When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, it’s a good core workout. If you’re sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More
Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More
December is almost over - the New Year is coming up and everyone is busy drying off from the rain or holiday shopping. Let's take a look at what's happened this month.
In 2013, when Catharine Clark moved her eponymous gallery from 49 Geary to the Potrero Hill area, she gave herself more room to work with, including a dedicated media space that has shown indelible work by such artists as Shalo P ("The Bedroom Suite"), Nina Katchadourian ("In a Room Full of Strangers"), and Andy Diaz Hope and Jon Bernson ("Beautification Machines").
The California Chamber of Commerce is asking the state to give back the $480 million it took from the Beverage Container Recycling fund as a "loan" to help California cover its bills, according to Courthouse News Service.
And apparently this is not the first time the state has swindled these funds. Since 2003, more than $560 million has been transferred from the recycling fund into the general fund as "loans" that were supposed to be paid back. The recycle fund is partly used to pay people who return empty bottles as well as
helping to cover the cost of collecting and sorting bottles and
PostedByErin Sherbert
on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 1:37 PM
photo via flickr by Mike "Dakinewavamon" Kline
Don't do it
San Francisco Police Officers promise that tomorrow will be a day of intensely targeting those drunks behind the wheel.
As a part of the "Avoid the 8" campaign, cops will be out on motorcycles cracking down on inebriated drivers. "Avoid the 8" is a grant agencies receive from the California Office of Traffic Safety to conduct DUI patrols.
PostedByErin Sherbert
on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 11:08 AM
via flickr by Walti
Bad times, good times
It might seem counterintuitive, but when times are tough, money is tight and jobs are scarce, people seem to be more in the giving mood.
That was evidenced by the San Francisco Fire Fighters Christmas Eve Toy Drive, where organizers collected more than 9,000 toys in less than 24 hours, breaking last year's record.
In fact, it's the most toys firefighters have ever collected in the 9th annual Christmas Eve Toy Drive.
PostedByErin Sherbert
on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 9:20 AM
via flickr by Hamed Parham
Christmastime crime
Another day, another robbery in the Ingleside District?
Apparently, there have been several robberies in the St. Mary's Park area over the last week where a gunman has targeted people as they walk down Crescent Street near Agnon.
In one incident the victim told police that an African American man wearing a black knit cap and a black hooded sweatshirt and black jeans allegedly approached him from behind and asked him if he saw a girl. When the victim said he didn't see anyone, the robber pointed the gun at him and started sifting through his pockets.
The robber ran away with $42 and a cell phone, according to police.
These robberies have happened late night, and police say they are watching the area closely while increasing patrols.
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
