Alcatraz sneaking up on the Golden Gate Bridge

Lake Tahoe Witches Paddle!

San Francisco. Not a war zone.

The brilliant trailblazer Jane Goodall in 2016 at World Conservation Congress. She was kind to all—heads of state, children, reporters.

It’s fall, sunset season by the bay.

4.3 earthquake shook me awake just before 3 AM in Berkeley, yikes. As always I went on the USGS site and reported how it felt. Kind of reassuring to answer No to questions of whether things toppled, but farewell sleep

Cal students arrive in Berkeley next week. On campus to greet them: two raucous young falcons have claimed the top bunks, on the Campanile.

Just a working goat, making the world better, eating poison oak.

Keep fighting politicians who would sell our public lands to fund undeserved tax cuts for the obscenely rich

Favorite literary slogan seen at S.F. Pride Parade today: Pride not Prejudice 🏳️‍🌈
Long route for high-heeled marchers, impressive!

More Americans voted for Senator Alex Padilla than for 48 of the 53 red state GOP U.S. Senators combined.

Donald Trump's policies are cruel and harmful. They're also insulting, to his opponents and supporters alike.

His actions and claims insult the intelligence of the American people - and our shared values.

It is assumed Jeffrey Goldberg was added “inadvertently” to the Signal chat, and that’s likely but not proven. What if it was done purposefully? Who would benefit? Is anyone investigating the possibility, or am I seeing bad intentions where others see reckless stupidity? Trump loves a scapegoat.

Pete should resign

Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.