San Francisco News

San Francisco - No doubt the recent cold snap that has swept across the U.S. even to California, will add to the mood of the upcoming Noir City Film Festival which will start selling tickets on Dec. 18 the day of its 'mini-fest' called Noir City Xmas.

San Francisco - While a sudden cold snap has made it cold enough for snow, to usher in more of the spirit of the season, snow was brought into Golden Gate Park to add to the 84th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5.

San Francisco - The effect of the flutter of a butterfly's wings is certainly stirring up various officials and activists at San Francisco City Hall as efforts are being made at setting a ban on the release of the winged-insects into the air.

San Francisco - The aftermath of the Recession has given rise to housing and homelessness in San Francisco. A city renowned for its openness and compassion must now figure out what to do about people living in their RVs or campers.

San Francisco - If you take a walking tour of San Francisco and are hungry GraceAnn Walden is the guide for you. Winter time is crab and seafood season in the City and she knows where to go and what is good.

San Francisco - "Food Glorious Food!" That is one of the songs from the Broadway musical "Oliver" and according to historians that is very appropriate because Victorians were "foodies," especially Charles Dickens.

San Francisco - Tea and toys, what can be more pleasant? As fall turns to winter, these are reminders that it is that time of year again for holiday season events in San Francisco. Two such events that will usher festivities in early in the season are

San Francisco - Ever-since the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society initiated admission fees to the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, residents near the treasured oasis have been skeptical of plans to upgrade.

San Francisco - Owner chef Ramni Levy was in high sprits and most gracious as he and his catering staff welcomed guests to the first year anniversary of King Knish, held at the cafe at Studiomix on November 11 in San Francisco.

San Francisco - In a controversial policy shift back in 2008, San Francisco local postmaster general decided to have SRO hotel residents' mail dumped in a "single-point delivery" spot in order to cut costs.