Galleria Tile Inspired by Three Generations of the Visona Family
Jenna Duncan In the heart of San Francisco’s Design District, at 16th and Kansas streets, Galleria Tile offers a showroom that invites guests to encounter new ideas in flooring and tile. The…
Jenna Duncan
Go East, Young Person!
At a recent happy hour a Haight-Ashbury bar was crowded with middle-aged folks sporting close cut haircuts illustrated with silver and grey strands. The men were largely attired in San…
San Francisco Flower Market to Open After Several Delays
While an official opening date hasn’t yet been announced, the San Francisco Flower Market is inviting vendors to relocate to its new 901 16th Street location this month. According to…
Jackson Park Dog Debate Tails Off
Last summer’s conflict between dog owners and athletics groups over whether canines should be allowed to roam free in Jackson Park appears to have subsided, but tensions remain over the…
Potrero High Schools Have Low Graduation Rates
Although San Francisco high schools slightly exceeded the state average for students graduating within five years of starting, San Francisco International and Downtown high schools, both in Potrero Hill, had…
Local Gyms Offer Opportunities to Stretch, Punch, and Sweat
Four out of five San Franciscans claim they workout at least once a week, with almost half doing so as part of formal or informal group classes. A number of…
Community Raises Funds for Potrero Kids Teacher Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Earlier this year, Ericka Lacayo, a popular Potrero Kids preschool teacher, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, an aggressive breast cancer. The cancer hasn’t metastasized, but requires aggressive…
A Day in Dogpatch
Consisting of equal measures of residential and commercial enterprises, Dogpatch increasingly offers destination shopping, eating, and has emerged as a prime node for art galleries and institutions. Located in Crane…
Climbing the Walls, on Third Street
Next door to the Museum of Craft & Design, on Third Street, Dogpatch Boulders offers a 20,500 square feet climbing gym, with 17-foot-high walls. The facility is inside an adapted…
Two Days in Dogpatch
Dogpatch is a fun place to wander around and explore, with its numerous parks, green spaces, and clearly identified slow streets and walking paths. One place worth visiting, the Museum…