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    October 2023 Picks: One Ideal for Adult Halloween Revelers and the Other Offering Elegance at an Appealing Price

    October 2023 Picks: One Ideal for Adult Halloween Revelers and the Other Offering Elegance at an Appealing Price

    By Leslie Sbrocco– Fall is here and with it comes beautiful colors, cooler weather, and hearty fare. If you’re looking to enjoy red wine with those rich dishes, enjoy my…

    New Greek Restaurant Barbayani Taverna in Los Altos Is Worth the Drive

    New Greek Restaurant Barbayani Taverna in Los Altos Is Worth the Drive

    A new Greek cuisine restaurant, Barbayani Taverna, just opened in Los Altos and already is receiving rave reviews, quickly earning the coveted five-star average on Yelp. A trip to Barbayani Taverna is well…

    400,000 BBQ Rib Lovers Attend the ‘Super Bowl’ of Rib Competitions

    400,000 BBQ Rib Lovers Attend the ‘Super Bowl’ of Rib Competitions

    By John Chen– Raise your hand if you love barbeque ribs! Raise your hand if the thought of BBQ brings a smile to your face and a twitch to your…

    About Our Cover 10.19.23

    About Our Cover 10.19.23

    Images depicting hope and coexistence resurface during tumultuous times, and so it is that several iconic photographs of Arabs and Jews peacefully together have reemerged in recent days following the…

    Are the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence the Queens of Halloween?

    Are the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence the Queens of Halloween?

    By Sister Roma– The short answer to the question posed in the title of this piece is yes! I know for a fact that the Sisters are indeed the Queens of Halloween…

    Ann Rostow: Give It Up, Catholics!

    Ann Rostow: Give It Up, Catholics!

    By Ann Rostow– Give It Up, Catholics! I never know what to say when the Pope does something relatively nice for our community, emphasis on “relatively.” I gather we are…

    ‘Tis the Season

    ‘Tis the Season

    By Joanie Juster– If you’re reading this, that means you have survived Folsom Street Fair, Castro Street Fair, and any number of other events, but there’s more around the corner.…

    More Resources Targeting Organized Retail Theft

    More Resources Targeting Organized Retail Theft

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– Videos shown on news outlets and social media across the state have captured large groups of thieves stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise in a matter…

    Oakland Lowers Speed Limits in Commercial Districts to Save Lives

    Oakland Lowers Speed Limits in Commercial Districts to Save Lives

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– A new state law (AB 43) enables Oakland to lower speed limits in high traffic areas in the city. On September 25, Oakland…

    Donna Sachet, “The Grand Ducal Council…”

    Donna Sachet, “The Grand Ducal Council…”

    By Donna Sachet– The Grand Ducal Council is to be congratulated on a spectacular weekend, starting with their 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday, September 22, at the California Academy of…