I’ll be driving to Avaya Stadium tomorrow. Even though it’s a stone’s throw from Santa Clara Caltrain (you can see it in two of these photos, just to the left…
The Bowers/Great America interchange with 101 is a death trap for cyclists heading south. There’s no good way to take the lane without getting clobbered by turning cars which don’t…
Heart were brilliant on Thursday night at the Masonic. Ann Wilson has an amazing voice, as shown not only by their own hits but also by three perfect Led Zeppelin…
Fort Ross (Форт-Росс) has been beautifully restored since my last visit, for the 200th anniversary in 2012. When the state parks were in financial trouble, several Russian billionaires stepped in…
The Twin Peaks stage at Outside Lands (in Hellman Hollow aka Speedway Meadow) was a major safety hazard and a serious accident waiting to happen. You can’t see it well…
More shots from Outside Lands. Elton John, St. Vincent, and especially D'Angelo were outstanding. Kendrick Lamar put on a great show but the crowd conditions were terrible. (Another blog post…
The Urban School moved a house down the block a couple of weeks ago. It’s been years since I’ve seen this happen in SF. (In the Redevelopment days they did…
