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Today in history: March 28, 1776 — 250 years ago today — the de Anza Expedition arrives on the San Francisco peninsula, at what would become the Presidio of San Francisco. Led by Juan Bautista de Anza, the group brought more than 200 settlers overland from present-day Mexico. This wasn’t just exploration—it was the start of a permanent community. Within months, Spain established the Presidio and nearby Mission Dolores, securing San Franc…

Media Contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc/ (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com Bay to Breakers Surges as One of America’s Largest Races, Driven by Strong Growth, Corporate Teams, and San Francisco Momentum Iconic Foot Race is Sunday, May 17, in San Francisco 27 March 2026 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Bay to Breakers, San Francisco’s most iconic footrace and one of the oldest continuously run races in the United States, is experienci…

THE TIMES THEY ARE NOT a CHANGIN’ By J.D.Murphy 1974 Don’t gather ‘round people from  your comfortable homes the action we’re taking can be done on the phone  and accept the fact that you’ll be throwing no stones no time of yours will be wasted so don’t bother moving we’ll go it alone For The Times Are Not a Changin’ Come sightseers and heretics who speak with no yen who can’t keep their eyes open…

International Women’s Month Salute Marisa Rodriguez Today for International Women’s Month we salute Marisa Rodriguez, San Francisco’s “Cheerleader in Chief” and the driving force behind revitalizing the vibrant heart of The City as CEO of the Union Square Alliance. A key destination and economic center for the Bay Area spanning 27 city blocks and accounting for $21 billion in assessed rates, the Alliance makes up 3% of the city’s total a…

Upon This Rock” Brings Visitors to Orvieto Ever since Alfredo’s and my first visit to Orvieto, Italy in 2014 we’ve been singing the praises of this magical Umbrian town. And, of course, it served as the inspiration and setting for my best-selling and award-winning mystery thriller Upon This Rock. This month, we were delighted to see that the book paid off: inspiring my friend Ken Ferraris and his husband to visit. Of course, we gave them…