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    2023: A Year of Olivia Milestones

    2023: A Year of Olivia Milestones

    By Autumn Nazarian– There’s an old saying – wherever you go, there you are. It’s usually coined as a negative sentiment about escapism, but in the case of Olivia Records…

    Randy Alfred’s Trip to Southeast Asia

    San Francisco Bay Times founding news editor Randy Alfred went on a tour of Southeast Asia this month. “Going to temple for Hanukkah,” he told us, “has a different meaning when…

    Robert Holgate’s 2023 Trips to Africa and Europe

    Robert Holgate’s 2023 Trips to Africa and Europe

    San Francisco-based interior designer Robert Holgate is known for artfully using rich fabrics and collected furnishings to create timeless spaces for his clients. They are informed by his world travels,…

    A Call to Action

    A Call to Action

    By Joanie Juster– There were a lot of inspiring speeches at this year’s annual vigil commemorating the 1978 assassinations of Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone. Many of the…

    Farewell, OTI!

    Farewell, OTI!

    By Pau Crego– As I prepare to leave the San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI) after working there for six and a half years, I am struck by how…

    Legislative Mayhem

    Legislative Mayhem

    By Derek Barnes– Eviction moratoriums, rent control, and TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) share a common origin: policy. Despite enacting policies to ostensibly mitigate danger and avoid crisis, we…

    Celebrating a Spectacular 2023: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our GGBA Community

    Celebrating a Spectacular 2023: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our GGBA Community

    By Tony Archuleta-Perkins– Dear friends and supporters of the Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA), As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year, I am humbled and thrilled to reflect on…

    Jimmy Consos of Grubstake Diner

    Jimmy Consos of Grubstake Diner

    As Guy Fieri said, the Grubstake is “one of the most unique diners you’ll come across in Cali.” Located in the historic Polk-Gulch neighborhood, the Grubstake has stood the test…

    Insuring Your Quality of Life in Later Years

    Insuring Your Quality of Life in Later Years

    By Brandon Miller, CFP– It’s hard to think about, but long-term care is an important need for which you should prepare. It’s also something most folks start planning, and saving…

    Interwoven Legacies: Celebrating Local LGBTQ+ and Personal Milestones

    Interwoven Legacies: Celebrating Local LGBTQ+ and Personal Milestones

    By Jay Greene, Esq., CPA– In the tapestry of personal and community identity, recognizing important milestones holds profound significance, particularly within the context of local LGBTQ+ history. Celebrating personal milestones,…