Patrick Kollman

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Interested in social justice and exploring the world through conversation and traveling. Particularly interested in documentary film and long-form writing.

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New Police Captain Targets Drugs & Prostitution

Capt. Greg Corrales returns as the Mission Police Station Captain with a fresh wrap sheet and clear goals. En Español

Swine Flu Krispies

Today it’s about food. Food suitable for the President. Food that cures anxiety. Hell, food that battles swine flu.
You know how when you’re a kid you think your parents are full of it when they say candy is bad for you? Well, Kellogg’s recently took the kids’ side of the argument to sell Cocoa Krispies. [...]

Bert & Ernie for Mayor

Is everyone else sick right now too? I’ve been sick all week, but it seems like the fall cold is more broadly distributed than the fall leaves. The rain and the autumn blues signal a time to lie on the couch, drink tea and read or stare at a screen.
So why not check out our [...]

Talking Statues, Pot Smoking and PB&J

Seems like a slow local news night when Mission Mission is covered with images of goofy genital towels and SF Gate is focused on the Giants’ star pitcher, Tim Lincecum, smoking pot.
Check out Rosa Ramirez’s article about SF City College’s innovative (if slightly creepy) statue installation touting the merits of two-year schools.
Mayor Newsom’s headed back [...]

Oceans, Food, Fines and an Anthem

The weather felt a little more like fall again yesterday. Makes me want soup, tea, and hot toddies. Also makes me appreciate warmth and big, hot meals.
The San Francisco Food Bank is getting ready for the holidays by opening a new food pantry, its 200th, to meet increasing demand. The new pantry will be located [...]

Supes, Science and Mission High

Mission High School takes center stage on Mission Loc@l today.
Watch the student-produced video of Mission High’s chess champ William Sanchez. Or venture into another part of the high school in an exploration of the Mission Science Workshop, where 2nd graders tinker with bones and rocks in Garrett McAuliffe’s audio slideshow.
A sweeping victory for the oft-marginalized [...]

11.03.09

With Day of the Dead and Halloween now behind us, surely many people will get the post-dress-up-like-a-fool-in-public blues. But November has other treats in store. And not just turkey/tofurkey day.
That’s right, it’s Movember! Not a typo, but a monthlong celebration of the mustache. It’s also National Novel Writing Month for those of you with free [...]

Today of the Dead

SF named the 25th safest U.S. city.

Halloween, After Dark

Alcohol and adults replaced children and candy on a rowdy, peaceful Halloween night.

Halloween, Before Dark

Before the ghouls and booze came out.