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MARINATIMES.COM CELEBRATING OUR 33RD YEAR VOLUME 33 ISSUE 01 JANUARY 2017 Reynolds Rap The Trump effect Voters sent a message to city leaders — but will they listen?

BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS

little over 9 percent of san franciscans voted for Donald Trump. I wasn’t one of them, but I understand why people did. It was their Away of sending a message to Washington, loud and clear: Strip it down, smarten up, stop wasting our money, and get your priorities straight. Whether Trump is up for the challenge of changing Washington’s ways is another story. Many campaign promises have seem- ingly fallen by the wayside: Locking up Hillary Clinton; building a wall on Mexico’s dime; “forcing” companies Martin Luther King Jr. at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C., 1963. to do all their manufacturing in America. His battle PHOTO: ROWLAND SCHERMAN; COURTESY NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION; WIKIMEDIA COMMONS cry of “drain the swamp” also rings hollow as he fills his cabinet with former Goldman Sachs executives and smarmy career politicians. Perhaps he meant, “drain Martin Luther King Jr. Day in S.F. the swamp and rescue the swamp animals.” He will be the first president without a dog in the White House, lthough martin luther to his query: "Life's most persistent lectures, a liberation film festival, after all. King Day was established and urgent question is: 'What are children’s programs, and more. Still, voters sent a strong message to Washington by in the 1980s, it wasn’t until you doing for others?’” There are also volunteer opportu- electing Trump, and it’s the same message San Fran- A1994 that it became known as a Day There are many ways to commem- nities available in the Golden Gate ciscans sent in the November 2016 election by turning of Service, where we are encour- orate MLK’s birthday in San Fran- National Parks and a celebration down every measure that would have added more aged to engage in service activities cisco, most coordinated through at SFJazz — check our calendar bureaucracy to a city already so bloated it’s sinking faster that bring us together as a commu- NorcalMLK.org and scheduled pages for some of the ways you can than the Millennium Tower. The fact that voters rejected nity in ways that honor Dr. King’s throughout the month, with Yerba and make it “A Day On, Not oversight for Mayor Ed Lee’s administration was in no life and teachings, and in response Buena Gardens as a hub: interfaith a Day Off.” REYNOLDS RAP, continued on 4

Bellingham by the Bay The Hungry Palate SIGNIFICANT NEIGHBORHOOD ADDITION The last refuge Sisters Betty and Louise are third-generation Portuguese from Hawaii, and Hector is from Temas- of a scoundrel calcingo, Mexico. All three are well known and well liked. Hector was BY BRUCE BELLINGHAM executive chef at Sotto Mare since it was opened in 2007 by mas- n the 22 fillmore bus the other day, a ter restaurateur Gigi Fiorucci and very nice lady sat next to me. Her name was became an instant classic. Betty was Helen. Yes, just like Helen of Troy. Yes, she the longtime principal server there. Olaunched a thousand ships. What is that famous line? Louise managed it with a deft hand The face that launched a thousand ships. and a welcoming manner. Gigi Fio- I would not get on her bad side — even if it were on rucci is their brother-in-law. You the port side, nor the starboard. Not the one on the bus, learn something in a family like nor the one who was married to Agamemnon. You’ve this where grandmothers spent a got to love Greek mythology. They sure know how to lot of time at the stove stirring harbor a grudge, I’m talking about Helen of Troy — The Betty Lou’s Seafood & Grill trio Betty Pesce, Hector Chaparro, and sauces. gosh, she must have a had a face that Coco Chanel Louise Taylor. PHOTO: ERNEST BEYL From my point of view this is would have envied. the most significant North Beach Helen, who declined to give me her last name, wisely, restaurant opening since Original I am sure, reminded me that Dr. Samuel Johnson said, Betty Lou’s Seafood & Grill Joe’s took over the corner of Union “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.” and Stockton Streets in 2012. When I got myself into trouble years ago. Nowhere to go. BY ERNEST BEYL The eagerly awaited Betty Lou’s the Duggan family opened Orig- So I lived — quite illegally — on a sailboat in the Seafood & Grill opened late last year inal Joe’s it was a game changer. Marina Yacht Harbor. The boat, a 29-foot skiff, was ack in september, i report- at the highly desirable intersection The North Beach restaurant scene named Scoundrel. I stayed there for four months. Not ed that three comrades from of Columbus and Grant Avenues in was getting a little scruffy around as romantic as you may think. No wonder the sailors of the popular seafood restau- a prime space formerly occupied by the edges. Instantly, Original Joe’s ancient times were enticed by the Sirens, and crashed Brant Sotto Mare on Green Street in Viva Pizza. Those sounds you may breathed new life into the scene. their boats on the rocks of the Aegean Sea. The howl- North Beach — Hector Chaparro, be hearing in the old neighborhood Then about a year ago the U.S. ing winds through the Golden Gate produce their own Betty Pesce, and Louise Taylor — are shouts of rejoicing. News gets Restaurant reopened and added not music. Just as hypnotic as the days of yore. were planning to open a restaurant around fast in North Beach. And only panache to the neighborhood, A sweet sound. It has ageless grace. just a few blocks away on Columbus Betty Lou’s has been a success from but some great food as well. BELLINGHAM, continued on 5 Avenue. And now it’s happened. the minute it opened. THE HUNGRY PALATE, continued on 11 Contents In This Issue 08 10

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News Calendar Around the city January events News briefs on the city's attorney reaching It's a new year, as you already know. But did a $60 million settlement with Academy you know about all of the concerts and films of Art Museum, GGNRA's controversial and familly activities and plays and art shows new off-leash rules, Union Street feels the and everything else that you can take in as effects of Van Ness changes, and the mayor 2017 takes off? 14 hires a new police chief. 3 At Home Northside Urban Home and Garden The Marina and Cow Hollow Julia Strzesieski explains how to be safe at 16 Lynette Majer’s Marina-Cow Hollow Insider home in the cold weather. gives you the on-the-street news; and Supervisor Mark Farrell looks at the local Real Estate issues that dominated 2016 and what we'll Houses and housing be talking about in 2017 — there'll be some John Zipperer previews the local real estate familiar topics in the new year. 6 market in 2017; the Roundup reports on Facebook's housing move, additional money North Beach and Telegraph Hill for homeless families, and more; and Carole Ernest Beyl has some resolutions and revo- Isaacs reports on community gardens. 17 lutionary revelations; and Supervisor Aaron Peskin says the sharing economy isn't really Wellness about sharing, and he takes the disruptors Fitness First to task for not playing by the rules. 8 Many resolutions fail because of incorrect information; Julie Mitchell fixes that. 21 Food & Wine Autumn eats Family The Tablehopper reports on expansions MomSense at Nabe and The Epicurean Trader, open- Liz Farrell looks to reenter the workforce. 22 ings at Dip, Hinodeya Ramen, and Jane the Bakery, plus other insider restaurant Pet Page news. 10 Political Animal Susan Dyer Reynolds reports on the latest Arts & Entertainment developments in the world of animals. 23 Food, music, books ONLINE SPECIALS Michael Snyder picks his top two movies of 2016 from a long list of possibles — these The adventures of Evalyn Baron, Michael two you can expect to hear a lot more Snyder's Coastal Commuter, complete about in the weeks ahead as awards season archives, and more. kicks in. 13 marinatimes.com

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CITY LOOKS FOR $60 MILLION IN ACADEMY OF ART SETTLEMENT San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Her- rera announced in late December an agreement We love our on a proposed settle- ment of the city’s suit against Academy of Art customers. University that would settle a raft of claims and complaints against The city celebrated reaching agreement to settle the for-profit school and all outstanding real estate claims against Acade- end a multiyear bat- my of Art University. PHOTO: CAROLINE CULLER tle. Herrerra values the impact of the settlement dogs in the Golden Union, occurring just at $60 million to the city Gate National Recre- a couple weeks before in cash and benefits. ation Area. Once the Christmas and right in The deal includes $20 plan is made official in the middle of holiday million in cash, the larg- January, the new rules shopping. The Union est monetary award the will be rolled out for Street Association com- city has received in a enforcement beginning plained that “Business code enforcement. The in March 2017. traffic is down, and this money includes penal- The NPS says that both is one of the main rea- ties for multiple code off-leash and on-leash sons why,” and it urged You’ll love our violations at the school’s areas will exist at Crissy merchants to contact many properties in the Field, for example, and city officials for help. city, as well as a contri- will no lon- Meanwhile, local resi- money market bution to a city program ger allow off-leash walk- dents expressed concern for low-income tenants ing for dogs. about the loss of the at risk of eviction. The The proposed restric- meridian trees on Van Academy of Art would tions on off-leash areas Ness. rates. also be required to pro- for dogs in the GGNRA Creating additional vide at least 160 units touched off a storm local construction hur- of affordable housing for of protest from local dles has been SFMTA’s 66 years at no cost to dog-owners (“New commencement of work the city; that replaces the GGNRA rule could on Polk Street from 160 units of affordable make most beaches off Vallejo to Beach Streets, housing that Herrera’s limits to all dogs,” Mari- which is underway; the office says the Academy na Times, April 2016). Polk Streetscape Project illegally converted into Local citizens and com- is planned to take place student housing. munity groups, such as over a 24-month period 1.00% “Academy of Art Uni- the Marina Communi- of time. versity and its real estate ty Association, and the affiliates behaved for Board of Supervisors, NEW POLICE CHIEF Annual Percentage Yield more than a decade like opposed the rule. San Francisco Mayor they were above the law,” For details on the Ed Lee announced his Balances $10,000 Herrera said. “We’ve GGNRA’s plan and a selection of Bill Scott ensured those days link to maps showing the as the city’s new police and above* are over. After years of affected areas, visit nps. chief in December. meeting our good faith gov/goga/getinvolved/ Scott, previously the with bad faith, the acad- dog-plan-feis.htm. deputy chief of the Los emy has finally agreed Angeles police depart- Please contact an employee for further to do right by the people VAN NESS LANES ment, will take charge of San Francisco. I look REMOVE TREES, of the police force as information about applicable fees and terms. forward to the academy HURT UNION STREET it deals with a number taking this new path, SHOPPING of problems, includ- one where they follow The construction ing controversies over the rules and are a pos- on Van Ness Avenue police shootings that itive influence in their intended to improve helped drive out his hometown. This day has mass transit and safety predecessor, Greg Suhr. been a long time in the has irked neighborhood “The appointment making. Our work here businesses and residents. of Bill Scott as the new sends a clear message: Beginning on Dec. chief of SFPD is our city’s No matter how wealthy 19, the San Francisco next step on the contin- or politically connected Municipal Transporta- ued path to reform,” said you may be, the same tion Agency (SFMTA) Mayor Lee. “Bill knows rules apply to everyone.” began removing the first-hand what it takes The proposed settle- overhead electric sys- to not only implement ment includes a number tem for buses on Van a series of reforms but of other elements rang- Ness between Market also the effort it takes ing from a mass transit and McAllister Streets. to transform a depart- Visit our Marina Branch and talk to Branch Manager Reina Ceja. program for the school’s Through the end of the ment, rebuild trust, and students to limiting the month, SFMTA closed create a transparent and Your neighborhood bank. students’ impact on local off a lane in each direc- accountable depart- 2197 Chestnut Street fnbnorcal.com housing inventory. tion between Jackson ment. He also brings a San Francisco, CA 94123 and Greenwich streets, significant operation- GGNRA READIES began moving median al and administrative 415-287-8800 OFF-LEASH LIMITS trees, and working on experience needed to FOR DOGS * This offer valid for new Promotional Money Market Accounts only when opened different sections of the keep our streets and with money not currently on deposit at First National Bank of Northern Cali- In mid-December, the street. neighborhoods safe fornia. 1.00 APY% (1.00% interest rate) is current as of December 12, 2016 and National Park Service Union Street mer- each day.” is subject to change at any time. This is a variable rate account so the interest (NPS) released its pre- chants were upset at the can change daily. The minimum opening deposit is $2,500. The minimum bal- ance to obtain the APY is $10,000. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. ferred plan for restrict- closure of left-turn lanes News tips? 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Reynolds Rap is not enough (that’s $84 mil- continued from page 1 lion more than when Lee took office in 2011). As for Muni, its way an endorsement of the job budget will soon top $1 billion. he’s doing — Lee is arguably the Those huge numbers make for a least popular mayor in San Fran- very angry constituency as they cisco’s history — nor was it nec- dodge “LeeVille” shantytowns essarily a rejection of the more and step over feces while dash- progressive side of the Board of ing to catch an overcrowded bus Supervisors. It was a collective that’s inevitably broken down or message to everyone at City Hall: running behind. No, San Fran- Strip it down, smarten up, stop ciscans aren’t in any mood to wasting our money, and get your give City Hall more money when priorities straight. the quality of life in San Francis- A resounding 65 percent co, one of the richest cities in the of San Franciscans said no to world, is frankly pretty dismal. Measure K, which would have On a recent visit to the Bryant increased the city sales tax by Street U-Haul, I witnessed sever- 0.75 percent to raise $50 mil- al homeless kids shooting up in lion for homeless services and broad daylight in front of tents $100 million for transportation that stretched as far as the eye annually. Evidently politicians could see. In my more than two thought the residents of an icon- decades living in San Francis- Homeless tents near the U-Haul storage facility. PHOTO: SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS ic city now almost as famous for co I’ve never seen such a mess, homeless encampments as the and I’m not alone. According to could mean a loss of $1 billion a pos left City Hall still passionately traffic and construction, and wanted to a report by the city controller’s year for San Francisco. ranting about help for undocu- the crime. Recently, a Mari- throw more money at the prob- office, calls to 311 about used Termed-out supervisor David mented immigrants, it dawned na resident detailed his frus- lem. Ditto for the aging, notori- syringes discarded on the streets Campos, who came from Guate- on me that I’ve never heard him tration with the epidemic of ously unreliable transportation are up 41 percent since the last fis- mala to the United States illegally — or anyone else, for that matter vehicle break-ins. “Our cars system. Boy, were the politicians cal year. In District 2 they surged with his parents as a child, wants — passionately ranting about help have been broken into 23 times off. What San Franciscans want 73 percent and in District 3 they’re $5 million for legal representation for homeless veterans. It seems to as a resident of SF,” he wrote, is for city leaders to fix things up 33 percent. Reports of feces of undocumented immigrants me that any spare millions should “17 of those 23 break-ins have with the money they have. Cur- have increased citywide by 39 per- facing deportation — I assume go to help those who fought for occurred since July 2013 in rently, that’s a whop- that includes the ones with our country before those who a four-block radius of our ping $9.6 billion, criminal records. Cam- broke the law to get here. Those home.” He addressed the letter yet despite having a pos would like to hand who broke the law to get here and to SFPD, Mayor Ed Lee, and budget bigger than The loss of $1 billion in federal $2.6 million to the public then committed violent crimes the Board of Supervisors. Are some small coun- defender’s office to hire should be booted back to wher- you listening, civil servants? tries, San Francisco funds could be catastrophic. 10 attorneys, 5 paralegals, ever they came from. But that’s San Francisco’s neighborhoods is expected to face a Even in a liberal city like San and 2 legal clerks. Anoth- just me. Definitely not the mayor, are falling apart at the seams. $119 million deficit er $2 million would go to who announced he would fund Time to strip it down, smarten for fiscal 2017-18. Francisco, I can't be the only community legal groups only half the new homeless ser- up, stop wasting our money, In five years that for 13 attorneys and 6 edu- vices he budgeted for with those and get your priorities straight. will balloon to $848 one who thinks this is nuts. cation and outreach staff now nonexistent sales tax pro- Number one should be clean- million, thanks to and to provide for office ceeds while granting Campos his ing up this city, and that means skyrocketing pension costs and cent, with District 2 and District 3 space and “administration costs.” wish of providing millions for the putting all your energy into several massive infrastructure seeing increases of 43 percent and The remaining $400,000 would legal defense of undocumented dealing with the homeless cri- projects. 68 percent, respectively. Mean- pay for a hotline and provide immigrants. sis. And is it really worth losing The ever out of touch Mayor while, the Board of Supervisors emergency legal representation in Over the past few years, I’ve $1 billion in federal funding to Lee actually counted on that seems more interested in making cases resulting from immigration noticed the letters I get from make a point from your high sales tax hike passing — in fact, City College free to everyone and raids. But with the projected ris- readers taking a decidedly horse? Just remember, he who the $9.6 billion budget passed keeping San Francisco’s sanctu- ing deficits and the failure of the distressed and negative tone. gets on the high horse has a in July assumed it would. The ary city status intact after presi- tax increase ballot measure, the They write about the home- long way to fall. financial “shortfall” has caused dent-elect Trump vowed to deport potential loss of $1 billion in fed- less, about the neighborhoods Lee to scale back on some of undocumented immigrants who eral funds could be catastrophic. they love being littered with E-mail: [email protected]. his grand plans to tackle home- have criminal records. Trump also Even in a liberal city like San needles, feces, and potholes; Follow the Marina Times on lessness. Apparently the $241 promised to strip all federal fund- Francisco, I can’t be the only one the crumbling public school Twitter @TheMarinaTimes and million we’re spending now ing from sanctuary cities, which who thinks this is nuts. As Cam- system, the congestion from like us on Facebook @MarinaTimes.

Bellingham In this new year, let’s not let the bad But I like my ghosts. Everly. Don’t blame any of us. I still feel continued from page 1 days outnumber the good ones. Let’s let They speak to me, mostly in encour- guilty. Why am I guilty? Not sure. But I the good days splash over to the more aging ways. Sure, it is unnerving to get will think of something. When I hear the concert harp, I think tempestuous times. We are going to need visited by things one would like to forget. Do you recall the late, great pub on of Clare. That is, Clare Dye. She lived all the charm we can get our arms around. But they are reassuring apparitions. Nob Hill, John Barleycorn? The owner here in Cow Hollow. She had a full There is a paucity of grace in this city of I am lucky enough to know people who once castigated me for breaking the concert harp. She studied with the San ours. Not to worry: We can get it back. I spill their charms jukebox. I kept Francisco Symphony. Clare was stag- really believe that. San Francisco is a trea- and their talents playing the Ever- geringly beautiful. Yes, all the blond sure we can’t afford to lose. Even if many in my direction. ly Brothers. “On hair cascading down her face, Yes, all of us can’t afford to live here anymore. Somewhat like I like my ghosts. the Wings of a the vulnerability. That was part of her Yeah, stick around. all those great Nightingale.” magic. There was tenderness in her face. Funny thing. I once wrote that “If songs I have come Sure, it is unnerving to Yes, written by It haunts me. You’d want to hug her. But you stick around long enough, you’ll to love over the Paul McCartney. don’t get me wrong: She was a strong lady. disappoint everybody.” But I’ve changed years. They give get visited by things The owner said I When the chips were there, she’d call your my mind. Just for a moment. The only me solace in dark one would like to forget. played the song bluff. advance to that sort of comment is per- times — yes, the over and over. I I went to music school with her. Yes, haps I will not disappoint everybody, people, and the But they are reassuring confess I did. He Music and Arts Institute in Pacific and maybe I can impart something songs — and that claimed I dam- Heights. I hired her to play harp on encouraging. has nothing to do apparitions. aged the machine a record of one of my songs, “Darlin’ Just like Clare. She never disappointed with the weather and he had to Maggie.” Clare played it well — always me. She loved her dogs, too. She had two report. Did I ever tell you I used to be the throw the jukebox out. Gee, more junk resilient. Always up to the task. She was sheep dogs. One of them bit her in the voice of the National Weather Service? I to toss into the Pacific Ocean. always looking for the next best thing, face and scarred her. That wonderful don’t think that improves the weather at Sometimes it rains in Northern Cali- chords included. face. Clare showed no bitterness about all. Perhaps I should have taken requests. fornia. And I like the rain. I sure hope she found her happiness. that hideous assault. If I had, the weather may have improved. You want a weather report? Feel free Clare and I shared a secured sense of rest- I was angrier than she. In the words of the great old song, to call me at home. If you don’t like the lessness. I have a scar under my bearded face. “Don’t Blame Me.” weather, don’t blame me. At the beginning of this year, I think Yes, from a dog bite. Fats Domino has a The wonderful Vilma Molina, at the of her. And her great friend, Clau- great song with the lyric, “Baby, don’t let downtown Senior Center on O’Farrell Bruce Bellingham is the author of Bellingham dia Wu. Claudia still lives here in the your dog bite me.” Street, likes to correct me from time By the Bay. He will always be close to the Marina. She loves dogs. We got along My idea of a bad day is to see Fats to time. Vilma loves music, and she water – regardless of the weather. Catch him famously. Claudia has a spirit that most Domino doing a commercial for Neutra- loves people. She also loved the Everly at [email protected]. Follow the Mari- of us would envy. There’s a warmth in Systems. Then I will know it’s time to give Brothers – and understands why I am na Times on Twitter @The MarinaTimes and her eyes, even on a bad day. up the ghost. still heartbroken about the death of Phil like us on Facebook @MarinaTimes.

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REST FOR THE WEARY Union Street has become a little comfi- er: Thanks to the Union Street Association and Supervisor Mark Farrell, 21 green benches have been installed on Union Street to give you a place to rest, people watch, and check your e-mail in between shopping errands. Let’s hope that’s all that happens there, and we know you’re thinking the same thing.

GOT SHIRTS? UNION STREET DOES We spied this store, Untuckit (1872 Union Street), on our way out of town recently, so imagine our surprise when we saw The beautiful wood-fired oven at Contrada. an advertisement in USA PHOTO: FACEBOOK.COM/CONTRADASF Today as well as a promo- tional piece in American a recent chilly night to will reopen in Febru- Way, American Airlines’ try out their Monday ary after the upgrading in-flight magazine. Imag- Lite menu of two items is complete, and we sure ine our pride when we for $15. There’s a choice hope they do. saw San Francisco, and of seven dishes, and we In the meantime, we’ll our own Union Street at chose the lentil soup with just head down to The that, as just one location mirepoix, spinach, and Dorian (2001 Chest- of four across the country. crème fraîche (which was nut Street), which has For you guys who haven’t nicely divided into two launched Night Owl yet discovered this new cup-sized portions) and Thursdays from 10 p.m. shirt style, it’s specially the grilled chicken pail- to 2 a.m. with “old fash- designed to be worn, yep, lard with warm potato ioned drinks at old fash- you guessed it, untucked. and kale salad. We threw ioned prices.” Apparently The fit is slim and the in a house-made curry- so: Five bucks will get you hemline more contoured wurst sausage ($5) served a martini, old fashioned, than a regular (boring) with whole-grain mustard or Champagne cocktail. tuck-in shirt, and it’s also and house-made ketchups Cheers! shorter to allow access because it happened to to your pants pockets. be happy hour (Monday– ERRATA Sounds like a clever idea, Friday 3:30–6:30 p.m.), Hawkeye Marina Times and thanks for choosing and image our delight reader Donna Shea, Union Street! when the bill was $20 for who teaches Pilates at Got plaid? The Pladra two. And if that weren’t Embrace Health (2400 pop-up store (2030 Union enough, part of the Mon- Greenwich Street) alerted Street) sure does through day Lite menu includes us to our geographic mis- Jan. 15. These folks are free corkage, so this really statement of the “cursed serious about quality made our Monday. Make corner” in our December and design. The flannel it yours, too — how long column. We stated the comes from Portugal, and the menu continues will location of that corner as the design goes through be based on its popularity. Fillmore and Greenwich, multiple prototypes, so The long-awaited Con- when we meant Fillmore it’s not just your run-of- trada (2136 Union Street) and Filbert, specifical- the-mill flannel shirt: The opened at the end of ly, the northwest corner. heavy- weight style has last year in the former Thanks to the Plumpjack faux suede elbow patch- beloved La Cucina space. folks (Balboa Cafe, East- es, the medium weight is The interior (designed side West, and Plumpjack pill-proof with a brushed by Marina architect Jim Wines), three quarters interior, and the wom- Maxwell) is woody, warm of Fillmore and Green- en’s style is fitted — and (wood-fired oven), and wich have been stable for all have a whimsical cuff cozy, and we’re eager to many years, with Sabrosa lining of bears and fish get our fix of rustic Italian rounding out the fourth and wilderness-y motifs, comfort food. corner for the last few. making these plaids spe- We’ve always loved Embrace Health, by the cial. Extra Brownie points tucking into Ristobar way, is the place to go because the shirts are (2300 Chestnut Avenue) for chiropractic care, acu- constructed in South San for a glass of wine after puncture, massage, and Francisco, and for the a movie at the Presidio Pilates and has been for friendly greeter, Brooke, Theatre, where we would some 20 years (previously the resident cocoa Lab. If mull the movie surround- as Body Kinetics). They you miss the pop-up (but ed by the beautiful murals have wonderful Internet don’t, really, plaid is hot, and the Venetian glass reviews, and Donna is as and you want to be that, chandelier. So of course nice as can be (however, right?), catch them online we were disappointed by your body may not like at pladra.com. the note in the window her after a Pilates class). citing their closure due to MOSTLY GOOD “staffing issues” as well as E-mail: [email protected]. RESTAURANT NEWS the “scheduled structural Follow the Marina Times on Twit- We stopped by Belga seismic upgrading.” The ter @The MarinaTimes and like us (2000 Union Street) on note states the restaurant on Facebook @MarinaTimes.

6 JANUARY 2017 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM From the District 2 Supervisor A new year Looking back on 2016 and what’s ahead for 2017

BY MARK FARRELL That said, until our Police The issue of homelessness does PARKS AND INTERNET Lastly, as we pride ourselves Department is at full staff- not stop there, and we cannot ACCESS on being the “innovation capital s we head into 2017, ing, we will have to continue to escape the fact that we have a Parks and open spaces are our of the world,” it blows my mind i want to take a moment work together as a community, large problem. I commissioned a city’s great equalizer. Unfortu- that more than 100,000 San Fran- to reflect on 2016 — to in partnership with our Police first-of-its-kind report earlier in nately, funding for our parks has ciscans and 14 percent of our Areflect on the work of our office Department. Over the past two 2016 that laid out the economic not kept pace with our needs. For public school children still do with the community, our residents, years, I’ve hosted five public safety case for the city to pay for hous- more than a year, I worked with not have Internet access at home. and our businesses throughout the town halls in District 2, and more ing to get individuals and families neighborhood, park, and environ- Internet access is a fundamental year. While 2016 was a difficult recently have started meeting off the street; it is empirically less mental advocates to author and right and in my mind a utility on year for many, and presented new with neighbors in smaller groups. expensive, even in this housing pass Proposition B in June 2016 to par with water and power. For and unique challenges, I strongly Please contact me or my office if market, to house the homeless provide just over $1 billion in new more than a year, our office has believe that here in San Francisco you’d like to participate in these than treat them on the streets, funding over the next 30 years for been leading the effort to close we continue to move our city in conversations. as the burden on our police and our Recreation and Park Depart- the digital divide and bring fast the right direction. Related to these public safety fire department, public health ment — without raising taxes. and affordable Internet options to concerns is homelessness, which- department, and ambulance ser- Furthermore, in our growing every resident and business in San PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMES continues to to be a personal top vices is overwhelming. It is why I city, I actually believe it is critical Francisco. Among many things, I hear from constituents priority for me. One of the most was so disappointed in December to develop new open spaces. We we passed a first-in-the-country daily about crime and concerns visible symptoms of homeless- when my colleagues on the Board have purchased the old Francis- local law to guarantee tenants the regarding public safety. This is ness has been the tent encamp- of Supervisors and the mayor co Reservoir in Russian Hill, and right to choose their own Internet a real issue across the city, and ments that are now spread decided to divert funds from our in 2016 the Recreation and Park provider, and released a detailed rightfully a serious concern for throughout every neighborhood. homeless budget to fund free City Commission, along with the report to provide pathways and many people within District 2. While some of my colleagues College for everyone. I think that Board of Supervisors, approved cost estimates for providing fast Especially as a parent of three preferred to institutionalize and was a morally wrong decision. a major milestone in our Fran- and affordable Internet options young children, I get it. The encourage tent encampments on Last, cost of living and hous- cisco Park Project by allowing to every resident and business. five years before I came into our neighborhood streets (seri- ing affordability continued to our Recreation and Park Depart- Much more to come in 2017. office, City Hall did not fund ously), I authored and placed dominate discussions inside and ment to enter into an agreement a single SFPD Police Academy Proposition Q — Housing Not outside of City Hall. I firmly with the neighborhood group LOOKING AHEAD TO 2017 class, and combined with record Tents — on the November ballot, believe we need to build more the Francisco Park Conservan- For 2017, I will stay focused retirements from our police which passed with the support of housing at every income level to cy. The Conservancy is leading on neighborhood issues within department, we have been faced more than 194,000 San Francisco change the tide, and was happy the effort, along with my office, District 2, in particular public with record low staffing levels at residents. Proposition Q will help that Supervisor Peskin and I to fund the new Francisco Park safety and homelessness, and SFPD. The good news is as chair move homeless San Franciscans were able to reach consensus Project, and I am thankful for will work on any and all issues of our Budget and Finance Com- out of tent encampments and on our landmark policy on city- their partnership and incredi- that crop up. mittee, working with the mayor, into supportive services, shelter, wide construction of accessory ble efforts. Neighborhood out- There will be much more in we have now fully funded our and housing. Now, Proposition dwelling units that paves the reach and community meetings 2017, but I am thankful for the Police Academy, and we expect Q will provide an additional tool way for the creation of tens have started, and you can get progress we made in 2016, and to be back to mandated staffing for our city to address the prolif- of thousands of permanently more involved with the project at look forward to continuing our levels toward the end of 2017. eration of tent encampments. rent-controlled residential units. franciscopark.org. work together in 2017. MUNI PRICE CHANGES JAN. 1, 2017

MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES JANUARY 2017 7 Northside

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Chase Away the Winter Blues with Three Cliff House Favorites

Wine Lovers’ Tuesday Every Tuesday bottled wines are half price* all day with purchase of an entrée! The Bistro Wednesday Night Prix Fixe Three courses for $30.00 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm Visit cliffhouse.com/home for the weekly menu. Ralph J. Gleason in the press room at the Monterey Jazz Festival. PHOTO: MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ARCHIVES / JERRY STOLL Live Jazz in the Balcony Lounge Every Friday night from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Visit cliffhouse.com/home/jazz.html Happy New Year: Resolutions for more information. and revelations Valet parking every night after 5:00 pm. *Some restrictions apply. Promotions are not valid on holidays. BY ERNEST BEYL REVELATION NUMBER ONE I am known around the neighborhood s i was writing this new year’s for creating the bloody Mary served in a Sketches column, I realized I had wine glass — straight-up, shaken with ice, written more than 50 of these col- and then poured without ice into a wine Aumns since 2012. Who knew? I intend to glass. I hereby confess that I did not invent write at least 50 more. Then I’ll probably this. I got it from the late, great publican clean out my locker, move to the top of Ed Moose whose Washington Square Bar Mount Tam to meditate and write rock & Grill was my default hangout when I lyrics. I assume you want it darker. Mean- couldn’t think of any other place to hang 1090 Point Lobos while, here are my New Year’s resolutions out. I still miss the old WSB&G. 415-386-3330 and revelations for 2017. www.CliffHouse.com REVELATION NUMBER TWO RESOLUTION NUMBER ONE I don’t like fancy cocktails. When I Dining habits: Eat more Philly chees- hear the words “cocktail wizardry,” I esteaks, burgers, and baccala. Refuse kale shy away like a nervous quarterback. I in any form. Stop taking shots at molecular enjoy almost anything on the rocks — gastronomy — unless absolutely necessary. except my Ed Moose bloody Mary. No rocks please. RESOLUTION NUMBER TWO Write more about my passion for jazz. REVELATION NUMBER THREE I’m one of those guys who went from I haven’t gone to see Beach Blanket Glenn Miller to Charlie Parker almost Babylon in many years. Last time I went I overnight. I had some help from the late, thought it was silly and boring. Maybe I’m great Chronicle columnist Ralph J. Glea- wrong. I’ll try it again. son. I soaked him up like a sponge. I wish he was still around writing — not for the REVELATION NUMBER FOUR Chronicle, but for the Marina Times. While I admire Tony Ben- nett and dig his song about the lit- RESOLUTION NUMBER THREE tle cable cars that climb halfway Watch all the Woody Allen movies I to the stars, I have a master’s degree in can lay my hands on — especially Mid- Frank Sinatra from the University of night in Paris. And listen to the entire Old Blue Eyes. Sinatra is still my kind of guy. Leonard Cohen canon. He’s my man. REVELATION NUMBER FIVE RESOLUTION NUMBER FOUR As you may have heard, I have written Stop taking potshots at the Telegraph another book. It’s called San Francisco Hill Dwellers Association even though Appetites and Afterthoughts: In Search of the organization seems to be tone deaf the Good Life by the Golden Gate. It’s my and zone deaf about North Beach. hedonistic view of what turns me on about this city — jazz, saloons, bartenders, poets RESOLUTION NUMBER FIVE and poetry, old restaurants like Sam’s Grill Do everything I can to make Law- and Tadich Grill, Panama hats, photogra- rence Ferlinghetti’s visionary concept, phy and photographers, and other charac- Piazza St. Francis, The Poets Plaza, a ters who inhabit this great city. reality — in Lawrence’s lifetime and in Original Joe’s in North Beach is throw- my lifetime, too. This is one of the last ing me a book launch party, Tuesday, Jan. opportunities in this boomtown city 10, 5–7 p.m. A year ago when the Dug- to beat the internal combustion engine gans, proprietors of Original Joe’s, hosted and create a space for people. And a party for my first book, it was a contact while I am confessing to a desire to rid sport just to get in the door. This time our streets of automobiles, let me also we’re going for a larger room. The party declaim about Segways. They’re all over is sponsored by Original Joe’s, the Marina North Beach these days. Many visitors Times, and Grizzly Peak Press. Hope to to the old neighborhood are cruising see you there. up and down our streets looking at the pavement in front of them rather than E-mail: [email protected]. Fol- enjoying the scenery. So this resolution low the Marina Times on Twitter includes — let’s perambulate aimless- @TheMarinaTimes and like us on ly, not somnambulistically on Segways. Facebook @MarinaTimes.

8 JANUARY 2017 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM From the District 3 Supervisor Targeting titans of tech To a season of real sharing

BY AARON PESKIN lions of dollars in profit through enforcement of short-term rent- financial transactions, be it from als at the Board of Supervisors, hope you had a restful home sharing or car sharing. Airbnb lashed back and sued holiday with loved ones and We live in a capitalist world, its hometown for seeking to you are ready to face the new and there’s nothing wrong or ille- improve legislation Airbnb itself Iyear with a renewed sense of hope gal, per se, about making billions had a large hand in drafting back and purpose. We’re going to need of dollars — if you’re following in 2014. We then passed sensible each other in the days ahead. I the same rules that everyone else limits on the scope of the short- did my share of reflecting over has to follow. Which brings me term rental business model after the holidays, including think- to the titans of the technology independent and city-spon- Uber’s test of self-driving vehicles in San Francisco was cut short. ing about the work of my office industry who have been wreak- sored studies revealed that San PHOTO: DLLU over the past year. The “Season ing havoc in our communities Francisco continues to hemor- of Giving” got rhage housing units ously with their Hail Mary law- lights and cut off cyclists at inter- me thinking for tourists at the suit still dangling over our heads. sections. about the gift expense of existing As the newly elected chair of of sharing — There’s nothing wrong or illegal residents. Mayor UBER, LYFT, AND THE TNC the San Francisco County Trans- and about my Ed Lee prompt- EMPIRE portation Authority, I’ve called take on how about making billions of dollars – if ly vetoed the leg- Traffic driving you crazy? on our state legislators to step real sharing islation. Airbnb, How about an upsurge in asi- up and protect the safety of San stands in stark you’re following the same rules that one of the largest nine (and unsafe) driving Franciscans. As District 3 super- contrast to everyone else has to follow. campaign con- behavior on our streets? Recent visor, I’ll be introducing a pack- the corporate tributors in recent data provided by the San Fran- age of local enforcement legis- rebranding of times, undoubted- cisco Treasurer revealed an esti- lation to appropriately rein in what sharing has come to mean with the tacit and sometimes ly counted its most-recent mil- mated 45,000 Transportation Uber because … well, someone’s these days. public approval of governments lion-dollar-plus investment in Network Company vehicles are gotta be at the wheel! As I said in the recently released big and small (you may have local politics as a good one. currently clogging up San Fran- documentary Company Town, seen them in the news lately, A few setbacks notwithstand- cisco roadways — and that’s NEW YEAR, NEW CHANCE my mother taught me that shar- hobnobbing with President-elect ing, the good news is that the up from 37,000 last April. For TO DO RIGHT ing was when the kid at school Donald Trump). Taking on those unprecedented and unlikely coa- comparison, there are around As we head into 2017, I have a didn’t have enough lunch money, who would privatize our public lition of tenants and landlords, 1,800 taxicabs covering San message for these bad corporate and I gave him half my sandwich. assets for corporate gain became hotel managers and hotel work- Francisco. citizens: Knock it off. You’re not I didn’t charge him for the sand- a central part of my legislative ers, and public safety and neigh- To add insult to injury (liter- sharing. You’re not innovating. wich. The trope of the “sharing agenda in 2016. borhood leaders remains com- ally), Uber decided to use our You’re just making a lot of people economy” is fundamentally non- mitted to pushing for reforms. city as its corporate test lab for angry. And while San Francisco is sense, and it’s time we called it AIRBNB And we should all wonder how an unpermitted pilot program well known for its hospitality and what it has become: an economy After we unanimously passed we are supposed to take Airbnb’s for self-driving vehicles, which tolerance, I think you’ve just worn where corporations generate bil- amendments to strengthen offers of “working together” seri- promptly blazed through red out your welcome.

MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES JANUARY 2017 9 Food & Wine The Tablehopper New year, new eats

The French dip at Dip. PHOTO: COURTESY OF DIP It’s a new year, new places

BY MARCIA GAGLIARDI only, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Savory items include a spicy sausage, red MARINA pepper, and provolone croissant, and a pes- North The Beachpopular Inner Sunset hot pot shop to-artichoke flatbread. You’ll also find grab- RestaurantNabe (2151 Lombardad Street, 415-345-8344) and-go salads, soups, and sandwiches. has expanded — just in time for winter. It Full coffee service is available (espresso, Junefeatures 2016 the same menu (for now) from sib- pour-over, cold brew), from their house lings and owners Hilwin and Hubert Wong, blend, “Bread and Butter,” and there’s a with a modern look by Alan Tse. Dinner new line of house-made teas, house-pressed Marinaonly, Sunday–Thursday Times 5–10:30 p.m.; Fri- Juicy Jane Juices, hot chocolate, house-made day–Saturday 5–11 p.m. chai, iced matcha, kombucha, and more. 4.936” X 16” There is limited seating, but you may get COW HOLLOW lucky with a space in the parking lot out The Epicurean Trader is expanding from front (score). Open daily 7 a.m.–6 p.m. ProvidedBernal Heights by: to a second location (1909 Hinodeya Ramen (1737 Buchanan Street, InnkeeperUnion Street) Card in late Services January/early February. 415-757-0552) is now open in Japantown, The store will be slightly larger, with more serving dashi broth-based ramen (think: focus on gourmet cheese and charcuterie. umami-rich stock made from seaweed and They will also be working to hold their seafood) from chef Masao Kuribara. Addi- title of Best Spirits Store in the Bay Area by tional dishes will be added as they ramp up. having the largest range of craft spirits in the Open for dinner, 5–10 p.m., closed Tuesdays. city, with a particular focus on allocated and hard-to-find craft whiskeys, Scotch, and RUSSIAN HILL mezcal. The Mixt (formerly Mixt Greens) folks Wine lovers will be happy they have have opened a Split Bread in the former La teamed up with two sommeliers that cur- Boulange on Polk Street, with the shortened rently run some of the top wine shops name of Split (2300 Polk Street). The fast-ca- in Berkeley to lead their wine program, sual menu highlights updated American which will continue to focus on high-qual- classics. Breakfast has chorizo hash with ity, small-production wines. Addition- kale and squash, while the egg sandwich al store items include small-batch coffee, has house-made sausage. Lunch has a range hand-blended teas and spices, craft choco- of burgers, salads (which you can design lates, oils and vinegars, and other artisanal yourself), sandwiches, and more. Dinner pantry items. They will also offer delivery adds mains like fried chicken, Mt. Lassen anywhere in the 7x7 area within an hour trout, and a pork chop. Sourcing is local through Instacart. and organic, with many house-made items. There’s also Four Barrel coffee, wine on tap, PRESIDIO craft beer, and mimosas at brunch. You can Traci Des Jardins, the Presidio Trust, order online. Open daily 8 a.m.–9 p.m. and Bon Appétit Management Company have announced that Rogelio Garcia is now NORTH BEACH the executive chef at The Commissary Now open is Dip (1318 Grant Avenue, (101 Montgomery Street). His background 415-757-0775), the French dip-centered includes executive chef at Angéle, sous chef spot from Mahmoud “Mo” Khossoussi at Calistoga Ranch, and chef de partie at — owner of North Beach’s Maykadeh and The French Laundry — his journey has Mo’s Grill, who is in his 70s and can’t stop, been an inspiring one, starting as a dish- won’t stop — and his daughter, creative washer in high school in Yountville. director Haleh Cunningham. The menu has a variety of French dip sandwiches, FILLMORE all served on Acme bread with house Newly open and adding a wonderful jus: organic roast beef, organic slow-roast- fresh-baked perfume to the neighborhood ed pork shoulder, organic porchetta alla is Jane the Bakery (1881 Geary Street, 415- Romana, leg of lamb, free-range roasted 658-7971) in the former KFC/Taco Bell chicken, and a vegetarian version with complex. Owner Amanda Michael’s third oven-roasted tomato, fresh mozzarella, location, it’s more of a retail/production and arugula pesto (all $11–$13). A bistro bakery than cafe — and you can watch delivery menu will begin Jan. 3, perfect for head baker Jorgen Carlsen and team at those nights when you don’t want to cook. work cranking out breads, pastries, and Open daily 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. baked goods with some inventive touches, like mini cookies in peanut butter tahini Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular insider or chocolate sourdough. Favorites include weekly e-column, Tablehopper, about the San cookies, banana bread, cinnamon rolls, Francisco dining and imbibing scene; get all plus a full range of breads (walnut fig; the latest news at tablehopper.com. Follow olive, lemon, and thyme; ancient grains; @tablehopper on Twitter and Instagram for baguettes) and braided challah on Fridays more culinary finds.

10 JANUARY 2017 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM The Hungry Palate CLASSIC thickened with potatoes, not OTHER NOTABLE CHOICES ✦✦✦ continued from page 1 Two signature dishes I believe flour. No bacon to subvert the Calamari fritti ($18) — lightly are the key to Betty Lou’s over- clam flavor. breaded and crisp, not a trace AMBIENCE And that’s what I think is hap- whelming success — classic of greasiness. Served, of course, Warm and welcoming. In the pening now with Betty Lou’s. cioppino ($45) and Mike’s wok MIKE’S WOK CRAB with tartar sauce and red cocktail evening, the pale salmon-col- It’s bringing some much-need- crab ($38). Both serve two din- Mike’s wok crab ($38) — sauce. ored lighting is low, just the way ed revitalization and excitement ers easily. These are so deli- Betty Pesce’s husband, Mike, Mini crab cakes ($18) — with you probably like it in your own to Broadway — that southern ciously dominant that I want who has a fine palate, devel- a mustard sauce, and served with place. There are two adjoining boundary of North Beach now to order one or the other every oped this extraordinary dish. a lemony arugula salad. levels of seating for 49. The lower known more for its louche time I visit. But I don’t, so I’m Fresh cooked Sand dabs ($24) — small and level overlooks Hector working nightlife than for its fine dining. able to play around in other in a Chinese wok, with red pep- boneless, crisp on the outside, in his open kitchen, and that’s a sections of the menu. per, scallions, onions, ginger, hot tender and mellow on the inside. level of theater cuisine I enjoy. EXPECT TO BE DAZZLED Cioppino — believed to peppers, a bit of soy sauce, the Bone-in, rib eye steak ($30) — But let’s make this clear: I main- have been created in early San crab “butter,” and a lot of love. This is one of two nonseafood SOUND LEVEL tain there’s plenty of business Francisco by Italian-American It reminds me of the incredi- entries; the other is a Parme- Moderate. No problem in for good restaurants in North fishermen from the ciuppin or ble chili crab served in Singa- san or piccata chicken dish. The talking to your buddies. You Beach — just as there is in the buridda of their home coun- pore food stalls. But this is better admirable steak is a big one (16 don’t have to shout. rest of the city. So there’s every try — is presented at Betty because it’s made with the fresh- ounces), marinated in olive oil reason to believe Sotto Mare and Lou’s in a large bowl full of est of fresh local Dungeness crab. and various spices. Easily serves NOT-TO-MISS DISHES Betty Lou’s Seafood & two. When rare, the way I like it, Cioppino, Mike’s wok crab, Grill will coexist happily. OYSTERS, CLAMS, it’s beefy and full of flavor. sand dabs, bone-in rib eye Both add to the North AND BACCALA There are also various seafood steak, crab Louie, and clam Beach dining experience I'm awarding it three A fine way to get you cocktails, salads, pastas, and chowder. that locals and visitors going at Betty Lou’s is risottos — all commendable. expect. But at Betty Lou’s diamonds. I was afraid to order a few oysters Betty Lou’s serves wine, beer, WHAT THE DIAMONDS expect to be dazzled. four diamonds would result or clams on the half and soft drinks. The wine list is MEAN Let’s get to the busi- shell. West Coast oys- modestly priced: house red and Ratings range from zero to ness at hand and talk in my never being able to ters ($1.75), East Coast white wine by the glass ($6), red four diamonds and reflect food, about the food at Betty oysters ($2.75), Little wines by the bottle ($35), and atmosphere, and service, taking Lou’s Seafood & Grill. get a table there. Neck clams ($1.75). white wines by the bottle ($32– price range and type of restau- If you read the Marina When it’s available, an $35). (If you want something a rant into consideration. Times regularly, you will recall Dungeness crab, , mus- order of baccala ($9) makes a bit more authoritative to launch it has a system of awarding dia- sels, clams, San Francisco Bay good starter, too. It’s not on the you before your lunch or din- OUR REVIEW POLICY monds in its restaurant reviews shrimp, and calamari. It’s a real menu and Hector doesn’t make ner, you can pop up a few doors We conduct multiple visits rather than stars. For this review indulgence. The seafood swims it every day. Baccala is salted along Upper Grant and rediscov- anonymously and pay our own I toyed with the idea of awarding in a superb spicy red broth. cod that’s been reconstituted by er the pleasures of the Saloon, tab. (In this case, your reviewer Betty Lou’s Seafood & Grill four Hector’s cioppino is balanced rinsing it over three or four established in 1861, making it the is known to the restaurant’s pro- diamonds — the top. I decided delicately between being a fish days. Hector cuts it into chunks oldest bar in San Francisco at its prietors, and I don’t know any against this, and I’m awarding stew and a fish soup, and it’s a and cooks it in olive oil with original location.) way to avoid that. But I always it three diamonds. I was afraid winner. It’s not a thick soup like tomatoes, onions, green pep- Betty Lou’s Seafood & Grill: pay my own tab.) four diamonds would result in chowder. But Hector does an pers, and capers. Smear it on 318 Columbus Avenue, daily 11 my never being able to get a estimable New England clam crusty Italian bread and you’re a.m.–10 p.m., 415-757-0569, Tell 'em Ernie sent you. E-mail: table there. chowder (cup $5, bowl $8). It’s set for what comes next. bettylousf.com. 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MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES JANUARY 2017 11 Arts & Entertainment

DISCOVER (OR REDISCOVER) The Art World The Rodin centenary at the

BY SHARON ANDERSON INTERESTED IN LEARNING ITALIAN? We offer classes at all levels; our tuition is the lowest and our teachers first visited san are the best. Winter session begins on Monday, January 9th, 2017. Francisco at the age of 18 as a college student INTERESTED IN ITALIAN LITERATURE? Iin Michigan pursuing an We offer the course Italian Literary Masterpieces in Translation, taught art degree. I yearned to by Karen Antonelli, Ph.D. visit the typical tourist des- tinations, but one location INTERESTED IN CINEMA? was at the top of my list. My first stop in the city We offer the course Italian Cinema in Translation: Films that Made & was at the Legion of Honor Changed History, also taught by Karen Antonelli. to visit their famed Rodin sculpture collection. INTERESTED IN ART? This year marks the cen- Auguste Rodin, Victor Hugo, 1883. Bronze with We bring you the latest works of contemporary Italian and Italian tenary of Auguste Rodin’s Marble Base, 15-7/8 x 10-7/16 x 9-3/8 in. Fine Arts American artists. death in 1917, and the Museums of San Francisco, gift of Alma de Bretteville Legion of Honor is pre- Spreckels, 1942.37 PHOTO: FAMSF INTERESTED IN HISTORY? senting a new installation We have presented all periods – in February 2017 we have a program on of its exceptional collec- curator in charge of Euro- alongside new photogra- the social and political history of post-WWII Italy. tion of this French artist pean Decorative arts and phy specially commis- who paved the way for Sculpture for the Muse- sioned for the project. modernist sculpture. Born um. “The Spreckelses Rodin, a colossal figure INTERESTED IN ITALIAN REGIONS? in 1840 in Paris, Rodin purchased works direct- in the history of mod- We will present Trentino Alto Adige, Two Regions in One in March 2017. abandoned tradition- ly from Rodin’s studio, ern sculpture, was a great al, stylized, mythologi- many of which are the choice for my first muse- INTERESTED IN MUSIC? cal themes and instead original plaster models, um stop in San Francis- We have presented all the classics, now in March 2017 we will have a pursued realism of the or are works that were co, although the van with concert on Italian Cantautori (1960-1990). human form, sometimes cast or carved with the the stick shift that I drove combined with tumul- direct supervision of there was not. Art lovers INTERESTED IN TOURS OF ITALY? tuous abstractions that Rodin himself — a dis- from near and far will find In July of 2017, we will offer Italy and Music Summer Festivals, a 10-day embraced the fragment as tinction not found in surprising new revelations tour of the “Festival dei Due Mondi” and Opera at the Arena di Verona. motif. Approximately 50 many American Rodin in the museum’s installa- objects in bronze, marble, collections.” tions that explore dimen- For more information, contact us at 415.673.2200 or [email protected] and plaster — all part of The exhibition will sions of Rodin’s work that the museum’s permanent include pieces relating to often remain underappre- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and www.sfmuseo.org collection — will be reex- Rodin’s most ambitious ciated: apocalyptic visions amined in the context of commissions, The Bur- in Dante’s Inferno, the the artist’s life and artistic ghers of Calais, The Gates of mortality portrayed in his development. Hell, and his most famous historical figures, and the Alma and Adolph Spre- sculpture and iconic sensuality of Christ and the Children’s Theatre of San Francisco Presents ckels, founders of the emblem of the Legion of Magdalene. The exhibition Legion of Honor, began Honor, The Thinker. will bring a contemporary to assemble in 1915 one The museum will pub- perspective to Rodin’s art of the most impressive lish a catalogue, The Sculp- and legacy. Rodin collections in the ture of Auguste Rodin at Rodin Centenary: world. “Although signifi- the Legion of Honor, which Tue.–Sun. 9:30 a.m.–5:15 cant collections of Rodin will feature highlights of p.m., Jan. 28–Dec. 31; $22; sculptures exist in muse- the collections to accom- Legion of Honor, Lincoln ums across America and pany the rotations in 2017. Park, 100 34th Avenue; internationally, the col- It will include an intro- 415-750-3600, famsf.org lection held at the Legion ductory essay by Martin of Honor is exceptional Chapman and brief texts Sharon Anderson is an artist SATURDAYS because of how and when on the major themes of and writer in Southern Cal- January 28, February 25, March 11 the works were acquired,” Rodin’s work as revealed ifornia. She can be reached 10:30 am and 1pm said Martin Chapman, in the museums’ holdings at mindtheimage.com Musical theatre for children Presented at the Theatre 3301 Lyon St.,San Francisco The Best of Books What fl ew off the shelves Tickets $15 (service charge included) Books Inc. Marina 2016 best sellers For tickets and information visit www.ctasf.org COMPILED BY BRIAN PETTUS or call (415) 248-2677 8. The Sympathizer, by Viet Nguyen or Facebook.com/CTASF 1. City of Thieves: A Novel, by David (paperback) Benioff (paperback) 9. 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12 JANUARY 2017 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Michael Snyder on ... Film Big-screen hits and shouldn’t-misses of 2016

BY MICHAEL SNYDER maker are vacationing on Pantelleria, naerts makes for a fine partner and foil and the interaction of all these distinct an island off the coast of Sicily. But the as Paul. A Bigger Splash also gives Ralph personalities is fun and fascinating. It’s ather than serve up my surprise arrival of an old friend trig- Fiennes the meatiest role he’s had in a sort of like the measured, nonburlesque annual carafe of whine about the gers mystery and drama in this beau- decade, and he responds with his most flip side of Animal House. burden of compiling yet another tiful, often thrilling movie that calls memorable performance in ages. Even Much like Linklater’s first triumph, Rbest-movies-of-the-year list, I’ve accepted to mind the sun-kissed Mediterranean Dakota Johnson, primarily known as Dazed & Confused, of which this is that it’s in-line with my responsibility as film noir of features based on the nov- the actress who landed the female lead a “spiritual sequel,” and his recent a popular culture critic to provide a con- els of Patricia Highsmith, such as The in the uninspiring movie version of the Oscar-winner Boyhood, Everybody sumers’ guide to quality cinema. It can Talented Mr. Ripley and the more recent erotic best seller Fifty Shades of Grey, Wants Some!! displays the filmmak- be a struggle to objectively assess quality adaptation, The Two Faces of January. brings a sense of seductive danger to er’s capacity to see the beauty, depth, when you factor in the subjective nature Marianne Lane, played by Tilda Swin- Penelope. To put it mildly, this is one and human comedy in the ordinary of personal taste, so I decided I could just ton, is one of the biggest rock stars in project that should have made a bigger occurrences of life and the exuberance, note those films that I was certain would the world — an androgynous amalgam splash when it was released. promise, and uncertainties of youth. get Oscar nods. (No, that catalog wouldn’t of Bowie, Mick Jagger, and Chrissie Linklater and his young, on-the-rise include Marvel’s slammin’ superhero tri- Hynde. She’s escaping the limelight and 'EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!' ensemble cast make it so vivid and fecta of Captain America: Civil War, Dead- healing her vocal chords on Pantelleria Writer-director Richard Linklater is real. Special mention should go to the pool, and Dr. Strange, as much as I enjoyed in the company of her boyfriend Paul one of my favorite filmmakers, and his immensely likeable Blake Jenner as them.) Then, I had another thought: What (Matthias Schoenaerts). But hotshot, latest effort, Everybody Wants Some!!, Jake, Glen Powell as the dryly witty, about great movies that somehow fell arrogant record producer Harry (Ralph just enhances his status with me. It’s philosophical scholar-athlete Finnegan through the cracks or were released too Fiennes), Marianne’s former lover, sweet, honest, thoughtful, and natu- who takes Jake under his wing, and early in the year to get the love many unexpectedly shows up with his nubile ralistic in its depiction of the weekend Zoey Deutch as the adorable theater months later? I covered some of them in daughter Penelope in tow, and chaos before fall semester classes begin at a major who gives Jake his first taste of earlier columns: Don’t Think Twice, Eye ensues. This exotic getaway — the sort Texas college in 1980. Everybody Wants college romance. As for the costume in the Sky, Kicks, Maggie’s Plan, The Wave that one would expect from a rocker Some!!, which gets its title from a Van and hair people, they nail those occa- (Bolgen), and others. There were at least a and her consort in hardly-roughing-it Halen song of the day, follows Jake (a sionally odd and goofy fashions of the dozen more movies released in 2016 that mode — becomes a quiet battleground bright, genial freshman slated to pitch late 1970s and early 1980s. Plus you get might or might not get awards recogni- as sex, jealousy, manipulation, and the on the varsity baseball team) as he gets nostalgia-fueling hits of the day. As the tion, but were among the finest I saw over incipient threat of violence undermine acclimated to college life and moves credits rolled, I already wanted more of the past 12 months. I’m spotlighting two the peace and tranquility Marianne and into one of the two houses designated Everybody Wants Some!! of them, with more listed online. If you’re Paul had sought. for the ballplayers. In lively fashion, inspired to seek out any of these selections, Director Luca Guadagnino previous- he meets his teammates, jokes, bickers, Michael Snyder is a print and broadcast I will consider my work here to be done — ly guided Swinton through his lush, and parties with his new comrades at a journalist who covers pop culture on until next January. sexy European drama I Am Love, but succession of local clubs — disco, coun- KPFK/Pacifica Radio’s David Feldman their reunion on A Bigger Splash is even try, and punk-rock — and a big freaky Show and on Michael Snyder’s Culture 'A BIGGER SPLASH' better. Swinton, ever the quirky icono- party thrown by the school’s art stu- Blast, via GABnet.net, Roku, and You- At the start of A Bigger Splash, a clast, is ideally suited to play the mer- dents. We even see the athletes practice Tube. You can follow Michael on Twitter: famous singer-songwriter and a film- curial Marianne, and Matthias Schoe- once before the end of the weekend, @cultureblaster

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S.F. Playhouse: The Christians Tue.–Sun., Jan. 24–March 11 Kensington Park Hotel (450 Post St.) After growing his ministry into a megachurch, Pastor Paul is moved to preach a sermon that January Events shakes the foundation of his congregation in this play backed by a live choir about the power of w h at n o t t o m i s s t h i s m o n t h faith to unite or divide. $20–$100, 415-677-9596, sfplayhouse.com MAJOR EVENTS LAST CHANCE S.F. Jazz Center Anniversary Celebration 2nd Annual Fog City Magic Fest Free MLK Day Open House Thu.–Sat., Jan. 26–28 Shen Yun Performing Arts Wish Upon a Star: The Art of Pinocchio Monday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m., 2 & 5 p.m. Exit Theatre (156 Eddy St.) Wed.–Mon. through Jan. 8 Wed.–Mon. through Jan. 9, 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. S.F. Jazz Center (201 Franklin St.) Don’t miss nine shows and events by some of the Families are invited to explore the jazz center; War Memorial Opera House Walt Disney Family Museum (140 Montgomery Bay Area’s best and most acclaimed magicians. listen to exciting live music; and learn about $25/show, 415-931-1094, theexit.org Don’t miss this spectacular, colorful, and exhil- St., the Presidio) America’s art form, jazz, in a musical day of fun, arating performance of classical Chinese dance This exhibition provides a behind-the-scenes children’s activities, a digital music sandbox, and music. $70–$300, 888-974-3698, shenyun.com peek at how this beloved and influential instrument petting zoo, and a giant birthday animated masterpiece was created in 1940, card to MLK. Free, reservations required, 866-920- DANCE and will feature more than 300 unique and FOG Design+Art Fair 5299, sfjazz.org Preview Gala: Wednesday, Jan. 11 rare objects from original artwork to three- Dance Brigade: Gracias a la Vida — Fair: Fri.–Sun., Jan. 13–15, 11 a.m. dimensional objects used by the animators. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Love in a Bitter Time $12–$20, 415-345-6800, waltdisney.org Festival Pavilion, Center Monday, Jan. 16 Fri–Sat, Jan. 13–14 This fair celebrates innovation and features Golden Gate National Park locations YBCA Theater (700 Howard Street) exhibits, installations, and discussions with top S.F. Playhouse: She Loves Me The company will celebrate its 40th anniversary Tue.–Sun. through Jan. 14 Commemorate MLK day in family-friendly events global artists, architects, designers, and style to help grow and restore cherished natural of fusing art, politics, dance, and music, giving 450 Post St. (in the Kensington Park Hotel) makers. Experience special pop-up shops by parklands. Registration required; visit website thanks to the collective and its local and This multiple Tony Award-nominated show designer Stanlee Gatti and restaurants Jane and to sign up for project details as they become international collaborators. Proceeds benefit follows Amalia and Georg, two sparring perfume A16, and more. Preview the show at the gala and available. Free, 415-561-3077, volunteer@ Dance Mission’s building. $5–$40, 415-826-4441, shop clerks who can’t find common ground until enjoy live entertainment, fine food, and cock- parksconservancy.org, parksconservancy.org dancemission.com tails. Proceeds benefit SFMOMA. $20–$25 (fair), they respond to a “lonely hearts” advertisement $175 & up (gala); 415-551-5190, fogfair.com and start falling for their anonymous pen pals. Free Community Day Gregory Dawson/Dawsondancesf: Les $30–$125, 415-677-9596, sfplayhouse.org Sunday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Vérités 16th Annual S.F. Sketchfest Fri.–Sat., Jan. 27–28 The Rama Epic: Hero, Heroine, Ally, Foe The (Pier 15) Tue.–Sun., Jan. 12–29 YBCA Theater (700 Howard Street) Tue.–Sun. through Jan. 15, 10 a.m. Forget the entrance fee for this day, when the Various S.F. venues hands-on museum opens its doors to the public The company aims to break down the barriers Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St.) This nationally recognized comedy festival mixes at no charge. Free, exploratorium.edu placed on classical ballet, bringing to light the over 700 national headliners, local favorites, and Explore this 2,500-year-old literature classic strength and beauty that artists possess within the best up-and-coming groups from throughout about a prince and demonic king, romance, themselves. Les Vérités includes live music by North America for sketch, improv, stand-up, and battles, and establishing world order through an Richard Howell, the Classical Revolution, and Ron alternative comedy in over 230 shows. Visit web- international survey of 135 artworks. $20, 415- MUSEUMS & Kurti, as well as visual media by John Ramirez. site for schedule/tickets. sfsketchfest.com 581-3500, asianart.org GALLERIES $20–$35, 415-978-2700 S.F. Jazz Season 5 Celebration Bruce Conner: It’s All True Diane Arbus: In the Beginning Daily, Jan. 18–22 & Jan. 26–29 Thu.–Tue. through Jan. 22, 10 a.m. Thu.–Tue., Jan. 21–April 30, 10 a.m. MUSIC SFMOMA S.F. Jazz (201 Franklin St.) SFMOMA View experimental film, collage, photography, Celebrate five seasons of jazz at the gala (Jan. Organized by MOMA, this exhibition covers Wesla Whitfield: The Best is Yet to conceptual works, and paintings works from the 18) featuring Zakir Hussain; additional perform- the first seven years of the photographer’s Come artist’s five-decade career encompassing realist, ers throughout the celebration include Kronos career, from 1956 to 1962, and brings together surrealist, hippie, punk styles. $25, 415-357-4000, Fri.–Sat., Jan. 13–14, 8 p.m. Quartet, Joshua Redman, Bobby Hutcherson, over 100 photographs, many on display for sfmoma.org Hotel Rex (562 Sutter St.) and more. Visit website for schedule and pricing, the first time offering fresh insights into the 866-920-5299, sfjazz.org Accompanied by Mike Greensill on piano, hear distinctive vision of this iconic American new songs and beloved tunes from the American Cirque de Soleil: Luzia photographer. $25, 415-357-4000, sfmoma.org Tue.–Sun. through Jan. 29 songbook performed with the extraordinary talent, humor and jazz touch only Greensill and The Grand Chapiteau / AT&T Park PhotoFairs Whitfield can deliver. $50, societycabaret.com “A Waking Dream of Mexico” transports you Fri.–Sun., Jan. 27–29 to an imaginary Mexico to explore your senses Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Itzhak Perlman at Davies enveloped in light and nurtured by rain. $39– Experience fresh, cutting-edge, contemporary Monday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. $295, cirquedusoliel.com photography at this boutique fair that Davies Symphony Hall has collaborated with prominent galleries One of the greatest violinist virtuosos of our time The Brothers Le Nain: Painters of worldwide to present artworks by emerging performs a program of classical works. $79–$205, 17th-Century France and internationally recognized artists. $12–$15, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org Tue.–Sun. through Jan. 29, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. 415-579-0488, photofairs.org Legion of Honor The Bad Plus This exhibition features more than 40 examples Sponsored SF Restaurant Week Saturday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. of the brothers’ works, highlighting their sympathetic and affecting depictions of the Herbst Theater Daily, Jan. 18–29 poor, for which they are best known. $22, 415- Encompassing jazz, pop, blues, folk, and classics, Various S.F. restaurants 750-3600, famsf.org this group bridges genres and techniques to Dine at over 125 of your favorite restaurants create “intelligent music for the masses.” $30– offering two-course lunches for $15 and $25, $60, 415-392-2545, sfperformances.org three-course dinners for $40 and $65. Visit website for participating restaurants. 415-781- COMMUNITY CORNER Lucinda Williams with Aaron Lee Tasjan 5348, sfrestaurantweek.com Fri.–Sat., Jan. 20–21, 7 p.m. Williams gives listeners a vivid look at how S.F. Ballet 2017 Opening Night Gala: ART EXHIBIT: Beyond the Horizon Interstate 20, a 1500-mile swath from South Ever Magical Carolina to Texas, has been a literal and figurative Thursday, Jan. 19, 5 p.m. January 27 – April 30, 2017 backdrop throughout her life in her 14-song City Hall & War Memorial Opera House Museo Italo Americano collection, which may be the most deeply felt and Start with an elegant cocktail reception and dinner Fort Mason Center, Building C affecting work of her 35-year career. $40, 800-745- at City Hall, then head to the Opera House for free A thought-provoking and whimsical display of 3000, thefillmore.com prosecco followed by the performance, then head paintings and drawings by artists, back to City Hall for an after party and mingle with Jennifer Celio and Martin Machado will be on MLK Day March/Parade ballet dancers while enjoying live music, dancing, exhibit beginning January 27th at the Museo NIGHTLIFE complimentary cocktails, refreshments, and des- Italo Americano. Admission Free. Hours: serts. $1,250 & up, 415-865-2000, sfballet.org Monday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday | Noon – 4PM | Andrew Jr. Boy Jones Caltrain to 415.673.2200 | www.sfmuseo.org Friday, Jan. 6, 7:30 & 10 p.m. The 1.5-mile journey will stop at Willie Mays 17th Annual Edwardian Ball PHOTO: A MURRAY CANOE INVESTIGATES, MARTIN MACHADO, INK ON PAPER, 2013 Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St.) Plaza at AT&T Park to commemorate the Fri.–Sat., Jan. 20–21 From out of Dallas comes Andres “Jr. Boy” crossing of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Regency Ballroom Jones, the son of a big-band singer with 50 years Selma, a symbol of violence and victory in This description-defying, high camp, whimsical, The Lost Exhibit of blues experience he’ll bring to the stage. $24, the civil rights movement. At the conclusion, and surrealistic two-day festival is a living inter- Sat.–Sun., Jan. 28–March 4 415-292-2583, biscuitsandblues.com pretation and celebration of the stories of the faith leaders will honor Dr. King’s vision and Embark Gallery, Bldg. B., Fort Mason Center late macabre cult author, comic artist, illustrator, lead participants in a spiritual reflection of his View contemporary art that explores queer Fresh Voices of Stand-up message. Free, sfmlkday.org and cartoonist Edward Gorey. $85–$250, identity politics by artists from the S.F. Art Saturday, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m. Institute and California College of the Arts. Free, edwardianball.com Doc’s Lab (124 Columbus Ave.) embarkgallery.com The folks at Audible have pulled together a lineup Fun Home MLK Day Celebration of up-and-comers who are making waves on the Tue.–Sun., Jan. 25–Feb 19 Monday, Jan. 16, stand-up scene. $15, sfsketchfest.com Curran Theater Yerba Buena Center for the Arts & Garden THEATER Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, Attend a panel discussion featuring a leading Kathy Griffin this bold new Tony Award-winning Best Musical activist, actor, athlete, academic, and artist in Finding Neverland Saturday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m. as the cartoonist relives her unique childhood at conversation with two-time Peabody Award- Most days, Jan. 18–22 Masonic (1111 California St.) the Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing under- winning investigative journalist and performer Orpheum Theatre The no-holds-barred comedian returns to San standing of her own sexuality, and the looming, Al Letson (1 p.m., YBCA Theater); enjoy an Don’t miss the story of playwright J. M. Barrie Francisco for a night of sharp-edged comedy just unanswerable questions about her father’s hid- afternoon of live music and poetry; and attend and his relationship with a family who inspired one day after the new president is inaugurated. den desires and sudden death. $49–$185, 415- the Health and Wellness Festival. him to create Peter Pan. $55–$225, 888-746- Think she’ll have something to say about that? 358-1220, sfcurran.com Free, sfmlkday.org 1799, shnsf.com $49.50–$79.50, 415-776-7457, sfmasonic.com

14 JANUARY 2017 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM FILMS & LECTURES Sponsored Carole Bayer Sager: A Star-Studded Musical Journey Thursday, Jan. 19, 6:30–7:45 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) The Grammy- and Oscar-winning songwriter whose hits include “Nobody Does It Better,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” the theme from Arthur, and more, talks with Presidio Trust producer Brad Rosenstein about her life in music. $7–$55, 415- 597-6705, commonwealthclub.org Aladdin and His Wonderful, Noir City Magical Lamp Daily, Jan. 20–29 (429 Castro St.) January 28th 10:30AM and 1:00PM The moody, thrilling fi lm festival devoted to fi lm Palace of Fine Arts Theatre noir returns with 24 fi lms ranging from the mid- A fun musical about a young boy, Aladdin, and 20th century to new movies drawn from all around his monkey, who outsmart a powerful magician the globe. $120 (all-access passport), $12 (individu- to win the hand of Princess Jasmine. Hop al shows), noircity.com aboard a magic carpet and join us in ancient Saturday Cinema: Kino Kinetics Arabia as Aladdin meets Genies and a Dragon on his magical journey! Great for children of all Saturday, Jan. 21, 1, 2 & 3 p.m. ages. $15 Ticket, www.ctasf.org or The Exploratorium (Pier 15) www.Facebook.com/ctasf In conjunction with the temporary exhibition Curious Contraptions, this whimsical program of expressive short fi lms explores both kinetic and cinematic realms of tinkering. Included with museum SPORTS & HEALTH admission ($29.95), 415-528-4444, exploratorium.edu The Path to Peace: Manage Stress & Cultivate Resilience SCIENCE & Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m. ENVIRONMENT Cavallo Point Healing Arts Center & Spa (601 Murray Circle, ) Earth in Human Hands: A Cosmic View Learn how to identify and maintain the optimal of Our Planet’s Past, Present and Future level of stress to live your best with practical techniques to practice at home that alter your Monday, Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m. brain waves, nervous system, hormones, and California Academy of Sciences biochemistry to lower stress levels, cultivate The Planetary Science Institute’s David Grinspoon resilience, and improve your attitude. Free, RSVP looks at this odd time in Earth’s life, when humans at 415-339-2692, cavallopoint.com have become a major agent of global change, and geological and human history are becoming irreversibly conjoined. $12–$15, 877-227-1831, calacademy.org Come Ride With Me Doubt, Deny or Defend: Republicans on Climate Change Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6:30–8 p.m. Here in the Wild West... The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) selling real estate is a high-stakes game. Former U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis and former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister discuss the tensions It takes a cowgirl to get you the highest price and close and challenges between climate science, America’s energy needs, and the Republican Yoga Journal Live the deal without a hitch. I rope in the buyers, steer them Party in coming years. $7–$20, 415-597-6705, commonwealthclub.org your way, and do all the wrangling it takes to win. If you Thu–Mon, Jan. 13–16 Hyatt Regency (5 Embarcadero Cntr.) are planning to sell your home and hit the trail, If yoga’s your thing, this is the place to be with POTABLES & EDIBLES nearly 40 master yoga teachers and presenters let’s talk soon! who will help you flow your way into the new Celebrating Chinese New Year Cooking year. Choose from all-day yoga intensives, a Class free marketplace, and more. $50–$925, 800- Saturday, Jan. 28, 4 & 8 p.m. 561-9398, yjevents.com Barbara Dunlap Sur la Table (2224 Union St.) Celebrate the Year of the Rooster in delicious style with this hands-on class, where you will learn to Nutrition and Healthy Choices Listing Maverick create an authentic Chinese New Year feast with Monday, Jan. 23 & 30, 11 a.m.–noon dishes that represent luck, happiness, and fortune. S.F. Main Library LICENSE # 01175481 $79, 800-243-0852, surlatable.com Topics: Where our food comes from, organic [email protected] versus factory farmed (Jan. 23); and flavoring www.BarbaraDunlap.com Good Food Mercantile & Marketplace and preserving food, plus hand-washing, safe Mercantile: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2–5 p.m. handling of raw meats, and food safety (Jan. 30). 415-359-6445 Marketplace: Sunday, Jan. 22, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Free, 415-557-4400, sfpl.org @barbara.dunlap Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Taste and buy items from more than 80 Good Food Award winners from across the country in JUST FOR FUN 14 culinary categories and enjoy being part of a culinary community. $35 (Mercantile), $5–$20 27th Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ (Marketplace), goodfoodawards.org Arrival Daily, Jan. 20–22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. CHILD’S PLAY Watch these playful pinnipeds as they lounge on K-Dock, where naturalists from Aquarium of the Creative Family Fun: Ice Age Animal Masks Bay will also be, weather permitting. Check out Sat.–Sun., Jan. 14– 15, 11 a.m. the sea lion center and take a seal lion encounter Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) walking tour. Free, 415-262-4734, sealioncenter. Before humans came to the Presidio, large org, pier39.com mammals like saber-tooth cats, Columbian mammoths, and dire wolves lived there. Drop Alfred Hitchcock’s S.F. Walking Tour in and make your own Ice Age animal mask. Sunday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m. Free, registration preferred. Free, 415-561-5300, Meet: Huntington Park Fountain presidioofficersclub.org (California & Taylor Sts.) See some of the hotels, clubs, retail stores and Raffi: 40 Years of Singable Songs other locations featured in Vertigo and other Hitch- A Beautiful Start with Cavallini Calendars Sunday, Jan. 29, 1 & 4 p.m. cock classics and learn why Hitchcock chose them Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and how he filmed them as well as their history, Centuries of artwork are culled from anatomical charts to the most The singer, songwriter, producer, author, lecturer, architecture, and the stories they tell about the San obscure travel guides to adorn our most popular calendars. We’ve and tireless advocate for children is is best known Francisco of fifty years ago and today. Free (dona- for his work as a children’s entertainer whose string tions welcome), 415-557-4266, sfcityguides.org offered Cavallini calendars since they opened shop, over 25 years of gold and platinum-selling recordings in North America includes his classic song, “Baby Beluga.” E-mail: [email protected] ago and we still marvel at the beauty of each and every one. $30–$65, palaceoffinearts.org Try to choose from our large selection for your 2017. MLK Day Children’s Programs Calendar listings Sun.–Mon., Jan. 15–16 Yerba Buena Gardens Send your event listings to [email protected] | FLAXART.COM Young celebrants can participate in a fun and with succinct specifi cs about your event, location, engaging quests about Dr. King throughout Yerba dates, times, prices, and contact information (tele- FORT MASON CENTER • 415.530.3510 Buena. Interactive events at the Black Comix Arts phone and Internet). FMC hours: Mon–Sat 10am–6:30pm, Sun 10am–6pm Festival will give kids the opportunity to engage in Visit marinatimes.com for additional calendar list- OAKLAND • 1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Way comic and animation activities. In addition, many of ings. For sponsored listings, call 415-815-8081. the museums have MLK activities. Free, sfmlkday.org

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Urban Home and Garden Cold-weather perils Warm up winter safely

BY JULIA STRZESIESKI

hen night- time tempera- tures start to Wdip, San Franciscans need to remember that turn- ing up the heat should be done with safety in mind. While you may welcome the toasty temperatures that fires, furnaces, and space heaters bring to your home, it is important to remember that these Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are heating measures might both necessary in a modern home — and you can even also be sources of deadly get combination smoke and CO detectors. carbon monoxide (CO) if PHOTO: HIGHWAYSTARZ-PHOTOGRAPHY; ISTOCKPHOTO.COM not used properly. CO poisoning affects neously, it’s a good idea to ly, but also economical- thousands of people annu- crack a window until all ly. More than one-third ally, with most incidents cooking equipment is no of Americans use fire- occurring during the win- longer in use. places, wood stoves, and ter months. Alarmingly, Living room: Though other fuel-fired appliances an annual national aver- a warm fire might feel as primary heat sources age of more than 50 deaths cozy, fireplaces are poten- in their homes. Unfortu- and more than 2,100 non- tial danger zones. With- nately, many people are fatal exposures occur each out proper cleaning and unaware of the fire risks December, followed by an maintenance, soot and when heating with wood average of 69 deaths and debris can build up in the and solid fuels. Often more than 2,500 nonfa- chimney and lead to dan- home fires from a fire- tal exposures in January, gerous CO exposure. To place are due to creosote according to the Cen- keep the home fires burn- buildup in chimneys and ters for Disease Control. ing safely, have fireplac- stovepipes. 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Real Estate Investor 2017 preview Up or down? Real estate in the age of Trump

BY JOHN ZIPPERER have a positive effect on the real estate market overall. ill san francisco real estate I think we are all waiting to see. One From left to right: Carole Isaacs, Stephanie Saunders Ahlberg, and Paul Barbagelata. continue on its Sonderweg, its local impact may be how foreign buyers are PHOTOS LEFT TO RIGHT: COURTESY CAROLE ISAACS; HILL & CO. REAL ESTATE; PAUL BARBAGELATA “special path” driven by its pecu- treated. We have many buyers here from Wliar local factors? We checked with several Asia, and if that is discouraged it could have of making money and will do their best to owners are staying put unless there is a local experts to get their views on the year a negative impact locally. keep new condo prices up. major change in their lives. ahead in real estate. Stephanie Saunders PAUL BARBAGELATA: I could see BARBAGELATA: In 2016 we already Ahlberg is an agent with Hill & Co.; Paul many buyers apprehensive on jumping into experienced a correction of values for cer- WHAT NEIGHBORHOOD DO YOU Barbagelata is the broker and owner of Bar- the real estate pool if there is economic tain segments of the market. In my opin- THINK WILL BE THE MOST POPULAR bagelata Real Estate; and Carole Isaacs is an uncertainty. Interest rate hikes could also ion, many neighborhoods known for their IN SAN FRANCISCO IN 2017? agent with McGuire Real Estate. have an effect on the first-time buyer seg- luxury price points have plateaued. The AHLBERG: The more traditional buyer ment as well. The flip side is a productive west side of the city is still posting record still gravitates to the more traditional- WHAT IMPACT DO YOU THINK THE stock market that rallies with some con- numbers for the first time, therefore there is ly established neighborhoods of Pacific ELECTION OF DONALD TRUMP WILL tinuity may boost consumer confidence. additional room to grow. Heights, Marina, Cow Hollow, Presidio HAVE ON LOCAL REAL ESTATE? A strong stock market goes hand-in-hand Heights, and Russian Hill. But young- CAROLE ISAACS: I don’t expect Trump with a strong real estate market. REGARDING HOUSING INVENTORY er buyers like the more southern-side becoming president will have any effect IN SAN FRANCISCO, HOW DO YOU neighborhoods because many of them in San Francisco real estate. Our economy REGARDING HOUSE PRICES IN SAN THINK 2017 WILL DIFFER? commute to the peninsula. We have seen is driven by technology, and this is where FRANCISCO, HOW DO YOU THINK BARBAGELATA: I think inventory will a real boom from Hayes Valley through young people want to live as well as retiring 2017 WILL DIFFER FROM 2016? rise in the condominium segment mostly in Bernal Heights and neighborhoods in Baby Boomers moving from the suburbs. AHLBERG: I expect housing prices will the newly constructed buildings within the between. STEPHANIE SAUNDERS AHLBERG: continue to go up in 2017, but not at last 10 years. That particular demographic ISAACS: The Mission is hot for new It might be hard to say with regard to the level we have seen for the past couple is ripe for transition (socially and econom- arrivals and people under 30. Young fam- local real estate specifically, but in gener- of years. The higher-end market is seeing ically) into single-family homes in the Bay ilies looking for single-family homes are al, Donald Trump is real-estate-friendly. more of a slowdown, but entry-level and up Area. I do not see a vast change with the flocking to the Richmond and Sunset. Buy- We know he considers himself a devel- to about $5 million remains strong. single-family homes relating to inventory. ers with more money still want Noe Valley. oper and, therefore, likes real estate. It ISAACS: At one point I said: “Keep your AHLBERG: The prediction is that inven- BARBAGELATA: The majority of San was predicted, even before the election, mouth permanently open as far as the tory will remain low in 2017. The catch-22 Francisco neighborhoods are very popular, that interest rates were due to start rising rise in home prices goes.” For single-family is that with low inventory, people thinking however, I think the Dogpatch area has so somewhat, but I suspect he will do what homes, this still may be the case as prices of selling hold off because they cannot find much to offer with the redevelopment of he can to keep them as low as possible. I keep inching up. Condo prices are looking something they would like to buy. old industrial space, the Warriors arena also have heard that he is inclined to keep more stable with all of the new construction ISAACS: The single-family market will coming in, great food scene with a mix of the real estate tax write-offs, including the inventory. At the same time, developers are remain tight. Older people are not retiring restaurants, microbreweries and wine bars, mortgage interest write-off, so that should not social workers. They are in the business and moving elsewhere. In general, home- and overall a great merchant community.

These Are Just Some of the Homes Sold by Hill & Co. Agents in 2016...

SOLD Represented the seller SOLD Represented the seller SOLD Represented the seller SOLD Represented the seller

Russian Hill Cow Hollow Nob Hill Mission Dolores Sold by Annie Williams Sold by Annie Williams Sold by Joan Gordon & David Cohen Sold by John Woodruff & Marcus Miller Listed at $8,900,000 Listed at $7,500,000 Listed at $7,200,000 Listed at $6,490,000

SOLD Represented the buyer SOLD Represented the buyer SOLD Represented the buyer SOLD Represented the buyer

Presidio Heights Pacific Heights Lake Street Pacific Heights Sold by Joan Gordon & David Cohen Sold by Marilyn Hayes Sold by Stephanie Ahlberg Sold by Donna Cooper Listed at $5,800,000 Listed at $4,995,000 Listed at $4,750,000 Listed at $4,700,000

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The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Roundup Property news Market Report: November 2016 By Hill & Co. Real Estate New efforts for homelessness, SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES affordability in the Bay Area BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET BY JOHN ZIPPERER Cow Hollow 2674 Greenwich Street 4BD/4.5BA $7,525,000 Below 30 $30 MILLION MORE FOR RENT Lake 110 15th Avenue 3BD/2BA $1,875,060 Above 84 141 2nd Avenue 3BD/3.5BA $2,725,000 Below 52 SUBSIDIES FOR HOMELESS 147 Lake Street 4BD/3BA $2,725,000 Below 27 FAMILIES Hamilton Families, a local nonprof- Laurel Heights (no sales) it provider of housing for homeless Lone Mountain 252 Ewing Terrace 3BD/2BA $1,300,000 Below 13 families, has partnered with the city and other private organizations in the Marina 25 Rico Way 3BD/3.5BA $4,998,000 At 43 Heading Home Campaign, a new $30 Nob Hill (no sales) million program designed to decrease

North Beach (no sales) the amount of time families experience homelessness before finding housing. Pacific Heights 2640 Steiner Street 4BD/3.5BA $4,150,000 Below 26 “In our city where so many have done 1917 Vallejo Street 6BD/4.5BA $5,400,000 Below 33 2255 Octavia Street 4BD/4.5BA $7,200,000 Above 9 so well, it’s unacceptable that 1,800 stu- 2500 Green Street 6BD/5.5BA $7,300,000 Below 70 dents attending San Francisco’s public schools are homeless,” said Salesforce Presidio Heights (no sales) CEO Marc Benioff, who was a major Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, a prominent tech leader and Russian Hill 10-12 Aladdin Terrace 4BD/3BA $2,200,000 Above 35 contributor to the public-private partner- philanthropist, is also playing a role 864 Francisco Street 5BD/4.5BA $7,000,000 Below 199 ship, along with the , 1209 Filbert Street 4BD/5.5BA $8,288,000 Below 189 in a new effort to assist homeless Google.org, Congregation Emanu-El, and families. PHOTO: CELLANR Sea Cliff 164 Sea Cliff Avenue 6BD/6BA $17,800,000 Below 50 others. “I hope that other companies and individuals will join us as we take these District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell, Telegraph Hill (no sales) initial steps in helping all the homeless who sponsored the legislation, said that CONDOS children in our city find permanent hous- increased choice and competition among ing.” Currently it takes up to 414 days ISPs is an important factor to ensur- BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET for homeless families to find housing; the ing affordable and higher-quality Inter- Heading Home Campaign has a goal of net service. Though federal law already Cow Hollow 2775 Greenwich Street 2BD/1BA $1,150,000 Above 12 reducing that to a maximum of 90 days. bans property owners and managers 2326 Union Street 3BD/1.5BA $2,495,000 At 0 2717 Union Street 2BD/2BA $2,500,000 Above 12 from having exclusive agreements with FACEBOOK FRIENDS ISPs, Farrell’s office said that there are Lake 160 19th Avenue 1BD/1BA $540,000 Below 52 AFFORDABLE HOUSING an estimated 50,000 local units that have 162 19th Avenue 2BD/1BA $701,000 Above 52 237 Arguello Boulevard #4 2BD/1BA $786,000 Above 95 Silicon Valley communities have faced limitations that effectively deny certain 164 19th Avenue 2BD/1BA $1,126,000 Above 52 some of the same problems with hous- ISPs from providing service. In particu- 137 7th Avenue 3BD/2BA $1,520,000 Above 7 ing during the current tech boom that lar, ISPs often cannot gain access to the 97 6th Avenue 3BD/2BA $1,575,000 Below 42 64 7th Avenue 3BD/2.5BA $1,830,000 Below 77 San Francisco has faced: a shortage of building to respond to customer requests. housing at all levels. Even as tech com- The new law establishes a protocol for Laurel Heights (no sales) panies have expanded and new ones qualified ISPs to notify property owners, Lone Mountain 2480 Fulton Street #1 1BD/1BA $685,000 Above 9 have spawned, many communities have and provide rent and indemnification 763 Spruce Street #2 4BD/2BA $1,125,000 Above 33 made it difficult to create new housing to the owners for use of any space and

Marina 1734 Bay Street #302 1BD/1BA $790,000 Above 15 on the peninsula. Facebook will help protection from damages. The law is due 3324 Octavia Street #1 1BD/1BA $850,000 Above 0 undo a little of that with its new deal to take effect in early January. 3235 Gough Street #206 2BD/1BA $878,000 Below 69 to commit $20 million for affordable 1656 Beach Street 1BD/1BA $905,000 Above 39 GREENER THAN THOU 3350 Laguna Street #201 3BD/2BA $1,650,000 Above 15 housing and job training in the valley, in 3333 Divisadero Street 2BD/2BA $1,725,000 Above 116 a deal worked out with a group of East Board of Supervisors President London 2046 Jefferson Street 3BD/3BA $1,995,000 At 40 Palo Alto community groups. Breed and Mayor Ed Lee have proposed 49 Capra Way 3BD/3BA $2,600,000 Above 18 “Our organizations have been work- new legislation that would update green Nob Hill 1260 Clay Street #205 1BD/1BA $775,000 Above 26 ing for decades to ensure that the Bay building codes for city-owned properties 1153 Leavenworth Street 2BD/1BA $876,000 Above 41 Area remains a place where people of and would provide for studying how to 1776 Sacramento Street #401 1BD/1BA $920,000 Below 46 1441 Jones Street #404 2BD/1.5BA $1,300,000 Below 137 all races and incomes can find healthy achieve “zero net energy” in new munici- 850 Powell Street #106 3BD/3BA $1,635,000 Below 48 homes and good jobs, so we approached pal construction by the year 2030. Facebook to work on these issues with “San Francisco has been a leader in ... North Beach 444 Francisco Street #105 1BD/1BA $790,000 Above 13 520 Chestnut Street #104 1BD/1BA $830,000 Above 34 us,” Tameeka Bennett, a representative green building [for] more than 23 years,” of Youth United for Community Action, said Rick Fedrizzi, CEO of the U.S. Pacific Heights 1817 California Street #3M 1BD/1BA $649,000 Above 40 was quoted as saying in the San Francis- Green Building Council, an independent 1998 Broadway St. #1402 1BD/1BA $825,000 Below 81 1855 Sacramento Street #5 1BD/1BA $900,000 Above 45 co Business Times. “This exciting part- organization that verifies and promotes 1650 Broadway St. #105 1BD/1.5BA $1,095,000 At 0 nership shows what can happen when environmentally sustainable building. 1800 Washington St. #211 2BD/2BA $1,177,000 Below 25 the people who are most affected by the He said that with every new building 1701 Jackson Street #408 2BD/2BA $1,200,000 Above 52 1835 Franklin Street #602 2BD/2BA $1,200,000 Above 14 housing crisis are engaged in a serious that meets LEED (Leadership in Ener- 1650 Broadway Street #405 1BD/1.5BA $1,350,000 At 0 collaboration with other stakeholders to gy & Environmental Design) standards, 2030 Green Street 3BD/2BA $1,370,000 Above 19 craft creative solutions.” “the green building movement is proac- 2876 Jackson Street 3BD/1BA $1,410,000 Above 10 2400 Steiner Street #2 1BD/1.5BA $1,560,000 Above 9 tively responding to the most important 1869 California Street #5 3BD/2BA $1,640,000 Above 31 PROP W UPS LUXURY challenges of our time, including global 2851 Clay Street 2BD/2BA $1,700,000 Above 10 TRANSFER TAX 1943 Lyon Street 3BD/2BA $1,900,000 Above 12 climate change, dependence on non-sus- 1979 Broadway Street 3BD/3BA $2,250,000 Above 0 With the passage in November of tainable and expensive sources of energy, 2001 Sacramento Street #7 3BD/3BA $2,400,000 Above 10 Proposition W by San Francisco voters, and threats to human health. With lead- 1960 Vallejo Street #2 3BD/3BA $2,800,000 Below 62 real estate sales above the $5 million level ership at the city level, as demonstrated Presidio Heights 112 Arguello Boulevard #6 2BD/1BA $939,000 Above 26 will be more costly. Specifically, trans- by the extraordinary commitment of San 3581 Sacramento Street 3BD/2BA $2,050,000 Above 0 fer tax rates for sales of residential and Francisco, we are getting one step closer

Russian Hill 1000 North Point St. #305 0BD/1BA $560,625 Above 34 commercial properties priced between to achieving a sustainable global built 1281 Vallejo Street #2 1BD/BA $860,000 Above 28 $5–$10 million will increase from 2 to environment within a generation.” 710 Bay Street 2BD/1BA $1,150,000 At 40 2.25 percent; from $10–$25 million the 2507-A Polk Street 2BD/2BA $1,180,000 Above 18 QUOTE UNQUOTE 1836 Mason Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,275,000 Above 29 increase will be from 2.5 to 2.75 per- 1136 Green Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,600,000 Above 36 cent; and for more than $25 million the “Would this have sold for more two 1100 Union Street #500 2BD/2.5BA $3,685,000 Below 53 increase will be from 2.5 to 3 percent. years ago? It’s possible.”

Sea Cliff (no sales) —Broker Gregg Lynn, INTERNET ACCESS CHOICE Sotheby’s International Realty, Telegraph Hill 454 Lombard Street #4 1BD/1BA $720,000 Above 4 The Board of Supervisors approved discussing the $13 million sale of a 426 Vallejo Street 1BD/1BA $870,000 Above 44 2017 Grant Avenue #1 2BD/1BA $910,000 Above 15 a law that would guarantee tenants of condo in the sinking Millennium 265 Filbert Street 1BD/1BA $951,000 Above 32 multiunit residential and commercial Tower, San Francisco Business Times buildings the right to select their own The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is Internet service provider, while also pro- Real estate news tips? accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, viding some protections for landlords. E-mail: [email protected] contact Hill & Co., 1880 Lombard Street (at Buchanan), 415-321-4362, hill-co.com.

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MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES JANUARY 2017 19 Real Estate Real Estate Today Plotting your future Community gardens: A bit of heaven on Earth READY TO TAKE A... BY CAROLE ISAACS munity Garden is espe- have small monthly or cially interesting because yearly fees, and many gar- e all know it attracts many species of dens have members who location, loca- local and migrating birds. make financial donations tion, location The Audubon Society occa- to cover the cost of operat- Wis the most important fac- sionally hosts bird-watch- ing the garden. Joey Kahn, tor to consider in buying ing mornings both in the the public relations person a home. Finding the best garden and around Fort for Rec and Park, told me location is not as easy as one Mason. Regularly, I see “The budget for commu- may think in San Francisco. individual bird watchers nity gardens and Urban Ag Here there are ever-chang- with cameras and binoc- Program is about $350,000, ing micro-neighborhoods, ulars pointed to the trees. but can fluctuate from year microclimates ranging from Young families are a part to year. The money goes fog to sunshine, Muni, of the greater garden com- toward staff, repair, and BART, corporate bus stops, munity. I often see parents maintenance of community construction, and serious with young children walk- gardens within the Com- Join traffic. Add this to what has ing through the garden, munity Gardens Program.” Assemblymember Phil Ting been skyrocketing home talking about how the food Joey also said “Just last year, for a coffee break to discuss the prices, and every nuance of we eat grows. our Urban Agriculture Pro- state budget and legislation. a location is important to The Fort Mason garden gram donated over 11,000 consider. is surprisingly warm and plants to gardeners in every SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 Being near a park is sunny. There are many regu- zip code in San Francisco. always a plus, and a well- lar garden visitors who stop As a department, we are 10 - 11:30 A.M. known park like Dolores for lunch or to sit and enjoy continuing to provide the MOSCONE RECREATION CENTER Park has become a destina- the garden and view. One infrastructure, resources, 1800 CHESTNUT STREET tion similar to the Haight man told me he had been and support for the pub- SAN FRANCISCO 94123 Ashbury in the 1960s. coming to the gardens for lic to steward and activate Some outdoor spaces that over 20 years. I asked him our open spaces with urban you may not know about why he didn’t sign up on the agriculture.” COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO TAXPAYER EXPENSE. are the more than 100 com- wait list to become a mem- In my short time as a TO CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION, munity gardens throughout ber. He laughed and said he community garden mem- PLEASE CALL (415) 557-2312 the city. Some are private loved relaxing in the garden ber, I have learned the suc- OR VISIT WWW.ASMDC.ORG/TING and others are public com- and watching other people cess of a garden is based on munity gardens; 38 gardens work. He had no interest the willingness of its mem- are on park property (one in gardening himself. There bers to both open their of these is on Russian Hill), are enjoyable experiences to pocketbooks with financial many others are on San be had for everyone in a contributions and to give City and County of San Francisco Francisco Unified School community garden. their time to work on com- Outreach Advertising District property, two on One of the first ques- munity garden areas and January 2017 Treasure Island, five at the tions people ask when maintenance projects. A Stay Connected To the City through SF311 Presidio, and one at Fort they see a garden is how gardener's work is never The SF311 Customer Service Center is the single stop for residents to get Mason on the hill behind they can get a plot. For done and is always more information on government services and report problems to the City and County of San Francisco. And now, we have even more ways for you to stay connected the administration build- many community gardens, pleasurable with like-mind- to the City with our SF311 App and SF311 Explorer website. ing. Some gardens are part it is possible to sign up for ed friends. of senior centers and other The SF311 App lets you get information on City services and submit service the wait list online. For- Returning to the idea of requests on-the-go right from your smartphone. You can track your service gardens serve specific com- tunately, the Recreation choosing the best possible requests through the app or through our new website, SF311 Explorer. munities. The day-to-day and Park Department has location to buy a home, I Download the SF311 App from your smartphone’s app store and visit the SF311 workings of the gardens are a free mobile Urban Agri- strongly recommend if you Explorer at explore311.sfgov.org today! run by volunteers. culture Center that meets have any interest in garden- When I moved to in a different city garden ing, when you investigate a Count on WIC for Healthy Families the north side of town, I each month. As of the neighborhood, look for a WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. immediately signed up writing of this article, the community garden in the You may qualify if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby; or have a child under age 5; and have a low to medium income; and live in California. for the wait list at the Fort 2017 schedule is not yet area. Even if the wait list is Newly pregnant women, migrant workers, and working families are encouraged Mason Community Gar- available. Please check the long, you can volunteer to to apply. den. Talking to a gardener, Urban Agriculture website work on community proj- WIC provides Nutrition Education and Health information, breastfeeding support, I found it would take years for information: sfrecpark. ects and get to know the checks for healthy foods (like fruits and vegetables), and referrals to medical for me to rise to the top org/park-improvements/ members. Many of these providers and community services. of the list. I figured time urban-agriculture- people have been garden- You may qualify for WIC if you receive Medi-Cal, CalFresh (Food Stamps), or would pass no matter what, program-citywide/urban- ing for years and will be a CalWORKS (TANF) benefits. A family of four can earn up to $3,747 before tax and someday I would get agriculture-resource- valuable resource in your per month and qualify. a plot. It took seven years centers. You can find out future. Enroll early! Call today to see if you qualify and to make an appointment. Call and eight months before everything you need to Fort Mason Community City and County of San Francisco WIC Program at 415-575-5788. my number came up. Yes, know about communi- Garden makes plots avail- This institution is an equal opportunity provider that is a long time, but the ty gardens at a monthly able to local community wait was worth it! mobile center. groups and schools. If your Board of Supervisors Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings January, February and March 2017 Meetings Once I was assigned my Materials on-site are group is interested in having plot, I felt a combination available to any gardener in a plot, please contact FMCG • January 9 (Inaugural Ceremony) • January 10 of excitement, joy, and dis- San Francisco to help green via the “Contact Us” page • January 31 • February 7 • February 14 • February 28 belief. I had always had a and beautify the city. The at fortmasoncommunity • March 7 • March 14 garden before moving to resource center serves all garden.org. If you have • March 21 Green Street and had not levels of urban agriculture other questions about the There will be no scheduled meetings on January 3 and 17, February 21 and realized how important (backyard gardener, com- FMCG or other community March 28. gardening and being close munity gardener, or urban gardens, please do not hes- LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST to the earth was to me. A farmer). There is informa- itate to contact me. I look CHINESE…. SPANISH…. FILIPINO few months ago, I would tion available on education- forward to meeting other Requests must be received 48 hours in advance required for interpretation. For not have imagined I would al opportunities and how to enthusiastic gardeners. more information see the Board of Supervisor’s website www.sfbos.org, or call be growing kale to add to take advantage of existing 415-554-5184. my morning protein drink. informal and formal gar- Carole Isaacs is a Realtor The City and County of San Francisco encourage public outreach. Articles are I am happy to have the den programs. with McGuire Real Estate, translated into several languages to provide better public access. The newspaper opportunity to share my The next question I am where she is a Top Produc- makes every effort to translate the articles of general interest correctly. No newfound hobby with you. asked is the cost to be a er. Follow her on Twitter @ liability is assumed by the City and County of San Francisco or the newspapers Community gardens are member of a communi- for errors and omissions. CaroleIsaacs, visit her online not just for the gardeners. ty garden. Some gardens at caroleisaacs.com or call CNS-29599897# The Fort Mason Com- are free to members, other 415-608-1267.

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Fitness First Resolutions worth keeping A new year, a new workout

BY JULIE MITCHELL 2. BODY WEIGHT TRAINING weights or machines is a key part of a ness as cardio and strength workouts. Unlike weight lifting, and also on well-rounded workout and necessary for Yoga is popular worldwide but especially or many, January signals a the list for the second year, body weight all physical activity levels and genders. in the Bay Area. Most health clubs offer renewed commitment to working training uses minimal-to-no equip- Especially as we age, it’s critical to incor- yoga classes, and there are dedicated out or changing up an existing ment and focuses on using one’s own porate strength training into our routines yoga studios citywide. Karma Yoga on Fexercise routine. The American College body to get in shape — think push-ups to help preserve muscle mass. Union Street opened last fall and offers a of Sports Medicine has released its annu- and planks, sit-ups, and squats. Com- variety of yoga and Pilates classes for all al fitness trend forecast for 2017, compil- bined with a quickly paced walk or run, 6. GROUP TRAINING levels. ing results from more than 1,800 health body weight training can increase your lean Many of us need a pro to tell us to and fitness professionals worldwide from muscle mass and build overall strength. lift those dumbbells and do those planks. 9. PERSONAL TRAINING CAREERS a list of 42 potential trends. The ACSM That’s where group exercise classes come There are increasing numbers of ranks the top 20; the top 10 were pub- 3. HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL in. If I didn’t go to my favorite strength people, especially recent college grads, lished in the November/December issue TRAINING (HIIT) and conditioning classes at the Presidio Y, who are studying sports medicine and/ of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. So Most of us are short on time yet want my abs would never get a workout. Group or kinesiology to prepare themselves if you’re curious about what’s hot at the to squeeze in a quick, efficient workout exercise classes taught at gyms from the Y for careers in health-and-fitness-related gym and beyond, here are the top 10 fit- whenever we can. HIIT is perfect because and Crunch to the JCC and Equinox are fields such as physical therapy or person- ness trends for 2017. it combines short bursts of activity that designed to be motivational and effective al training. raise the heartrate quickly with periods for people of all ages and fitness levels. A 1. WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY of rest or recovery, all in 20–30 minutes. great instructor can make all the difference. 10. EXERCISE AND WEIGHT LOSS Wearable technology like Fitbit trackers, Many Bay Area gyms offer HIIT work- While nutrition and calorie restriction smart watches like the Apple watch, heart- outs, including the YMCA, Barry’s Boot- 7. EXERCISE IS MEDICINE are key components to any weight-loss rate monitors, and other devices that can camp, and OrangeTheory Fitness. A global initiative developed by the Amer- program, fitness plays a big role, too. track your steps, calories burned, and ican Medical Association and the American Health and fitness professionals are incor- heart rate, top the list as they did in 2016. 4. FITNESS PROFESSIONALS College of Sports Medicine, EIM focuses on porating advice that includes regular exer- Walter R. Thompson, Ph.D. and the lead If you’re looking for a trainer, either encouraging primary care physicians and cise into prescriptions for both weight loss author of the survey, says, “Technology is one-on-one or at the gym, it’s important other health care providers to assess patients’ and weight maintenance programs. now a must-have in our daily lives. … The to seek out someone who is well trained levels of physical activity at every visit and to health data collected by wearable technol- and experienced and who understands provide them with counseling to help meet Finding a workout you love and look ogy helps inform the user about his or her your fitness goals. Look for health and fit- U.S. National Physical Activity Guidelines. forward to will be the most successful way current fitness level and to make healthful ness professionals certified through pro- Physical inactivity is a leading cause of death to stay active this year and beyond. lifestyle choices.” grams that are accredited by the National and a major risk factor for heart disease, If you don’t want to spend the money Commission for Certifying Agencies, like diabetes, and several types of cancer. For complete information on the ACSM on a dedicated wearable fitness device, those offered by ASCM. survey visit http://journals.lww.com/ most smart phones come with built- 8. YOGA acsm-healthfitness/pages/default.aspx. in apps that track stairs climbed, steps 5. STRENGTH TRAINING Stretching, breathing, and mind-body taken, and other data. Weight training whether using free awareness are just as important to fit- E-mail: [email protected]

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BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS Mayor Ed Lee, her boss when she worked of Kittens” during the holidays) to speak as a city attorney, was none too pleased that for the voiceless. … he contractual relationship Katz was pushing for money and making With Weiner, we now have an animal to provide animal care and control his administration look bad. Undeterred, lover in Sacramento as well. I’m hoping he services between San Francisco and Katz turned to then-District 8 Supervisor will join us in reviving Lucy’s Law (Senate Tthe San Francisco SPCA ended in 1989, Scott Weiner, who took up the cause at Bill 969), which would have required voca- when San Francisco Animal Care and City Hall. Despite attempts by the SFSPCA tional licenses for California pet groomers Control was then created. With no time to dissuade the city from building a new but was struck down in 2012. Since then, or money to build a new facility, ACC shelter for ACC and to take over ACC’s thousands of dogs have been injured or moved into an old warehouse and cobbled adoption services (they went so far as to killed during routine grooming sessions, together a shelter. On the first day, they hire renowned lobbyist Alex Clemens), the mostly at behemoth pet chains like Petco transferred around 400 animals from the city approved the additional funds. and Petsmart. In June 2016, I wrote about SFSPCA and have continued to take any Rather than commend Katz for her hard the case of Juan Zarate, a groomer at a and every animal in the city since. work, in 2014, with ACC at its most critical PetSmart in San Mateo who is accused of The private SFSPCA is now one of the moment, city administrator Naomi Kelly killing Henry, a 1-year-old Dachshund. A wealthiest animal “nonprofits” in the coun- abruptly fired her. Sadly, the mayor let necropsy showed Henry was strangled and Skylar takes to the beach at Nick’s Cove try and a veritable P.R. machine, filling her go. San Francisco’s loss was Oakland’s suffered two broken ribs and a punctured in Marshall. PHOTO: SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS Macy’s windows with adorable, adoptable gain — Katz is now the executive director lung. San Mateo County prosecutors say puppies and kittens at Christmas, choosing of animal care and control there, where she Zarate became frustrated with Henry when be reduced by 90 percent. The San Fran- the animals they want to bring into their reduced euthanasia rates by an astounding he was uncooperative during the service. cisco Dog Owners Group has lined up pro state-of-the-art multimillion-dollar facili- 85 percent in her first year on the job. Henry’s owners, Stafan Zire and Terrie bono legal representation with attorney ty, and never dealing with cases of abuse, Kelly may have fired Katz, but Katz got Peacock, are suing PetSmart and want to Christopher J. Carr, a partner at Morrison neglect, or abandonment. the last laugh: On Nov. 29, the Board of hold the company accountable for previ- and Foerster who is preparing a lawsuit to During her six years as ACC’s execu- Supervisors unanimously approved a plan ously ignoring hundreds of pet injuries and block the plan. … tive director, Rebecca Katz was a tireless to fund ACC’s new shelter at 1419 Bryant deaths. Congratulations to Muttville Senior advocate for getting a new shelter built. If Street, scheduled to open in 2020. None I hope lawmakers will add protection for Dog Rescue for being a top 10 finalist for you’ve been to ACC, you know it’s a stark, of this would have happened without future clients by resurrecting and enacting 2016 CNN Hero of the Year. Even though depressing place not conducive to treating Katz, Weiner, and District 4 Supervisor Lucy’s Law. … they didn’t win the big prize, they brought animals and not up to seismic standards, Katy Tang, who kept the project on track The Golden Gate National Recreation tons of awareness to their amazing organi- which is reason alone to build a new shel- when it was removed from a bond earlier Area, which includes nearly all beaches and zation and introduced millions of people to ter — after the next major earthquake, this in 2016. With Weiner now representing coastal land in Marin, San Francisco, and the joys of adopting senior pets. For more is where animals left homeless will go for District 11 in the California State Senate, San Mateo counties, is pushing to finalize information on volunteering, donating, or temporary care. it’s good to know that we still have animal their unpopular “dog management plan” adopting, visit muttville.org. When Katz began advocating for a new lover Tang (who hosts adoptable cats this month. Currently, dogs are allowed on shelter, she put herself in political peril. from ACC at City Hall with the “12 Days just 1 percent of GGNRA land, which will E-mail: [email protected]

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