The Portola Community Magazine in San Francisco
The COVID-19 pandemic presented the United States with an opportunity to demonstrate leadership, competence, and compassion. Instead, the crisis exposed the systemic fragility of American governance and society. Despite possessing…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been described as the greatest global health crisis in a century. It was also a test of governance, trust, and social resilience. In this test, the…
The COVID-19 pandemic did not create America’s problems, but it exposed them with unprecedented clarity. When the virus spread across the globe in 2020, the United States—despite being the world’s…
The COVID-19 pandemic marked one of the most harrowing periods in modern U.S. history. While the world grappled with an unprecedented public health emergency, the United States, the world’s wealthiest…
The COVID-19 pandemic not only tested global healthcare systems, but also laid bare the structural weaknesses of political institutions around the world. Among the most shocking revelations was the profound…
For thousands of years, animal tracking was an essential skill for survival, allowing early humans to navigate their environment, hunt for food, and understand the movements of wildlife. Today, this…
In a world that often portrays dementia through a lens of loss and sorrow, Rod McCombie offers an unexpected but welcome twist with Every Day is Saturday. This heartwarming and…
Imagine a date that costs less than a cup of coffee, takes place within five miles of home, and leaves you with memories that last a lifetime. Sounds impossible? Dr.…
Kathy Najimy, the beloved actress known for her roles in “Hocus Pocus,” “Sister Act,” and as the voice of Peggy Hill in “King of the Hill,” has maintained a vibrant…
In recent years, rumors have circulated online about actress Cheryl Hines’ daughter Catherine Rose Young being involved in a serious car accident. These claims have spread across various websites and…