At the Edge of the World
At the Edge of the World chronicles the controversial Sea Shepherd Antarctic Campaign against a Japanese whaling fleet. The international volunteer crew, under-trained and under-equipped, develop a combination of bizarre…
Women’s Strife Upheld in Mural Restoration
The iconic and historic “Maestrapeace” mural that adorns the Women’s Building in San Francisco’s Mission District will soon be restored to its original glory, thanks in large part to a…
California State of Mind: An Intimate Portrait of Pat Brown’s Legacy
Gov. Jerry Brown is making a 'hail Mary' pass to save California's public schools from $6 billion in budget cuts with Proposition 30, a measure on the November ballot that…
Arts Review: Occupy Posters Inspired by Rebellious Rocker Era
A historical entourage of voices and styles bound by the Bay Area takes center stage at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in its exhibit of Occupy inspired posters…
From Raisin in the Sun to Clybourne Park
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865. Celebrated on…
Dragon Tattoo Girl Still Going Strong
In addition to the three Trilogy books, I also enjoyed the movie versions of each of these mysteries. The Swedish versions starred Michael Nyqvist as Mikael Blomkvist and Noomi Rapace…
‘Round the Rotunda: Bennett’s “Heart” Song
Wins Key to San Francisco
The rotunda was festooned with pink balloons and red roses. Citizen guests excitedly took seats under the dome and gathered at all the balcony rails. Dignitaries were ushered to their…