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Helsinki, Tallinn and Homeward Bound — by David Eugene Perry 23 August 2026: So we get up early and after coffee and Wordle in bed, we head downstairs where the friendly staff at Helsinki’s Hotel Fabian has prepared us an early breakfast to go. On weekends, and today being Sunday, breakfast is only served from 8am onward. On weekdays, starting at 7am. So before our long flight home tomorrow, we’ll enjoy a wond…

Today, on the anniversary of her death, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Rikki Streicher (1922 – August 21, 1994). A pioneering San Francisco lesbian activist, entrepreneur and community leader, Streicher opened Maud’s in the Haight-Ashbury in 1966. For 23 years, it served not only as a bar but as an important gathering place and community center for generations of lesbians. In 1978, she opened&nbs…

Media Contact: David Perry / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com TOMORROW – Saturday, August 22: Free Pier Party at Sunset brings Chuy Gomez,  salsa, bachata and Bayonics to Fisherman’s Wharf Golden-hour waterfront celebration runs 5pm-9pm at the Triangle Lot on Taylor Street 21 August 2026 – San Francisco, CA: Dr. Seuss put it simply: “Fun is good.” Tomorrow, Saturday, August 22, Fisherman’s Wharf is putting that wisdom into action…

Today, on the 90th anniversary of his murder, we remember Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Federico García Lorca (June 5, 1898 – August 19, 1936), one of Spain’s greatest poets and playwrights and an enduring symbol of artistic freedom, LGBTQ history and resistance to oppression. Born near Granada, Lorca drew inspiration from the landscapes, folklore and traditions of his native Andalusia. A leading member of Spain’s Generation of ’27, he blended t…

media contact: David Perry / news@davidperry.com / (415) 676-7007 AM Best Upgrades California Casualty Group’s Financial Strength Rating B+ Financial Strength Rating and stable outlook reflects a strengthened capital position, improved operating results and stronger risk management 17 August 2026 – San Mateo, CA: California Casualty Group today welcomed AM Best’s upgrade of the Financial Strength Rating for its group members to B+…

Scottish Memories and an Early Christmas Treat – by David Eugene Perry 17 August 2026: Ahoy! Alfredo and I arrived in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides: the charming town of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. According to my family history, this is the country from which my ancestors came in the 1600s. My mother’s family’s maiden name is Tyree, very likely connected to the Scottish island of the Inner Hebrides, of Tiree We walk along the charming waterfront of…

Scenic Hiking, Sea Tales & Serendipity in Runavik, Faroe Islands – David Eugene Perry  16 August 2026: Ahoy! Today in Runavik, Faroe Islands it was a day of sightseeing, scenic hiking, sea tales and finally a serendipitous local bus ride. Off the ship early, on a quiet, misty and pleasantly chilly Sunday, Alfredo and headed for the lake and its lichen-lined trail: 45 minutes of glorious scenery and more than the occasional sheep. En route…

Media Contact:   David Perry, DP&A, Inc.  / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com Today – August 13 – Grocery Outlet to Open at Fisherman’s Wharf  New Locally Operated Grocery Store at 350 Bay Street Marks Another Major Investment in San Francisco’s Historic Waterfront Neighborhood 13 August 2026 – San Francisco, CA: Ring the bell: Grocery Outlet will officially open its new Fisherman’s Wharf location today — Thursday…

Today, on the anniversary of her birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Gladys Bentley (August 12, 1907 – January 18, 1960). A trailblazing blues singer, pianist and entertainer of the Harlem Renaissance, Bentley captivated audiences with her powerful contralto voice, risqué lyrics and commanding stage presence. Performing in her signature tuxedo and top hat, she openly defied the era’s rigid expectations surrou…

media contact:   David Perry / David Perry & Associates, Inc. / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com Mexican Navy Tall Ship Cuauhtémoc to Make Four-Day San Francisco Visit Famed sail-training vessel will pass beneath the Golden Gate Bridge September 23 before welcoming the public aboard at Piers 15–17 12 August 2026 — SAN FRANCISCO, CA: The Mexican Navy’s celebrated tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc BE-01 will sa…