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The shore showcases ‘situation’ of debauchery

Watching "Jersey Shore" is like eating deep fried Oreos without the calories. “Jersey Shore” is the cheapest entertainment around — a guilty pleasure derived from watching people live in a completely separate world, one filled with debauchery and drama.

Palace of Fine Arts: Reclaiming a City Jewel

Labeled a jewel in San Francisco’s sparkling crown, the Palace of Fine Arts has reclaimed its status as a gateway and respite from city life recognized by locals and visitors from around the globe.

Mid-Market arts center caters to low-income residents

Robert Stockland muses over sheets of charcoal drawings, his fingertips black with charcoal. Just beyond his gaze, a man is painting a self-portrait. In the back of the room, a 6-foot-3-inch man sculpts on a table strewn with mounds of clay.

Mid-Market arts center caters to low-income residents

Robert Stockland muses over sheets of charcoal drawings, his fingertips black with charcoal. Just beyond his gaze, a man is painting a self-portrait. In the back of the room, a 6-foot-3-inch man sculpts on a table strewn with mounds of clay.

Parking spaces turned to outdoor seating bring cafes into city streets

An aesthetically-pleasing public patio called a "parklet" extends six feet into the road and takes up three parking spots at 22nd and Bartlett streets, kitty-corner from the City College Mission campus.

Artist couple deviate in medium but not meaning

Ocean campus’ City Arts gallery opened its first show of the spring semester on Jan. 19, featuring two artists who work in different medias and methods to evoke a common theme.

Tough times jeopardize city’s jazz club culture

When one thinks of jazz, New York and New Orleans come to mind, but San Francisco has always managed to keep a place on that list as home to the historic Fillmore district, Yoshi’s Jazz Club and numerous venues devoted to jazz.