Carl Nolte

San Francisco

Reporter at San Francisco Chronicle

reporter at San Francisco Chronicle

Articles

Where have S.F.’s historic ships gone? Not too far, actually

4 days ago | sfchronicle.com | Carl Nolte

The Balclutha fits in naturally at its temporary home at Mare Island in Vallejo after being moved from San Francisco’s Hyde Street Pier, which is being rebuilt by the National Park Service. Carl Nolte/S.F. ChronicleThe C.A. Thayer has a temporary home at Mare Island in Vallejo after being moved from San Francisco’s Hyde Street Pier during renovations.
You'd never guess that this affluent Bay Area town has a gritty past

1 week ago | sfchronicle.com | Carl Nolte

A scale model of Tiburon’s former railroad facility is a highlight of the Tiburon Railroad and Ferry Depot Museum. Carl Nolte/S.F. ChronicleA scale model is a highlight of the Tiburon Railroad and Ferry Depot Museum. Carl Nolte/S.F. ChronicleCondominiums dot the site of the former railroad yard in Tiburon. Carl Nolte/S.F. ChronicleThe winds of change have swept over the Bay Area like a hurricane in the past few years. And no place has changed as much as the small town of Tiburon in Marin County.
C'mon San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf is long overdue for a makeover

3 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Carl Nolte

A ragged American flag is seen at Fisherman’s Wharf. Carl Nolte/S.F. ChronicleRotten pilings at Fisherman’s Wharf. Carl Nolte/S.F. ChronicleThe empty sidewalk outside the closed Alioto’s restaurant at Fisherman’s Wharf. Carl Nolte/S.F. ChronicleA ragged American flag is seen with a closed restaurant behind it at Fisherman’s Wharf. Carl Nolte/S.F. ChronicleFishing boats at Fisherman’s Wharf. Carl Nolte/S.F. ChronicleAn empty corridor at Fisherman’s Wharf.
The end of an era as San Francisco commemorates the 1906 quake

1 month ago | sfchronicle.com | Carl Nolte

The faithful guardians of San Francisco’s yesterdays will gather before dawn Friday to celebrate a disaster that almost killed the city. The gathering at Geary, Kearny and Market streets at 5:13 a.m. every April 18 has become an annual tradition in its own right. She’s been there every year decked out as the belle of old San Francisco, wearing a fireman’s helmet and golden boots. She has channeled Lillie with enthusiasm and a dash of eccentricity.
If you really listen, you can hear San Francisco changing

1 month ago | sfchronicle.com | Carl Nolte

I woke up in the middle of the night. Couldn’t sleep. Insomnia, maybe. Or the tariffs. Or Greenland. Worrying about the world is the enemy of sleep. So I got up and looked out at the city. It’s a nice view: Noe Valley, Twin Peaks, a bit of the northern edge of San Francisco, a hint of the Marin hills. It’s an urban view. The houses are all close together, like Europe maybe.
Sacramento is joining the big leagues. And despite what you may think, it’s no cow town

1 month ago | msn.com | Carl Nolte

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S.F. Market Street is the city's thermometer, and things are looking better

2 months ago | sfchronicle.com | Carl Nolte

Every so often San Franciscans need to remind themselves that they live in a city, not just a collection of neighborhoods, no matter how charming. That means people have to take a look at the core of the city, not just the edges. Think of Market Street, the city's main stem. It's worth another look. It's better than it was even a couple of years ago, but it's not the same as it used to be. Sounds like San Francisco. Market Street has been a symbol, an opportunity and a problem nearly forever.
This little-known man made life a lot better for many Californians

2 months ago | sacbee.com | Carl Nolte

When administrators at UC Berkeley asked George A. Miller about plans for his estate after he died, they got this reply:"I want to live to be 80, give away everything, have a double vodka and die broke." That was George Miller, one of San Francisco's least known stalwarts: irreverent, irascible, generous. He was nearly 90 when he died in early February, a quiet man with strong opinions who operated just under the radar.
This little-known man made life a lot better for many Californians

2 months ago | modbee.com | Carl Nolte

When administrators at UC Berkeley asked George A. Miller about plans for his estate after he died, they got this reply:"I want to live to be 80, give away everything, have a double vodka and die broke." That was George Miller, one of San Francisco's least known stalwarts: irreverent, irascible, generous. He was nearly 90 when he died in early February, a quiet man with strong opinions who operated just under the radar.
A pilgrimage from S.F. south fills the soul

Jan 4, 2025 | mercedsunstar.com | Carl Nolte

You never realize how big California really is until you've taken one of those long road trips by car. San Francisco to San Diego, a thousand miles down and back. And after all those hours on the freeway, you realize you've driven through only half of California, maybe only a quarter of the state. This trip used Highway 101 mostly, then the San Diego freeway. It led around Los Angeles, not through it. We left Northern California in the rear-view mirror after an hour and a half. A long trip.