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    Scoma’s San Francisco: A Fisherman’s Wharf Destination for Locals

    Scoma’s San Francisco: A Fisherman’s Wharf Destination for Locals

    By David Landis– If I’ve heard from San Franciscans once, I’ve heard it a thousand times: avoid Fisherman’s Wharf; it’s a tourist trap, especially for the food. Well, yours truly…

    Castro Farmers’ Market Reopens

    Castro Farmers’ Market Reopens

    Photos by Rink– San Francisco Bay Times columnist Donna Sachet returned, as she does every year, to cut the ribbon signifying the official reopening of the Castro Farmers’ Market for…

    San Francisco Ballet’s Myles Thatcher: Out and Proud

    San Francisco Ballet’s Myles Thatcher: Out and Proud

    By David Landis– I’ve been a fan of the San Francisco Ballet for years. Great dancers have come and gone, but one stands out, especially for our community: Myles Thatcher.…

    Carmel-by-the-Sea: An Enchanted Oasis

    Carmel-by-the-Sea: An Enchanted Oasis

    By David Landis– When one thinks of that lovely town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, one conjures up visions of fairytale cottages, undiscovered alleys and courtyards, beautiful white sand beaches, and Mediterranean-inspired architecture.…

    Celebrating 20 Years of The SF LGBT Center’s Service to the Community

    Celebrating 20 Years of The SF LGBT Center’s Service to the Community

    By Derek Barnes– It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago, San Francisco opened the doors to a new chapter: the creation of a new LGBT community center. Many people…

    Election Day, April 19: Two Down, Two to Go

    Election Day, April 19: Two Down, Two to Go

    By Louise “Lou” Fischer– As noted last year, 2022 is no ordinary year for elections, especially for the approximately 250,000 registered voters of Assembly District 17 (eastern side of San…

    40th Anniversary of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: The Current State in San Francisco

    40th Anniversary of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: The Current State in San Francisco

    By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first reported the initial cases of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. during June of 1981. In the recent release of…

    This Month at the Farmers’ Market: Peas Aplenty

    This Month at the Farmers’ Market: Peas Aplenty

    By Debra Morris– “How luscious lies the pea within the pod.”—Emily Dickinson Fresh peas are calling to us this spring with their gorgeous color and crisp sweet taste. The season…

    Sbrocco Sips: 4.7.22

    Sbrocco Sips: 4.7.22

    By Leslie Sbrocco– 2019 Adelaida ‘Anna’s Estate Vineyard’ Counoise, Adelaida District, Paso Robles, California $40 https://www.adelaida.com/ If you aren’t familiar with the excellent wines of Paso Robles, here’s one that…

    Pacific Edge Voices Welcomes a New Leader

    Pacific Edge Voices Welcomes a New Leader

    By David Landis– Ash Walker is the new, conductor of the 40-year-old ensemble East Bay-based Pacific Edge Voices (PEV). I had the pleasure of speaking with him for the San…