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Ferguson shooting, nothing new

By Matthew Patton The Guardsman Ferguson is all over the place. Let’s just get that out there, front and center and out of the way. The events that are happening in this town of 21,000 people are a microcosm of the country. Lost in much of the discussion

Streets burst with community and cultural pride

Streets burst with community and cultural pride

An estimated 8,000 people spill onto the streets for Excelsior District's own Sunday Streets festival By Calindra Revier The Guardsman Brian Belknap arranged his multi-instrumental set on the side of the street where families from all bikes of life were enjoying the day’s festivities. Belknap is

Cattle play leading role in latest photo exhibit

Cattle play leading role in latest photo exhibit

By Elisabetta Silvestro The Guardsman Brian Churchwell was hiking in the East Bay utility district when he noticed a herd of cattle pasturing the hills above Orinda. It was winter and there was a fire. He just took one photo that turned out to be a picture of five cows,

Three-foot gap required when passing cyclists

Three-foot gap required when passing cyclists

More than 150 bicycle deaths reported statewide in 2012; new state law to help reduce bicycle deaths By Patrick Fitzgerald The Guardsman Just in time for school, California’s “Three Feet for Safety Act” requiring motorists to provide at least three feet of clearance before passing a cyclist on any

Paris Alexander a life in the ring

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehE447snahg&list=UUAudsWvSIxdvF1e8RGPpHww Boxer Paris Alexander reflects on his personal career in the ring in this video. A larger than life character, Alexander thrills listeners with stories about his life. From fighting Oscar De La Hoya, to be managed by Don King, hearing

The battle for City College's accreditation continues in San Francisco Superior Court

The battle for City College's accreditation continues in San Francisco Superior Court

Karnow heard cross-motions for summary adjudication in front of an audience of approximately 100 City College supporters that nearly filled all courtroom seats.

Students showcase art exhibition

By Elisabetta Silvestro The Guardsman The latest exhibition put up entirely by City College photography students is more than just a photographic exhibition. Through cyanotypes, sun exposures, gum printing, glue transfers, Van Dykes and paints, the lines between photograph, drawing, painting and collage become blurred. The students showcased the work