By Dr. Tim Seelig– The word Disney means different things to different people. To young’uns, it’s a streaming platform for phones or tablets. To many, it is part of a…
By Elisa Quinzi– This moment requires each of us to tap into the confident, vibrant part of us that’s happy to be alive. The childlike innocence that once had us…
Sky’s future is as bright as her name! This young girl is new to the SF SPCA, and she’s already made a lasting impression with her curiosity and intelligence. From…
Here are two of the many pets now available for adoption at Oakland Animal Services (OAS): Garland is a sweet 1-year-old gentle and shy pup who is a bit overwhelmed…
By Jan Wahl– The Beverly Hillbillies theme song was really the soundtrack of my early life. I grew up in West Los Angeles, the land of swimming pools and movie…
By Gary Kramer– America, opening August 9 in the Bay Area, is an outstanding film about three intertwined lives. Out gay writer/director Ofir Raul Graizer’s (The Cakemaker) thoughtful, meditative character…
By Jewelle Gomez– So, full disclosure of my guilty pleasure: I watch mysteries and police shows. I know they are not at all like real life police who are terribly…
Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women (non-fiction – hardcover) by Maggie Mertens From battling medical myths and media bias to setting records in ultramarathons today,…
How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety by Zachary Auburn This essential guide for every patriotic cat parent breaks down how to discuss important feline issues including not only…
Photos by Rink and Bill Wilson Known as an annual “not for the faint of heart experience,” Up Your Alley attracts thousands. This street fair for 2024 was held on…
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