By Donna Sachet–
Those of our readers who know us well can vouch for our love of history. Knowing where we came from is a valuable tool in moving forward with purpose. In the LGBTQ Community, we have learned that if we don’t participate in the recording of our history, it is often written incorrectly with key figures omitted or mischaracterized. Therefore, we are committed to supporting the work of the GLBT Historical Society, the Rainbow Honor Walk, and the various neighborhoods in the City that are seeking or have already received specific designation as historically significant areas.
So, when the San Francisco Board of Education voted recently to rename 44 of its 121 schools (more than 36%), removing the names of any that had ties, no matter how isolated or remote, to racism, sexism, the institution of slavery, etc., it gave us pause. At first, our biggest concern was the criteria used by the committee formed by the Board of Education for the express purpose of considerin
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Ivan Gushchin of Citrus Heights meditates at Marin Headlands in Sausalito. Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle 2020
Editor’s note: California love isn’t fleeting for many of its residents whether they’re born and bred in the state or transplants looking for a sunny slice of life. It’s a feeling that swells in our hearts every time we watch the waves crash along the state’s sandy beaches, when we look at the sparkling lights of the city skyline or when the fog rolls over the Golden Gate Bridge.
For those claiming the sun has set on the Golden State, especially those who cry that the Bay Area bubble has burst, these love stories aren’t for you. Instead, we dedicate this Valentine’s Day to the Californians who have stuck it out and plan to stand by their piece of the land for years to come.
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Looking for some last minute Christmas stocking stuffers? Check out these books
Books make great last-minute stocking-stuffers. Here are a few suggestions for every type of reader, young, old and everything in between. Hint: You can also use this column for some ideas on how to spend those book store gift certificates that you find in your own stocking this year.
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Some family members won t be there. Others are coming, regardless of whatever s going on in the country. Still others are sending their regards and a box of presents, which is something you might do, too. And here s the good news: books are easy to wrap, easy to box, and easy to ship. Why not try one of these great books for that person who can t make it to your table this holiday season?
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With San Francisco (and the rest of California) locked down, the holidays may feel more blue than red and green. But even though many indoor activities are suspended, the city itself is a stocking overflowing with treasures waiting to be discovered. Here are eight fun and fascinating places to explore this holiday season all kid-friendly, outdoors and able to be enjoyed at a safe social distance.
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Coit Tower
A beloved symbol of San Francisco since it was finished in 1933, the 210-foot Italianate tower atop Telegraph Hill was funded by a bequest left by eccentric heiress Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who liked to dress in men’s clothing and was a patroness and mascot of the city’s volunteer firemen. The tower’s inside walls are adorned with superb Works Progress Administration frescoes depicting scenes of California life. Although Coit Tower is currently closed to the public because of the pandemic, you can still see some of