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City Hall inexplicably declares war on lovely Bernal Heights sidewalk benchesAbout 10 hours ago
San Francisco Bernal Heights

City Hall inexplicably declares war on lovely Bernal Heights sidewalk benches

These lovely sidewalk benches are now being declared "unpermitted encroachments" on Mirabel Avenue in Bernal Heights, with the Public Works department now demanding $1,400 permits for benches that have been there as long as 20 years.

Joe KukuraJoe Kukura
China-based developer behind scandal-linked SF project is causing housing development headaches at three sites in San JoseAbout 13 hours ago
San Jose

China-based developer behind scandal-linked SF project is causing housing development headaches at three sites in San Jose

A real estate firm based in China is causing some major frustrations in San Jose because of a lack of action on a few major development projects. The drama comes after a top executive for Z&L Properties was arrested in London over a bribery and corruption case in San Francisco.

Wesley SeversonWesley Severson
Immersive exhibit in Richmond takes visitors on a virtual trip to the Space StationAbout 13 hours ago
San Francisco

Immersive exhibit in Richmond takes visitors on a virtual trip to the Space Station

An immersive, virtual-reality exhibit in Richmond lets visitors experience a voyage to space – virtually, that is – and explore a replica of the International Space Station. The exhibit will be in the Richmond waterfront's historic Craneway Pavilion through March.

Laila WeirLaila Weir
40-year-old mid-Market vegetarian restaurant Ananda Fuara is closing permanently on SundayJan 31, 2023
San Francisco Civic Center

40-year-old mid-Market vegetarian restaurant Ananda Fuara is closing permanently on Sunday

Civic Center vegetarian staple Ananda Fuara just announced they’re permanently closing, and Sunday is your last day for their signature “neatloaf” or avocado toast.

Joe KukuraJoe Kukura
SF SPCA celebrating 155th anniversary, offering free adoptionsJan 30, 2023
San Francisco Mission Potrero Hill

SF SPCA celebrating 155th anniversary, offering free adoptions

As the San Francisco SPCA gears up for its 155th anniversary, we took a tour of their adoption facility, because for the next few days, the “fourth-oldest rescue society in the U.S.” will be furr-nishing the pet adoptions for free.

Joe KukuraJoe Kukura
Community group holds Castro Theatre town hall ahead of Historic Preservation Commission meeting [Updated]Jan 30, 2023
San Francisco

Community group holds Castro Theatre town hall ahead of Historic Preservation Commission meeting [Updated]

Last Thursday, a coalition of community groups held a Castro Theatre town hall ahead of two consequential public meetings about the theatre's landmark status and preservation of its seats.

Steven BraccoSteven Bracco
Artist Natalie Gabriel brings Carol Doda back to North Beach in stunning new muralJan 27, 2023
San Francisco North Beach

Artist Natalie Gabriel brings Carol Doda back to North Beach in stunning new mural

Thanks to muralist Natalie Gabriel, Carol Doda, the iconic stripper who shimmied her way to international fame as a topless dancer in the 60s and 70s has returned to North Beach in a new mural at wine bar Bodega.

Dorothy O'DonnellDorothy O'Donnell
United Playaz founder opening new SoMa dispensary on SaturdayJan 27, 2023
San Francisco SoMa

United Playaz founder opening new SoMa dispensary on Saturday

The founder of the 28-year-old youth violence prevention organization United Playaz, Rudy Corpuz Jr., will hit new highs with the grand opening of his new Stiiizy dispensary at Fourth and Brannan Streets on Saturday.

Joe KukuraJoe Kukura
Going out with a bang: Castro restaurant & bar Harvey's set to host one final marathon eventJan 26, 2023
San Francisco Castro

Going out with a bang: Castro restaurant & bar Harvey's set to host one final marathon event

Fans of longtime Castro dining, drinking, and event venue Harvey's (500 Castro St.) who were surprised by Sunday's sudden announcement of its closure after 27 years in the neighborhood will have one last chance to say goodbye.

Steven BraccoSteven Bracco
SF Chinatown grandmas drop AARP-sponsored Lunar New Year rap videoJan 25, 2023
San Francisco Chinatown

SF Chinatown grandmas drop AARP-sponsored Lunar New Year rap video

The Grant Avenue Follies gained national attention in 2021 when they created their first music video — the "Gai Mou Sou (chicken feather duster) Rap" — and now they've partnered with AARP on a new video, "That Lunar Cheer."

Dorothy O'DonnellDorothy O'Donnell
Tenderloin indie entertainment venue PianoFight is closing permanently in MarchJan 24, 2023
San Francisco Tenderloin

Tenderloin indie entertainment venue PianoFight is closing permanently in March

Both the Tenderloin and Oakland locations of PianoFight will be closing permanently on March 18, but the scheduled SF SketchFest and other shows will continue until then.

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End of an era: Castro restaurant & bar Harvey's closes after 27 yearsJan 23, 2023
San Francisco Castro

End of an era: Castro restaurant & bar Harvey's closes after 27 years

On Sunday, longtime Castro dining, drinking, and event venue Harvey's (500 Castro St.) announced its closure after 27 years in the neighborhood.

Steven BraccoSteven Bracco
The former Good Frikin’ Chicken spot to become new Iranian restaurant from Calabash co-ownerJan 20, 2023
San Francisco Bernal Heights Mission

The former Good Frikin’ Chicken spot to become new Iranian restaurant from Calabash co-owner

The current pop-up restaurant Komaaj has posted signage that they’re taking over the former Good Frikin’ Chicken space at Mission and 29th Streets, so the location’s Middle Eastern food tradition will remain intact.

Joe KukuraJoe Kukura
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