Marina Times

Online exclusive #ReynoldsRap: Residents and business owners in the Haight say #DeanPreston is arrogant, unresponsive, incompetent, and only cares what homeless advocates say. So will voters give him another 4 years? Here’s why they shouldn’t... www.marinatimes.com/2020/10/horror-in-the-haight/

District 7 will be choosing a new supervisor in November, but one of the candidates is not like the others: In fact, he moved recently to avoid competing in District 11 with John Avalos, who is trying to regain his seat... https://www.marinatimes.com//carpetbagging-karptba%C9%/

September #reynoldsrap: Residents want the Community First Village model I’ve been promoting since my visit there last summer. But they’ve gotten little if any response. From Scott Wiener being dismissive and discouraging to London Breed and her deafening silence, I ask the question: Do politicians even care about saving San Francisco?

September #reynoldsrap: Residents want the Community First Village model I’ve been promoting since my visit there last summer. But they’ve gotten little if any response. From Scott Wiener being dismissive and discouraging to London Breed and her deafening silence, I ask the question: Do politicians even care about saving San Francisco?

Our dining columnist Kat Stewart Anderson takes a look at how some of our favorite restaurants are making outdoor work for them and for you. https://www.marinatimes.com/2020/08/the-big-pivot/

The city family is in trouble... https://www.marinatimes.com//the-city-family-is-a-machiav/

Online exclusive! Boudin Bakery Cafe is getting creative and you can visit Fisherman's Wharf for great food and great views (tourist free). Our new food writer Kat Stewart Anderson has the story. https://www.marinatimes.com//enjoy-the-wharf-without-tour/

GREAT UPDATECANDY IS SAFE!!! Leaving the vet clinic, going into a HOME THANK YOU to everyone who shared her post! With Gratitude, Maripat... CANDY, IN DANGER OF BEING EUTHANIZED AT VET AFLAR has been trying to help CANDY, who was abandoned at the Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital over 80 days ago. The vet clinic has reached out to many rescues, with no success. They emailed me today to let me know they are going to open up their boarding again, and will quickly run out of room to keep her. They understand that because she is a senior and not good with other dogs, it is extremely hard to find her a home.They said, Our biggest fear is that she will go live in the shelter for the rest of her life, having severe anxiety due to the close proximity of the other dogs. They said they have decided that it would be best for her to be euthanized if we cannot find her a home. I contacted them back immediately, and they confirmed that if a foster or home, or a solid lead cannot be found for her by next Monday, that they may euthanize her. Pleasenegative comments won’t help. If you have any ability to foster, please let us know. Also, please SHARE HER ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, INSTAGRAM, ETC.!!! Ventura County, California Please note that AFLAR has offered TRAINING SUPPORT to anyone who fosters or adopts Candy; and the Conejo Valley Veterinary Clinic has offered a DISCOUNT for any services for Candy. Background Info~ I went to meet Candy today. This 10-year-old sweet senior pit bull was left at the Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital, and her owner never came back. The vet has reached out for help, because they all love Candy and want to see her in a loving, Forever Home. Candy greeted me with tail wags and kisses... she loves everyone! Candy is spayed, current on vaccinations, and she is low to medium energy, although she loves to play fetch! She needs an only-dog home, and would make a wonderful companion and best friend. AFLAR is trying to find Candy a foster or forever home, and will provide training support to any foster or adopter. The Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital will offer a discount for any services for Candy. Special thanks to trainer Gail Major, and to the Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital for their special help for this sweet girl. Please contact me about [email protected] With Gratitude, Maripat

Our Virtual Adoption Events start every Saturday at Noon So, how does a Virtual Adoption work? It's easy! 1) First, watch this week's virtual adoption video t...o meet our wonderful dogs. 2) Then, If you feel a connection with a pooch, fill out an application on our website for them https://www.rocketdogrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/ 3) We’ll set up a virtual Meet and Greet so you can learn all about the dog 4) When it’s a match, we will follow health and safety guidelines to let you meet the dog in person and adopt ! and- then ta-da you have a sweet lil animal chilling out by your side making your whole life a lot better. #RocketDogRescue #VirtualAdoptions

Removing a lawless encampment in the Marina came down to a vocal community and @SupStefani and @SFPDNorthern who listened. @HillaryRonen @DeanPreston & @MattHaneySF won’t do the same. #Vote

April #ReynoldsRap: 75% of emerging diseases are #zoonotic. 2.7 million #Pangolins trafficked and scientists believe they’re the intermediary animal that caused #COVID-19. We must stop the #WetMarkets in Asia and Africa or this will happen again. https://www.marinatimes.com///you-cant-fool-mother-nature/

In my April 2019 #ReynoldsRap column, I questioned why Mayor #LondonBreed had not fired #SFDPW boss #MohammedNuru despite decades of corruption and incompetence: http://www.marinatimes.com//its-time-for-mayor-breed-to-s/ In May of 2019, I updated the story to include several calls, letters, and emails I received from workers inside DPW and other city departments claiming that one reason Breed didn’t let Nuru go was likely because they had a romantic relationship:...Continue reading

Friend of a friend and he’s still missing.

With a couple of unexpected phone calls - we have a 14 year old pittie lady ( who is curled up sleeping in my bed this morning) - her momma died and she was ...scared and hiding in the yard when the sheriff came to lock up the house yesterday. And then a call from our vet about a sweet 7 year old pittie lady who was brought to the him to be euthanized but he refused - he said his heart wouldn’t allow him to put her down , and called us to take her. the quiet everyday rescues that happen daily, no big announcement no one knows or hears - This, over money and notoriety, is what spells success. this is what we are here for. So while the whole city was out celebrating last night- we were here celebrating a lil differently- with our hearts all in- getting these ladies cozy n’ settled in. May 2020 start with your heart all-in, wherever it feels right. PLEASE FOSTER PLEASE SHARE Contact us if you are up for fostering for a bit we provide supplies, vet care, support and the deepest appreciation [email protected] 415-756-8188 (text is best)

As 2020 dawns, Michael pays tribute to his favorite 13 movies of 2019 via his January column for the Marina Times, with extra online lists of the past year's top documentaries and foreign, animated and genre films:

"If sex sells, then slip-ups steal headlines. Supervisors Catherine Stefani and Sandra Lee Fewer have both come under fire for egregious word choices." Read mo...re in the Marina Times about their shared concern for San Francisco's quality of life--a concern that is at the heart of their recent political blunders. See more