Readers were glad to read about the retired Jim Franz.

“Cliffside Views and Crashing Waves” in the May issue was good but would have been better by including the Kelley House Museum and their historic walking tours of Mendocino.

Industry, activism, and art meet here, at the shores of the bay.

Kitka, the nine-piece Oakland women’s choir originally devoted to Balkan choral music, celebrated 40 years in March and manages to keep its repertoire fresh.

Kris Newby spins a conspiratorial tale about Lyme disease in Bitten; Marcus Thompson II goes deep on Kevin Durant in KD; and Barbara Higbie presents music for healing and renewal.

We take a look at the wild critters that live out there and where to catch a glimpse of these outdoor but often hidden superstars.

Christina Cordova is the artist behind a local lino blockprint line of cards, prints, T-shirts and more that honor her Chicano-American upbringing.

The sustainable American fair restaurant uses prime ingredients to elevate the humble milkshake.