I am so glad they run specials. I am in San Francisco alot, just not all the time. Unlike most, so…read morecalled local papers, the Chronicle actually has well written local news. I can find restaurants that are well rated AT MY PRICE POINT. Then I can further research on YELP to see if they are reachable on MUNI, BART with a short walk. I had no idea until the Chronicle that I could take a attractive ferry ride with my Clipper discount. Local news is well covered, far better than local television. Even the obits are enjoyable giving you insight into ordinary people from the bay area who have led interesting lives. I like the Chronicle.

Updated review. Last month I received my credit card statement that the San Francisco Chronicle…read morecharged me $39 for a newspaper subscription. I had to call the credit card company to dispute the charge. Why? I have canceled the subscription several years ago. I haven't received their newspaper after that cancelation. To this date, no newspaper has been delivered to my home. The credit card company sent me a letter, notifying me that the $39 has been credited to my account. Yesterday I received an invoice from the San Francisco Chronicle wanting to charge me $76 with a new paid through date of June 28, 2026. Okay, I don't know why they want to sweat on me for $76 since I did not ask for a renewal subscription and there is no newspaper delivered to my home. I don't want the damn newspaper even if it were free. I will have to call their number (415 777-7000) to pick a bone with them. It looks like they are trying to prey on a senior citizen with their nonsense. Enough said!

Mary and Willie Ratcliff (editor and publisher of the paper) are both great people. Their energy…read moreand dedication to the newspaper has shown through the publication. Although they publish the paper once a month now, they still have their website updated. http://sfbayview.com I like reading this paper because it fulfills the mission of the neighborhood newspaper. Pictures of the people in the community, news around the neighborhood..you know, the usual stuff. I don't live in the Bayview area but it's nice to know what's been happening there. It's my beat neighborhood in my Journalism career. Haha.

This newspaper is a national treasure. The only place in the Bay Area to find the truth of who,…read morewhat, where when it's happening. I do miss the printed paper, but realize that online there could be a larger audience, etc. Indeed this paper should have an international audience. The substance, truth and relevance of their content is immeasurable. Much respect and gratitude to Willie and Mary Ratcliff.

I love SOMA Magazine! And not just because you can find Aaron Johnson's beautiful photo of me…read morecurbside on Sunset Blvd., in front of Little Joy (in its early aughts heyday), with blue suede roller skates flung over my shoulder. I love SOMA because I admire how it comes together. I met Ali Ghanbarian nearly two decades ago at Chaya, a sushi spot in downtown Los Angeles. I wasn't performing or promoting my work. Ali simply struck up a conversation, recognized a light in me, and asked what I did. I told him about my work as a comedienne, actress, and headliner/producer of original cabaret, The Morning After Show & The Ayana Hampton Show. He was genuinely excited. He thought I was talented, interesting, and funny, and he wanted other people to know who I was, too. And he's still right. That chance encounter led to a fantastic feature in SOMA Magazine in 2011, beautifully written by David Kohner Zuckerman. To this day, when someone wants to understand who I am as an artist and what drives my creative work, I can point them to that article. It's a remarkable gift to have someone recognize your artistic voice and give it that kind of thoughtful attention. Ali has a remarkable instinct for finding talent and shining a light on it. He's a cultural strategist who understands the importance of elevating underrepresented perspectives and artistry. SOMA is a bridge connecting people to experiences and possibilities they might not otherwise encounter. The pages of SOMA understand that good press doesn't just advance individual careers. It enriches the creative industries and the culture we all participate in. Ali is still the homie, and his professional mission hasn't wavered. I'm grateful for his friendship, his encouragement, and his enduring commitment to making sure extraordinary creative voices are seen and heard. We need more of that.

SOMA Magazine has built a legacy in fashion, art and culture, particularly in its commitment to…read morediscovering and giving a platform to creative talent. What I've especially appreciated is getting to know its founder, Ali. He's an incredibly strategic thinker with a wealth of industry knowledge and relationships built over decades. Personally, I've benefited from his advice, ideas and willingness to make introductions and open doors into new markets. He's been something of a mentor to me, generous with his knowledge and genuinely willing to help. It's rare to come across someone with that level of experience, energy and connections who is also willing to share them. I'm really glad our paths crossed.

Initially, I was afraid to come here because of all the bad reviews. It was my first time taking…read morethe ferry from SF to Oakland, and I didn't have a Clipper card, so I had no choice but to buy an actual ticket. Before I approached, I expected to get chewed out or at least glared at. I've been here twice now with no issues. On my first visit, I got a guy who was really friendly and helpful. He got me my ticket, and even told me which direction to go to and which port I should look for, without me having to ask. The second time, I got a guy who seemed to be in training with the first guy guiding him. The trainee was able to get the job done without a problem. I usually don't give places like this a review, but I felt the need to write up a good one, so others won't be afraid to come here like I had been and give them a shot.

Unfortunately another less than stellar review for Bay Crossings in the Ferry Building. We stopped…read moreby to get a new Clipper card, and for a location that bills itself as "Clipper Customer Service", we were not helped the way one would expect. The clerk that was assisting customers was extemely rude and condesending. When we asked a question about transfering a remaining balance from one card to another, he said to contact customer service. Well...isn't that what he was supposed to be? There was another customer behind us that he started helping and when she asked a question, he was equally rude and condesending. I was really surprised a shop that caters to visitors as a tour infomation center would have someone working for them with such poor customer service. I thought that maybe the person was just having a bad day, but after seeing other feedback here, I think this is just the way this shop operates regularly.

Best news source I've ever found. The phone app is great because you can listen to all of the…read morearticles. I listen to articles im walking or commuting to work. Wonderful news, wonderful app. I suppose the only downside is you have to pay for a subscription in age full of free news. But its well worth the cost. Sometimes, you really get what you pay for.

While the Economist is a great source of news, they have increased their subscription rate far in…read moreexcess of inflation and have now decided to have their print subscription customers pay for the Economist to advertise itself (they substituted extracts from their 1873 magazine in the July 27th double edition in place of mailing out the August 3rd edition).

One of the last remaining letterpress print shops in SF if not the very last. They take pride in…read morepreserving a manual printing process and their shop is an amazing resource for learning as well as picking up their curated stationary and art supplies. There is something quite cool about mixing ink and printing using plates, it's all easily visible from the front of the shop. If you know what blackwing pencils are they have them here and so much more. Fancy scissors, tons of erasers, and all kinds of writing instruments that have selected based on their history and functionality. Definitely worth stopping by to browse, you'll see stuff from all over the world. I would say these are more for the conneseiur and are priced as such and even though I didn't get anything I was tempted by some of their unique rulers. They also sell cards and posted that are printed in house, the prints would give your interior a nice analog vibe.

Was taken here as a part of the Heath Ceramics Workshop Tour on Friday, as its in the same building…read moreHeath Ceramics occupies. Probably never would've found it otherwise. Interesting place if you're in the vicinity. If you are in need of custom printing, some art supplies, or want to see some really old printing machines, come by. They can also give you estimates online as well. I bought a multi-colored pencil here for just $2.00. It's an interesting place to spend a few minutes, if you find yourself nearby, say after shopping at Heath. The staff is super nice too.

"Fearless Journalism" is Mother Jones' tagline and it truly goes where mainstream media will not…read moretread: Controversial, in-depth and thought-provoking. It's journalism that's daring, maverick- topics that mainstream outlets won't touch because they aren't sensational or popular or might offend advertisers. (Having worked in publishing for years- not hard-hitting journalism mind you, merely travel/entertainment/lifestyle publications- content is *always heavily swayed by the bottom line. Sorry if I popped your cherry). But Mother Jones doesn't operate in that bandwidth and this San Francisco-based magazine with national and international influence is a must-read. It doesn't bow to advertising pressures, popular opinion or what's in vogue. If I had to pick an adjective to describe its writing, I'd say "contrarian" and I say that with deep admiration. Long before I fumbled then stumbled backwards into a career in publishing, I had an obsession with print that started at a young age. I madly devoured every magazine I could get my hands on. I spent every dollar on any and every magazine whose cover lines pinged my imagination. My list wasn't precocious, it was Mad Magazine, TV Guide, Harper's Bazaar, Seventeen, Mademoiselle, an occasional perusal of Fortune and an obsession with The New Yorker. (I dreamt of escaping my boring hometown of Buffalo and living in New York City and read its theater/gallery/events/movie listings like they were a treasure map). But now with time being a precious commodity, I've regretfully let go of subscriptions I no longer have time to read, like watching leaves float away on a fast-moving stream. No more Rolling Stone, Food & Wine, More, People, Forbes, New York and on and on. Yet, there are a few that've made the cut: The New Yorker, Cooks Illustrated, Vanity Fair (I'm a charter subscriber) and Mother Jones Magazine. I'll renew my subscription and give one - or three - as Christmas gifts. Buy a newsstand copy, if only to support Mother Jones' fine journalism and an excellent San Francisco institution, and consider a subscription. Even if your politics are right-leaning, I promise you'll find information that'll be thought-provoking and interesting. Mother Jones is a phenomenal magazine.

Terrible customer service. Had issues with my subscription, and after weeks and repeated emails,…read morenot one word of response from MJ's customer service team to either correct or cancel the subscription. Never again.

Vapid, socialite slick consumerist fodder…read more Content is Not for the typical Yelper. I canceled my subscription 2 months ago, but they're still sending it to me. Like I'm going to buy a $1million SOMA condo or a $50,000 diamond for my wife. Yeah right!

I'll never forget my first San Francisco magazine. I had just moved to the Bay Area, only to be…read moreheaded on a trip to New Zealand, and I was browsing the airport bookstore for reading materials when I saw it: the extra-large mag with a pic of Gavin Newsom on the front. I was glued to the pages the whole flight and subscribed the second I got back. Those were the heady days of my budding love affair with San Francisco, when the city could do no wrong and waves of discovery were washing over me at an almost unbearable rate. So the magazine was quite helpful for marinating my brain in the local flavor and gaining some semblance of orientation. But now, I've got a lot more personal experience with SF (and, let's face it, I've got Yelp), and the magazine isn't quite the eye-opener it once was. More importantly, though, the city (and, let's face it, Yelp's uber-populist medium/message) has turned me into something of an anti-consumerist eco-hippie, and the dream of high-society hobnobbing and owning that killer loft has palled considerably since I realized I was just being subjected to the incredibly paradoxical mass-marketing of luxury "lifestyles". Unfortunately, though, there are still a lot of Boomers (ok, and some young folks) in this city who subscribe to that dream, and SF Magazine is catering to them more than ever these days. So aside from the excellent "Reporter's Notebook" articles, there really isn't much to interest me anymore, and I find myself on the lookout for a Bay Area lifestyle magazine that caters to my *actual* lifestyle. Sorry SF Mag--to quote one of your ads, you may have overlooked nothing, but I don't actually want to overlook everything.

It is important for organizations like this to survive. There is some very good writing here, and I…read moreurge folks to check it out. We need alternatives to the Chron pablum and Bay Guardian knee jerkism. But the website is a mess, and has been since inception---and this is a predominately web-based outfit. I tried to send a message to the editor on the "contact" page, and the page just disappears when you hit "send". No confirmation. I later attempted to comment on a story, but the CAPTCHA image did not display. This is trying with two separate browsers--Firefox & Chrome (with a Mac). Also, you search "San Francisco news", or "Bay Area news" on Google or Bing, and SFPP doesn't come up (at least after 10 pages). It seems to me a decent website would be a fairly high priority for these folks.

2nd Print Edition comes out on Thursday, November 11, 2010 featuring in-depth reporting on Pier 70…read moreredevelopment and proposed development of the Cargill Salt Flats in Redwood City and more...

Excellent for legal notice publication. Mike, the legal notice guy, is knowledgeable, kind, and…read morehelpful.

What a great bunch of guys! They made the placement of my ad ISRAEL THE SECOND COMING a joyous…read moreexperience! Michael and Scott deserve an award oF some kind and at least a bear hug!