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This week's Upper Haight roundup includes Labor Day sales, plus a selection of live events and a recap of the week's news.
Retail & Industry in ...
After over 30 years in the neighborhood, Kids Only is closing its doors.
A decade after the release of an ambitious plan to address homelessness, we take a look at the state of the problem today.
Bulka Bakery will serve a variety of baked goods, including savory and sweet pastries and housemade bread.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Construction crews are back at work this week, replacing water main and lateral lines from Baker to Ashbury.
The 39th annual poster contest for the Haight Ashbury Street Fair is underway, and the deadline for entries is April 11th. The Battle of the Bands for a fair appearance also starts next month.
There's more going on at the library than you think.
Some parts of the Panhandle playground have recently gone missing.
There's a lot going on in our fair 'hood later today, so grab a coffee and settle in.
Work was halted after last week's gas leak, the latest in a long string of disruptions.
405 Shrader has debuted its fall 2014 lineup, and it's a good one.
The neighborhood associations met with the SF Planning Department this week, and they're taking the next steps to beautify the neighborhood.
Shoe Biz is merging with an online retailer, but the original owners plan to stay with the company for the next five years.
Arts & Culture in ...
The longtime Haight stained glass shop is moving to a studio in the Dogpatch, which will only be open by appointment.
Now's your chance to get answers about the multiple gas leaks and sinkholes in the Haight last fall.
Anyway, it's Friday! Here's some stuff that's happening.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
So far in 2016, the Haight/Stanyan intersection is still a hotbed for crimes of all sorts, and some new phone scams are making the rounds.
BodyRok Studios, the boutique gym we first told you about back in June, has opened in the former Tatyana space at 1529 Haight. It offers Pilates and cycling classes, starting at $20 per session.
Many of the Haight's vacant storefronts have been scooped up, but a few notable stragglers remain.
After 37 years at the same location, the low-fee mental health clinic may be evicted for the construction of three new residential buildings.
There's a new quarterly nudie mag in town, with plenty of local content and deep ties to the Haight.
Directed by Haight local Kurt Weitzmann, the documentary follows Cho's 2014 homeless outreach initiative in honor of the late Robin Williams.
Here are the streetscape design results chosen by the public for the Upper Haight Public Realm Plan, which is set to begin in 2018.
Neighbors say the store's HVAC system and delivery trucks are too loud, which has led to a six-year battle with both the store and the city.
Politics & Govt in ...
If you've always thought the Upper Haight was special, the city is about to validate your suspicions.
The shop sells San Francisco-themed merchandise designed by local artists.
Parks & Nature in ...
The basketball courts reopen today, with face-painting, a basketball clinic, and much fanfare.
The crowd reportedly topped 10,000 last Saturday.
8:30 sharp. Details under the cut...
Fun & Entertainment in ...
The big blue dinosaur statue, which has stood at 1553 Haight since 1975, has suddenly vanished.
It's summer, and you may have noticed an enormous influx of tourists. Here's how to prepare.
It's all over the place this morning. If you're too busy to google, here's your one-stop-shop.
While crime is down across the district, there have been some notable incidents in the Upper Haight to report.
As the construction drags on, residents and merchants are increasingly frustrated by disruptions to parking and foot traffic.
Two missing persons may have been spotted in the Haight.
Tomorrow at Booksmith: Competitive Erotic Fanfiction, featuring your favorite Uppercasing editor Camden Avery.
Megan and Shannon Kurashige are familiar faces in the neighborhood, but you might not know about their dance company.
This month's recap includes mysterious fires, a motorcycle drug bust and a laptop theft.
This week's Odds & Ends: Kim Novak, clowns in a bookstore, ice cream, and more.
Happy High Herbs has transformed into the Twisted Thistle Apothecarie.
A new owner and a new life await the iconic blue building at 636 Shrader.
A condo in a historic Ashbury Heights firehouse is for sale.
Isabel Wade and the Friends of Buena Vista Park started a change.org petition to "restore and improve" Buena Vista park.
Traffic, street kids, pedestrian lighting: these 1960s papers could be mistaken for those of today.
Racing to get work done before the holiday moratorium on construction, crews have added Saturdays to the work schedule.
A burner's shopping paradise pops up at Second Act this weekend.
Despite firing a subcontractor after a series of gas line strikes last year, the Upper Haight infrastructure project continues to be troubled.
Taking It to the Streets continues to expand and engage local businesses in the homeless outreach effort.
Living in the third most popular tourism destination in the city comes with certain ... complications. Here are some tips and tricks.
A bicycle-powered community library called Bibliobicicleta visits the Panhandle on Tuesday evenings.
Attendance had been declining ever since 2008, with a precipitous drop in 2014.
The annual Battle of the Bands starts this week, with a slot at the Haight Ashbury Street Fair at stake.
We saw this dude after we spent Thursday stuffing ourselves for Thanksgiving, and we felt like we could relate.
Back in our infancy in March of 2012, we asked you what the neighborhood was missing. Let's see which of your wishes came true.
A coalition of neighborhood organizations will sponsor a debate for the D5 candidates on Wednesday, September 19th.
The Boys & Girls Club on the corner of Page & Stanyan sold recently. To Falun Gong.
It's almost April, and that means the neighborhood's farmers market will be back in action soon.
Nancy Pelosi runs errands; Naomi Wolf stays nearby.
This Saturday (and every Saturday!) you can find a rotating series of local pop-ups at Second Act.
Club Deluxe's new owners are holding an open house this Sunday to discuss the venue's music license, among other matters.
Progress is being made on installing six more dog waste bag stations along Haight Street.
Plans for the multi-use area include more skate elements, plus a water fountain, picnic table and more.
This week's Odds & Ends: Human rights, New Orleans funk, Easter egg hunts, and MORE. Dig in.
We got word yesterday that HYA at Haight & Cole will not have their lease renewed for 2014.
A killer wolf and new sidewalk graffiti have appeared in the Upper Haight.
Dick Evans, photographer and Haight Ashbury enthusiast, will be leading his second Photography adventure around the 'hood next month.
The new tech center now buys, sells and repairs electronics, with a specialty in Macbooks and iPhones.
While the law will effect the entire city, its impact may be felt pretty acutely in the Haight...
If you walk past Bang-On today, fear not! They might be closed, but they're not gone for long.
At long last! Here's what's going on.
We asked an 8-year Haight Street bartender to tell us what it's like working at the best gay bar in the Upper Haight.
18,000 copies of a new local newspaper called HAtCHBeat landed on neighborhood doorsteps yesterday.
Okay kids, we're turning it over to you.
Share your concerns about recent infrastructure snafus with DPW representatives.
We thought you might enjoy hearing another city's perspective.
Thrilled to make your acquaintance: Miles and Lola.
If you're doing any holiday shopping at Amoeba this season, you might want to raid your pantry first.
Kid Robot is having a rough week.
We spotted this sign at the Ashbury/Page intersection, so we did some digging.
Pizza superstar Gemignani, who owns Tony's Pizza Napoletana in North Beach, is about to debut a new spot on Haight Street.
This month saw several groups of men committing robberies by force, mostly around the Haight and Stanyan intersection.
They're coming. And hiring!
NBC is reporting that local merchants and business owners have been bitten by transient dogs.
Happy giving!
There's a bunch of book-related action in the neighborhood this week. Here's what to look out for.
He occupies a single tile at ground level somewhere on Haight Street. Have you seen him around? Possibly in your nightmares?
Buyer's Best Friend is hosting a demo and tasting of small batch foods this Thursday.
Introducing Captain Vaswani, who's taken leadership at Park Station since Captain Corrales' retirement.
We've got three things in the hood to look forward to this Saturday the 23rd.
We sat down with bartender Larry Piaskowy to sample the new summer menu at Alembic.
Soon, there will be even more creepy little things in the neighborhood.
What's been happening at The Red Victorian B&B since founder Sami Sunchild passed last year? Turns out, a lot.
Cole Valley Fair is next weekend, and for once it doesn't overlap with Folsom.
We've seen the HYA street team out and about since their December 2013 eviction, so we tracked down Mary Howe to find out how things are faring.
The city's proposal to give parking spaces on Page Street to car share companies is facing some opposition in the neighborhood.
We spied this yesterday while we were out and about, and thought it was lovely. Explanation beneath the cut.
A man was arrested at Earthsong after allegedly grabbing a woman and trying to steal her wallet.
Add this to your list of restaurant changes coming in 2013.
Cole Valley might be getting a parklet!
Hey, did you know there's a Bell Choir that rehearses every Thursday at the corner of Waller & Belvedere? We didn't either.
It's been 10 months since the L.A.-based surf lifestyle store opened, and SF director Julie Cox says working in the Haight has been great so far.
Parking Meters on Sundays goes into effect citywide today.
We recently noticed that there's a new print newspaper in town. Curious, we caught up with editor Liz Fedak to learn more.
A man was stabbed in Buena Vista Park on Friday, and the suspect is still at large.
They carted away some valuables and then demolished HANC's plant nursery while stunned residents protested.
The Upper Haight parking wars are back.
It looks like the HANC debacle isn't over yet.
Food & Drinks in ...
The newly opened cafe at Hayes & Cole is offering food from El Salvador, plus a full coffee menu, beer and wine.
If you're in the 'hood tonight at 7:30, Cory Doctorow, co-editor of Boing Boing, will be at Booksmith to read from his new book, Homeland.
Now's your chance to take your opinions off the internet and into the streets.
It's gnarly.
All your pictures were gorgeous, but there could only be one winner...
Ruby at 1431 Haight is closing.
So, what's the deal with Martin Mack's semi-abandoned parklet?
We spoke to witnesses.
We're not the only neighborhood to see an uptick in problems related to SF's transient population.
Get ready to grab a free ice cream cone at Ben & Jerry's tomorrow.
It's Friday, which means it's time for a round up of the juicy bits and pieces.
Guess who's applying now.
Traffic, a new streetwear clothing shop, is now open for business at Haight & Clayton.
Scoot moved in to your backyard. Here's how it works.
This Saturday at 9am, come out to meet your neighbors, get dirty, and do some good.
You know the acronyms: HANC, HAIA, HAMA.
The new and improved Goodwill is better than ever, and the store is set to celebrate its grand reopening and 25th anniversary on Thursday.
A snazzy new website and online ordering: now at El Faro.
Halloween is in two weeks, and we wanted to let you know about a walking tour to showcase the haunted spots in the hood.
It could be gone as early as July.
Cheap Thrills is closing up shop.
While lighting was one of the most popular items in the neighborhood plan, funding is now in question.
Googly eyes edition.
Here's a roundup of places in the hood looking for help.
A limited edition Jerry Garcia beer just debuted at Magnolia.
Ben & Jerry's had an eventful weekend: their iconic Haight Ashbury street signs on the pillar outside the front door were stolen.
CVIA is having their annual general meeting this Saturday at Kezar.
The Indian restaurant at 1668 Haight (across from Belvedere) is listed for sale.
it's hard to brown bag your booze when you're scrapped for change and bags cost ten cents.
Things have been humming along through city bureaucracy, and the project is ready to get moving this fall.
Today on the crime beat, there was a stabbing at Haight and Stanyan outside of the McDonald's on Saturday afternoon.
The efficient LED lights, intended to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, will go up from now through October.
This Saturday in the panhandle: meet your neighbors and help create a digital map of the nabe.
This Friday, the Booksmith at 1644 Haight hosts another Bookswap. We got the inside scoop on what they're all about.
Amoeba was trying to open a medical marijuana dispensary, but the planning department shut it down.
Vehicle break-ins, a Haight & Stanyan stabbing, and NSFW late-night shenanigans.
The building at the corner of Haight and Ashbury was, briefly, for sale.
Now that it's 2014, here's a list of ongoing projects in the Upper Haight that will carry over from last year.
While not specific to the Haight, this post about San Francisco's current crisis on Alex Castle's blog was super relevant to the neighborhood.
There's a garden tour coming to the Haight, and your garden could be featured.
A look back at the former Polytechnic High School and its unique history in the neighborhood.
An oil spill over the weekend bathed the neighborhood in a fine white dust.
By building relationships with local landlords, the nonprofit is helping homeless families find new homes quicker and remain stable once housed.
A new rideshare startup brings shuttle service between Cole Valley/The Haight and downtown/SoMa.
Wednesday evening will offer two opportunities to discuss local issues, from the Haight-Ashbury Improvement Association meeting to a meet and greet of local D5 candidates.
Have you noticed an uptick in car break-ins in the area?
Wells Fargo is offering a reward for any information leading to the arrest of the individual suspected of vandalizing their ATMs.
Give feedback on both completed and potential future improvements to where Ashbury meets the Panhandle.
Signage, seating, bulb-outs and greenery: here's what's on the way to the Haight (and when).
Following in the footsteps of the historic Red Vic, Second Act has become a neighborhood fixture and local gem.
A verdict has come down in the trial following a 2011 death in Buena Vista Park.
For the second year in a row, FTC is building a temporary skate park in its backyard.
"The art of the dispossessed" tells a story of the travelers and the destitute who share the neighborhood.
Move over, bubble stroller: there's another maker in the Haight.
We'll publish our favorites, and you guys can vote for your favorite tomorrow.
This Saturday, November 1st, the Red Vic will be haunted by the future of our climate.
On Tuesday, Buffalo Exchange will be celebrating its 40th birthday with a converted Airstream-turned-boutique.
Taking It To The Streets is launching a new program to help clean up the neighborhood.
Park Station renews efforts to keep the Haight corridor clear of drugs, loose dogs and double parking.
The intersection of Oak and Baker streets has become a construction zone, with work expected to last through year's end.
In an effort to build neighborhood solidarity, Avenue Cyclery is spearheading a merchant kickball league in the Haight.
We stopped in at Liquid Experience to chat about the store's history and its holiday offerings this year.
New year, new vintage shop at the former Mystery Mister space.
Bacon Bacon's menu is on temporary hiatus due to a permitting issue.
Check out this rare footage of the seminal hippie gathering, right in your backyard.
Outstripped by the N-Judah, private commuter shuttle Chariot cuts Cole Valley stops.
Cruelty-free and painless, the Hippie Trap may be just what this neighborhood needs.
Haight Street's former Tikka Masala location isn't done with its concept shuffles just yet.
An update on the homeless outreach organization's graffiti removal and street cleaning program.
Take a peek inside the revamped Red Vic B&B, and find out what's in the works for the hotel, social club, and "cultural experiment."
April's First Thursday is this week, and the list of participating Upper Haight merchants is longer than ever.
The Haight's soda pop emporium has closed its doors, as Haight Street Market spreads its wings.
A custom hat shop is taking over the former jewelry space at Haight and Belvedere.
With the stairway project nearing completion, this Friday is a good time to give it a stroll.
From peppermint bark ice cream to a cake made with crickets, here's your guide to holiday treats in the Haight.
The state needs the rain, but if you're anything like us, you're woefully underprepared.
We know how much you kids like booze, so we're giving you plenty of advanced warning for this one.
Work crews are out today, but not for the Haight infrastructure project. Public Works is replacing some lateral sewer lines, as residents were complaining of back-ups. The work should take 2-3 days.
There has to be something besides a paisley pattern that makes these sheets "Haight Ashbury." Let's figure it out together, shall we?
Why the Fizzary has temporarily closed, plus what's next for a vacant former consignment store.
Get out there, get some exercise, support a long-time local, and learn about your neighborhood.
Considering all the crazy things happening lately, we'd thought we'd throw together a PSA for emergency situations.
Disney's Big Hero 6 drew inspiration from our humble corner at Haight and Masonic.
The former occult/witchcraft store sees new life.
An all-day film shoot will descend on Flywheel on Wednesday, and parking in the area will be impacted.
The Public Realm Plan's nixed pedestrian scale lighting may find a way after all.
Tonight, a community meeting will solicit neighbors' feedback on the Haight's future streetscaping, while this Saturday, an urban forester will lead a tour of Haight Street trees set for removal.
Grattan School, in Cole Valley, is looking to connect with the community to raise funds for the PTA.
Shrader was closed off from Beulah to Waller after a small fire was reported at 746-748 Shrader.
Community & Society in ...
Haight tour guide, muralist, and man about town Stan Flouride revealed on his blog that after 17 years, he is leaving his part-time job at Roberts Hardware. This Saturday will be his last day.
Another sinkhole on Haight meant a sleepless night for local residents; neighborhood groups will gather on Monday.
Our new police captain has had a busy week. And it's only going to get busier as 4/20 approaches.
Looks like So Good Jewelry has moved into their new smaller space.
Park Station will address your thoughts and questions with not one, but two community meetings this week.
Check out the "San Francisco Archipelago," after the sea levels rise by 200'.
Here's some more info about current commercial rental rates in the Haight.
Here's your monthly snapshot of crime in the Upper Haight.
If you're sticking around for the three-day weekend, there's lots to do in the Haight.
Crêpe La Vie will bid farewell after two years in the Haight.
The designs for the Upper Haight's renovation have been revealed, and you're invited to voice your opinion.
August 27th's gas line rupture, the third this year, is provoking scrutiny from neighborhood groups.
This Saturday is Panhandle cleanup day. Get out and get to know your local park stewards. Then maybe you can get some sun and a six-pack.
Let's consummate things this Thursday at Trax.
Huckleberry House, at the corner of Page and Lyon, is the oldest program for runaway and homeless youth in the country.
Two launch parties coming up this week. Strap in.
The most dangerous intersection in San Francisco, Fell & Masonic, is back in the news.
This is a call for submissions!
The last piece in our week of guest posts comes from hyper-local big-deal author and journalist Laura Fraser.
Hello and welcome to Uppercasing, a brand new blog all about the Upper Haight. We're so glad you've found us.
But if you do, here are a couple of sunday-funday hangover cures. Go grab some coffee, we'll wait.
In our experience, the fastest way to make the rain stop is to finally buy that umbrella.
The brand new herb shop at Haight & Masonic is open for business, and you're invited to take a trip (sorry) to check them out tonight.
So, after a few weeks, you're probably getting a good idea of how we see the Haight. Now, we want to know what you see.
Free Cone Day this Tuesday at Ben and Jerry's
Last night was amazing! We couldn't have done it without you.
Today's the day! Stanza, at 1673 Haight is open.biz.
Someone, presumably a recent graduate from the San Francisco School of Copywriting, plastered the Haight with these signs yesterday.
Want to see your work on Uppercasing? So do we.
Looks like People's is on the mend.
Cookies, that is. SF Baking Co to open Haight Street location.
The fully story behind Haight Street's beloved burrito shop closing its doors.
The Haight is getting another potential gallery space: Stanza at 1673 Haight.
We read up on how Bay to Breakers will affect your Sunday, May 20th so you wouldn't have to.
Bridge birthdays, yo-yo contests, lost keys, and more.
What's it like raising a family in the Haight? Susan knows.
Have You Seen This Woman?
If you've been wondering why it sounds like it's raining aluminum poles outside your apartment, it's only the sound of a street fair being built.
Pay your rent, grab a glazed, and dive in to this week's odds and ends.
Today's the day! We finally nailed down Zack Brough of The Jugtown Pirates to tell us more about the band. Read on.
We have a few more bits and pieces for you.
Last month, Betty Doza sold Cole Valley Fitness to take a well-earned retirement.
Believe it or not, in addition to Golden Gate Park's normal weekend shenaniganery, there's an Archery Tournament today.
Polish up that resume, kids, because Haight Street needs your help.
Put on your drinkin' boots, because we're having a meet-up tonight.
Where were you during Blackoutmageddon 2012?
A man was arrested near Golden Gate Park yesterday with a weapons cache and a list of important names in his car.
We're used to people trashing the neighborhood on the internet. We're a little less used to people making up Haight Ashbury drinking games.
Outside Lands is sold out. But all hope is not lost!
The Darkness are back, and Amoeba's all over it.
Wells Fargo had another incident last night. Somebody threw a brick through their window.
We decided we needed to know more about what makes Club Deluxe pizza so face-meltingly good.
You're welcome.
We saw this sign pop up in the space between Liquid Experience and Burger Urge a few days ago...
Who's going to Cole Valley Street Fair today?
Your Monday job tip: Giovanni's Pizza at Club Deluxe is hiring.
As promised, Martin Mack's is changing their name.2012 has been a big year for the Irish Pub between Ashbury and Clayton...
Iggy, meet Uppercasing. Uppercasing, Iggy.
Today means Patti Smith, Emmylou Harris, Glen Hansard, and MORE. Litquake's first event in the 'hood goes down at 7 as well.
Well, a little one. More like a touch-up.
On Sunday, October 21st, Peter Marcus will be leading a photography workshop that meets at Haight & Ashbury.
Let's talk about pumpkin pie. 'Tis officially the season.
We don't have to tell you what tomorrow is. So, here's the state of things.
Which of course means the Holidays are coming!
We spotted this guy getting into the holiday spirit.
We're not the only ones, kids.
We found this sticker hanging out in the 'hood.
We're sure this has happened to you, so we figured you'd want to know about it.
As if by magic, there are now two shiny new Chase ATMs on Belvedere on the side of Decades of Fashion, where the two Well's Fargo ATMs used to be.
It has closed, but HANC's contentious battle with the city and the neighborhood isn't over yet.
Starting tomorrow, the Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis exhibit opens at the de Young.
In lighter news, we got a sneak peek at what Sparrow will have to offer. Deliciousness beneath the cut.
A rogue t-shirt salesman was parked just outside of Ben & Jerry's selling this mashup of your childhood favorite and your drug-induced nightmares.
We got a tip that McDonald's at Haight & Stanyan was just bought out, and the first change the new owner wants to make? A Drive-Thru Window.
e know we can't wait, so we thought maybe if we told you all about it we could speed Spring along.
Here's your chance to talk to bring your questions to Supervisor Breed.
We're coming up on the two-year anniversary of the death of one of the major LSD producers of the Psychedelic era.
The first, we hope, of many.
The Jimmy Hendrix mural on the west side of the abutting house above HSM's roof has gotten a refresher.
Guys, we've been doing this for a year! Can you even believe it?Well, we know we wouldn't be here without you...
And now for an awesome and hyper-local product you didn't know you needed: Monocles!Cole Valley has its very own monocle smith: James Berry...
Welcome to the 'hood: Laguna Cafe and Body of the Sheep.
Sean Sullivan is organizing a San Francisco SAFE neighborhood watch group for the area bordered by Oak, Page, Masonic, and Ashbury Streets.
The YAC surveyed the street to see which stores were in compliance with 2 laws that dictate how much window space can be dedicated to advertising.
The Indian restaurant that's moving in to where Kan Zaman used to be has posted their menu!
We love reading travel writers describing our neighborhood.
The storefront will be forced to close its doors effective May 17th until the issue with the planning department is resolved.
The San Francisco Architectural Heritage has nominated Aub Zam Zam as one of 25 new "Legacy Bars and Restaurants."
Just around the corner, the 11th annual Aids Walk Fundraiser kicks off this Saturday on Central between Page and Oak.
Here are some Independence Day shenanigans in the 'hood.
A few of you reached out to find out what's going on with All You Knead. We did some digging...
Sami Sunchild, founder of the Red Victorian, died last Wednesday, July 3rd.
This Saturday at Amoeba, The Polyphonic Spree.
We thought you might be interested in the state of things.
We know you've seen it: SF Gate's You know you’re a real Haight resident if you… article.
Car burglaries continue to plague the district, with tourist's vehicles particularly vulnerable.
Magnolia's parklet has been disrupted by the Haight infrastructure project, and may not return.
The Haight Ashbury Food Program serves 180 families per week, and you can help.
Films ranging from prison documentaries to modern-day noir are heading to the Haight.
It looks like more Mexican is headed our way.The former Asqew space at 1607 Haight is becoming something called Urban Taco...
The HAMA Holiday Lights have been lit, officially signalling that Winter is Coming.
A wee teensy space is for lease at 1649 Haight.
Here's the skinny on how to join, or avoid, SantaCon.
HYA's doing whatever it takes to stay in their current space. Here's the latest.
It's Christmas Eve, so if you haven't signed the petition to keep HYA at Haight & Cole, today's the last day to do it.
We thought for sure crime stats for the weekend would be higher than normal.
4/20 may not have fallen on a weekend this year, but the event was still widely attended.
The Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council (HANC) is holding a meeting tomorrow night to address the housing crisis in San Francisco.
Rest in peace, Fast Eddie and Izu.
Back in December some rioters attacked a 37 bus in the Haight. Photos of the suspects have been released.
A free local comedy show on the street? Check.
We've got another installment in the ongoing neighborhood discussion of oversize vehicles for you.
So put on your disco shoes and dance till there's holes in the floor.
They'll be gone by the end of the month.
An Upper Haight block party of sorts (and no, not the Haight Street Fair) is in the works.
Look out for your canine friends: poison meatballs were found just around the corner near Twin Peaks.
Doctor David E. Smith, MD, founder of the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic, is being honored for his life's legacy.
Look out for the crew, and the no parking signs, this Thursday.
Here's a detailed rundown of neighborhood attractions and disruptions to expect this Sunday.
We noticed a whole mess of Now Hiring signs, so we figured we'd let you know.
Turns out that it's not Falun Gong, but rather Falun Gong-related.
Today in Nobody Saw That Coming, the long-abandoned and semi-derelict All You Knead cafe is up for rent on Craigslist.
After HYA's 2013 eviction, 1696 Haight is back on the market with ground floor retail and revamped rental units.
The company may have been out of compliance with the city's formula retail requirements for years.
You're not crazy: your lights were unusually dim between about 5pm and 8pm last night.
It's time to do your annual civic duty by voting on your favorite of 7 poster options.
Film crews just can't get enough of the neighborhood, with two shoots set for the coming month.
Facebook's first Artist-in-Residence is putting up a mural at Fluevog.
Meet Fletcher, the neighborhood's resident fetch expert.
We investigated a mysterious storefront and discovered a series of secret classical performances right at your doorstep.
A petition has appeared with the goal to expand the residential parking permit S area to include the streets surrounding Buena Vista Park.
This Saturday, merchants are permitted to sell their wares on the sidewalk.
There are lots of things going on this weekend that we thought you should know about.
In our ongoing effort to get to know the canine residents of our neighborhood, we'd like to introduce you to Winston.
Got ideas for the Public Realm Plan's neighborhood redesign? There's an important meeting this Wednesday.
Dog bag dispensers are here, and they've already seen some action.
Put on your cultural anthropologist glasses and jump in.
It may look like the Haight's most defunct storefront, but there's activity afoot at the former All You Knead space.
Get out the glitter: there's a lot going on in the 'hood this weekend.
As usual, yesterday's HASF was a spectacle. We've got the pics to prove it happened.
Tonight is the night to voice your opinions about the SF Planning Department's Haight Ashbury Public Realm Plan.
An update on a neighborhood fixture, and what you can do to help.
Change is gonna come, even to Goodwill's longstanding Haight outpost.
A new organization for the Haight's homeless population aims to pick up where harm reduction leaves off.
Progress on the Haight's block party is humming along, plus info on the Richmond's upcoming Sunday Streets.
Money will be allotted to improve pedestrian pathways, increase police presence, and maintain trees.
The Great Goodwill Remodel of 2014 is about at its halfway point.
Ellen Holderman is the woman behind the newly revamped Cole Valley SF website and neighborhood resource.
If you've been to Fred's spot at Haight & Masonic recently, you may have noticed that it's getting some interior upgrades.
Two new places to buy $40 tank tops have debuted on Haight Street.
Last week, two shop front windows were broken on the south side of Haight between Clayton and Cole Streets.
Designers and marketers love naming products after the 'hood.
Here's the play-by-play of what happened on July 28th.
Last week, La Rosa Vintage at 1711 Haight quietly closed its doors and some store shuffles ensued.
The spaces currently housing Sunshine Coast, Love of Ganesha, and Lucky Cleaners are up for grabs.
New signage lets park visitors know exactly what the rules of the Panhandle are.
Will traffic lights solve Haight Street's traffic congestion problems?
As of Thursday, a purse snatcher may be hanging out in the area.
Two high-profile musical guests have been announced for Sunday's street festival.
A-frame sidewalk signs are creeping farther and farther from the businesses they advertise, and some are obstructing pedestrian passage.
New Belgium's daylong, bike-centric philanthropic extravaganza known as Tour De Fat stops in Golden Gate Park this Saturday.
Be prepared: a free NERT certification class is coming to the Urban School.
Here's what your neighbors think will help improve the neighborhood.
Check out a new collection of photos that captures the music and mayhem of the Haight in the late 1960s.
We check in with Alembic owner Dave McLean and manager Greg Quinn to get the status report.
Zombies, drag queens, pumpkin cocktails, and much, much more, coming your way in the Haight.
Our local merchants association will be putting its holiday lights initiative on hiatus this year.
After downsizing about a year ago, So Good Jewelry at Haight & Belvedere has shut its doors.
Neighbors report that two young men are raising money for a phony soccer tournament. Don't get duped.
Margaret Cho came out to the Haight's most famous corner today to help out the homeless.
Here's what will be open and closed in the neighborhood on Turkey Day.
The Upper Haight revolving door retail/restaurant situation continues.
A large sinkhole opened up in the intersection of Belvedere and Grattan late last week.
Tonight is your chance to give your feedback on Urban School's expansion, slated to break ground soon.
HYA is seeking $1 million in crowdfunding to help purchase a neighborhood operating location.
A new Chinese fine arts academy is set to open in January.
The controversial guerrilla Christmas tree at Haight and Ashbury is back.
A four-day music festival inspired by San Francisco's most infamous weather phenomenon is coming to the Haight.
Sparrow Bar & Kitchen is expanding its menu and hours. Here's what's new.
The unassuming Alvord Lake Bridge is an engineering marvel, and the oldest of its kind.
Strap on your kicks: Two retails spaces slated for conversion to gyms in the Upper Haight.
The local music scene is feeling the loss of Jay Johnson, Club Deluxe owner and jazz musician.
Have the bag dispensers around the neighborhood helped with the dog waste problem?
The Haight has a love-hate (sorry) relationship with tourism, and the high season is just beginning.
VeganBurg's Haight Street location is looking to open by August.
Buyer's Best Friend is closing on Haight, but its snack delivery service will remain.
Bus stops will be eliminated as Muni Forward springs into action.
This year's poster contest winner is someone you've probably seen around the neighborhood.
Taking It To The Streets continues to grow, and now the organization is asking the city for help.
You weren't hallucinating: those were definitely dirt bikes you heard on Saturday.
There's a book launch party at Booksmith tomorrow featuring tons of local authors, musical guest, and drinks.
The neighborhood group will host the latest meeting in its series on the sharing economy.
The new website would be a resource for homeless people and Haight residents alike.
Alembic will be closed for additional work over the Fourth of July weekend.
A fashion show and musical performance will benefit the Homeless Youth Alliance's efforts to find a new home.
The Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council continues its series of meetings on the contentious issue.
The center for homeless families will screen a new documentary, commissioned to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
The organization for homeless Haight youth will receive funding to provide housing and Muni passes to 10 clients.
Check that $20 in your pocket before you spend it, because it might be counterfeit.
On weekdays, the Red Vic's living room will now function as a rentable workspace for locals.
National Night Out is heading to precincts around the city on Tuesday, August 4th.
Freshly renovated and rebranded, the cafe has opened for business under a new owner.
Lee, who runs the kitchen at Magnolia's Dogpatch spinoff Smokestack, will now handle the menu in the Haight as well.
The beleaguered Upper Haight Famers Market is set to call it quits at the end of August.
A new work cycle is slated to begin on the 18-month infrastructure project in the Upper Haight.
Second Act is on the hunt for a business to fill Ice Box's spot in the marketplace.
The vegan burger chain plans to open its first U.S. location on November 1st, aka World Vegan Day.
Take a look at the Alembic's newly expanded digs, which should open to the public in the next two weeks.
This is the third related gas main rupture in the area in four months.
The new group will meet with SFPD Captain John Sanford to discuss bike safety and enforcement in the Park District.
A new documentary about Margaret Cho's #BeRobin campaign debuts this weekend in the Haight.
The Haight's mobile bicycle-powered library is expanding.
The merchants fair won't be returning this year, but a 2016 event is in the works.
After a brief respite, First Thursday in the Upper Haight is back on, with discounts, food, live music, and more at local merchants.
The Upper Haight's much-maligned infrastructure project made a brief return today, and will recommence in earnest on Monday.
Supervisor Breed has called for the contractor and subcontractor to be fired after five gas line ruptures on the same block.
Join Supervisor Breed and SFPD at Park Station tonight to discuss neighborhood concerns about transients on and around Haight Street.
A full event calendar for the weekend, plus the biggest neighborhood news of the week.
Public Works is postponing the Upper Haight's much-maligned infrastructure project until it can find legal counsel and discuss safety measures.
The Haight's problems are getting increased attention from media, politicians and police.
Best of Thai Noodle is getting a bright and cheerful makeover, but the menu appears to be mostly unchanged.
Susan Strolis and Friends of Alvord Lake have already done a lot to improve the lake, and seek community input as they attempt to do more.
London Breed, SF Public Works, and local merchants gathered this morning to air their grievances.
The doc, set to arrive just in time for the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, will benefit Taking It to the Streets.
This month's First Thursday festivities include punch, fanfiction, an art opening, and more.
The suspects pleaded not guilty to both the GGP murder of 23-year-old Audrey Carey and the murder of 67-year-old Steve Carter in Fairfax, as well as robbery, vehicle theft, and animal cruelty charges.
It'll be a weekend of rainbow-hued apparel and good vibes at the Haight shop's rainbow-colored holiday extravaganza.
Since work is suspended through the holidays, crews will be out to shore up sinking pavement in the meantime.
This morning, a familiar sight appeared on Haight Street, just east of Belvedere. Another sinkhole seems to be forming in the middle of Haight, right in front of Zam Zam.
The 17-year-old crepe spot is closed for renovations, adding to the long list of almost-open restaurants in the Haight.
Thursday evening's HANC meeting will be a by-the-numbers breakdown of how the Haight voted in the last election. If you're a local politics wonk, don't miss it.
Hamilton Family Center is partnering with local companies to provide gifts to 250 families this holiday season.
As the clothing boutique's first and largest location undergoes a face-lift, dedicated fans can visit its pop-up at the Westfield mall.
The closure marks another business in transition on the Cole-to-Shrader block of Haight.
Dog owners should be on high alert, as coyotes have been spotted in Cole Valley, the Panhandle, and Corona Heights.
In yet another Haight Street storefront shuffle, Fresh will close up shop in the near future.
The antennas help unburden the overloaded AT&T network by allowing people to hop onto Wi-Fi while they're out and about.
Martin Macks, which has experimented with name changes in recent years, has finally settled on the moniker HQ. Aside from that, nothing else will change.
DPW has developed additional safety protocols with new subcontractors, and a timeline for work is being developed.
This month's police blotter also includes trash-can fires, backpack snatchers, and the usual array of sidewalk violations.
Capt. John Sanford says he'll continue arresting pot dealers in the Upper Haight, even if the DA won't prosecute them.
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An open meeting at the Park Branch Library community room is planned for tomorrow night (Feb 24th) from 7-8:30pm; discussion will center on the Haight's infamous infrastructure project.
Decades of Fashion owner Cecily Hansen told SFGate she was "flabbergasted" that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife closed her shop and seized merchandise and her own personal clothing.
Susan Strolis, who organizes monthly clean-ups of the Alvord Lake area, was given a certificate of honor for her hard work in the neighborhood.
With a new construction crew on the job, the project is hoping to shake its reputation for gas leaks and other major disruptions.
The next HANC community meeting will be this Thursday, March 10th. The topic will be "Helping Homeless Youth," and Lava Mae and Taking It to the Streets representatives will speak on the subject.
The San Francisco Deltas are close to getting an approval to play home games at Kezar—but the HANC is now opposing that effort.
Despite some neighborhood opposition, the SF Deltas will be moving into Kezar Stadium in 2017, thanks to a unanimous vote from SF Rec & Park.
Club Deluxe's monthly evening of stand-up returns tonight, with headliner Lydia Popovich and a slew of other local comedians.
Under the Muni Forward plan, anywhere from 37 to 45 percent of upper Haight Street's trees would be removed and replaced next year.
Fire trucks responded to a call at Haight Street Market this evening, but the fire, localized in the kitchen, was quickly extinguished. No one was hurt, and the store is open.
Tonight's event at Second Act features a variety of readers, telling stories that are all either funny, sexy, or sad.
Free Cone Day is just around the corner.
The new shop offers 24 gelato flavors and five sorbetto options, with an expanded menu coming soon.
The shoplifter, who witnesses say was high or intoxicated, drew a hectic scene to the corner as he was restrained and taken to the hospital.
Another Haight Street business owner alleges that the shop does not have approvals for food service, only for retail.
The city is taking 4/20 seriously this year, with street closures, beefed-up police presence, and a hotline just for quality-of-life violations.
The annual HASF poster contest is underway, and you've got one more day to make your voice heard.
Not only are there many vacant storefronts in the Upper Haight, but many have been shuttered for a year or more.
Hit this Friday's reopening party to win a swag bag full of goodies.
The Haight's guerrilla gardener is at it again, with a new shrine dedicated to The Purple One.
Enjoy art, live music, and free beer on First Thursday, then transition into a weekend of yoga, brunching, and literary events.
Congrats to Lily Prillinger, recovering graphic designer and current Park Station officer, for winning the Haight Ashbury Street Fair poster contest for the second year in a row.
Merchants were concerned ongoing construction could impact next year's 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, so the Muni Forward project on Haight has officially been moved to 2018.
Now that the race has been run and the trash is still being swept up, let's recap.
Multiple tipsters report police and caution tape around the area.
For your listening pleasure: an audio sampler of this year's Battle of the Bands winners, who will perform at the fair on Sunday, June 12th.
Pilates and spin classes are headed to Haight & Ashbury.
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders made his way westward on Haight today at about 4:30pm, in between his City College rally and his Crissy Field concert event later tonight.
Organizations working with homeless youth in the Haight say there's been a precipitous drop in youth seeking services.
A San Francisco-based group called Green Guide Tours has started running marijuana walking tours through Divisadero and the Upper Haight.
Second Act's Marketplace will soon have a new tenant, specializing in Korean fare centered around organic, non-GMO, sugar-free kimchi.
New plans have been drawn up for streetscaping and pedestrian-scale lighting, which will be discussed at a community meeting next week.
The murals that used to adorn the Boys and Girls Club in the Haight are free to any public space, but have yet to be claimed.
Check out Alvord Lake's new open-air art exhibition, today and twice a week through the summer.
Google.org is doing a matching campaign with Streets, which gives homeless youth beds and counseling in exchange for street cleaning services.
The Red Vic has morphed yet again, into what will be a vintage furniture shop and possible co-op childcare space.
This month featured downed trees, a meth house raid, racist flyers, and hit-and-runs.
The Haight's infrastructure project is back on, but merchants are concerned it'll impact business in their busiest months of the year.
The eclectic Haight pop-up features furniture, clothes, jewelry, art, and knickknacks, with some contemporary pieces.
After two years in business, Second Act is ditching its incubator for up-and-coming food vendors. But events aren’t going anywhere.
The iconic Red Vic Movie House at 1727 Haight Street may not be playing The Big Lebowski on 4/20 anymore, but a new life for the old theater is just around the corner.
Today, a mysterious plywood box appeared in front of Haight Street Market, taking up about three parking spaces directly in front.
That's an order!
Lots of projects on the street are in the works, so we thought we'd give you a progress report in the form of a photoset.
After a hearing with the Planning Commission last week, Jack and Betsy Rix are ready to move forward with the renovation of the Red Vic.
They opened yesterday, so we stopped in to see how they were doing.
Coco, Uppercasing. Uppercasing, Coco.
What better way to spend Halloween than getting some $40 Ink?
Yesterday, Behind Closed Doors, Haight Street's first sex shop, opened for business with balloons and rose petals galore.
Last Saturday the Stewards had their community workday to plant a rain garden north near the playground at Ashbury Street.
Genesis Imports, as you know, is on its way out. We stopped in to snoop around.
They're up at RVCA now. Your 2013 options are below the cut.
We thought you might want to know about them.
Supposedly, it'll be in the 70s & 80s all weekend.
Now you have something pretty to look at while you wait for the new space to open.
Were you among the sunburnt masses of Bob Marley enthusiasts?
It's sort of like when Boogaloo's did a pop-up at Parada, but backwards.
In a last-minute add to their live tour, Joseph Fink and the folks from Welcome to Night Vale have booked Booksmith for their San Francisco stop.
Mercy Housing & The ARC San Francisco will renovate a vacant property at 1500 Page.
Aviator Nation is throwing a shindig to celebrate the brand's new Haight Ashbury digs.
An underwater photographer and the most decadent invention: here in the Haight.
This year's fair takes place on Sunday June 10th from 11AM-6PM. Here's the skinny so far.
The following letter was sent out to those who signed the petition through moveon.org.
A tipster with impeccable timing managed to catch some video of the space at 1155 Page Street getting ripped to shreds.
The Haight Street lingerie store is expanding.
Back in February we toldyou about UCSF's reforestation plans for a large swath of the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve...
The pop-up Christmas Tree is back. Now with added peril!
With 39 votes, Fluevog takes the prize. Some words from the winner, and a final tally of the votes beneath the cut...
The creators of (and talent behind) Welcome to Night Vale will be at Booksmith tonight.
We spoke to Jack Rix, owner of the Red Vic about the status, now that the building is boarded over.
So that's what the helicopters were about.
It's Friday, the fog's back, and we have a few things to tell you about. Have some coffee and get comfortable...
Flywheel Roastery at 670 Stanyan is open for business.
You may have noticed that half of Braindrops is gone. Here's the deal.
On October 6th, 1967, a funeral was staged to mark the end of the Hippie scene at Haight/Ashbury.
The cafe space at 1821 Haight is up for lease.
Loyal Army's flagship store at 1728 has shut its doors.
All in today's Odds and Ends.
We have a thing for cool maps of the city. Here's our new favorite.
There's a new AT&T electronics cabinet going in at Page & Clayton.
Sometime yesterday afternoon, this tag appeared on the freshly whitewashed plywood. We had to know more.
The owner of Mendel's, Bette Mosias, died on Monday after a battle with breast cancer. She was 71 years old.
We try not to plug Booksmith too much around here, but they've got some goings-on this week we thought you should know about.
Buyer's Best Friend has opened a retail space at 1740 Haight. Protip: sample everything.
This week, stories from people who aren't us. Enjoy!
And gets some shiny new signage to go with it.
Cole Valley now has its very own vintage shop--for children, that is.
Sunday Funday: Franz Ferdinand, Santigold, Jack White, Bloc Party, and STEVIE WONDER, y'all.
It looks like Aqua Surf Shop at 1742 Haight has rather unceremoniously shut its doors.
We promised to keep you updated on the Red Vic Movie House's progress, so, jump in.
We hit an important milestone, and we want to thank you.
So. Outside Lands is over. The Olympics is over. What's next?
First up, say hello to Bodie.
As you may have gleaned from our Twitter and Facebook feeds yesterday, Woody Allen was in the 'hood shooting his new movie...
Fire at Page & Ashbury, and some great events in the hood this week. Read on.
Have you noticed the Christmas tree at the corner of Haight and Ashbury, just outside Ben and Jerry's?
Hey gang, remember how we told you we'd run a survey to find out which merchant on the street had the best Holiday Window Display?
We found this horrific monstrosity hanging around the panhandle.We're not sure what to call her...
HoodLAB opens, Fizzery gearing up.
The new cement slab in front of the old Pure Beauty space didn't last very long.
And grown-ups, too!
PRIDE IS HERE! And after a helluva week for LGBTQ+ rights.
As you know, tensions about Masonic's improvement plan have been running high...
Odds and ends this week: Art shows, St Patty's Day Celebrations, a tribute to the Mayor of Haight Street, and more.
The sad look on the mannequin's face says it all: Behind Closed Doors is going out of business.
You'll never guess what they're filming at Robert's Hardware this morning.
Naturally, we're on the case.
The answer to this week's photo quiz, my friend, is blowin' in the wind.
A few short weeks, and Bacon Bacon will be back in the nabe.
Don't plan on parking on Cole Street between Oak and Haight any time soon.
We have news on Genesis Imports, Kan Zaman, El Faro, and Club Deluxe.
"After literally years of waiting for construction to begin on the Panhandle Park Improvement Project--work has stopped with the project uncompleted."
Coco Luxe Confections at 1673 Haight is getting a makeover for the spring.
There have been a specific group of bandits making the rounds in the neighborhood, and it's not their first appearance.
El Balazo at 1654 Haight closes its doors. What's up with that?
Something blew up around Haight & Belvedere last night at about midnight.
Add another stop to your tour of Haight Street's amazing Vintage shops. Relic Vintage at 1605 Haight is open for business.
Tonight, at 7:30, the Booksmith invites you to a community forum and art reception.
This week's photo quiz: Sex.
Look out, Haight Street, Fashion Exchange is ready to add its name to the list of venerable new and used clothing shops in the 'hood.
We got a tip that Ashbury Grocery at Frederick & Ashbury was worth checking out, so we set off up the hill.
Things are stirring on the East side of Masonic. Pure Land, the earthy handicrafts store at 1465 Haight, is moving out.
For the military surplus store at 1541 Haight, the month before Burning Man is their second-busiest season.
Heads up, bike commuters, the SFPD has been issuing a string of tickets and warnings along the wiggle...
Two things: El Faro at 1654 Haight is open for business, and we have some shots of yesterday's marathon.
There's a story behind each tree, and we have them beneath the cut.
Brandon's family launched a campaign to try to find the his killer(s).
Carter, Uppercasing. Uppercasing, Carter.
Tonight at Booksmith: authors vs illustrators pictionary.
Some concerned citizens are opposing a new AT&T wireless telecommunications services site proposed for the roof of Earthsong.
Observe: times they are a-changing, as they say, at the corner of Haight and Cole.
We heard some feedback from those who were able to attend.
Upcoming local service changes, community meetings, and a shirt to say how you feel.
We heard through the grapevine that some our neighbors to the South had some goings-on.
The 38th annual edition of the fair was, as usual, anything but boring.
After a 13-year run at its flagship store on Haight, Asqew closed its doors yesterday...
Documentaries about the killing of Sikhs in Minnesota and an SF district attorney's work to uncover a skinhead gang will be shown.
Salon97 is a neighborhood startup that will change the way you listen to classical music.
We sat down with the director of HYA to find out about the state of the street kids.
At about 2:30 this morning, a homeless couple was stabbed near the west end of Haight Street.
Mission brunch minus the 33? O brave new world!
If you're participating and find yourself in the panhandle, goodies await you near Ashbury.
Scoutmob is offering discounts on Summerized jewelry, which is made here in the Upper Haight.
Jammin on Haight is throwing a toy drive bash this Sunday.
Ever wonder what happened to the Banksy rat that used to live on the side of the Red Vic? The folks down at Haighteration tipped us off that...
If you've ever said "I love piroshki SO MUCH that I would PAY MONEY to have a piroshki place in the Haight," we've got an opportunity for you.
The holiday lights on the big tree at McLaren Lodge on Stanyan will be lit this Thursday.
There was a robbery in the 'hood last weekend, but it had a relatively happy ending.
We have four quick merchant updates for you on this foggy Saturday. Strap in!
Check out this totally gorgeous map we found!
Spoiler alert: they've been going up. But wait, there's more!
Tomorrow night at Park Branch Library: <em>Invasion of the Body Snatchers</em>!
Second Act's opening is soooooooooo close we can taste the piroshki. Here's the latest.
It's sort of like a match.com for potential tenants and open rooms.
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