Take a Peek Inside Our Premier Issue
THE CANDIDATE: NBA All-Star ... Successful businessman ... Mayor? Kevin Johnson’s decision to run and gun for the top office in his hometown has sparked national buzz. And make no mistake: The kid from Oak Park is ready to hit the biggest shot of his life.
THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Mad about hue? You’re in luck, because designers like Ralph Lauren and Diane von Furstenberg have got a lot of bright ideas for spring.
WEDDED BLITZ: 12 hours. 70 couples. Meet many of the romantics who tied the knot on Valentine’s Day at the county recorder’s office. For one of them at least, love—literally—is blind.
SPLASH MOUNTAINS: Hike, bike and take in the spectacular spring falls in Yosemite—even if you don’t have reservations yet. Plus: Head out of town for a Foreigner, a Beauty, a Beast and Buster Keaton.
A BEAUTIFUL M.I.N.D. : Former longtime news anchor Sarah Gardner talks about her family’s painful (and hopeful) fight against autism. Plus: charity functions that make you feel like you’re in Paris or Vegas.
DISH: Just (one) dessert: A chocolate heaven opens in midtown; a special steak ranchero at Centro; a new eatery on the river—at last!; a healthy portion of our tasty restaurant listings.
NIGHT VISION: Local photographer Roger Vail casts neon signs, like those at the Crest and Esquire, in a whole new light. Plus: Kanye, Bublé, Jazz Jubilee and 50 other things to take in around Sactown.
