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Bay Area

Bay Area

How is it living in the San Francisco Bay area?

I'm planning on attending a college in the San Fran bay area. Do you enjoy living there? How's the weather, beaches, and night life? Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

Born-n-Raised ...

SF has everything ... (well except parking LOL)

You'll find ...
every culture, every food, every music ...
theater, museums, movies, malls & night clubs ...
seedy bars, upscale bars, pubs, diners and dives ...
surfers, stoners, yuppies, strippers, street walkers, and trannies ...
LOL !!!

SF has many Neighborhoods were the flavor of food-n-people will vary.

San Francisco is a relatively safe city, and, with common sense you should be just fine. Most of the places you're likely to go as a tourist are safe. However, here's a few places you should avoid.

Hunters Point/Bayview - Never EVER go to the HP. Day or night it is extremely dangerous. Fortunately, it's hard to get lost there - few buses go there, so it' unlikely you'll wind up there by mistake. There's only ONE reason, as a tourist, that you would go there, and that's to see the 49ers at 3Com. Stick to the main exits and don't try to drive thru the 'hood.

Tenderloin - The TL isn't as bad as it used to be, but it should still be avoided at night. Some parts of it, like Turk Street just north of Market, should always be avoided. The bad blocks are pretty obvious - if it looks bad, turn around and find a different way.

Market & 6th - This is one of the scummiest blocks in the city. Avoid it at all hours. SOMA from 4th Street towards downtown is relatively safe however. The main homeless area (their home) is around 7th & Market, heading towards City Hall.

Haight Ashbury - Safe during the day, but LOTS of bums - calling them "homeless" is intellectually dishonest. Expect to be panhandled mercilessly. Simply smile and say "sorry" and keep walking. Do not make eye contact with anyone you don't want to have a rambling conversation with. Junkietown - the area near Golden Gate Park at the end of Haight Street near McDonald's - should be avoided at night.

16th & Mission - a major transportation hub but also a VERY scummy block. If you take BART to the 16/Mission station, go up the escalators, on to the plaza, and keep walking! Don't loiter around the plaza; all sorts of vermin hang out here. Things improve greatly just one block away.

Happy Traveling ...

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San Francisco

San Francisco

What to do in San Francisco at Night

San Francisco is an interesting city. It's the thirteenth most populated city in the U.S. but when it comes to population density it's ranked second.

It's very expensive to live in San Francisco. The city's property values have escalated to among the highest in the nation. However, San Francisco residents have the highest income in the country.

Since it's so expensive to live in the city, middle class families have moved out and young, single, professionals have moved in.

To accommodate these affluent and childless denizens, a plethora of restaurants, nightclubs and bars have sprung up all over the city. In other words, there's a lot to do in San Francisco after the sun goes down. (If you want things to do in San Francisco with children, click here.)

Following is an itinerary to utilize everything the nightlife in San Francisco has to offer. During your trip, you'll tour several of the city's unique districts and visit many of the city's main attractions. It won't take long for you to realize that the "City by the Bay" is just as exciting at night as it is during the day.

SOMA

As the sun sets on San Francisco, you find yourself standing in the SOMA district.

SOMA stands for "South of Market." This area is located in the eastern part of the city and is home to San Francisco's top art galleries.

As night descends, you browse through the latest exhibits at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (151 Third Street) and then at the newest editions to the Yerba Buena Arts Center (701 Mission Street).

Looking at art can make one thirsty, so you grab a cocktail at one of the many art-gallery-slash-cocktail-lounges. The Minna Gallery (111 Minna Street) and the Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street) are two of the most popular.

You can stay in SOMA for dinner, but tonight you're out to see as much of the city as possible, so you continue on to your next destination.

Of course, if you had dined in SOMA you might have visited the Salt House (545 Mission Street) for some excellent American cuisine or the cozy Fringale (570 4th Street) for their exquisite French faire.

And if you had dined in SOMA, you probably would have visited the Supperclub (657 Harrison Street) afterwards. This ultra cool club has patrons dining on beds and sipping pricey cocktails while watching Cirque du Soleil-type shows. It's a feast for the senses.

THE CASTRO

Your next stop is the Castro district-center of the city's gay culture. It was here that Harvey Milk, recently portrayed in the movie Milk by actor Sean Penn, opened a camera shop and began his political activism.

You're traveling to the Castro district to visit the historic movie palace, the Castro Theater (428 Castro Street). This theater shows new and old, domestic and foreign, and mainstream and independent films. It's also quite the social hot spots for movie buffs.

After taking in a movie, you might want to dine at 2223 Restaurant (2223 Market Street). This affordable restaurant is known to have some of the best food in the city. If you're not in the mood for American food, the Thai House Express on Castro (599 Castro Street) always receives rave reviews.

After dinner, you partake in some wine tasting at the Swirl on Castro (572 Castro Street). You not only taste wines that come from all over the world but you also browse their showroom full of gifts and wine accessories.

Next stop is the Bar on Church (198 Church). This legendary hot spot has trendsetting deejays, retro furnishing and a patio bar. It is the place to be when you're in the Castro.

THE FILLMORE

You could hang out at the Bar on Church all night, but you have places to go and a rock band to see. You head north to the historic Fillmore (1805 Geary Boulevard) to catch your favorite band live on stage.

One of the cathedrals of America music, the Fillmore has seen legendary rock bands like the Grateful Dead, The Who, The Doors and The Jimi Hendrix Experience perform on its stage. Today, it books such diverse artists as Blondie, Eagles of Death Metal and DeVotchKa.

THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT

Wanting to relax after the high energy concert (and wanting the ringing from your ears to dissipate), you venture northeast and visit the Cigar Bar & Grill (850 Montgomery Street). You unwind with a nice Montecristo and some smooth Courvosier.

The Cigar Bar & Grill has a friendly, causal atmosphere and is one of the few places open late at night in the Financial District.

MISSION DISTRICT

The night is still young and you're still thirsty. You venture down to San Francisco's Mission District for a little bar hoping.

The Mission District is home to a slew of great neighborhood bars like the Thieves Tavern (496 14th Street), Elxir (3200 16th Street), 500 Club (500 Guerrero Street), Delirium (3139 16th Street) and Gestalt Haus (3159 16th Street).

The Beauty Bar (2299 Mission Street) is decorated with the salvaged interior from a Long Island salon. The bar offers music and cocktails seven days a week, but Thursday through Sunday you can get a manicure.

PRESIDIO PET CEMETERY

Now that you're liquored up and your nails are nicely manicured, you decide it's time to creep yourself out. So you drop in on the Presidio Pet Cemetery.

It was once the unofficial burial site for deceased pets belonging to families stationed at the Presidio-a former military installation but since 1994 it has belonged to the National Park Service.

Currently, the cemetery is closed to new members, but that doesn't stop some grieving pet owners from secretly burying their departed loved ones. Of course burials at the Presidio now have to be done under the cover of night to avoid the wrath of law enforcement.

HAIGHT-ASHBURY

With the sun about to rise and a tear in your eye from reading Fluffy's tombstone, you stroll into the Haight-Ashbury neighbor for some breakfast.

After all, where else can you go when you reek of smoke, alcohol and dead pets but the birthplace of the hippies?

You grab a coffee at the extremely laid-back Horseshoe Cafe (566 Haight Street). And then you have breakfast at Kate's Kitchen (471 Haight Street). You had to wait for a table, but breakfast at Kate's is always worth it.

Since the morning is still crisp, you take a leisurely stroll around Golden Gate Park before returning home.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

The San Francisco Giants play at AT&T Park (24 Willie Mays Plaza). The park is located in the SOMA district and is surrounded by a bevy of restaurants and bars.

Civic Center/Tenderloin is San Francisco's own theater district. There you'll find the Curran, Golden Gate, Herbst, Orpheum and Warfield Theaters. It's also the home to the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, the San Francisco Opera (the second largest opera company on the continent) and the San Francisco Ballet.

Beach Blanket Babylon is a San Francisco institution. The zany musical spoof of pop culture performs at Club Fugazi (678 Green Street) in San Francisco's North Beach district. Now in its 34th year, it's the longest running musical revue in theatre history.

SAYING GOODBYE TO THE CITY BY THE BAY

Regardless of where you start or where you finish, San Francisco is rich in culture, arts and entertainment. The city is well organized, easy to navigate and teeming with vivacious nightlife.

While it's possible to see a lot of the city in one night, it's also possible to spend multiple nights exploring just one neighborhood. For these culturally rich and fascinating districts make San Francisco a truly unique American city.

Scott McKenzie - San Francisco

Bay City

Bay City

Is there anyone in the Bay City area that would be interested in meeting up to ride bike trails?

I like to hit a trail and ride it out as far as it will go - I'm not a fitness freak, I just like to explore new places and enjoy the outdoors. Anyone care to join?

If I had a bike I totally would! I'm too worried that it will get stolen where I live (Berkeley), plus I don't really have the money right now. I have been hiking up into the hills exploring the trails though. I know a girl who cycles a lot and I feel like she mentioned a google/yahoo group for Berkeley cyclists. I don't know anything about it though. Might be worth looking up. I hope you find someone to ride with! Good luck!

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San Quinn

Preseason Preview Nfl - Chicago Vs Cleveland

To avoid a point breaking preseason, the Cleveland Browns and the Chicago Bears must ask themselves the question on Thursdays game "should we spread some reputation?" or perhaps "who cares!! It's preseason!!"

If the word injury was to be found in the dictionary, some definitions will include ankle, hamstring, knee, foot, concussion and finally: Cleveland Browns. These factors have contributed to a 3 in a row loss for the Browns these past weeks. More than 6 players are suffering from some grievance including quarterback Derek Anderson.

Browns fans are hoping the story from early 72's does not repeat after so long, when they went on a 6 repeated loss, barely making it to the playoffs. The Bears last went defeated on the 98 preseason, coming up later with a 4-12 expected season.

Are we expecting fans to call for Brady Quinn or Ken Dorsey on the line up for Thursday 28th? With Anderson on recovery, Brady Quinn will line up for the second time this month; that is if he can overcome those slip-ups from the past games.

What do Braylon Edwards and Kellen Wislow have in common with San Diego when they had Philip Rivers and Drew Bees a few years ago? Well, besides competition at quarterback, they have talent.
The Chicago Bears on the other hand have put to much faith on starting quarterback Kyle Orton losing 3 consecutive games as well. The question for Thursday 28th is: who wants to wear the big shoes? Maybe Rex Grossman has an answer.

Now, did the Bears do little to renovate and develop their structure this off season? Or did they sacrifice the most important position, the field? Can some fill in for Bernard Berrian (too bad he is gone) or Cedric Benson? Does Matt Forte need competition from Kevin Jones? Questions come and go, but they have made it in the past and if Devin Hester improves and builds up as a wide receiver, field success sounds accurate for this season.

Ok, let's back up for a minute, Rex Grossman is a doubt choice per se, but still optimal; Kyle Orton's contract got an extension… "Hmmm, ok keep going", Moose Muhammad #2 receiver was released and #1 receiver Bernard Berrian is now making extra cash with the Vikings, so all around, can fans make a judge out of this? Devin Hester was a rookie last year, but pretty sure this year he will come around and show marked improvement.

The Bears should be worried about injuries which play a big role last season. Healthy defense means strong and vigorous team, so let's hope the Bears can upturn to the top of the NFC north this year.

All said, both teams' top starters won't see undoubtedly much action on Thursday night, but we are sure to expect some surprises from both sides.

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