring of a three-part series of photographs inspired ebration on June 9 at Hayes and Octavia Streets Wed.–Sun. through June 14 artists, exhibitions, and performances. qcc2.org by the mystery and beauty dwelling within the with live music, food trucks, and more. $25–$125, 405 Geary St. lens—the “third eye” that the artist uses to create 866-920-5299, sfjazz.org Don’t miss Sondheim’s seductive melodies in this sexy, 84th Annual California Book Awards his photographic universe. Free, 415-932-9302, witty, bittersweet tale of lost love, scandalous infidelity, Monday, June 1, 6 p.m. thedryansky.com Stern Grove’s 78th Season Opening Day and dying passions. $20–$160, 415-749-2228, act-sf.org Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.) Sunday, June 14, 2 p.m. Hear from literary giants and remarkable writers 19th Ave. at Sloat A New Deal: Continuing the at this special awards ceremony, which will bestow Grammy-winning classic rock band The Doobie Legacy of Maritime Art in the Park medals in several categories, including fiction, non- THEATER Brothers and The California Honeydrops, who Daily, through June 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. fiction, first fiction, poetry, young adult, juvenile, combine blues, gospel, second line New Orleans Maritime Museum (900 Beach St.) Californiana, and contribution to publishing. $10, BATS: Improvised Soap Opera jazz, and early R&B perform. Free, 415-252-6252, This exhibition of site-specific works by eight Bay 415-597-6705, commonwealthclub.org Saturdays through June, 8 p.m. sterngrove.org Area artists engages maritime history, ecology, and Building B, Fort Mason Center the heritage of the museum. Free, 415-547-0189, West Coast Craft Summer 2015 Help the cast create an idyllic fictional town filled 61st Annual North Beach Festival weplayers.org; 415-447-5000, nps.gov Sat.–Sun., June 13–14, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. with passionate characters who are entangled in Sat.–Sun., June 13–14, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center relationships, jam packed with moral and emo- Grant Ave. (btw. Columbus and Filbert), Columbus This craft and design show features works in wood, tional conflicts, and who love to throw drinks, Ave. (btw. Broadway & Green), Vallejo & Green Sts. metal, leather, and paper from craftspeople living slap faces (and buy shoulder pads) in the com- (btw. Grant and Columbus) and working on the West Coast and exemplifies pany’s first-ever feature-length soap opera. $17, This treasured tradition returns to the birthplace of the mood and aesthetics of their lifestyle. Free, 415-474-6776, improv.org the Beat Generation, and features quality enter- westcoastcraft.com tainment, live music on two stages, Italian street SF Playhouse: Trouble Cometh painting, and over 150 arts, crafts, and food booths The Panama-Pacific Centennial Concert Tue.–Sat. through June 27 as well as beverage gardens. Free, 800-310-6563, Saturday, June 20 450 Post St. (in the Kensington Hotel) sresproductions.com Palace of Fine Arts Theater Joe has a fiancée, his dream job, and the perfect Celebrate the music, literature, and drama of challenge: Create a hit reality TV show in 72 hours. 45th Annual S.F. Pride Celebration Maestros: 20th Century Mexican Masters the 1915 Pan-Pacific International Exposition As the deadline looms and events conspire against Celebration: Saturday, June 27, noon–6 p.m. with a film, When the World Came to San him, he realizes that everything may not be as it Thu.–Sun. through June 18, noon–4 p.m. Civic Center Francisco (5 p.m.); a book talk on The Jewel seems. $20–$60, 415-677-9596, sfplayhouse.org The Mexican Museum, Fort Mason Center Parade: Sunday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. City by author Laura Ackley (7:15 p.m.); and In addition to artworks from the permanent col- Civic Center & Market St. a concert featuring works written exclusively Shelton Theater: Glengarey Glen Ross lections, the special exhibition includes the work With over 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, for and about the PPIE and other works intrin- Thu.–Sat., June 25–Aug 29, 8 p.m. of 30 internationally renowned artists, beginning and 20 stages and venues, the Pride Celebration sically linked to the fair and performed by 533 Sutter St. with the three most influential: Diego Rivera, David is the largest LGBT gathering in the nation. $5–$10 the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony, Mill Valley This new adaptation of one of the most iconic mon- Alfaro Siqueiros, and Jose Clemente Orozco. Free, donation (celebration), free (parade); 415-864-0831, Philharmonic, and others. $25, 800-838-3006, sters of all time focuses on the perspective of his 415-202-9700, mexicanmuseum.org sfpride.org brownpapertickets.com victims. $30–$35, 800-838-3006, sheltontheater.org

18 JUNE 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Rising Waters: Bringing Community Voice Annual MS Duskbuster Run/Walk DANCE FILMS & LECTURES into Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategies Wednesday, June 10, 7 p.m. 4th Annual Walking Distance Dance Festival 14th S.F. Documentary Film Festival Wednesday, June 10, 6–8 p.m. Crissy Field/Little Marina Green Exploratorium (Pier 15) Take a midweek break and help fight MS in this 5K Fri.–Sat., June 5–6 June 4–18 Practitioners from geography, ecology, envi- run or 2-mile walk hosted by the National Multiple ODC Theater (3153 17th St.) Roxie, Brava, & theaters ronmental sciences, policy, design, and the arts Sclerosis Society. Check the website for location This fringe-style festival features samplings of con- Whether it’s politics, social issues, music, or a film come together to struggle with adapting to sea of the popular post-race celebration. $35–$40, temporary dance from around the nation and is called Us, Naked: Trixie & Monkey, SF Docfest is the level rise. Free, 415-528-8888 (choose option 5), 415-230-6678, duskbuster.org certain to offer the ephemeral, visceral thrills that place to catch cutting-edge nonfiction filmmaking exploratorium.edu only live dance can provide. $30–$65, 415-863-9834, from major talents. Included this year is a special Total Wellness 2015 odcdance.org focus on female filmmakers. $12 (general), $20 Worldwide Challenges and Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (opening night), sfindie.com the Difficult Necessary Dialogues Embarcadero Center Wednesday, June 17, 6 p.m. A Sunday with Judy Blume Incorporating all facets of physical and mental fit- The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) and Molly Ringwald ness, this interactive health forum includes a variety San Francisco State University President Leslie of health screenings, fitness demonstrations, a col- Sunday, June 7, 6:30 p.m. Wong talks about the efforts to have reasoned lection of over 65 health-related booths, a blood The Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) public discourse on matters of critical importance, drive, product demonstrations, and raffle prizes. The Queen of YA talks with The Breakfast Club star including combating the effects of climate change Free, 415-772-0700, embarcaderocenter.com about her five decades of inspiring young readers and building a global sustainable future. Free–$20, and annoying old parents. $20–$80, 415-597-6700, 415-597-6700, commonwealthclub.org commonwealthclub.org The Fascinating Lives of Dolphins, CHILD’S PLAY America’s Opportunity Gap Porpoises and Whales of the Bay Area Wednesday, June 10, 7 p.m. Monday, June 29, 7 p.m. World Affairs Council (312 Sutter St.) California Academy of Sciences It is easier in France or Germany to rise from humble Something that has been missing from San beginnings to a life of plenty than it is here in the Francisco Bay since World War II appears to be United States. Harvard Professor Robert Putnam making a comeback: Harbor porpoises are showing 37th Annual San Francisco looks at the unraveling of the American Dream, as up in growing numbers, and researchers are trying Ethnic Dance Festival income inequality grows and social mobility has to understand why they’re returning. Free–$12, slowed. Free–$20, worldaffairs.org Sat.–Sun., June 5–14 calacademy.org Sunday, June 21 & Saturday, June 27 Palace of Fine Arts Theater & YBCA Drop-in Art-Making for Families Multiple performances spanning four weekends POTABLES & EDIBLES highlight the diverse ethnic dance companies Sunday, June 7, 1–3 p.m. throughout the Bay Area. Free–$48, 415-474-3914, Cheese Makes Me Contemporary Jewish Museum (736 Mission St.) worldartswest.org Wednesdays thru June, 5:30–8 p.m. Featuring a letterpress on loan from The San Cheese School of S.F. (2124 Folsom St.) Francisco Center for the Book, visitors will be able Enjoy a bountiful cheese table along with the best to try the press and add the printed page to their wines and brews of the season. Includes full plate of artwork. Free with museum admission (free–$12), 415-655-7800, thecjm.org MUSIC: CLASSICAL artisan cheese and other goodies plus a glass of wine or beer. $22–$30, 415-346-7530, thecheeseschool.com Pocket Opera: JAMband Family Festival I Pagliaccio & My Fair Galatea Frameline39 Pairings: Plate Bloomers Sunday, June 14, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 3–5 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 7:30 p.m. Daily, June 18–28 Park Chalet (1000 Great Highway) Florence Gould Theatre, Legion of Honor Exploratorium (Pier 15) Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) Celebrate the end of school with a special fam- Real life intrudes upon a stage play, overtaking and Take time to stop and eat the flowers. Nibble deli- James Franco portrays gay rights advocate- ily show featuring children’s musician Charity Kahn bringing it to a searing end, while the audience looks cious arrangements of delicate blooms, get to the turned-Christian anti-gay crusader Michael serving up a magical mix of music, dance, mind- on, flabbergasted in I Pagliaccio; My Fair Galatea tells heart of floral vegetables, and explore plant repro- Glatze; a documentary features Jason Collins and fulness, and big family love. Free, 415-425-0372, the story of Pygmalion’s ravishingly beautiful statue duction with hands-on flower dissections. Presented Martina Navratilova and other LGBT athletes; and jamjamjam.com which, when brought to life, turns out to be a handful by Clay Reynolds and the museum’s chef, Loretta a stunt-plane-loving teenager finds she can also when she falls in love with the other man. $15–$39, Keller. Includes a flower-infused cocktail. Adults only. love another girl — all in the latest edition of the Creative Family Fun 415-972-8930, pocketopera.org $15, 415-528-4444, exploratorium.edu premiere LGBT film festival. $12 (individual films), Sat.–Sun. thru June, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) S.F. Symphony: Beethoven Festival $75 (opening night gala and film); packages avail- Winemaker Night: Kanzler Vineyards Various dates through June able. frameline.org Drop in for imaginative craft making based on Tuesday, June 16, 6–9 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall the Presidio’s natural and cultural heritage. June West Coast Wine & Cheese (2165 Union St.) Experience the genius of Beethoven in a multi- 6–7: Light Up Your Life with Candles; June 13–14: Winemaker Alex Kanzler will share the winery’s 2013 media semistaged event of Missa solemnis; the Create Corn Husk Dolls; June 20–21: Mold Your releases as well as a 2014 barrel sample. Price TBD, Own Spanish Game Pieces; and June 27–28: Pastoral symphony; two performances of the Fifth NIGHTLIFE 415-577-9357, westcoastsf.com Symphony; Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio; and the Paint Spanish Tiles. Best for ages 5–12. Free, 415-561-4400, presidioofficersclub.com currently sold-out Beethoven Marathon. $36–$163, Salted 10-Year Anniversary 10th Annual Pinot Days Saturday, June 13 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org Saturday, June 20, 2–5 p.m. Mighty (119 Utah St.) City View at Metreon (135 Fourth Ave.) Salted celebrates a decade of solid vibes and This celebration of Pinot in all of its diverse styles JUST FOR FUN good times with the legendary Danny Krivit along MUSIC: features producers from around the world. $75, with live vocal performances by Martin Luther 415-382-8663, pinotdays.com Lindy in the Park CONTEMPORARY and Migs and Papp. $10–$20, 415-626-7001, Sundays, ongoing, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. eventbrite.com JFK Dr btw. de Young Museum & Music Concourse Todd Rundgren Global Tour 2015 Join the lesson at noon (partners not required Wednesday, June 10, 8 p.m. Animal Testing SPORTS & HEALTH — leaders and followers are rotated) then prac- The Fillmore Saturday, June 20, 9:30 p.m.–3:30 a.m. tice your new steps with the whole group. Free, Hello it’s him. Rundgren’s current tour promises a Monarch (101 Sixth St.) lindyinthepark.com production unlike any other, a “video and lighting Daniel Suarez is also known as Dyyan Droik. spectacle to behold” as the singer/guitarist presents Confused? Don’t be. He has more than 100 releases Russian Hill Stairways his 25th solo album, a fusion of rock, soul, and EDM. to his name, and he’ll give you a whirl that includes Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m. $35, 800-745-3000, thefillmore.com unreleased promos and — we’re promised — Meet: Hyde & Filbert Sts. “nothing you’ve ever heard.” $5–$15, 415-282-9774, Climb hills and hidden stairways 345 feet above San eventbrite.com Francisco Bay to visit bucolic lanes, national historic districts, and ghosts of fascinating bohemian char- Glen David Andrews and Guests acters. Free (donations welcome), 415-557-4266, Thursday, June 25, 9:30 p.m. sfcityguides.org Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) Healthy Parks, Healthy People A ndrews brings his New Orleans-born brass S.F. Crystal Fair funk to celebrate his new CD, Redemption. $15, Saturday, June 6, 2–4 p.m. Sat.–Sun., June 13–14, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 415-673-8000, boomboomtickets.com Meet: Presidio Visitor Center (105 Montgomery St.) Bldg. A Conference Center, Fort Mason Center Through hiking, beginner exercises, and family Discover a magical mix of crystals, beads, games, you’ll get to know various National Park minerals, jewelry, and metaphysical heal- SCIENCE & sites while making those hearts and waistlines ing tools. Thousands of items are available at happy. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Bring excellent prices and you can find gifts and ENVIRONMENT water and wear comfortable clothes you don’t jewels galore. Enjoy massage services, psy- World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup mind getting dirty. Free, RSVP at 415-561-4323, chic readings, singing bowls, and more. $8, smore.com/bs1g, parksconservancy.org 415-383-7837, crystalfair.com Saturday, June 6 Aquatic Park 9 a.m.–noon Alice’s Summerthing EcoCenter, Heron’s Head Park (32 Jennings St.), Sleeping Well Calendar listings 9–11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 1–2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, noon–4:15 p.m. Send your event listings to [email protected] Celebrate with a beach cleanup to keep harm- Level A Conf. Rm., CPMC (2333 Buchanan St.) Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park with succinct specifics about your event, loca- ful debris from hurting the ecosystem. Marine This workshop will focus on self-care strategies and Enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring Kelly tion, dates, times, prices, and contact informa- Debris Science Saturday follows the cleanup relaxation techniques to create a stronger immune sys- Clarkson, Mat Kearney, Rachel Platten, and Elle King tion (telephone and Internet). at the EcoCenter. Signed waiver required; along with sun (maybe), fun, good vibes, food trucks, tem, more energy, and greater vitality. Any donation visit website for details. Free, 415-623-5300, ($10 suggested), preregistration requested at 415-923- and more. Free, 800-400-3697, radioalice.com Visit marinatimes.com for additional calendar listings. aquariumofthebay.org 3155 or [email protected], chrcsf.org

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The Dog-Friendly Weekend Traveler An escape to oyster heaven

Left to right: Nick’s Cove restaurant and cottages; Skylar and Blue get ready to be pampered. photos: susan dyer reynolds Nick’s Cove isn’t dog friendly — it’s dog exuberant by susan dyer reynolds and opened a seafood restaurant (The name of the two-acre island Keane prior to joining Nick’s in those mornings with a paper cup to attract tourists. It stayed in the reportedly came from an incident 2008, where he worked his way up full of dog cookies baked by the ith its eclectic family until 1973, when Al and in the 1870s where a barge carry- to executive sous chef, developing pastry chef. “I saw you guys play- waterfront cottages Ruth Gibson took over, but after ing pigs caught fire and grounded relationships with the area’s abun- ing from the restaurant,” she said. overlooking serene Al’s death, Ruth found maintain- on the island to avoid sinking, dant farmers and seafood purvey- “I figured after all that swimming WTomales Bay, Nick’s Cove is a ing the property too costly. The at which point the pigs escaped. ors. In 2011, he became executive they may be hungry.” Skylar and unique weekend getaway north of current owners have preserved, The renowned Hog Island Oyster chef, and his menu continues to Blue gobbled them down, wag- San Francisco. Nestled in the tiny restored, and enhanced the his- Company took its name from the reflect those relationships. Nick’s ging their tails at Francine as if to town of Marshall, Calif., the prop- toric cottages, the restaurant, and island.) The bucolic appeal is evi- also has its own croft where they say, “Now that’s service!” erty was originally part of a large the surrounding shoreline. dent throughout Al’s Cottage, with grow herbs and vegetables and col- Back at the cottage, housekeep- ranch until President Lincoln’s distressed wood floors, ing had dropped off Civil War chief of staff Henry STAY wood walls, a water- a fresh supply of dog W. Hallock bought it in 1850. As soon as Steve, Blue, Skylar front deck, and a work- towels so Steve and I In 1873, the North Pacific Coast and I hit the diminutive town of ing wood stove, but it Skylar and Blue gobbled down could dry off the dogs Railroad constructed tracks from Olema, we were transported to also includes modern the dog cookies, wagging their in the front courtyard. Sausalito to the Russian River, a different world from the con- amenities like a plush Our timing was per- transporting passengers and struction and congestion of San king-size bed covered tails to say ‘Now that’s service.’ fect as the skies dark- products, including dairy, fish, Francisco. The winding roads in crisp cotton linens, ened and opened for a and clams. The construction of through canopies of trees took us an enormous bathroom with a lect eggs from their chickens. The huge storm. That night, we stoked a modern highway in 1930 and past lovely Point Reyes and even- soaking tub and heated marble tile meal started with a trio of cooked a fire in the stove and propped the opening of the Golden Gate tually we hit our destination — floors, complimentary continental oysters: more of the barbecued opened the back door. I fell asleep Bridge seven years later solidi- Nick’s Cove and our cottage, Al’s, breakfast, a well-stocked honor (no complaints); bacon braised to the crackling flames, the pat- fied Marin County as a first-rate named for the previous owner. bar, and free Wi-Fi. with shallots and sherry; and my ter of rain on the roof, and the weekend getaway, and Tomales The wooden gate with rustic white I offered Steve the king bed favorite, baked Mornay with Pt. rhythm of the water rushing in Bay became popular for its fishing posts led us down red slate steps to (since he kindly gives up his bed Reyes Toma farmstead cheese, and out beneath the cottage. and, of course, its oysters. a front garden full of native flow- and sleeps on an air mattress when Parmesan, and breadcrumbs. Next Heading back to the city, we A later owner, Nick Kojich, ers and grasses. The cottage door I stay with him) and I took the came wood-fired salmon, smoky stopped at one of my favorite built the iconic cottages atop opened to expansive bay views chestnut leather couch which had and medium rare, served over spots, the Marshall Store (19225 wooden pilings over the water with Hog Island as the centerpiece. a surprisingly comfortable pull-out carrot-coriander puree, farro, and State Route 1, 415-663-1339, the- bed. We were greeted with a plate apple gastrique. The third course marshallstore.com) for one more of Nick’s famous barbecued oys- was delicate pan-seared Hawaiian of Tomales Bay oysters. (I ters, tender and briny, coated with tombo tuna on a bed of cauliflower, love Hog Island [20215 Shoreline garlic-parsley butter and tangy chard, bacon confit, and mustard Highway, 415-663-9218, hogis- house-made sauce, which braised shallots. Wild boar sugo landoysters.com], and it is dog we enjoyed on the deck as the over fried polenta was paired well friendly, but I wasn’t in the mood sun was setting (23240 Highway 1, with olives and capers. Dessert to shuck my own.) We sat on the 415-663-9751, nickscove.com). was another homerun — vanilla bay-view deck with Sky and Blue Meyer lemon “cheesecake” in a napping under the picnic table. DINE mason jar layered with lemon curd The owner told us about another One of the best things about and lemon wafer cookies. nearby place to play, and we hiked Nick’s Cove is that it’s in the Over our two-day stay, we sam- down the path to a long stretch boonies, but that also limits your pled many tasty items for lunch of beach and flowering meadows dining options. Fortunately, the and dinner. Top picks included the where the dogs burned off some onsite restaurant is terrific. Just warm mushroom salad with soft energy before the long ride home. a short walk from the cottages, cooked egg; Dungeness crab mac the interior is large but still man- ’n’ cheese with Spring Hill cheddar, SHOP ages to be cozy with a roaring Toma, and Grana Padano; deviled We couldn’t go home without a fireplace and walls of windows duck eggs with duck confit; and stop at Point Reyes Station, where looking out at the bay. There’s my personal favorite: decadent Steve hit the bookstore and I went a selection of raw local oysters Maine lobster poutine with gener- to Cowgirl Creamery (80 4th Street, and a nod to Drake’s Bay Oyster ous chunks of lobster meat over 415-663-9335, cowgirlcreamery. Company, which relocated to hand-cut Kennebec fries covered com) to pick up some pastured eggs Baja California after being booted in creamy lobster béchamel. and a gift bag featuring a variety of from its longtime home down the cheeses by local artisans. My most road. Slurping raw oysters right PLAY beloved creamy cheese of all time, after they were pulled from the Nick’s Cove has private beach- Cowgirl’s triple cream Mt. Tam, waters outside your door is my es right on the property where barely made it to the car. With the idea of heaven. dogs can swim and people can dogs snoring in the backseat, we For dinner, we chose the five- walk the shore collecting shells, reluctantly left the peace and quiet course tasting menu from executive rocks, and sea glass. Skylar and of West Marin and started worry- chef Austin Perkins. A Marin native, Blue swam and played fetch for ing about finding parking when we Perkins worked at two-Michelin- nearly an hour both mornings got back to the city. starred Cyrus in Healdsburg, Calif. of our stay. Restaurant manager Playing on the private beach. under acclaimed chef Douglas Francine Carlon appeared one of E-mail: [email protected]

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Prop 13 raises much of its revenue from a the two major teachers unions and the continued from page 1 boom-or-bust system.” Service Employees International Union, When Silicon Valley does well, the state have joined with some ragtag groups of no-drama election meant dismally low does well. As UC Berkeley economics pro- Bay Area radicals to create a front group, voter turnout. So the hurdle for qualifying fessor Alan Auerbach noted in these pages calling itself ‘Make It Fair.’ The stated an initiative for the statewide ballot just in April, the state relies “more and more goal is to strip Proposition 13 protec- dropped dramatically. exclusively on Silicon Valley to fund itself, tions away from businesses, including and that’s good when times are good, and small mom-and-pop stores and residen- The Reagan Revolution not so good when times aren’t good.” tial rentals, thereby creating a ‘split roll’ started here Those not-so-good times always come in order to seize another $9 billion in tax This month marks the 37th anniver- around again. California’s budget was $60 revenue annually.” sary of Proposition 13, one of the most billion in the hole not long ago; at the remarkable laws in this country. Many next big downturn, our deficit might set Fairness versus tax control people love it, many people hate it. But another record. Some “Bay Area radicals” have pointed after nearly four decades, some people But first, the reality: Proposition 13 is out the unfairness of multimillionaires are calling for it to be updated to deal not going to be killed. There isn’t a large paying piddly amounts of taxes on man- with current realities — such as the need enough constituency to get rid of it; it sions purchased in 1976, while moderate- to provide a more stable source of fund- might no longer be the “third rail” to income homeowners struggle to pay taxes ing to schools — while still balancing even bring it up, but it’s a solid political on the inflated house prices of today. But concerns about out-of-control spend- nonstarter. That hasn’t stopped people defenders of the current law worry that Proposition 13 booster Howard Jarvis became ing and its impact on seniors and other who want to change it, and that has re- any change could threaten to undo the the face of the national tax revolt in 1978. vulnerable populations. energized defenders of Prop 13. entire thing. “Prop. 13 is arguably the Prop 13 passed overwhelmingly in A group of liberal and union-affiliat- only significant taxpayer protection left ly manipulated by large corporations to 1978, with nearly two-thirds of state vot- ed groups has launched a campaign to in California,” the Orange County Register keep them from paying their fair share.” ers approving of it. The voter initiative change California’s Proposition 13 lim- editorialized recently. “It should be guard- So everyone wants to protect Prop 13, established a property tax ceiling of 1 its on property taxes. They call them- ed jealously.” even the groups that want to change it. percent of a property’s assessed value, selves the Make It Fair coalition, and NAIOP, an association of commercial Welcome to California. and that assessed value — no matter how they target commercial property taxes, real estate developers, warned “At this The Reagan Revolution rode the coat- much estimated values might be skyrock- seeking to introduce higher property point the sole purpose of [Make It Fair] tails of the tax revolt in the 1970s. In 2015, eting here in the Bay Area — can be raised taxes on commercial properties but not seems to be political communications in antitax fever is still running rampant no more than 2 percent a year, unless residential properties. order to ‘move the needle’ of public opin- across the United States. Californians can there is a change of ownership. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Ass- ion to support [having different tax levels claim credit for being some of the original “At the time, advocates of Proposition ociation — named after one of the lead- for residential and commercial proper- tax revolters and for limiting the size of 13 claimed it would limit government ing original proponents of Prop 13 — ties]. This is intended to set up legislative government, but they might also be the spending. They were wrong,” David has naturally come out swinging against efforts to push a bill, which will continue ones most able to explain the unwanted Crane wrote for Bloomberg in 2013. changes to the initiative. “Since California to be used as a platform for political com- side effects of a hamstrung government. “Proposition 13 simply shifted revenue already imposes the highest taxes in all munications; and finally to pave the way Again, Prop 13 isn’t going anywhere. But collection from localities — which rely 50 states in almost every category except for passage of a proposition.” efforts to address it might add momen- on property taxes — to Sacramento, the taxes on property – we rank 19th high- Labor group AFSCME Council 57, tum to another growing desire to control state capital. Taxation moved from rel- est – the obvious target is Proposition 13 which supports reform of Prop 13, puts an out-of-control movement in the state: atively stable property taxes to erratic which limits annual increases in prop- the argument in terms that fit into the the voter referendum, which started it all income taxes and regressive sales levies. erty taxes,” the group’s president, Jon post-Occupy era: “Proposition 13, a law in the first place. By moving to income taxes that treat capi- Coupal, recently explained. “To take on passed in 1978 to protect homeowners, tal gains as ordinary income, California Proposition 13, public unions, including which we support, has been unfortunate- E-mail: [email protected]

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The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Roundup Airbnb, moratorium Market Report: April 2015 By Hill & Co. Supes swoop in SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON by john zipperer outcompete residential use is about Neighborhood Address Bathrooms Sale Price Asking Price Market 257 days. This provides assurance Cow Hollow (no sales) SUPES TARGET AIRBNB that the highest STR cap proposed Multiple pieces of legislation working (120 day limit) in the pending ordi- Lake 262 24th Avenue 4BD/4BA $2,250,000 Above 3 136 3rd Avenue 4BD/3.5BA $3,303,000 Above 14 their way through city political chan- nances would still protect housing by nels would tighten regulation of resi- ensuring that residential use would Laurel Heights (no sales) dential short-term rental (STR) servic- be more lucrative than STR.” Lone Mountain 2519 McAllister Street 4BD/3BA $1,855,000 Above 19 es. Supervisor David In April, Airbnb

Marina 32 Avila Street 2BD/1BA $2,510,000 Above 12 Campos is seek- said its own find- 239 Mallorca Way 3BD/3.5BA $3,655,314 Above 8 ing to dramatically ings showed that 135 Marina Boulevard 3BD/3.5BA $3,800,000 Above 19 75 Rico Way 4BD/3BA $3,825,000 Above 13 lower the number of Airbnb’s “communi- days Airbnb hosts Nob Hill (no sales) ty” contributed $469 or lessors can rent million to the city’s North Beach (no sales) out their units each economy in the past Pacific Heights 1904 Baker Street 3BD/1.5BA $2,660,000 Above 32 year. Supervisors year, with the average 2367 Washington Street 5BD/4.5BA $7,800,000 Above 40 2342 Washington Street 5BD/7BA $11,500,000 Above 6 London Breed and host earning $13,000 2939 Vallejo Street 5BD/6.5BA $12,000,000 Above 13 Jane Kim are pro- a year. It also tried to

Presidio Heights 3878 Jackson Street 5BD/3.5BA $6,680,000 Above 7 posing to exclude counter the worries 3636 Clay Street 6BD/4.5BA $9,000,000 Below 76 from eligibility for about impact on rent-

Russian Hill 81 Glover Street 3BD/2BA $1,605,000 Above 16 short-term rentals al markets by claim- 1522 Vallejo Street 2BD/2BA $2,000,000 Above 3 certain units that ing “typical Airbnb

Sea Cliff 280 32nd Avenue 3BD/2BA $2,600,000 At 0 have had Ellis Act property is booked 178 Sea Cliff Avenue 5BD/2BA $11,000,000 Above 20 evictions for a peri- about 6.5 nights per od of five years after. Supervisor David Campos is at the heart of month, underscoring Telegraph Hill (no sales) two important pieces of housing legislation Meanwhile, District in the city. Photo: KSmeallie the point that these CONDOS Two Supervisor Mark are people who are BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON Farrell and Mayor Ed Lee are looking to simply sharing space in the home in Neighborhood Address Bathrooms Sale Price Asking Price Market strengthen regulation and make other which they live.” refinements to last year’s legislation that Cow Hollow 1648 Union Street #A 1BD/1BA $1,060,000 Above 8 150 Pixley Street 2BD/1BA $1,400,000 Above 14 finally legalized the short-term residen- FARRELL, WIENER SEEK 2721 Union Street #2721 2BD/2BA $2,000,000 At 32 tial rental market in the city. MORATORIUM DATA 2536 Franklin Street 3BD/2BA $2,075,000 Above 59 1501 Filbert Street #TH1A 3BD/3.5BA $2,495,000 At 123 At the request of Supervisor David A proposal by Supervisor David Campos, San Francisco’s budget and Campos to temporarily freeze devel- Lake 237 Arguello Boulevard #10 0BD/1BA $526,000 Below 133 1625 Lake Street 2BD/2BA $1,400,000 Above 28 legislative analyst office issued a opment of market-rate residential 91 6th Avenue 3BD/2BA $1,610,000 Above 8 report that “between 925 and 1,960 housing in the Mission District has Laurel Heights (no sales) units citywide have been removed already brought calls from the Alliance from the housing market from just of Californians for Community Lone Mountain 2811 Golden Gate Avenue 3BD/2BA $950,000 Above 24 146 Blake Street #1 3BD/2BA $1,238,000 Above 12 Airbnb listings. At between 0.4 and Empowerment to expand the mor- 163 Wood Street #1 3BD/2BA $1,325,000 Above 13 0.8 percent, this number of units is a atorium to the Bayview neighbor- Marina 3235 Gough Street #303 1BD/1BA $605,000 Above 51 small percentage of the 244,012 hous- hood. Meanwhile, Campos’ Board of 3315 Fillmore Street #401 1BD/1BA $910,000 Above 30 ing units that comprised the rental Supervisors colleagues Mark Farrell 1540 Lombard Street #A 2BD/1BA $1,050,000 Above 7 2243 Francisco Street 2BD/1BA $1,540,000 Above 17 market in 2013.” However, the report and Scott Wiener have asked San 1424 Chestnut Street 2BD/1BA $1,550,000 Above 20 120 Mallorca Way 2BD/1.5BA $1,630,000 Above 23 said that as a percentage of the esti- Francisco’s Controller’s Office and the mated 8,438 vacant units in the city city’s chief economist to produce an Nob Hill 1177 California Street #622 0BD/1BA $605,000 Above 6 1510 Jackson Street #3 2BD/1BA $635,000 Above 27 in 2013, “the percentage is estimated analysis of the proposed market-rate 1350 California Street #201 1BD/1BA $660,000 Below 36 to be between 11.0 and 23.2 percent.” moratorium. 850 Powell Street #101 1BD/1BA $735,000 Above 12 1530 Jones Street #5 1BD/1BA $850,000 Above 33 Further, the budget office said reg- Calling a moratorium on new hous- 1650 Jackson Street #706 1BD/1BA $996,000 Above 14 ulation and enforcement of the rules ing “exactly the wrong approach” to 1635 California Street #24 2BD/2BA $1,005,000 Above 27 1776 Sacramento Street #406 3BD/2BA $1,246,000 Above 25 that were instituted in the legislation dealing with the housing shortage 1720 Clay Street #14 2BD/2.5BA $1,398,000 Above 9 that legalized short-term rentals for and crisis, Farrell said, “We need to 1200 California Street #8C 3BD/3BA $2,300,000 Below 62 1333 Jones Street #806 1BD/2BA $2,300,000 Below 43 Airbnb and similar services are not produce more new housing at a faster 1100 Sacramento Street #308 3BD/3BA $3,000,000 Above 80 yet sufficient. “Hosts are required rate at all income levels in order to 1001 California Street #TH1 3BD/3.5BA $4,335,000 Below 180 to pay hotel taxes for every booking make San Francisco more affordable. North Beach 589 Francisco Street 2BD/2BA $1,010,000 Above 12 and register with the city’s Planning A moratorium on new housing will 690 Chestnut Street #208 3BD/2BA $1,335,000 Above 11 Department. The treasurer and tax have disastrous effects for our city.” Pacific Heights 2040 Franklin Street #1206 0BD/1BA $530,000 Above 9 collector reports that hotel taxes Wiener concurred: “When you 2171 Sacramento Street #3 1BD/1BA $830,000 Above 27 1817 Sacramento Street #2A 2BD/1.5BA $868,000 Above 19 are being paid by short-term rental have a severe housing shortage, the 3193 California Street 2BD/1BA $918,000 Above 21 hosts but cannot disclose informa- last thing you should do is put a 3055 California Street #A 2BD/2BA $925,000 Below 43 2447 Vallejo Street #4 1BD/1BA $1,600,000 Above 14 tion about the total number of hosts moratorium on housing production. 2119 Scott Street 2BD/2BA $1,829,000 Above 18 with business licenses. The Planning A housing moratorium will only 3178 Washington Street 3BD/2BA $2,150,000 Above 0 1896 Pacific Avenue #402 3BD/3.5BA $2,265,000 Above 13 Department reports that, as of May increase pressure on our existing 1896 Pacific Avenue #204 3BD/3.5BA $2,739,300 At 0 1, 2015, only 579 hosts had applied housing stock, which will incentivize 1967 Green Street 2BD/2.5BA $2,810,000 Above 13 2273 California Street 4BD/4BA $2,875,000 Above 13 for now required registration and 282 more evictions and rent hikes, while 1911B Vallejo Street 3BD/3.5BA $2,988,888 At 50 certificates have been issued. Given decreasing funding for new afford- 3065 Washington Street #3 4BD/2.5BA $3,210,000 Above 13 2000 Washington Street #1 3BD/3.5BA $7,550,000 Below 0 the 6,113 listings identified for just able housing construction.” Airbnb in December 2014, compli- Campos’ moratorium, which is Presidio Heights 120 Arguello Boulevard 4BD/2.5BA $2,800,000 Above 9 ance with the registration require- supported by four other supervisors, Russian Hill 2363 Larkin Street #22 1BD/1BA $316,939 At 304 ment has been low.“ would put on hold 1,100 housing units 1000 North Point Street #305 0BD/1BA $473,000 Above 10 1425 Vallejo Street #106 1BD/1BA $825,000 Above 36 As reported in the Roundup last currently in the pipeline, and a major- 1725 Hyde Street #2 2BD/2BA $877,000 Above 20 month, Mayor Lee and Supervisor ity of those units would also meet or 2509 Polk Street 2BD/1BA $985,000 Above 21 1080 Chestnut Street #9D 1BD/1.5BA $995,000 At 123 Farrell have proposed amendments exceed the legal requirement to pro- 1050 North Point Street #802 2BD/1BA $1,148,000 Above 22 to the Airbnb law to limit short-term vide additional permanently afford- 945 Lombard Street 2BD/2BA $1,675,000 Above 32 757 North Point Street #9 1BD/2.5BA $1,933,025 Below 15 rentals to 120 days per year and set up able housing units. Farrell and Wiener 2390 Hyde Street #1B 2BD/2BA $2,100,000 Above 10 a city office to oversee enforcement of are asking the city’s chief economist to 2445 Polk Street #4 3BD/2.5BA $2,200,000 Above 14 758 North Point Street #3 3BD/3BA $2,250,000 Above 40 the industry. report on the effects of the moratori- 999 Green Street #2102 3BD/2.5BA $2,300,000 Below 31 A report from the San Francisco um on housing and rental prices in the 933 Union Street 2BD/2.5BA $2,600,000 Below 62 1750 Taylor Street #1601 2BD/3.5BA $9,100,000 Below 35 Planning Department downplayed Mission and citywide, the city’s efforts the likelihood that short-term rent- to produce new housing at all income Sea Cliff (no sales) als were removing sizable numbers of levels, eviction and buy-out pressures, Telegraph Hill 19 Medau Place 1BD/1BA $790,000 Above 11 units from the regular rental market. and any resources the city would lose 333 Greenwich Street #3 2BD/2BA $1,650,000 At 20 335 Greenwich Street 2BD/2.5BA $3,090,000 Above 7 While acknowledging a lack of solid for affordable housing production. data, the report looks at available The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is information and says “the median Real estate news tips? E-mail: accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, number of days where STR use would [email protected] contact Hill & Co., 1880 Lombard Street (at Buchanan), 415-321-4362, hill-co.com.

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Real Estate Today Tale of three buyers

Mary D. Toboni TOBONI&CO. Top PU Producer c. 415.317.4255 d. 415.345.3002 Buyers seek a pot of gold in San Francisco. photo: carole isaacs [email protected] BRE# 00625243 The gold rush of ’15

Marking its 39th year, the Union Street by carole isaacs to make a successful offer when the time comes. They understand they will be living Festival is one of San Francisco’s ll generations have their much smaller in San Francisco, because largest free annual events and taking life challenges and things that the housing inventory at all price points place on the weekend of June 6th. define their lives and expecta- is smaller than where they currently live. The fair launches the City’s summer Ations. San Francisco has a been on the San Francisco is like an island and is only street festivals with more than cutting edge more than once since the 49 square miles; 1,200 to 1,500 square feet 100,000 attendees in the heart of the Gillian Toboni Gold Rush beginning in 1849 through is what a buyer can expect in a median- historic Cow Hollow neighborhood. TOBONI&CO. the Summer of Love in 1967, and then in priced property (maybe smaller depending the ’90s there was the dot-com boom and on the neighborhood). Today this means The festival is held on San Francisco’s c. 415.297.5572 bust. Today the tech boom and the mega $1 million. premiere shopping and residential d. 415.345.3131 [email protected] growth of the South of Market area has Buyer 3: These buyers are not here yet Union Street, where historic Victorians BRE# 01523027 grabbed everyone’s attention. The face of but will be in the next few weeks. They are have been turned into popular shops San Francisco as we knew it only a few a young couple just starting out on their and restaurants. years ago has changed. San Francisco adventure. I am in e-mail You cannot underestimate the power correspondence with them now, and I of being offered a job in San Francisco. sent them questions that will help me For a Custom Designed Market In the past month, I have met with three get to know their situation. These ques- Analysis and Opinion of Value on your new buyers moving to this city. All three tions included: Are you planning to rent Property (at no cost of obligation), had job transfers in some way related to before you buy? Are you pre-approved or if you are interested in buying the tech industry. Who are these people, for a mortgage? Do you have a car? Pets? property, please call 415.345.3131 or what do they expect Anything that to find here in the may be important email [email protected] way of homes, and to you? what is the reality of He is lucky that he has The answers: what actually exists family in the area and has location (safe and for sale? secure) with a gated Buyer 1: Growing a place to sleep. community/secu- up in the Bay Area, rity; close to public Buyer #1 left home after high school and transportation; and lower price per square is returning to the city now due to a job foot for the area. Phil’s Electric transfer. He thought he would rent while These buyers are off on the right foot he settled in and look for a home or condo. by putting their location first. They have After fruitlessly searching the Internet for never been here and don’t know there are Vacuum Center rentals, he told me that in frustration and few gated communities or buildings with out of curiosity he expanded his search security guards. Finding a location close SAN FRANCISCO’S OLDEST for an apartment with no price limit in to public transportation is fairly easy in the areas he was looking (Russian Hill, San Francisco. With buses, street cars, and Family Owned Since 1941 Nob Hill, Pacific Heights, Hayes Valley, Caltrains, finding a location near public NOPA, and Duboce Triangle). Still there transportation will be possible. SALES • SERVICE • PARTS was no place he wanted to live at any price. As for their third requirement — now All Makes – Commercial & Household We spent an intense weekend looking at here is a challenge. These buyers do not properties for sale with no success. This yet understand the concept of low inven- is no surprise to buyers who have been tory San Francisco style. How could they, Specialist • Eureka searching a while. no matter where they came from? San Royal • Oreck • SEBO • Panasonic I looked online at rentals and found Francisco is in a world by itself when it exactly the same result as my client. There comes to real estate and buying a home. Electolux • Kenmore • Dirt Devil is little for rent, and a special property that I might have been a bit aggressive when would cause a renter to pay maximum I responded and told them at some point Lamp Rewiring & Repairs price simply did not exist. This buyer is they need a place to sleep and park their extremely lucky that he has family in the car and this will trump all else. They Electric Shaver Sales area and has a place to sleep. This is usually emailed back and will be here soon. My not the first choice for adults in their 30s. warnings have not frightened them away. Allergy Control Products Yet all of my friends have adult children Renting or owning a home in San with great jobs who are living with them Francisco is a challenge. Everyone needs temporarily — or at least they all hope it to make sacrifices, which for the most will be temporary. part involves downsizing expectations BLUEAIR SWEDISH DESIGN Buyer 2: A middle-aged couple is Buyer on location, price, size, amenities, park- #2. They used to live in a large home and ing, view, schools, and anything else you Air Purifi cation Systems are moving here for work. I may be more can imagine that might be important to • HEPA SILENT TECHNOLOGY sensitive to their needs because I am older, you. In the end, some renters and buy- • LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION but the fact is the move takes a willingness ers look to the East Bay, Marin, or the to have an adventure and think creatively peninsula, depending on where they about a change in lifestyle. work. Prices in these communities have Spending a few days looking at homes, gone up, too, and there are no deals in 415.921.3776 www.philselectric.com including one Broker’s Tour, I gave these the Bay Area. buyers a crash course in San Francisco real One thing is certain: These buyers all We can make a lamp out of almost anything! estate. They survived the crash and will be have jobs and they will be moving to San moving here in a few months. These buy- Francisco in the next few months. ers are systematically reviewing properties 2701 Lombard St. @ Baker as they come on the market and following Carole Isaacs is a Realtor with McGuire Real Open Mon - Sat 9:00am-5:30pm up to find out the sale prices. They have Estate, where she is a Top Producer. Follow her 1 Block from Presidio Gate • Convenient Parking heard how competitive buying a home on Twitter @CaroleIsaacs or visit her online at can be and are focused on being ready caroleisaacs.com or call 415-608-1267.

26 JUNE 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Dreamhouse Showcase Part 1: 1670 Greenwich Street Cow Hollow modern makeover by john zipperer property that has been remodeled with landscaped back yard or up in the sky on modern, high-end finishings and ameni- the expansive rooftop deck with more s you wander through this ties. The design vision “was to maintain city views. totally redesigned and rebuilt home the San Francisco charm of the exist- The home is located just a few blocks in Cow Hollow, you might just ing façade and blend it with a modern, off Union Street with all of its shopping Afind yourself wondering how you would functional, and open interior that today’s allure. For those quick jaunts out of the make all of the choices necessary if you SF homebuyer demands,” said Andrew house to get some milk, there’s a cor- lived here. On which balcony would you Broughton of Adamas Builders. ner grocery at the nearest intersection. dinner? On which balcony would The Nest networked thermostat keeps Otherwise, who will be tempted to leave you sip a glass of wine while staring at the each of the five levels at the perfect this house? city skyline? In which kitchen would you temperature. The free-standing modern Larkspur-based Adamas Builders was prepare lunch? Should you use the stairs bathtubs will let you soak in bliss as the builder/developer for the project. The or the elevator to get to the penthouse you gaze out the window at the sky- architect for the redevelopment was Kelly master suite? And which child are you line. Though there are many comfortable Condon, with design by Amanda TS Designs going to sell to afford this? rooms inside the home with great views, and staging from Green Couch. Offered at nearly $7.5 million, this home you will be tempted to spend much of Dreamhouse data at 1670 Greenwich Street is a two-unit your time outdoors, either in the sleekly E-mail: [email protected] 5 bedrooms 5.5 bathrooms 4,900 square feet Lot size 2,500 square feet $7,495,000 Offered by: Sotheby’s International Realty 1670greenwich.com

The new owners of 1670 Greenwich get five floors of rooms for enjoying themselves in luxury, and if that’s not enough, there’s also a big backyard for relaxing or entertaining. photos: john zipperer Who answers the call?

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The Healthful Life Cleansing the house Detox your kitchen by Thalia Farshchian • Food sensitivities Worse, many • Autoimmune disease products labeled as BPA- ou are what you • Cancer free actually contain its eat. But does this • Infertility equally hazardous cousin, saying take on • Polycystic ovarian syn- Bisphenol S. Ynew meaning when tox- drome Finally, consider cut- ins might be creeping into • Fibroids ting back on canned your food? • Premenstrual symp- foods because many are toms: enlarged, tender lined with BPA. When THE EFFECTS OF BPA breasts; low mood; possible, buy products in One commonly over- irritability; bloating; BPA-free cans. looked element of health- cramps; headaches Great glass and stain- ful eating is the container • Ovarian cysts less steel products for you cook and store your • Heart disease storing food, packing , and for bev- erages can be found on these websites: One commonly overlooked element lunchbots.com, planetbox.com, of healthful eating is the container in pyrex.com, which you cook and store your meals. kleankanteen.com, and lifefactory.com. meals and drinks in. With • Diabetes Toss the Teflon: Pots can heat, the hazardous chem- • Insulin resistance be expensive to completely ical bisphenol A (BPA) can • And more … toss and replace, so it’s eas- leech from everyday cook- As for heart disease ier to replace one piece at a ware, storage bottles, or and diabetes, a Journal time, but be sure you choose Relieve Pain and Unlock your even consumer products of the American Medical the right product quality. into your food. Exposure Association study found Stainless steel is a com- Body’s Potential with Massage to BPA, an industrial those with the top 25 bination of metals beyond chemical developed in percent of BPA concen- carbon steel, so avoid Most common muscular pains, i.e. that kink in your neck or tightness the 1960s to make trations were three times products with danger- in your back, are muscles locked in a spasm. Through expert touch, and resins, raises concern more likely to develop ous heavy metals as fill- massage therapy re-educates your muscles and joints and guides because it’s thought to heart disease and 2.4 ers. Be sure the product them back to optimal levels of flexibility and performance. upset the brain, behavior, times more likely to have is resistant to corrosion For athletes, massage is a key component for optimal performance. and hormone activity of diabetes. and leaching or reactiv-

While training hard is essential, massage increases recovery time, growing fetuses, children, ity. Good quality products WHERE DO WE FIND BPA? stamina and strength by providing your muscles with increased cir- and developing teens. will be low in nickel. To culation to rebuild faster. Massage also helps athletes avoid injuries Though the FDA has • Plastic containers and be safe, avoid long-term from overuse and heal from the ones they have more rapidly. said that very low levels of water bottles cooking and storage of BPA are not harmful, this • Blenders and food acidic foods in stainless Oxygen Massage Therapy has been unleashing the potential locked chemical nevertheless processors steel because acids can in our clients’ bodies for over 8 years. All of our massage therapists plays a significant role in • Baby bottles react with the metal and are extensively trained and have years of experience to help you the health of your family. • Nonstick pots cause it to leach. reach and exceed your goals for wellness and athletic performance. BPA mimics the hormone • Aluminum pots Cast iron has been used estrogen. Estrogen is nat- • Can lining for foods for centuries. When well- Clinically Oriented Massage Therapy urally higher in women, and beverages seasoned cast-iron cook- Book an appointment today: but as with most things in • Packaged food ware has a coating of fat, life, balance is essential. • Dental sealants which not only turns it www.oxygenmassagetherapy.com BPA will bind the • Cosmetics into a nice nonstick sur- (415) 738-7708 receptor sites of estrogen • Pizza boxes face, it also acts as a bar- 1905 Union St at Laguna. strongly and make it dif- • Toilet paper rier between the iron and By appointment only ficult for natural estro- • Receipts — yes, that your food. gen to bind appropriately. piece of paper at the Enamel-coated cast- This imbalance can affect checkout! iron or steel is naturally one’s ability to maintain a • Wine — some win- nonstick and nonporous. lean body mass and lead eries use plastic vats for High-quality enamel coat- to other more chronic fermentation ing is nonreactive and safe diseases. • Soft plastic toys for all types of cooking. Parents I speak with are Lesser-quality enamel may rightfully shocked when WHAT CAN YOU DO TO contain lead, or may chip, TM their second grader comes REDUCE EXPOSURE? allowing unsafe material home to tell them a class- It is almost impossible underneath the coating to mate is developing breasts. to completely avoid expo- leach into food. A great Women are concerned sure, but you can take brand for both cast iron A weekly insider e-column about estrogen-sensi- tive cancers like breast cancer. And men are packed with SF restaurant not immune; they are It’s almost impossible to equally affected by the and bar news, reviews, increase in hormone- completely avoid exposure, but you altering chemicals. can take steps to reduce it. and culinary happenings. Men typically have a higher concentration of steps to reduce it. and enamel coated cast testosterone, which will Use BPA-free con- iron is Le Cruset. naturally lower when tainers: To be safe, estrogen mimickers are the best option is to Thalia Farshchian is a natu- elevated because hor- use glass, porcelain, or ropathic doctor at Discover Subscribe (for free!) mones are constantly try- stainless steel contain- Health. Her background ing to maintain balance. ers for water, hot foods, includes both conventional at tablehopper.com This can affect mood, and leftovers whenever and alternative modalities, behavior, body composi- possible. and her practice is pri- tion, and risk of disease. Microwaving plastics or marily focused on weight Other health issues putting them in the - management, hormone linked with such chemi- washer causes them to imbalances, and gastroin- cal hormone disruptors breakdown and leach the testinal conditions. E-mail: include: chemical. [email protected]

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Caring for Our Kids Growing up Toilet training tips by liz farrell of having potties all over can seem a little daunting, not to mention disgusting. otty training your toddler is However, it is an easy way to start, espe- one of those milestone moments cially if your child is on the younger side. that many parents often dread. The toilet can be hard to reach for some PIt can be messy, frustrating, and stress- children, and many have a fear of falling ful. However, the light at the end of the in or don’t like the flush. As our children tunnel is — no more diapers. There are got the hang of it, we eliminated some of many opinions or “theories” on the best the potty chairs and eventually helped way to accomplish it, including count- them at the toilet. less books, videos, and articles. A step stool and fun foaming soap When our oldest was close to turn- to wash their hands after your child goes ing 2, I convinced my potty are also good husband to attend a investments. Teaching potty training class, a right from the begin- two-session “course” ning to wash hands at a woman’s home with soap is impor- that “guaranteed” suc- tant. We had our chil- cess. We were first- dren sing the “Happy time parents and clue- Birthday” or the “ABC” less, so this was our song while washing to approach. We picked make sure they got a Labor Day weekend good clean scrub. and canceled all plans Finally, elastic-waist to potty train. By the pants that are easy to end of the weekend, pull up and down are we were so exhausted essential, particularly and stressed that both in the early days and ar my daughter and I even weeks of training. Skyl were in tears. Now we I remember thinking, are in the throws of it Photo: valentina powers / flickr Is my son ever going with our third child to wear jeans or pants and have learned a few again? but I found things along the way. boys especially like to I am by no means an I remember wait until the very last expert, but if the old moment, so the quick saying, “third time’s thinking, Is my son slip down is crucial. the charm” is true, ever going to wear There is no way then I am happy to to tell how fast your offer some tips to jeans or pants again? child will conquer this make this a bond- new skill. It is impor- ing experience with your child. Here’s tant not to get angry or punish if there City and County of San Francisco how we did it: is an accident, but to reinforce calmly Outreach Advertising and positively the expected behavior: June 2015 TIMING IS KEY Put their pee and poop in the potty. Stay Connected To the City through SF311 The first step is to follow your child’s This process takes time; for some it The SF311 Customer Service Center is the single stop for residents to get information lead, not yours. With my oldest, I was may be just a few days or weeks, but for on government services and report problems to the City and County of San Francisco. convinced she had to be in underwear others it could be months before they And now, we have even more ways for you to stay connected to the City with our before our son was born. Looking back, are fully trained. SF311 App and SF311 Explorer website. this is funny to me; I am not sure why The SF311 App lets you get information on City services and submit service requests I was so adamant other than that I was PRAISE AND REWARD PLENTY on-the-go right from your smartphone. You can track your service requests through the app or through our new website, SF311 Explorer. also a bit irrational at eight months preg- We aren’t typically parents who give nant. She wasn’t ready, and we ended up many rewards, and we don’t like to SF311 Explorer not only lets you check the status of your own requests, it enables you to see what issues are being reported throughout all of San Francisco and what the waiting a few months after our second overpraise, except in this case. Find out City is doing to resolve them. child was born when our daughter began what motivates your child and capitalize Download the SF311 App from your smartphone’s app store and visit the SF311 showing signs of being ready, which was on that. For our family, this included a Explorer at explore311.sfgov.org today! a much better experience. “potty dance/song” so every time they Some of the signs of being ready are let- were successful at the potty, we made Port of San Francisco ting you know when the diaper is wet or a big deal of it and all did the potty Port of San Francisco announces Contract #2774, Pier 94 High Mast Lighting Project. Located at Pier 94, the scope of work will consist of removing two (2) 100-foot high dirty. It is also important that your child dance. We also created a sticker chart lights and installing two (2) 80-foot high modern lights. Bidders may either be Class can follow simple instructions and is able and gradually moved to M&M’s for the A or Class C-10 licensed, and only San Francisco certifi ed Micro-LBE contractors to independently pull down his or her bigger successes — going potty outside are eligible to bid on this Set-aside contract. Bid discounts, LBE goals, Local Hire, & Partnering do not apply. Pre-bid meeting: 5/26/15, 10:30 AM at the Contractor pants. Some children are ready as early as the house, staying dry at night or during Assistance Center located at 5 Thomas Mellon Circle in San Francisco. Bids Due: 18 months while others aren’t interested nap, and of course, poop in the potty. 6/30/15, 10:30AM, Pier 1. For questions contact Arnel Prestosa, (415) 274-0627. until age 3. With our third child, who is My kids have also found it fun to Information located on www.sfport.com and www.sfgov.org/oca. now 2½ years old, he just told me one call the grandparents and report their Department of Elections morning, “no diapers” and from then on successes. This gives them a chance to Voter Services Are Now Available in Filipino! SF Ballots Are Changing! refused to wear another diaper unless it feel the accomplishment and is another The Department of Elections now offers telephone and in-person assistance in Filipino. was during naptime or at night. opportunity for praise. Within the month, the Department will also offer voter information and materials in Filipino on sfelections.org and in printed format. Beginning with the November 3, It is also important to make sure you The other fun reward is to make a 2015, election, there will be three bilingual versions of the ballot: English + Chinese, are ready. Try to avoid tackling this before special shopping trip just with your English + Spanish, and English + Filipino. a major event such as a big move, a new little one to buy “big kid” underwear. Ballots in English and each certifi ed language will be available by mail, at the City baby, or starting a new school. These can This is a big step for your little one, Hall Voting Center, and at all polling places. The Department of Elections encourages be stressful life events, and you are likely so some extra attention and making voters who wish to receive ballots in Chinese, Spanish, or Filipino to provide that to hit some snags. Wait until you and a big deal over small successes goes a information in advance at sfelections.org/language. your partner can devote some time and long way. For more information about ballot format changes and voter services in Filipino, visit patience to the process. sfelections.org or call the Department at (415) 554-4375. For parents, it can be a bit bittersweet Board of Supervisors Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings TRAINING TOOLS saying goodbye to diapers and that June 2015 The most important tool you need for baby stage, but try to embrace this new this is patience. Expect accidents, espe- independence — and always keep a OPEN TO THE PUBLIC –Tuesdays, 2:00pm, City Hall Chamber, Room 250. cially in the beginning, so roll up your spare change of clothes handy. • June 2 • June 9 good rugs and keep a mop and towels • June 16 • June 23 readily available for those instances. Liz Farrell is the mother of three young The City and County of San Francisco encourage public outreach. Articles are translated You will also need a potty chair. In our children. She was formerly a television into several languages to provide better public access. The newspaper makes every effort to translate the articles of general interest correctly. No liability is assumed by the case, I bought a few to have available in producer in Washington D.C. and San City and County of San Francisco or the newspapers for errors and omissions a few rooms of the house. The thought Francisco. E-mail: [email protected] CNS#2757460

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The Adventures of Skylar Grey Chapter 25 There’s a mer-pit in the pool by susan dyer reynolds research and was thrilled to find that one of the pioneers in canine hydrotherapy hen I adopted Jazzy, I intend- was just a few miles from the house. ed to buy pet insurance, but I Connie Frank, a registered veterinary kept putting it off. Then she technologist with 15-plus years in the Wneeded TPLO surgery on her back left field, was also one of the first canine leg. It was $3,000. I decided there was no swim therapists in the country and had point in getting insurance at that point 20 years of experience in water rehab because her right leg surgery wouldn’t be with her company AquaDog. I called to covered due to the preexisting condition. make an appointment. “Does she like That leg was an additional $3,000. And swimming?” Connie asked. “She loves then she got cancer. swimming,” I said. The day I brought Skylar Grey home We headed to our first appointment Skylar’s hydrotherapy went swimmingly. from the shelter, I called Trupanion, on a sunny Friday afternoon, bag full of which had been recommended to me towels and toys in hand. When we got to Connie was waiting at the steps. Skylar I threw a toy on land, she would lie down by veterinarians at UC Davis, my own the gate, Skylar heard splashing, voices, spent plenty of time swimming in the in classic diva form and stare at me with vet, Dr. Sherman Wong at Blue Cross and other dogs barking. I had to drag her ocean, but she’d never even seen a pool. those bright blue eyes as if to say, “You go Pet Hospital, and Michael Levy, the in like I do when she goes to the vet. Sky Expecting her to flee, I held the handle get it.” Sky, on the other hand, loved to owner of Pet Food Express, who provides followed me cautiously through the side of the vest and gave Connie the chicken. play fetch anytime, anywhere. Trupanion for the pets of his employees. yard and when we turned the corner, she “Ready Skylar?” Connie asked, squeaking When we arrived at AquaDog for our “What coverage do you want?” the cus- saw Connie in the pool with Buddy, a the chicken several times. Suddenly Skylar second session, Skylar began whining tomer service agent asked. “Everything,” distinguished older golden retriever. To plunged into the water and began circling the minute we turned the corner onto I said. “And what deductible?” he asked. the side of the pool, under a shady cano- Connie like a shark. Connie tossed the Connie’s street. She dragged me to the “None,” I said. “I want to be covered for py, Buddy’s dad and another dog parent chicken and Skylar eagerly swam after it fence and through the side yard. “Hello everything with no deductible.” were sitting and chatting. Everyone said, and brought it back to Connie, ready for Skylar!” Connie and the other dog parents The Trupanion policy was $68 a month. “Hello Skylar!” which sent her bolting another go. Once Sky was warmed up, under the canopy said. I put the swim vest A year later, Skylar needed elbow dyspla- for the gate. This was not going the way Connie did some work on her elbows, on Skylar and she started dragging me sia surgery. The cost: $8,000. Trupanion I had planned. feeling the joints for stiffness, creaking or toward the pool before I could get it buck- paid 90 percent. When Skylar’s surgeon, When Connie finished up with Buddy, cracking and testing the reach of her paws led. Connie tossed the chicken and Skylar Dr. Sams, said that swim therapy was one she came over to meet Sky, who warmed as she paddled in place. took off, paddling as fast her low-rider of the best remedies for dogs postsurgery, up to her quicker than usual. “Here’s a “We’ll start with three shorter swims legs would carry her. “I think she’s going I called Trupanion. “Do you cover swim floatation vest,” Connie said. “It will help and work up to longer ones,” Connie to do well,” Connie said. I smiled as Skylar therapy?” I asked. “Yes,” said the rep. keep her elevated and keep her ears dry.” explained. A final toss nearly to the end glided past me, chicken in mouth, and “You have a rider for alternative thera- I slipped the vest over Sky’s head and of the pool had Skylar scrambling like a looked up with those big green bug eyes pies.” Like the surgery, Trupanion covered fastened it around her belly, as she stood mermaid on a mission. “I didn’t know pit to make sure I was watching her amazing 90 percent. frozen with fear. I took her favorite toy bulls liked to swim,” said one of the other mer-pit skills. Because Skylar and I were staying with — a red squeaky chicken — from the bag dog moms. “Mine always have,” I said. In Kickie during her recovery, I did some and gently led her toward the pool where fact, Jazzy would only fetch in the water. If E-mail: [email protected]

Political Animal Protection and adoption

Stop China’s dog, cat torture festival; find Maxmilian’s abuser; kitten season by susan dyer reynolds • Join the social media cam- to a fence below the U.S. Highway injuries and, with his kidneys fail- humans. I hope this monster is paign on Facebook (type Yulin in 101 overpass near South Van Ness ing, ACC had to make the dif- apprehended soon, not only for espite the Chinese the search bar). Avenue. San Francisco Animal ficult decision to euthanize him. what happened to Maxmilian, government saying oth- • Visit the nonprofit Duo Duo Care and Control, which named Maddie’s Fund donated to the but to prevent other animals — erwise, each June 21 Animal Welfare Project, which him Maxmilian, reported that reward fund, which now stands and humans — from suffering Dthe Yulin Dog and Cat Meat works tirelessly to stop the festi- the 1- to 2-year-old male dog’s at $10,000. For every hysteri- similar fates. … Festival takes place in Guangxi val, at duoduoproject.org, where injuries included blunt force trau- cal media story you hear about Just a reminder that it’s kitten province as it has since the you will find more information ma to his head and body, bro- a pit bull hurting a human, season, and every shelter is over- 1990s. Considered a celebra- on ways you can help stop there are thousands of flowing with itty-bitty kitties. San tion of the Summer Solstice, this horrific event. unreported incidents of Francisco ACC is among them 10,000 dogs and cats arrive • Reach out to Gov. humans hurting pit bulls. and they need your help, from stuffed into cages, wrapped Jerry Brown, a dog owner It is believed torturing Maxmilian’s case was one fostering to donating money and up in nets, and dragged on and lover, and ask him the dogs and cats makes of the rare ones — too kitten food. Toni’s Kitty Rescue poles. Because it is believed why California named horrific even for the media (toniskittyrescue.org) finds fos- torturing the animals makes Guangdong (Canton) prov- the meat tender. to ignore. If you or some- ter homes for 800 kittens annu- the meat tender, cats and dogs ince in China its sister state one you know lives or ally that are too young for adop- are routinely clubbed, burned, when it accounts for 40 percent ken and missing teeth, severely works nearby the crime scene tion, and they always need more skinned alive, boiled alive, and of the dog meat trade and 70 injured paws with missing pads and might have security video foster homes, volunteers, and electrocuted. You can help end percent of the cat meat trade in and nails, and burns from heat footage, it could be crucial evi- donations. To reserve a spot in this barbaric event by lending China (that’s approximately 4 sources including . Staff dence in finding Maxmilian’s the next volunteer orientation, your voice to the voiceless: million dogs and 2 million cats, members said that despite the abuser. Please call ACC at 415- call 415-554-9414. Having hand • Sign the petitions demand- many of them stolen pets). Call fact Maxmilian had been severely 554-9400 and let them know. raised and bottle-fed feral and ing the festival be stopped at Governor Brown’s office at 916- abused and was suffering incred- You can also make donations to abandoned kittens (my beloved care2.com (type Yulin in the 445-2841 or e-mail him (most ible pain, he was still sweet and the nonprofit Friends of ACC at Steven was one of them), I can search bar). You can also do effective) at govnews.ca.gov (click trusting, wagging his tail for helpacc.org. For nearly two promise it will be one of life’s an Internet search for “Yulin the Contact tab). … everyone who came by his ken- decades, I have written about the most rewarding experiences. Dog Meat Festival petition” — On May 14, a savagely beaten nel. Even with the best of care, indisputable connection between there are several. pit bull puppy was found chained Maxmilian could not survive his animal cruelty and cruelty to E-mail: [email protected]

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