Oscar-winning ‘On Golden Pond’ screenwriter comes to S.F.
Ernest Thompson, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of the 1981 film “On Golden Pond,” has spent his career moving…
Marilyn Monroe: Earliest Photos Reveal a Star in the Making
The authors and screenwriters Joshua John Miller and Mark Fortin, who are both domestic and professional partners, are…
Gertrude Stein finally gets the look she deserves in this new book
In Deborah Levy’s new novel “My Year in Paris With Gertrude Stein,” the celebrated British author turns her…
Santa Clara County libraries roll out summer reading program – The Mercury News
The Santa Clara County Library District launches its summer reading program on June 1, encouraging patrons to “Plant…
The Beatles’ final concert was in S.F. A new book shows what happened
The Beatles take the field at Candlestick Park in San Francisco for their ticketed last concert on Aug.…
California’s Bestselling Books at Indie Stores
With reporting from the California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Alta Journal highlights the bestselling books at independent bookstores across…
How do Californians tolerate extreme inequality?
The 136 conversations took place in roughly the same way: Pleasantries would be exchanged, a recorder started, then…
Billy Eichner brings ‘Billy on Billy’ to San Francisco
Comedian, actor and writer Billy Eichner first broke through in the 2010s with his hysterical (in more ways…
This week’s bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores – Orange County Register
The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended May 24 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers…
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, May 21-29 – Daily News
The 34th annual Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade is on Monday, May 25, 2026. In the file…
Toddler who inspired ‘Go the F**k to Sleep’ is now off to college
When Vivien Mansbach attended the Berkeley Rose Waldorf School, all their friends knew they were the child who…
Reading Regression – The Campanile
After a long week filled with assignments and stressful tests, sophomore Liani Ragade curls up on a nice,…