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Major San Francisco Jeweler, Shreve and Co. Closing
Shreve & Co., a prestigious jeweler with a 172-year history in San Francisco, announced on Monday that they are leaving the city. The jeweler plans to relocate its flagship store to Palo Alto as part of a “strategic retooling of the company’s business plan.” The historic Union Square store, located
Why Is Frank Somerville Going To Jail For 30 Days?
If you’re from the Bay Area and have spent any amount of time watching the news in the last decade, chances are you know who Frank Somerville is. He’s an East Bay native, who, despite his well-meaning nature, can be a little cringe, which is fine, we’re all a little
New Restaurant, Foliage, Opens on Precita Parkside
By Andy Samwick Foliage is a restaurant that has emerged quietly yet confidently from the shadow cast by the saga of Marlena’s closure. Under the stewardship of Chef Mo Bejar and his team, it has become a beacon of culinary excellence in the picturesque corner of Precita Park, situated within
San Francisco Bay Ferry to Add Lines, Expand Service
San Francisco may be neglecting the full potential of the strategic waterways that brought it into being. If you’ve ever sat in Bridge traffic and watched boats fly by on the water below, you might have felt the same. There is no reason the Bay Area shouldn’t have as robust
Hackers Target Plasma Donation Center
BY JAMES CONRAD In a place and time where most people are short of money, especially in the Bay Area during the post-Reagan epoch, selling plasma can make the periods between paydays easier to navigate. The company I do business with is Octapharma. Founded in Switzerland in 1983, they operate
The Hunt Begins: SF’s Transformed into an Interactive Playground with PURSUIT
Mischief, shenanigans and silliness with friends?… count me in! PURSUIT, SF’s newest interactive game, is on through May 27th. If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, I’d suggest you join into the fun and get your start. Created by 15 friends, PURSUIT posters have been peppered across
Robot Heart’s Artful, Underground, Oakland Residency
Throughout April and May, Robot Heart has held a residency at The Loom, a 5.5-acre historic series of warehouses turned creative hub, artist studio, and event venue in Oakland. Their diverse events encompass speaker series, children’s activities, dance showcases, and electrifying DJ sets extending into the early weekend hours. I
