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Music critic shares dream of making movies

By Brenda Montano "I wasn't star-struck with Damon or Hanks. But Spielberg, well, he is truly one of my idols," Johnson says. "I remember watching his films in front of the television as a kid." Despite his anxiety, the interview is a success, ending with Johnson and Spielberg in a lengthy deep conversation about films not of Spielbergs' legacy. Johnson, with this surreal interview beneath his belt, feels a new sense of encouragement and drive to continue on his path to becoming a top-...
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Love and Cal Basketball

By Chris Ternate On an unusually picturesque day downtown in an almost entirely empty quiet office, Vittorio “Vic” Tafur is among a handful of sports writers sitting at their computers learning, researching, and writing the next day's paper. Tafur does what he is passionate about, and fittingly enough spent the latter part of his Valentines Day with one of his loves, sports writing. At well over six feet,  Tafur  looks more like he should be playing sports rather than writing about them...
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Modern renaissance woman forges own writing path

By Tamerra Griffin Had the ideals of the Italian Renaissance been injected with a dose of feminism, forcing philosophers to envision the Universal Woman, Nirmala Nataraj would certainly come to mind. Her beauty is both striking and subtle. She has virtually flawless olive skin that competes with her deep-set brown eyes—and even darker lashes—for attention. And when she pauses during the interview at SoMA’s Tart to Tart café to sip her tea (which she requests be prepared with enoug...
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Entering the business world of Ray Ratto

By Alexis Brown Whether it’s going to a gold tournament or watching a soccer match, Ray Ratto says he learns every day from what he does in the newsroom. “I am slightly smarter now than I was a minute ago,” said Ratto.  “There is always something new to learn each day working in this industry.” Ratto has been “learning” on the job since the ‘80s when he began as a columnist at the SF Chronicle.  He now focuses on sports and has no regrets about his decision. “It’s what I wanted to do...
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Experience Gets the Gossip

By Jessica Heller Leah Garchik has seen lots of things change. She has seen the economy hit both highs and lows. She watched the boom, and subsequent bust, of the dot-coms, witnessed the gentrification of countless neighborhoods, and has seen tragedy and compassion shape the city and its faithful residents. And for the last 38 years, Garchik has captured it all. As a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, Garchik writes about the cultural trends and the gossip that San Francisca...
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