Graffiti Taggers Turn to Trees, With Possibly Harmful Effects

Outside Elixir bar in the Mission district of San Francisco, graffiti taggers have left their mark — not on the ......
By Scott James    11/17/11 7:18 p.m. PST

San Francisco Aims to Be No. 1 at Dealing with... Number 2

San Francisco could soon reinvent the most basic of necessities: the public restroom. An innovative plan would replace some street ......
By Scott James    9/01/11 5:11 p.m. PDT

Pavement-to-Parks Efforts Blossom, but Not without Some Bumps in the Road

Efforts are under way in San Francisco to transform pavement into parks and public spaces. Corners, sidewalks and street parking ......
By Scott James    3/24/11 10:36 p.m. PDT

The Future of California, Ready for Discussion

It’s easy to be discouraged about the future of California, what with chronic political dysfunction, a depressed economy, deep social ......
By Jonathan Weber    9/25/10 2:00 p.m. PDT

High-Speed-Rail Plan Will Test California

The Bay Area has a reputation as a place where it’s hard to get things done, but you’d never know ......
By Jonathan Weber    8/28/10 2:00 p.m. PDT