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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 52-year-old San Francisco resident died last week after being assaulted late last month at Market and Jones. So far, no arrests have been made. The death is the city's 33rd homicide this year.
From a video game-themed mashup at Bootie to flower-arranging 101 with Farmgirl Flowers, there's quite the eclectic mix of events on tap.
No matter where your heart's at this weekend, SoMa has something to offer—including some fun escapes for those who'd rather take a pass.
Real Estate & Development in ...
As the city prepares to re-activate the long-troubled building, the vibrant mural that's adorned its facade for years has been painted over.
A handful of downtown businesses have turned parking spots into temporary one-day parklets, to raise awareness of the need for public open space.
Parks & Nature in ...
More than 100 residents have signed a petition appealing the removal and replacement of 38 South Park trees as part of the $2.8 million improvement project.
Food & Drinks in ...
Housed in the Westfield Mall's former 'wichcraft space, Volta will serve a sophisticated mix of French and Scandinavian cuisine.
The Burger King at the corner of Market and Grove has been closed since last Friday.
A 27-year-old man was shot and killed around 8am this morning at the corner of Vermont and 25th.
Arts & Culture in ...
Artists are taking to the street tomorrow to collect feedback on three different proposals for a light-filled public art installation.
Over the past month, Mission Street has been the scene of multiple incidents, including a hit-and-run, stabbing, and multiple robberies.
A man was shot multiple times by two suspects on the 200 block of Leavenworth Street.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The plans call for new bike lanes, a reroute of the 19-Polk, and more.
The $2.8 million improvement project, which will revamp the city's oldest park, is set to begin at the end of November.
Retail & Industry in ...
'Moe Greens' has passed a hurdle in its plans to establish a dispensary with onsite consumption in a vacant Market Street storefront.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
The retired basketball player was signing autographs in support of a tech-infused vodka he's promoting.
Over the next four years, Mayor Lee has pledged to end homelessness forever for 8,000 San Franciscans.
Despite protests from surrounding high-rise homeowners, the 400-foot tower proposed for 160 Folsom St. passed its first hurdle.
Rainbow is once again appealing to the city for help, citing an uptick in incidents of violence against its workers.
A startup aiming to open a fast-food chain where robots handle the cooking has applied for a Folsom Street restaurant.
The British-inspired coffee shop offers toast, pastries, and a popular cold brew concoction known as the Tenderloin.
100+ people protested in the Board of Supervisors' chambers, but a committee still voted to move the project ahead to a full vote in two weeks.
A fight on the 1000 block of Gilman Avenue yesterday afternoon ended with one man in life-threatening condition and another in police custody.
Politics & Govt in ...
As the gates to Super Bowl City swung open, hundreds of supporters of the 26-year-old Woods, shot and killed by police last month, marched in a protest calling for police reform.
Trader Joe's new San Francisco store is no longer set to open this month.
A 42-year-old man running from two unidentified suspects was shot and critically wounded at 17th and Mission last night.
Following last weekend's incident, Polk Gulch residents and business owners are seeking support for tackling ongoing concerns.
Black Mail Collective has taken over the neighborhood gallery to showcase their individual identities as black men in today's San Francisco.
Kahn & Keville's auto shop (and its beloved billboard) may soon be replaced with eight stories of 100 percent affordable housing.
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From 7am-5pm tomorrow, the Goodwill Truck Yard will become a donation bonanza and block party.
Residents will share their personal stories of enduring unexpected changes at a taping of the popular podcast.
A 21-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning after crashing his vehicle on a sidewalk at 16th and Harrison.
Two separate homicides last night left two dead, one injured and four in police custody.
A local nonprofit's drive to make the city a sustainable lemon producer is bearing fruit in the Tenderloin, where 50 new trees will be planted for the public to enjoy.
Two separate attacks at Fulton and Hyde by groups of assailants left one victim dead and another injured Friday night.
There's a stigma in the bartending industry against going to bartending school, something the new academy hopes to change.
The event will be the public's first chance to share thoughts with the SFMTA on bicycle and pedestrian safety measures in the works for Seventh and Eighth streets early next year.
The grant came as the neighborhood's experimental theater company scrambled to cover its doubled rent.
Months after launching its workforce development program in Civic Center, Downtown Streets Team is now helping to tidy up Union Square.
The victims of Sunday night's double homicide were shot and killed while at home in their 16th and Shotwell encampment.
Updates on this week's police commission hearing and LocoL's long-delayed opening in the Tenderloin, along with your weekend events.
The on-duty officer who was riding a bike at Fifth and Mission when a 21-year-old struck him in the back of the head with a skateboard.
Those drenched by the season's first storm can pick up free, custom-designed backpacks this week and free lightly used clothing next week.
Popular among local tech offices, dentist-on-demand Studio Dental appears to be opening its first brick-and-mortar clinic in Mid-Market.
Supervisor Aaron Peskin alleged political interference in the oversight of the building, amid calls for an official investigation.
The hearing uncovered barriers to developing one central department on homelessness, and gave community members the chance to speak out.
'Would you like a lesson in sustainability with that?' The ultra-environmentally-friendly Mid-Market bar and kitchen debuts tonight.
Officers spent the night chasing an assault suspect on the bridge's lower deck, shutting down three of five lanes of eastbound traffic until 5:30am this morning.
With funding from the state, a private mental health agency plans to offer free wellness programs for those looking to recover and give back.
Here's the scoop on this weekend's MLK Day celebration, and more weekend events around SoMa.
It's one of only four remaining single-family homes in the Tenderloin, but may soon become a 13-story residential complex.
The SoMa graffiti art gallery is hosting a fundraiser to help the Mission-based arts nonprofit purchase its Bernal studio.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of beating, and ultimately killing, a 52-year-old man at the end of August.
Here's our recap of the week's news, an update on important community meetings, and a guide to this weekend's biggest events.
Both the Van Ness Corridor Transit Improvement Project and the Polk Streetscape Project will commence in 2016, as planned.
Headlining this week's neighborhood crime blotter: a shooting on 11th Street and the robbery of an auto dealership on Howard.
The Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure is set to weigh in on a 100-foot height increase opposed by some Rincon Hill neighbors.
Supporters of the man fatally shot by police in December are calling for Police Chief Greg Suhr's dismissal.
All the info on a few new bites coming to the neighborhood, plus some enticing events taking place this weekend.
Trader Joe's is now hiring for its forthcoming location at 4th and Market, and an employee says the new location could open by the end of October.
The futuristic fashion show's opening night was complete with plenty of LED-lit accessories, drones and a well-dressed llama.
A few fresh news bites not to be missed, and a handful of weekend events for your choosing.
Many assaults and robberies around the neighborhood and a shooting on Leavenworth headline this week's crime blotter.
Due to noise complaints and a concerned landlord, the nightclub's owner is exploring his options for potentially moving to a new space.
After two decades of success with Osha Thai, owner Lalita Souksamlane hopes to popularize Laotian food in San Francisco.
At about 11am today, an SUV with an Uber placard crashed into the ground-floor of 1287 Howard Street. According to the San Francisco Appeal, no one was injured in the collision.
Another high-end bar and restaurant is ready to join the ever-expanding Mid-Market dining scene.
Shoe shiner Muhammed Saleem Bey and his assistant Jazz were struck by a cab when it drove onto the sidewalk yesterday afternoon.
After 18 years and a recent labor dispute, the current owner of the 104-year-old gay bar is ready to move on.
A collision at 4:10pm yesterday near Civic Center Plaza sent one passenger to the hospital with critical injuries.
The new proposal aims to construct a behavioral health center to support the city's criminal justice system.
Grill masters vying for a $10,000 cash prize and their taste testers were met with a parade of opposition this afternoon during the San Francisco BBQ Festival at The Yard.
Months after gaining approval to construct 15 residential units, 824 Hyde St.'s owners are heading back to Planning with hopes of building a four-star hotel instead.
Here's a handful of events to round out your weekend in the Tenderloin.
The Causwells team hopes to temporarily bring burgers back to Marlowe Burger's former space at 330 Townsend, which is set to be demolished next year.
With a shared affinity for health-conscious, locally-sourced fare, the restaurant and juice pop-up have joined forces on a new breakfast menu.
The casual 40-seat restaurant at New Montgomery and Mission will debut in early October with high-quality food and low prices, the busy restaurateur has confirmed.
Volta has gone the way of fellow high-end spots Oro, Cadence and Bon Marché, all of which shuttered less than a year.
Market Street is closed at Seventh Street due to a collision which saw a driver hit a disabled woman.
Construction crews are now adding cables to the Transbay Transit Center's Bay Bridge replica, which will take buses from the actual Bay Bridge to the future transit terminal.
The former TL resident and business owner is returning to his roots with a take-out and delivery joint at Eddy & Leavenworth.
With a new school year in full swing, the Tenderloin's newest after-school program is looking for hundreds of new volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring.
A "legit ramen master" launches his much-anticipated first shop outside of Tokyo this weekend.
With more space, an extended menu, and Motown on Mondays DJing every weekend, Soul Groove has found a new groove in the Tenderloin.
Police are investigating the death of a 58-year-old San Francisco man as a homicide.
San Francisco's police stations are observing National Coffee With A Cop Day with mixers at local cafes around the city.
A four-block radius surrounding Mission and Fremont is closed to traffic as the SFPD responds to a call regarding a suspicious package.
One seller is offering one-hour piñata delivery to benefit Syrian refugees, while another had to smuggle hers past a duplicitous border control agent.
A committee spent nearly three hours questioning officials on when they learned the tower was sinking and tilting, and why the public wasn't notified sooner.
More than 100 local artists are taking to the sidewalk, local businesses and vacant storefronts to showcase their stuff.
Amid ongoing negotiations between the administration and faculty union, striking faculty members are convening at Civic Center Campus this afternoon for a rally against CCSF's labor practices.
Whether you're looking for a custom cake or a quick chocolate fix, Cable Car Cakes and Chocolates will soon have you covered.
Pay your own price to see live sketch comedy, check out a free happy hour with deals on clothing and accessories, and much more.
Hundreds of local residents packed a meeting to preview options for the downtown rail extension, Fourth & King railyard and more.
This month's crime blotter includes a shooting, a stabbing, a slew of violent robberies and a hard look at the TL's lack of bike lanes.
A letterpress, plus professional art, good handwriting, an app and the postal service.
District 8 Supervisor Scott Wiener is working to bring the statue to Union Square for safekeeping and public display.
After months of planning and painting, the colorful mural overlooking Boeddeker Park in the Tenderloin, which depicts a diverse range of home types and cultures, is officially complete.
A taxi collided with two pedestrians on the sidewalk, and took out a JCDecaux news kiosk as well.
Phase 2 of Bay Area Bike Share's expansion will extend bike service to Hayes Valley, the Western Addition, Divisadero, the Haight, Dogpatch, and more.
The AQ and TBD team's newest eatery will be located in the Twitter building.
An unidentified victim is being rescued from a cliff near the Cliff House restaurant this afternoon.
4th and Townsend was briefly shut down after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.
It's the sixth San Francisco homicide in the month of October alone.
Daly City's popular Filipino diner has launched its second location in the former curry house at 552 Jones. It specializes in meat plates with eggs and garlic rice, lumpia, and homemade pies.
Get ready for a weekend full of coffee, hacking for a cause, queer arts and much more here in SoMa.
Community & Society in ...
Rose Pak, a longtime social and political activist for the Chinatown community, died this morning at the age of 68.
Plans are being explored to demolish the existing two-story parking garage and construct a 112-unit residential building.
Four teenagers were injured, one critically, in the shooting on Tuesday.
Just a few months after the Tenderloin received its first bike lane, plans are in the works to add another.
An altercation yesterday afternoon in UN Plaza sent one San Francisco resident to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Salesforce's Dreamforce conference will cause 10 days of major street closures in SoMa, beginning tonight.
A 60-year-old woman was rescued yesterday evening after being hit and trapped beneath a bus downtown.
The longtime neighborhood bar is set to close for a few months as new owners step in.
The visual arts nonprofit opens the doors of its new South of Market location this Saturday.
It'll be a nightclub on weekends, with cabaret, dance classes, and more during the week.
"Some people were crazy self-obsessed, taking pictures of the inserted knife on Snapchat," says a witness.
The funky diner and attached bakery had held down the corner of 8th & Folsom since 2010.
Open rehearsals for a live multimedia performance on the facade of UC Hastings Law School will begin tomorrow.
Emergency responders called for a brief evacuation this afternoon while PG&E secured a gas leak.
From marches to candlelight vigils, hundreds of San Franciscans took to the streets this weekend to voice their opposition to the next president of the United States.
A 29-year-old man was chased and stabbed early this morning on the 400 block of Turk.
The City Attorney's office is investigating whether Millennium Partners disclosed the 'structural sinking issue' to buyers of the tower's 419 residential units, according to state law.
Proof School is opening its campus for math-obsessed 6th-12th graders on a surprising (but quickly changing) block.
Traffic fatalities haven't decreased. Is the SFMTA concerned? Is the agency prepared to thwart another cyber attack? Transportation Director Ed Reiskin answers these questions and more.
The 374-unit residential tower would not be allowed under the forthcoming Central SoMa Plan, and may have to become offices instead.
Showcasing individuals and collectives who "shaped the city, country, and region."
A new analysis suggests that five of the six biggest opportunity sites for addressing the city's urine and feces issue are located in SoMa.
The national salad chain is opening its first San Francisco eatery next month on Second Street.
If hitting the dance floor at 7am sounds like the perfect way to move past this contentious election, then grab a free reservation for this SoMa morning dance event before they’re gone.
"America's first organic fast food" joint has landed in the Financial District.
Honoring 132 Turk St.’s past, historic Tenderloin bathhouse reopens for patrons with paws.
It's the second fatal shooting in the Tenderloin in just two days.
The three-year-old sandwich shop joins Citizen's Band, Pinkie's, Volta and more in the latest wave of restaurant closures to hit the neighborhood.
One victim is dead and three more are injured after a shooting in the Tenderloin.
Two men are dead following an apparent murder-suicide Friday night on Lobos Street near Plymouth.
A shooting outside the Fillmore Street McDonald's this afternoon sent one man to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso.
A woman in her 20s sustained life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning after being run over by the driver of a Buick on the 4000 block of Mission Street.
The SFPD is responding to a "critical incident" at Capital Avenue and Montana Street, and urging residents to avoid the area.
The district attorney's office says it's linked one group of thieves to $225,000 in losses around Union Square.
Students from the Outer Richmond and Mission District are marching to Civic Center this morning to protest the outcome of Tuesday's presidential election.
It was the last McDonald's in SoMa.
From serving hot meals to preventing suicides, here's how to serve the community before your annual turkey dinner.
The city attorney alleges that the developer knew that the 58-story tower was sinking and tilting at least a year before condos hit the market—and withheld the information.
A 63-year-old woman was critically injured yesterday afternoon after being attacked by a neighbor in their shared kitchen.
The 244 new units, in the Mission, Tenderloin, and Mid-Market, will provide stable housing for the chronically homeless.
A 21-year-old woman was shot and killed around 2:45am this morning on South Van Ness, between 19th and 20th streets, in the Mission.
Responding to a surf rescue this afternoon, fire crews found the body of a deceased woman on the shore.
The project will bring parking-protected bike lanes, improved intersections, boarding islands at bus stops and other pedestrian safety improvements.
Crime reports over the past two weeks include a shooting, a stabbing and multiple forceful robberies.
After nine months, the dog daycare and boarding service is folding, and will be reborn as rentable, dog-friendly offices.
A duo of documentary photographers wants their new audio/video project to unite Tenderloin residents and wealthy Mid-Market denizens.
A 71-year-old woman was kidnapped by a ride-hailing driver yesterday evening after refusing to give the man more money.
The underground supper club will serve hot dogs, tater tots, and hundreds of “lost and forgotten” spirits from the '20s and '30s.
Another developer is seeking to gift the city land for 100 percent affordable housing in the TL, in exchange for keeping its Mid-Market project alive.
The victim was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries yesterday evening after being struck by a driver at Ocean & Delano avenues.
Smoke pouring out of a vehicle on Van Ness Avenue at Eddy Street forced northbound traffic to reroute this afternoon.
The Tenderloin's tiny avant-garde theater company is charging into a new season and new community outreach efforts.
Shots fired outside the high school this afternoon injured three students and caused the school to go into lockdown.
Protesters took to Citibank’s 1 Sansome St. building to fight its investment in the $3.8 billion crude oil pipeline project that Sioux tribes in the Dakotas say will jeopardize their drinking water.
This uncertain weather and political climate hasn't kept unusual pets from hitting the streets this week.
PG&E received more reports of a wafting rotten egg odor last night, but authorities are still stumped.
A dispute between two neighbors put one suspect and two officers in the hospital early this morning.
The new watering hole aims to be an unpretentious haven for Mid-Market workers and visitors.
Two victims are dead, one is injured and no arrests have been made following two separate shootings in the Mission last night.
The new policy roadmap focuses on block-specific "game changers" and neighborhood-wide action items.
In honor of 'World Toilet Day,' Lava Mae is using public art to invite neighbors to confront the city's sanitation problem.
The stabbing sent one person to the hospital; the street has since been reopened.
The victim was stabbed multiple times early yesterday evening by one of two unidentified suspects.
Locals are encouraged to avoid the area, and nearby businesses have been asked to shelter in place.
Five people sustained injuries, ranging from critical to minor, in a "major collision" this afternoon at Lombard and Divisadero.
The intoxicated victim was driven to a secluded location by the rideshare driver, who made unwanted advances on her.
A 35-year-old man was shot to death around 8:30pm Friday in Bayview.
Hospitality House aims to connect employers with more local Mid-Market and Tenderloin job seekers.
In a statement issued this afternoon, Mayor Ed Lee offers reassurance that "San Francisco will continue to be a beacon of light, a city dedicated to progress ..."
The cyclist ran a red light Sunday morning at Eighth and Harrison and was hit by a vehicle exiting the freeway, police say.
Employees are spreading the news, shoppers report.
While hate crime reports in the city have not spiked following the election, SFPD officials say reports are up more than 10 percent compared to last year.
Kaepernick will shake hands and sign autographs for the first 125 fans in line.
The SFPD has arrested one local man in connection to the stabbing early yesterday morning that claimed the life of a 55-year-old San Francisco resident.
For those staying warm and dry indoors, here's a peek at the action out there.
The SFPD is seeking three suspects involved in a collision early this morning that injured three—and put at least one in life-threatening condition.
After more than seven years at Market and Taylor, the hot dog joint and attached coffee shop have closed for good.
Police have arrested two people in connection to two separate homicides on December 29th.
A 25-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries in a shooting December 2nd on the first block of Garlington Court.
Vigilante signs against hate crimes on BART are going viral, while the city's DA is attending services at a local mosque to promote "San Francisco values."
A vehicle crashed into 10 United Nations Plaza this morning, just outside the plaza's weekly farmers market.
On Giving Tuesday, a local coyote expert warns neighbors that showering the beloved Bernal Hill coyote with gifts—especially from car windows—is putting her life in danger.
The suspect was seen running from the scene, leaving behind a cellphone and one shoe.
Today was the ransom deadline set by the hackers, but the SFMTA won't be paying.
Will the city offer more public toilets next year? Could federal cuts stall improvements to SF’s aging infrastructure? Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru answers these questions and more.
The victim is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
The voters have spoken on marijuana, the death penalty, condom use in pornography, and more.
As part of the national strike, local Women's March organizers are hosting a rally on the steps of City Hall this Wednesday.
The Chronicle taps a few natives to explore the district’s Russian heritage and enduring authentic eateries.
After eight years at Turk & Taylor, the nuns of Fraternite Notre Dame Mary of Nazareth Soup Kitchen are moving to a new location at 16th and Mission, purchased for them by self-help guru Tony Robbins.
A dapper Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is hard at work in Lower Nob Hill right now.
A double-decker tour bus crashed on Post Street at Stockton today, injuring multiple people and taking down scaffolding and a power line.
Two separate attacks in the district early Sunday morning left two people fighting for their lives.
Uber's meal delivery service is now serving weekday lunches to users in the Financial District and SoMa.
Fire fighters are working to contain a two-alarm fire at Stockton and Pacific, which injured one person this morning.
Five years in, David “Hooker” Williams opens up about menu additions, life in the TL and a potential new location.
SFMTA purchases new electric and hybrid buses, continuing its effort to improve Muni service.
Police have confirmed that a man was either stabbed or slashed with a "big knife" around 8:39pm.
The SFPD is urging the public to avoid the 700 block of Market Street, where a bomb threat is under investigation.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the shooting in broad daylight last Thursday on a Muni train in Dogpatch.
Chip Conley, founder of the Phoenix, dishes on rock-star guests and how he secured historic landmark status for the much-loved pool.
Justin Lanska of 'Powered by Pork' on plans for his street food operation to take over an iconic kitchen.
Fire officials evacuated 10 buildings surrounding 41 Tehama this afternoon due to fears that a 2,000-pound concrete slab could fall 30 stories.
The fledgling pinseria is gaining a following, but its environs are still plagued by petty crime.
Join the Veteran Mural Project at 1:30pm today to dedicate a new mural and discuss the challenges the neighborhood's homeless veterans still face.
Hundreds of people gathered at City Hall today for two different protests, and a third is expected to follow this evening.
With its new space, Music City hopes to strengthen San Francisco's live music scene.
Supervisor Julie Christensen invited a panel of officials to share their efforts and address neighbors' concerns.
New affordable housing and a grocery store have been approved, plus more Tenderloin development updates.
Get ready for another weekend full of block parties, free live performances, and lots of dancing.
A new outdoor cafe has popped up on Market between Fifth and Sixth streets, courtesy of the team at The Village; stop by for a preview from 8am-2pm Monday-Wednesday of this week and next.
The bike shop will be closed and a number of parking spaces around Seventh and Market will be unavailable from 10am-5pm today; filming is for a Chase credit card commercial.
Stop by the Center for New Music on Sunday to experience the sounds of the city in an entirely new way.
The owner of the Marina's Cafe Golo reopens the cafe at 1145 Market with a "simple but hearty" menu.
The burgeoning business is also offering classes for aspiring woodworkers.
Yet another SoMa gas station is on the chopping block in favor of new development.
With opposing viewpoints on how to move forward, the District 2 and District 9 supervisors engaged in a civil discussion last night on San Francisco's housing crisis.
There really is an Airstream trailer on a roof in the Tenderloin. Here's how it got there.
It'll offer baked-to-order Middle Eastern pastries and wholesale Mediterranean breads from a trio of Israeli bakers.
City representatives, teens and parents celebrated the grand opening of the new space in the Main Public Library today.
Four years after a fire displaced 124 residents, the Towers are finally ready to reopen.
Pagolac and Kare-Ken have departed, and a few promising new eateries are moving in.
We've got the backstory on the ephemeral art taped up in a Tenderloin alley.
Mid-Market police chase last night leaves one pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.
Community members have one more chance to voice opinions on the market-rate housing approved for the corner of Hyde and Golden Gate.
Cook-offs, history demonstrations, music, and a parade are all part of this year's festivities.
A 70-year-old pedestrian was sent to San Francisco General Hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision early this morning.
The neighborhood's famous tour guide is putting promising Tenderloin residents through a rigorous interview prep course.
The agency unveiled the final phase of its Waterfront Transportation Assessment, which aims to get ahead of the area's explosive growth.
From the Embarcadero to Division Street, here's all the fun to be had this weekend.
Here's what's been happening in the neighborhood, plus a glimpse at this weekend's festivities.
From 5-9pm Friday, the final Friday Night Market at UN Plaza will feature a real, live goat petting zoo, along with live music, a full bar, food trucks and more, plus bubble ball and face-painting.
RS94109's owners hope the revamped shop becomes a regular hangout for the Bay Area's underground music scene.
Just one year after the modernized restaurant and bar debuted in the Marker Hotel, it's changing concepts again.
Homicide investigators are seeking information on a man suspected of killing a San Francisco resident on Oct. 1st.
Brush up on this week's top news, then catch up on where to find Halloween festivities this weekend.
Codeword's 24-hour pizza parlor will begin serving slices the moment its permits are issued, the club's general manager tells us.
Catch up on the top news of the week and an eclectic mix of events on tap for the weekend.
It's the end of the road for the Market Street Cinema, after entertaining the masses in one way or another over the past century.
More than a dozen Uber drivers took to the company's headquarters to protest their pay and treatment by the company.
A new restaurant is coming to 989 Mission St., and one big clue suggests that it's the newest addition to the Burma Superstar family.
Campos said he'll also introduce legislation that would require the city to build six new Navigation Centers in the next year.
Parking in front of Boeddeker Park may be removed to ensure public safety and deter potential vandalism.
Lava Mae is providing free showers to homeless neighbors until 2pm today at Golden Gate & Jones. Its site could gain approval from the Planning Commission this week to become 304 units of housing.
With a nonprofit taking over the space, the liquor store has been forced to move after nearly 50 years in business.
With its lease up in the Castro, Ike's is moving in with Sweet Inspiration, as well as taking new locations on Polk Street and in Union Square.
With an expired lease and no option to renew, the owners of the iconic Tenderloin greasy spoon are closing up and hunting for a new location.
The company, which expanded its retail operation to Mid-Market last year, is the first LGBT-owned business to receive the prestigious award.
From this afternoon through mid-day tomorrow, 5th will be closed from Mission to Folsom and Howard will be closed from 4th to 5th, while President Obama crashes at the InterContinental Hotel.
The somber group bike ride will pay tribute to cyclists who've recently died in collisions, and advocate for the right to share the road with motorists.
Two lawsuits filed on behalf of Bay Area residents injured in past celebrations are seeking to stop SF Pride from hosting the annual Pride Celebration outside City Hall.
Built For the Sea, Antique Naked Soul, and Lauren O'Connell will perform.
Another surface parking lot in western SoMa bites the dust.
The Exploratorium's forthcoming Living Innovation Zone will feature interactive sound exhibits like echo tubes and aluminum chimes.
The new craft beer lounge will tap some very rare kegs for its opening night.
Possibly fleeing another collision, a driver struck and injured a bicyclist last night.
Rising rents are once again to blame for the departure of the long-running bead shop, which has served SoMa since the '90s.
Within the next few months, the long-shuttered gas station at 1598 Bay St. will give way to 28 new condos.
Here's a peek inside the two newest cocktail bars to arrive in the Tenderloin.
A long and heated public hearing ended with approvals for the 5M Project, which aims to redevelop four acres in central SoMa.
The Tenderloin Community Benefit District has chosen the winner of its public art competition for Larkin Street.
In addition to free writing and tutoring programs for children, the nonprofit center has a shop with lots of nooks and crannies to explore.
The 103-year-old theater turned strip club is being demolished for a 90-unit mixed-use residential building.
The Silicon Valley-born nonprofit helps homeless and at-risk people gain work experience through cleaning the city's streets.
Hospitality House is auctioning off more than 100 original pieces to raise funds for its six cost-free community programs.
Owned by the team behind Absinthe and Boxing Room, the traditional Spanish restaurant will fire up its wood-fired oven tomorrow.
Facebook may be interested in leasing its first office in San Francisco after the city rezones Central SoMa to accommodate more office space, the San Francisco Business Times reports.
The rent has been tripled at SoMa's oldest gay bar and the owner has decided to retire, but there's still hope.
The 1966 transgender riot that preceded the national LGBT rights movement is being honored with events in July and August.
While rising rents have ousted many of his neighbors, the owner of Rocco’s Cafe says his restaurant isn’t going anywhere soon.
It was a chaotic afternoon on Market as police engaged in a lengthy standoff.
On top of Sunday Streets, there are many free and cheap events on tap across the neighborhood.
Get ready: The Tenderloin will erupt into one giant car-free street festival from 11am-4pm this Sunday.
Where The Streetcars Used To Go allows history buffs to retrace historic routes. "I wanted this project to tell a story, because I think there are some lessons to be learned here," says its creator.
The Japanese-owned gastropub will serve beer brewed especially for San Franciscans, along with a menu of shareable izakaya bites.
Free and cheap events to be enjoyed in the Tenderloin over Memorial Day weekend.
From 5-9pm, UN Plaza will be hopping with live music, food trucks, adult beverages and plenty of kid-friendly activities.
The mural project for veterans continues on, even as the founder struggles to find a permanent Tenderloin home.
A pedestrian was sent to the hospital this morning after being hit by a vehicle on Sixth Street.
Here's a collection of bite-sized news updates to get you ready for a busy first week of June.
On Sunday, Boeddeker Park will be transformed into a mini music and arts festival.
It won't be hard to get your fill of drag, art and music in the neighborhood this weekend.
For years, Tenderloin resident Zamiro Bennem has been exhibiting his artwork on boarded-up Market Street storefronts.
The new nightclub, housed in the former Sloane space, features 14,000 square feet and nine private bottle-service tables.
Stop by Hotel Zetta tomorrow night to see the hidden murals tourists have been raving about.
New coffee outposts have appeared in the Embarcadero and Montgomery BART stations.
From plazas to parks, galleries to bars, here's what's happening South of Market this weekend.
The development will replace the existing post office with residential units and ground floor retail spaces.
Market Street's new coffee destination hails from Mill Valley, and is already working with the local community.
The Tenderloin Economic Development Project is working to keep the neighborhood's small businesses in business.
The nonprofit supporting San Francisco's homeless youth has officially moved into 134 Golden Gate Ave.
A dozen tenants rights organizations will be on hand to help you navigate a current or potential eviction.
The popular ice cream truck is taking the former Gene Compton's Cafeteria space in the Tenderloin.
The protesters say that the hotel's developer, Kor Group, isn't letting employees unionize.
With a lease running out, efforts redouble to form a neighborhood-serving business incubator in the heart of the TL.
A SoMa firm looks to help property owners turn vacant lots into modular office spaces for startups and creatives.
The city will soon decide what style of street light upgrades to implement and which streets will receive them.
Two alternative street lighting options have been unveiled for community feedback.
Property owners and tenants on the 100 block of Eddy hope removing parking will curb illegal activity.
New options based on community feedback have produced one near-final map for SFPD's redistricting plan.
Community leaders and local students will rally for legislative changes to better serve African American residents.
Police are investigating a stabbing that left one man dead Saturday morning.
From jazz to blues to improv, there are plenty of free and affordable events going down in the TL this weekend.
A public hearing on the proposal to develop 145 Leavenworth and 361 Turk has been postponed to allow for more community involvement.
A suspect has been arrested and infant returned safely following a car theft gone awry.
Join a "band of merry Shakespeare nuts" in the Kelly Cullen Auditorium for "The Taming of the Shrew".
Private donation in hand, Rec and Parks looks to renovate the 20-year-old playgrounds in front of City Hall with a "cloud forest" theme.
The barber shop, which already has a Valencia Street location, is preparing a new space at 6th and Market.
A few weekend events, plus this week in housing development and crime.
Planning Commission asks developer to spend another month hashing out final plans with the community.
The nonprofit needs $50,000 to continue offering low-income and homeless seniors refuge from the streets.
Expect food trucks, a beer garden, and the unveiling of City Hall's new digital projection system.
The local congregation is serving up hot meals, fun and games throughout the summer.
For the next nine months, local artists will be able to make use of 1540 Market St.
With Pride events galore, live music and comedy, it's going to be one busy weekend in the Tenderloin.
Dirty Water is the first of three new restaurants to open in the "Twitter building" this summer.
The behemoth budget fashion retailer is closing one of two Union Square locations.
If you'd rather skip the BBQ and fireworks routine, the TL has tons of live entertainment options.
Twenty-five year resident Mike Sullivan is removing years of grit from neighborhood's streets.
Alta CA is ditching its usual late-night menu this Sunday in favor of Richie Nakano's beloved ramen.
The Eddy Street studio houses many experienced artists and offers regular classes for novices.
"I am not done," says owner Lina Yew of her plan to revamp her long-running restaurant.
Two Tenderloin parking lots will become market-rate micro-units.
Start warming up your backspin: ping pong pandemonium touches down at 3rd and Folsom later this year.
The food hall is now closed on weekends, but has new options for weekday worker bees.
Attention meat-lovers: Another burger house is expected to open downtown early next year.
St. Anthony's event aims to show the struggle many Tenderloin residents face when it comes to finding and affording a balanced meal.
After killing the plan to include a community arts center, the owners of the Warfield Building have revealed downsized plans.
An international success, the Pancakes & Booze Art Show takes over 111 Minna later this month.
Three of the neighborhood's museums are offering free or "pay what you wish" admission tomorrow. Here's what to expect.
The cafe will debut in 2016, serving breakfast and lunch to the growing population of Mid-Market workers.
The developer of Trinity Place is being investigated for allegations of renting residential units as short-term tourist hotel rentals.
Here's a snapshot of the neighborhood's top headlines plus an eclectic mix of weekend events.
One of six "Tier 1 Failing Playgrounds", the park will see new life next year.
A 48-year-old man was found dead inside a Tenderloin residence on Thursday night.
Nearly 150 new bicycle parking spots will soon be available at Civic Center Station.
Business is booming and there's a second StrEat Food Park on the way.
The bag manufacturer, which upcycles kitesurfing and windsurfing sails, has big plans for its new SoMa home.
The fine art gallery at the corner of Golden Gate and Leavenworth streets has a new name and a bold artistic mission.
Violence ensued after a night of clubbing on Sixth Street last night.
Here's what's happened and what's happening around the TL.
When it's not hosting corporate events, The Village is hoping to provide space for nonprofits, starting with a food and sustainability conference.
Golden Gate Avenue is closed between Leavenworth and Jones as police investigate the collision.
From a free live music to an annual freak show, there's no shortage of good reasons to hang around the neighborhood this weekend.
A 58-year-old woman was found dead early this morning on the 400 block of Ellis Street.
This SoMa food-truck park has created a destination out of an unlikely vacant lot under the freeway.
Congrats. You made it to the weekend. Here's what to do next.
A warm weekend full of free and affordable concerts, fundraisers and comedy hours is on the horizon.
An evening commuter tried out a new trick for avoiding a ticket: taking a (lengthy) dip.
At Wednesday night's meeting, residents demanded answers for how Taco Bell plans to handle alcohol and security.
Candidates for the District 3 supervisor seat fielded a series of questions last night on solving the housing crisis, curbing the growing homeless population and easing crime and traffic congestion.
The Deli Board and Rye Project owner on getting his start, his fears of being pushed out of SoMa, and the new Deli Board Nights event series.
The Tenderloin Museum's next film night features Transgender Tuesdays, the nation's first primary care clinic specifically for the transgender community.
The pilot program, Art Night SF, aims to activate UN Plaza and generate more exposure for San Francisco artists.
Due to a major rent increase, the neighborhood has lost a small, but beloved, institution.
In addition to a host of gunpoint robberies, a scuffle over a stolen messenger bag left one dead on Sixth Street.
A plaza celebrating SoMa's LGBTQ and leather heritage is one step closer to reality.
With a homeless encampment having moved in, neighbors are considering installing a fence at year-old McCoppin Hub.
Developed by Supervisor Kim's office and the SFDPH, the banners remind drivers that real people live in SoMa and the Tenderloin.
Here's what you missed this week—and won't want to miss this weekend in SoMa.
If live music is what you're after, the Tenderloin is the place to be this weekend.
Here's what's new and coming soon to the SoMa neighborhood.
As new plans emerge for the corner of Fifth and Brannan streets, San Francisco's tennis community may need to find a new home court.
Community members have been collaborating for months to develop one collective voice to empower neighborhood residents.
Get up to speed on the neighborhood's hottest issues this week, and check out the vast lineup of weekend events.
By this time next year, the Tenderloin will boast new decorative street lights, upgraded LEDs on existing lights, and a new Little Saigon installation.
Start your weekend off with the top news bites from the week, and a look at the many weekend events happening across the neighborhood.
A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit and dragged by a semi truck early Sunday morning.
Adding to Market Street's stock of drugstores, the new CVS at Sixth & Market is now open.
Get up to speed on this week's news and the many events coming up this weekend.
The Tenderloin's vibrant art scene shined this week, and will continue to do so through the weekend.
Local nonprofits want the money to support the Market Street Prototyping Festival or a writing and tutoring center in the TL.
The founder of SoMa's youth violence prevention program has managed to stay put in a gentrifying neighborhood.
As more construction begins, local groups are developing a plan for Cedar, Alice B. Toklas, Olive, Austin, Fern and Hemlock alleys.
The proposed development aims to be a "gateway" to Mid-Market, with a 230-room hotel and 250 residential units.
The suspect was arrested, and faces charges of suspected kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and robbery.
Rec & Parks and the Trust for Public Land are soliciting feedback on design concepts for a potential redesign of the 25-year-old rec center.
After 23 years, the dive bar at the corner of Third and Brannan is saying goodbye this Saturday.
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries Monday morning, after bring struck by a van in SoMa.
The annual festival is bringing more than 30 performing and visual artists to Yerba Buena for a night of free, immersive entertainment.
The soul food restaurant needs to raise more than $15,000 in the next three days to meet its $25,000 goal.
Waystone will be located next to Equator on Market Street and will cater to lunch-seekers, downtown shoppers, and the after-work crowd.
The plaque is intended to inspire Filipino youth via the Olympic gold medalist's legacy, and create a dialogue about SoMa's Filipino heritage.
A vehicle theft suspect ran from his car after being stopped by CHP and barricaded himself inside a building.
Here's all you need to know about the past week and the art-packed weekend to come.
While the commission applauded the proposed complex’s design and density, community members raised some concerns.
Here's all you need to know to catch up on the week that was, and plan out the weekend to come.
Commuters and community members are encouraged to avoid the 100-300 blocks of Taylor and 200 block of Eddy.
Turk and Taylor's former Dollhouse Theater is the new home for the experimental performing arts nonprofit.
This weekend's events include an improvised musical performance, a lecture on a historic shipwreck, and an art opening.
Catch up on the week's top stories and weekend's many neighborhood events.
Rec & Parks and Planning will determine whether the nine-story development's impact on Gene Friend Recreation Center is appropriate for the neighborhood.
The country's oldest nonprofit senior center needs to raise $20,000 to continue operating through 2018.
Crime and safety incidents so far this month also include multiple stabbings in Central SoMa, a few robberies, and a thwarted kidnapping.
The duo behind the Burger pop-up at Cease & Desist are opening a new restaurant in the Warfield building in February.
Scores of squad cars raced to the intersection of 8th and Market, where shots were fired just after noon today.
A family-friendly sports diner by the folks at B Restaurant aims to fill a couple of key gaps in Yerba Buena Gardens.
You'll find goats in UN Plaza, ghosts stories at City Hall, and much more to do in the central city this weekend.
The meeting will center on Thursday's officer-involved shooting, which resulted in the death of 27-year-old Herbert Benitez.
At today's community meeting, officials shared more details on investigations into the shooting of a 27-year-old resident by police.
Before the weekend countdown begins, here are the top news bites from another busy week.
With 16 years of experience working at nearby restaurants, the bar's new tenant hopes to retain the neighborhood vibe Zeke's held onto for 23 years.
The Italian trattoria Caputo opened its doors on the Embarcadero this weekend and plans to serve lunch and dinner from 11:30am to 10pm daily.
At 4pm today, the Tenderloin Healthy Corner Store Coalition is hosting an annual gathering focused on eating healthier in the neighborhood.
Catering to the after-work crowd, Wine Down SF will serve wine and beer from small, California producers.
The SFPD has released surveillance footage of a man breaking into a Harrison Street office and stealing thousands of dollars worth of computer equipment.
To paint a picture of the TL using residents' own words, two local artists will be collecting stories throughout the fall.
Thousands of bodies were once buried under Civic Center, and there's no telling how many may still be there.
The top news of the week, and events to keep you on the move this weekend.
Pups and their people are invited to Pawtrero's Brannan Street location Sunday to help raise money for small Bay Area pet rescues.
Three mayoral candidates are joining a handful of Tenderloin poets to creatively debate how the city should manage homelessness.
Multiple robberies with weapons and fists in Central SoMa headline the most recent crime and safety roundup.
With anti-displacement messages and a brass band, the Coalition on Homelessness has stormed Airbnb's lobby to rally in support of Prop F.
The dining hall at Sixth and Market is celebrating a year of community building—while preparing to close down sometime next year.
The SFMTA is warning transit riders citywide to prepare for delays, and drivers to avoid Mission Bay altogether, beginning this Friday. The work will run for eight days, concluding next Saturday.
During the 72-hour closure, construction crews will complete the future hospital's pedestrian tunnel.
From modern dance at PianoFight to contemporary concerts at the Center for New Music, here's what's on tap this weekend.
Here's a rundown of all the new exhibits debuting tonight, some of which are offering free beer, prints, and snacks.
From Airbnb protests to new restaurant debuts, here's all the news from the week you might have missed—plus our events calendar.
Erik Sun of LA's Bestia, who prides himself on hunting and butchering his own ingredients, is behind the new spots, Arsenal and The Hunted.
Plans are close to final to demolish a nearly 100-year-old warehouse at 10th and Howard and build housing in its place.
A liquor license application has been filed for 105 Valencia St., which formerly housed V-105. According to Yelp, the new eatery, Wine Not, will feature wine, beer and small plates.
Ahead of today's hearing with the Board of Supervisors Land Use Committee, the developer has agreed to up its affordable housing contribution from 33 percent to 40 percent.
Highlights from the week that was and the week to come, plus weekend events from around the neighborhood.
A stabbing, multiple violent robberies on and around Market Street, and a few arsons at local shops headline the latest Tenderloin crime blotter.
More than 30 veterans received full suits and a bevy of career support services at St. Anthony's headquarters yesterday.
Elephant Sushi's third location, with only 12 seats in the house, will offer more of an omakase (chef's choice) menu.
The storefront at 1552 Polk St. is one part European cafe, one part ramen shop and another part Japanese convenience store.
The popular Filipino diner in Daly City has filed a permit application for Kare-Ken's space at 552 Jones St., which has sat empty since mid-June.
After 10 years of focusing on online sales from its Mission headquarters, Headline is bringing its witty apparel to a storefront at 8th and Folsom.
More than 200 community college supporters marched through downtown to protest cuts to CCSF's faculty and programs.
At about 6:45pm Thursday evening, a cyclist who ran a red light collided with a vehicle at O'Farrell and Hyde streets. The cyclist was transported to the hospital with a minor head injury.
The spacious studio on Sutter is a home away from home for professional and novice sewists alike.
The team behind the mobile wood-fire neapolitan pizzeria is looking for unbiased feedback on their new location at Bush and Taylor before Tuesday night's grand opening.
Violent robberies once again topped the list of crime and safety incidents in the neighborhood over the past two weeks.
Get up to speed on the top headlines of the week, and check out our roundup of events happening all over SoMa this weekend.
After a contentious seven-hour debate, the Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 in favor of the four-acre residential and office development.
The holidays are around the corner, but happenings in the TL aren't slowing down yet.
While many believe the restaurant space at Van Ness and Pacific is cursed, a new cocktail lounge and restaurant is taking its chances on the historic building.
A proposal aims to turn ground-floor public open space at 50 Fremont Center into a child care facility serving Salesforce employees.
The SFPD released surveillance footage of a man stealing $900 worth of eyewear from a Polk Street optometrist on Nov. 11th, and is asking the public to help in identifying the individual.
The tenants rights nonprofits are hosting a party to raise awareness of their displacements and raise funds for relocation.
In a letter posted on the restaurant's door and Instagram account, chef/owner Ryan Yema vowed that Rove would return in a new location.
The team behind the popular Vietnamese pop-up is taking a break to open a permanent restaurant.
Your Tenderloin crime report from the past two weeks.
At about 2:30am Sunday, Nov. 22nd, a household on the 400 block of Berry Street awoke to a bullet shattering a second-story window facing the I-280 off-ramp. No one was injured.
We've got a long list of festive events for the long holiday weekend ahead.
Here's the story of the historic carousel at Fourth and Howard, where an annual holiday lighting ceremony will be held this weekend.
Walter Bishop-Jones, who's developed a cult following for his haircutting skills, is transforming a former storage unit into a barber shop.
Here's what's happening in SoMa during the start of the holiday season.
A pepper-spray robbery at REI, a life-threatening stabbing on Seventh Street, and a pair of arsons are also among the latest crime news in SoMa.
A slew of development projects have been working their way through the planning process this year. Here's what's in store for lots across the neighborhood.
A man in his late 20s was stabbed in the head and face with a kitchen knife yesterday afternoon, as he attempted to use the restroom at SF's Main Public Library.
The Canadian footwear and apparel shop just opened its very first U.S. location on Polk at Sutter.
More than 40 local artists are gathering at Root Division to create unique gifts on the spot—and immediately sell them to holiday shoppers.
All the Tenderloin news you may have missed, plus the weekend's top events.
Kristian Cosentino of Dirty Water, Richard Vila of Poquito, and acclaimed bartender Ashley Miller hope to elevate Polk's cocktail scene.
Multiple stabbings and violent robberies headline this week's crime blotter, as well as one death threat aimed at an SFPD officer.
Two women in their 70s were injured on Sunday afternoon, after a suspect in her 30s reportedly failed to light them on fire with a match, then pushed them into the street.
There were also many assaults and robberies across the neighborhood, with few arrests made.
International chain Fogo de Chão is known for feasts of fire-roasted meats and veggie buffets.
The Board of Supervisors swiftly rejected plans for the new jail and asked for a new plan for the dilapidated 850 Bryant St.
Without a new storage space by February, a program that offers free furniture to formerly homeless families will be forced to shut down.
The much-maligned motel could be replaced with a new, larger hotel, and adjacent lots may see development as well.
An all-ages parade takes caroling to a new level on Saturday, plus more Tenderloin events ahead.
New YBCA video installations to help you think beyond the holidays—plus more SoMa weekend events to choose from.
Mid-Market's temporary food hall is hosting a pair of holiday dinners next week—one for neighbors with the means to give, and one for neighbors in need of a little help.
The newest venture from the Perbacco/Barbacco team opens to the public for the first time tonight, and will feature French dishes with Scandinavian influences.
While the search is on for a long-term tenant, an events management firm has been selected to make initial improvements.
The Guardian lists the Tenderloin Museum among the world's top new museums, alongside spots in Rio de Janeiro, Cairo and Venice. If you've visited, how do you think it stacks up?
There's still time to weigh in on the latest concept design for the rec center's redevelopment.
Catch up on this week's happenings and holiday weekend celebrations in SoMa.
Traffic is snarled in SoMa following a collision between a vehicle and an SFPD officer on a dirt bike.
The stolen jewelry is all the jeweler's 90-year-old mother was able to take when she fled Tibet in 1969, and the family is seeking help to recover it.
From drag shows to dance parties, Heklina reflects on her club's first year and Thursday night's New Year's Eve anniversary celebration.
A homicide investigation, a stabbing and a slew of violent robberies headline our latest crime blotter.
Start 2016 on fresh footing by taking a swing at a 2,100 pound Japanese temple bell at the Asian Art Museum.
An unknown victim died in a shop on the 900 block of Geary Street after a physical altercation with a 21-year-old employee.
A 42-year-old man was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Saturday evening, after an unprovoked stabbing by an acquaintance.
The USPS' lease at 101 Hyde has been extended to February at the earliest, as it continues to seek a new location in the Tenderloin. Its space will eventually be razed for 85 new residential units.
The former Brazilian restaurant at 139 8th St. is now a "showroom" for stylish Asian-Italian cuisine.
The lawsuit is contesting the validity of the project's environmental review, citing possible shadow impacts and traffic congestion.
Tired of dealing with rampant auto break-ins, feces, homeless encampments and more on their streets, neighbors are organizing to fight back.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are taking over DNA Lounge this Sunday for an evening of San Francisco-inspired fashion and competition. Plus more events across the neighborhood.
Protesters' cries of "Fire Chief Suhr" and "Justice For Mario Woods" rang out throughout Mayor Lee's inauguration ceremony this morning.
Organizers behind this multimedia-enhanced performance on the facade of 333 Golden Gate are offering cash prizes for photos, videos & opinions on the changes these historic districts are undergoing.
This week's crime blotter includes a taxi driver held hostage in his car and robbed, and multiple cases of individuals being attacked by groups.
The nonprofit brokerage is offering individual sessions to educate business owners about their leases—so they don't end up losing them.
The man, who goes by P.N., reportedly scared off a pair of masked robbers who broke into the Yogi Food Market on Sutter.
Looking to volunteer? From 6:30-8:30pm tonight, the Tenderloin Museum is hosting six neighborhood service organizations that are seeking more helping hands this year, including Glide and 826 Valencia.
It's the last day in business for the chain coffee shop, which has called Polk and Washington home for nearly a decade.
In a quieter week for SoMa crime, there were a couple of robberies, a stabbing and a self-driving car that veered off course.
What was SoMa like when it was all auto shops and artist's lofts? Tonight, a diverse cast of storytellers will share their tales about living there.
A group of government transparency activists are touring the growing encampment on Division Street this afternoon, to encourage homeless neighbors to use the restrooms at nearby firehouses.
In other news, the Warriors' upcoming Mission Bay arena now finally has a name.
The popular mobile dental clinic is set to go brick-and-mortar on Taylor Street, helping to address the neighborhood's "dental desert."
In light of recent reports of city cleaners displacing homeless residents and taking tents, we asked some homeless people for their side of the story.
Faced with a sizable rent hike, the six-year-old beer bar will be closing its doors come March, unless the landlord relents.
The one-woman business at 237 Eddy St. is aiming to bring smiles to clients' faces and beauty to the neighborhood.
Here's the latest on a bunch of new restaurant and cafes coming to SoMa.
A man suspected of stabbing a CHP officer in SoMa was arrested this morning near the Harrison and Essex freeway off-ramp.
A primer to the new SFMOMA's debut, cultural exhibits (besides the Super Bowl), details on a bar serving gator, and more weekend events.
Co-owned by one of the owner's of MoMo's, the space has gotten an interior and menu update, but will remain a sports bar.
The beauty school's 56 locations closed yesterday following the Department of Education's decision to withhold financial aid.
The SFPD has arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder in the stabbing death of a 29-year-old DJ and data analyst. The incident occurred on Jan. 25th outside a nightclub in Lower Nob Hill.
From art openings to crime safety discussions, here's a peek at all the events you won't want to miss this weekend through early next week.
As neighbors remain divided over Whole Foods' plan to move into the former Lombardi Sports, the recently reelected Peskin has introduced legislation to ban chains on parts of Polk and Larkin streets.
According to a tipster, bottles and anti-police insults were being hurled at officers before a motorcycle erupted in flames.
According to a bit of Planning Department documentation, Trader Joe's is eyeing a Fourth and Market retail space.
With Intelligentsia coffee and a wide selection of quick bites, C+M Coffee And Milk has made its Van Ness debut.
Plans have been submitted to replace a five-story office building with 330 residential units.
The acquisition of the five Ellis Acted buildings, all owned by one pair of landlords, will allow tenants in 19 units to keep their homes.
We've got all the intel on cool weekend events in the TL, from a jazz musical to a beer-tasting benefit.
The proposed green open space at 12th and Harrison is likely to start construction next year, pending a few other city approvals.
The mom and pop shop known for serving greasy American breakfasts and Chinese favorites quietly closed its doors this weekend as demolition of the century-old Market Street Cinema looms.
Tune into 91.7-FM at 5pm each day this week to hear about the people, places and struggles of the Tenderloin's Golden Gate and Leavenworth intersection.
While a new office space has been secured around the corner, the move imperils the retail shop and dooms its well-known mural.
A man was transferred to the hospital with a life-threatening stab wound to the neck following an altercation.
Here's a look at the diverse lineup of events coming up this weekend around SoMa.
The accident has blocked off traffic on the first block of Golden Gate. An officer on the scene said that it was a minor collision, and that there were no serious injuries.
The popular street food vendor from New York City is taking over the former Naan-N-Curry space on O'Farrell, just outside the Tenderloin.
The co-op values inclusivity, but is increasingly concerned about the safety risks the growing tent city poses to staff and customers.
The exhibition will feature more than 100 black-and-white photographs, with a third overlaid with illustrations depicting issues currently impacting residents.
This week's crime blotter features two Western SoMa shootings, as well as robberies with guns, knives and fists.
Located in the heart of the Tenderloin, the new marketplace for neighborhood artists opens to the public Tuesday through Fridays starting next week.
While the Board of Supervisors hoped to use the $80 million federal jail grant to construct a mental health facility instead, Public Works has confirmed that the federal government won't allow it.
The developers of the 13-story residential building proposed for 1028 Market St. seek art that reflects and enhances the neighborhood.
Waystone wine bar will serve sandwiches and salads all day, plus heavier entrees for evening diners.
After 20 years of selling custom leather boots, and engaging the leather, biker and kink communities, Stompers Boots has relocated to Fort Lauderdale.
By tomorrow morning, campers along Division Street will be given notice that they must vacate due to uninhabitable conditions in the area.
The city's new shelter at Pier 80 is one option, but a homeless advocate is pushing the idea of a city-sanctioned tent village on public land.
The new building was approved, with the caveat that its looks must be refined to play well with the corner's quirky existing architectural mix.
Catch live music, films, comedy and more for free or on-the-cheap fun in the Tenderloin this weekend.
From a whiskey tasting to the Asian Art Museum's free 50th anniversary weekend celebration, this week is full of events.
Despite some pushback over unit sizes and shadows on Gene Friend Rec Center, Planning has given the OK to an eight-story building at 998 Harrison St.
From leather and kink to San Francisco history for the whole family, here's a look at the top events coming up in SoMa this weekend.
The film, starring Rosanna Arquette and Brian Cox, will be shooting after dark under the rotunda at City Hall for the next two nights. Aspiring actors should note that they're still hiring extras.
One week after a dispersal order was posted, remaining homeless campers have been forced to leave the area, and tents confiscated.
Advocates for pedestrians and disabled individuals gathered at Seventh and Market yesterday to remember Thu Phan.
Neighbors are upset about the poor condition of the branch, which has become a homeless hangout and is full of trash and flies.
The 32-story residential tower at 299 Fremont is set to begin pre-leasing its 409 units, with an initial move-in scheduled for mid-May.
Though the new jail was unanimously voted down, the city is trying to keep its $80 million state grant in play to fund an alternative facility.
We've got ideas for morning people, science geeks, neighbors on a budget and more this weekend.
Brave the weather for the St. Patrick's parade, or check out tons of indoor events—the choice is yours.
After three years of staving off eviction attempts with help from City Hall, the tenants have gotten new Ellis Act eviction notices.
People with deep pockets can pay an annual fee to enjoy high-end food and drinks in a private, upscale environment.
While the three-story shipping container office complex is still under review, tours are now available of the initial concept.
We've got free live jazz at the TL Museum, a Beatles tribute band coming to the Great American Music Hall, a video game tournament at PianoFight and more.
Planning has approved a new 14-story residential building at Folsom & Hawthorne, as well as an expanded auto facility at 11th & Howard.
After a planned location of The Market fell through, the developers of the Lumina building have announced that Marin-based grocer Woodlands Market is taking the space for its first SF store.
The spacious cafe at the base of the Panoramic is now serving coffee and tea, with a lunch menu and alcoholic beverages to eventually follow.
The spin-off of Oakland's popular Burmese restaurant Grocery Cafe is now serving a pan-Asian menu, with everything under $9.
Plans dedicate nearly 50 percent of the massive First & Mission development's ground floor to public open space.
304 primarily market-rate apartments will be constructed along Market, Jones and Golden Gate, despite many residents' fears of future displacement.
USPS has finally announced a date for moving its postboxes at soon-to-be-demolished 101 Hyde to Fox Plaza. However, an alternative location for general delivery has yet to be announced.
Before developing a vision plan for six alleyways in Lower Polk and on the edge of the Tenderloin, they're seeking neighborhood feedback.
Here's the latest in neighborhood restaurant and bar news.
The long-troubled single-room occupancy hotel at 12th & Market has been tapped as the next transitional homeless shelter.
Parties that'll take you back in time, a far-from-average Easter celebration, another Trump Comedy Roast and much more are coming up.
The girls were located this afternoon after they were reported missing Tuesday night.
The husband and wife duo behind Bacchus Kirk and the late Olive will serve PG Tips tea, Welsh rarebit, and other UK specialties.
This week in the TL, you'll find live theater and comedy, poetry readings, psychedelic poster-making demos, and more.
The team behind new concept 'Rooh' has launched an eclectic portfolio of restaurants, bars and nightclubs throughout India.
The 10-year-old deli at Golden Gate and Hyde closed abruptly last month due to a slew of health code violations.
If you're hoping to be among the first to visit the new SFMOMA when it debuts on May 14th, tomorrow's the day to get tickets.
The social service nonprofit is hosting a training this weekend to prepare civilians to respond to nonviolent crises unfolding on the streets of the Tenderloin.
We've got trixxie carr paying tribute to 'The Cure' tonight, 'Boyonce & The Girls of San Francisco' showing off tomorrow, and a RuPaul's Drag Race contestant dropping in Saturday.
Enjoy soulful blues or a free symphony concert, the second-to-last exhibition at Ever Gold Projects, a chat with Supervisor Kim about the neighborhood and much more.
New restaurants Arsenal and The Hunted, as well as home meat delivery service Meat Dorks, all aim to promote whole-animal butchery.
Pay tribute to the TL's drag lounge with a screening of the award-winning documentary on the stars of the cabaret, plus live performances.
One of the items taken in this weekend's burglary was a scooter signed by Giants right fielder Hunter Pence.
The Sixth Street club is on the hunt for two men who stole hundreds of dollars and a bottle of liquor.
March's crime blotter includes two shootings and two stabbings in one 20-hour span, and a slew of violent robberies.
In honor of Walk to Work Day, here's a guide to the most dangerous intersections in the city center—and what's being done about them.
The refreshed Morty's Deli is now open at Golden Gate and Hyde, featuring the original lunch menu from 10am-5pm. Expanded hours and breakfast service are still in the works.
We've got art openings, dance parties with intergalactic travelers, tributes to notable neighborhood figures and more.
Earth Day arts and crafts for the kids, more nachos than you've ever dreamed of, and lots more SoMa events for your weekend.
At a recent meeting, the district's new police captain, Daryl Fong, addressed neighbors' concerns about various quality-of-life issues.
Get your rolls of quarters ready: a new arcade bar looks to be headed to the neighborhood.
Days after the officer-involved shooting of a Mission District homeless man, Mayor Lee announced that encampments would be dismantled citywide.
The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote tomorrow on whether to raise the height limit to allow a 400-foot tower with 40 percent affordable housing at 160 Folsom St.
The Basement is departing this month, to be replaced by a new bar from the owners of the Pac Heights craft beer shop.
With help from the city's Small Site Program and local financiers, the land trust has acquired an at-risk building at 7th & Natoma.
We've got details on the many hands-on events coming up this weekend, as well as a reminder to visit The Basement before it's gone.
The fire appears to have originated in or near Econ Glass Company at 225 Sixth St., where firefighters are currently deployed.
This weekend's lineup offers an eclectic mix of dance parties and art exhibitions, a homebrew competition and a soulful gathering of the minds.
This weekend is packed with events at the Asian Art Museum, Tenderloin Museum, Exit Theater, a neighborhood record store and more.
It's the second collision on McAllister in just two days.
New plans for 1525 Pine St. propose "preserving" and "reimagining" the existing, decades-old diner, while adding 15 residential units to the site.
A growing weight-lifting community, led by Tenderloin local Linda Chungchootairong, is hidden out of sight beneath Taqueria Cancun.
Nearly 10 years after the idea originally surfaced, the city has officially established the SoMa Pilipinas cultural district South of Market.
The proposal calls for leveling the entire corner of Folsom and Russ to construct 46 new residential units, with ground-floor retail and parking.
The sale of the city's oldest gay bar to the mysterious Breaking Chad, LLC has fallen through, SF Weekly reports. Five other potential buyers are in line next, including a male couple who own a bar.
In need of a show-stopping getup? Look no further than the A.C.T. Costume Shop at Seventh and Market.
Been interested in rolling up your sleeves and building something from scratch? Here's a peek inside TechShop and all that it offers.
On Monday, the so-called "new" Main Library will celebrate its 20th birthday.
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was stabbed at Turk & Leavenworth on Friday, April 15th.
The former nightclub at 7th and Folsom, vacant for nearly a decade, may soon be razed for 23 two-bedroom units.
USPS is on track to vacate 101 Hyde by the end of the month. General delivery will relocate to 391 Ellis St. by April 30th, while postbox users can access their mail at Fox Plaza starting April 25th.
This weekend is packed full of events, including free live music, dance parties, an Iranian reading reading circle and more.
Tomorrow night, the Tenderloin Museum hopes to match neighborhood nonprofits Larkin Street Youth Services, Code Tenderloin, Glide, Skywatchers and Shanti Project with fresh helping hands.
It may be located in the ritzy Twitter building, but the locally-owned gym also works to provide services to the Tenderloin community.
An unidentified man in his mid- to late twenties was found dead early this morning at Larkin & McAllister.
Prepare yourself for a rambunctious weekend full of outdoor festivals, Prince tributes, a Bernie Sanders comedy roast and much more.
Between live theater, comedy, tribute bands and play dates at the library, there's no shortage of fun to be had in the Tenderloin this weekend.
Headlining this month's police blotter are multiple hot prowls, assaults, and violent robberies around the neighborhood.
Two men were hit by a driver on Mission Street last night. The suspect tried to flee, but bystanders detained him. Both of the victims were hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries.
The guerrilla marketer turned restaurateur is preparing to launch a second, but still very soulful, fried-chicken joint in the Tenderloin.
With hopes of building deeper relationships with community members, the Tenderloin's police station is inviting community members to sip coffee and chat informally from 7-9am tomorrow at Philz.
Glide worked with a team of service design experts to create a pop-up shop stocked with everyday necessities—free for the taking.
The visualizations follow the Planning Department's first community workshop on rezoning the area around Market Street, Van Ness and Mission.
The death is the second homicide to occur in the Civic Center/Tenderloin area in less than a week.
As Rec & Parks seeks to build a respite off First Street, a few residents along the vacant lot are fighting to save existing trees.
The sisters of Fraternite Notre Dame Mary of Nazareth may be back on the hunt for a new soup kitchen as homeowners are "vehemently against" their move to 1930 Mission St., Mission Local reports.
Until 2pm today, homeless residents are welcome to stop by the Main Public Library's Fulton Street entrance to take advantage of a slew of free services.
The Mateo's spinoff will be one of four restaurants to open in the building that houses Uber and Square.
Tishman Speyer has secured approval to construct a 400-foot tower at 160 Folsom St. However, the Board of Supervisors still needs to vote on selling the public portion of the parcel to the developer.
Keep an eye out for actors Taye Diggs and Kathleen Robertson around town today and tomorrow, as they play two SFPD homicide detectives investigating a murdered football player.
Film crews for "Chance," starring Hugh Laurie, will be taking over Fulton Street from Hyde to Larkin from 4am Saturday to 8am Tuesday for filming around the Tenderloin and Civic Center.
A Kansas City-based company that sells locally-made products from vending machines has expanded to San Francisco.
A weekend full of dance parties, live performances and tacos is about to begin.
Art galleries will throw open their doors, music and merriment will fill street corners and communal dinners will fill hungry bellies this weekend.
The cafeteria-style restaurant offers a vast selection of hot and cold seasonal dishes to mix and match, along with flavored lemonades.
Social news site Reddit plans to leave SoMa to take over 420 Taylor St., a four-story building right on the edge of the Tenderloin and Union Square, the SF Business Times reports.
With a collective of artists and baristas moving to the Duboce Truck Stop, no man or woman on the edge of SoMa and the Mission will have to live without coffee or locally-produced art.
It's official: two towers, one of them the city's second-tallest, will rise at First & Mission as part of a massive new development.
The futures of two development projects—a 304-unit residential building at Market & Jones and a 204-unit hotel at 7th & Market—are now in limbo.
The team behind the intimate performance space on Capp Street aims to launch a series of lean, community-powered venues, starting in the Tenderloin.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested Saturday night after allegedly pouring bleach onto an SFPD officer from the sixth story of a building. The officer suffered a non-life-threatening chemical burn.
The students interviewed homeless people, creating clever designs for shelters that help unhoused and housed residents commingle.
After more than four decades on Eddy Street, the all-male entertainment venue is closing for good.
SoMa will be busy this weekend, as Yerba Buena is set to erupt into one big Saturday celebration to welcome back SFMOMA.
Blue Bottle is launching a cafe in South Park's former Jeremy's department store—and another tenant may also be coming in.
Launched by a self-taught maker, the tiny shop offers a selection of handmade accessories for fashion-conscious men—with a side of caffeine.
The presidential candidate and his wife, Jane, dropped by Sightglass Coffee after an interview at the San Francisco Chronicle offices this afternoon.
After more than 50 years in business, Haji Najmabadi, whose customers have included many celebrities, is retiring.
Ahead of next Monday's official launch at Sixth and Market, Popsons is giving away 100 burgers (with fries and a drink) starting at noon today. Get there early: when they're gone, they're gone.
The railcar housing the historic diner will be demolished for a 15-unit development, but the diner itself will reopen on the new building's ground floor.
With a liquor license application now on the books, it looks like Trader Joe's plans to turn a downtown basement into a full-service grocery store.
The owner and chef of the Marina's Causwells are behind the new burger joint, which also offers hot dogs, fries, salads, and shakes.
Around 8:30am this morning, a vehicle heading eastbound on Market at Seventh attempted an illegal left turn and collided into a Muni bus, stalling inbound transit.
A 24-year-old man is in life-threatening condition after a shooting at Eddy and Leavenworth last night.
A cyclist was injured during rush hour yesterday after being struck by an officer driving a marked police vehicle.
A weekend full of drag, live bands, scavenger hunts, local art and more is just around the corner.
Del Seymour's workforce development program hopes to raise funds to help residents secure lucrative jobs in the neighborhood.
A man in his 20s has been hospitalized with "deteriorating brain function" after being attacked early this morning at Harrison and Harriet streets.
The TL will soon offer its first amenity for cyclists: a buffered eastbound bike lane on Golden Gate Avenue from Polk to Market.
Sticking around for the long weekend? Perfect. Here's what's coming up around the neighborhood.
This weekend, learn a thing or two about the neighborhood’s pre-vice history, celebrate Asian heritage, check out a new craft beer bar, and more.
While new owners took over at the start of this year, little else has changed at the tiny farm-to-table cafe on Post Street.
The burger joint will soon transform into a brewery and restaurant from the team behind the FiDi's former OZ Lounge.
An unidentified man was fatally shot around 11:30pm yesterday at 6th and Minna streets.
After just a year in business, the Filipino restaurant will depart Folsom Street due to a rent increase, closing later this summer. But a new South of Market location may come to fruition.
A 42-year-old old man who said he was stabbed with an ice pick was hospitalized in critical condition early this morning.
Ahead of the June 7th Democratic primary, the former Secretary of State is coming to town to host a "get out the vote" rally.
Little Griddle's owner, Phillip Ma, is opening a new spot across the street.
A man who denied a couple the use of a portable toilet on a lot at Eddy & Taylor was stabbed and critically wounded.
After five years at 11th and Folsom, the gay nightclub and performance venue is closing its doors for good.
With an art walk on Polk tonight and a street festival on Larkin this Saturday, neighbors need not venture far to enjoy the warm weather.
A 37-year-old man was doused with lighter fluid and lit on fire last night by an unidentified suspect driving an SUV.
The new Tenderloin eatery will be a sit-down restaurant serving colonial-inspired Southeast Asian dishes.
One year after opening in the former Radius space, both eateries are set to close—after showing a few final sports games.
The owners of the lot have submitted fresh plans to construct a 65-foot market-rate apartment complex in place of the two-story warehouse.
The SFPD is investigating the deaths of a gunshot victim at Sixth and Harrison and a stabbing victim at 16th & Mission early yesterday morning.
For 24 years and counting, Simply Balanced has been offering Pac Heights residents a place to strengthen and tone through classic pilates practice.
TL Votes and a class of USF students are bringing fun and games to polling places around the Tenderloin.
A renowned street artist from Italy is preparing to paint a 3,000-square-foot mural on the back of the theater.
From October 6-8, stretches of Market Street will once again be filled with interactive installations for the public to explore.
Fun and games for youth, workshops for veterans and LGBT historians, a parade for the blind, and more.
SF General's wellness center offers 15 fitness classes per week, all of them free and nearly all open to the public.
Fifth Street between Folsom and Harrison was closed this morning following a stabbing. The victim was allegedly a construction worker, and it appears that two suspects have been apprehended.
Game four will be broadcast live on a jumbotron for all to see tomorrow night, but those who prefer to watch the game with boozy beverages in hand will want to head elsewhere.
A 60-year-old woman suffered serious brain bleeding after being thrown from a bike on 11th Street. While riding in the wrong direction, she was startled by a turning vehicle and slammed on the brakes.
Shorenstein Residential hopes to give the city an 85-unit development as affordable housing, in lieu of 36 units onsite at a nearby development.
Combining crowdsourced audio and visuals with live performance, #SFPublicCanvas reflects on the changing nature of the TL and Mid-Market.
With celebrations of queer comics, contemporary American Indian art, craft beer and more this weekend, there's plenty to do.
A report from NBC has alleged the couple behind Friday's fatal stabbing are also the pair who stabbed a man in the Tenderloin over the use of a Porta-Potty.
A woman falsely accused of scaling a fire escape to burglarize a Tenderloin apartment has been acquitted of felony charges.
Every Friday from now through August, SoMa StrEat Food Park will be the scene of a live-action video game featuring a colorful cast of carnies.
Another Tenderloin dive has bitten the dust—and it appears that ABC violations are to blame.
Join tens of thousands of opera lovers at AT&T Park this Saturday evening for the free live broadcast of this raunchy, raw take on a classic opera.
Two suspects were arrested yesterday for allegedly shooting and killing a 19-year-old inside the 6th and Harrison nightclub on June 5th. They appeared in court for the first time today.
Updated renderings from the project's architect offer a new take on the 42-unit development proposed for Little Saigon.
Major changes are on the horizon for the church at 10th and Howard: it will become offices, and Presidio Knolls School is aiming to expand into its clergy house.
A 26-year-old man was critically injured after being stabbed in the torso around 4:30am today at Golden Gate and Jones.
Rec & Park is kicking off the community engagement phase for eagerly-awaited upgrades at Sgt. Macaulay Park and Turk-Hyde Mini Park.
The newly launched lunch service aims to help FiDi and SoMa workers eat out every weekday for less.
While the upscale Mint Plaza restaurant just embarked on a crowdfunding campaign, chef-partner Jason Fox told the Chronicle that he and his team have now decided to "nip it in the bud."
The SFPD reports that two "prejudice-based" attacks occurred during Pride weekend.
While high-intensity exercise classes are all the rage, one weekly class in Noe Valley focuses on something people take for granted—breathing.
A collision is inevitable, according to one cyclist who was assaulted while trying to protect the new Golden Gate Avenue bike lane.
55 homeless people have moved into "Navigation Center 2," and the city is launching a new outreach team targeting homeless encampments.
A study released today by a tech startup finds that the new restrictions are having a positive effect on both Market and Mission streets.
Goodwill's by-the-pound thrift outlet has officially departed 11th Street. However, the adjacent Goodwill store and donation center will remain open through the end of 2016.
After multiple appeals and public hearings, Shorenstein Residential has struck a deal to move forward—in exchange for buying a lot to give to the city for new affordable housing.
Two men were killed on Friday night in separate shootings in the Tenderloin and Mission districts.
While South Park remains closed for its $2.8 million renovation, a temporary plaza, adjacent to Caffe Centro, is now available to all.
Two artists interested in exploring the nature of eating together have kicked off a series of unusual SoMa dinner parties—sans food.
Watch one of the most iconic car chase scenes ever filmed, sip cocktails mixed by competitive robots and much more this weekend.
The Rec & Park Capital Committee is poised to vote this afternoon on whether to support spending $10 million to purchase five adjacent properties on 11th, Minna and Natoma streets to build a new park.
The free, 11-hour celebration will include historical and cultural events for both children and adults, from magic lessons to a drag show.
The popular food truck, known for its Californian twist on Indian cuisine, is debuting its new brick-and-mortar with a limited menu from 2:30-6pm today.
A husband-and-wife duo is in the process of converting a long-vacant storefront into a tiny cafe.
Developers still plan to raze the decades-old tennis club at Fifth and Brannan for an office complex, but they're adding 12 tennis courts to appease its supporters.
All are invited to watch as a jury decides which of three proposals for a light-based public art installation on Larkin Street will move forward.
In light of recent tragic events, the Fear Doctor is setting up shop on Market at Sixth, from noon-2pm every day this week, to listen to your worries and write you a prescription—free of charge.
Exhibitions launching this weekend bring television to life and diverse bodies into focus, and mix local beauty with abstract art—and vodka.
The 13-story residential complex that will replace The Hall is seeking feedback on which piece of public art to permanently install.
Watch survivors of the Cambodian genocide confront the past, volunteers present PowerPoint slides they've never seen before, and much more.
Here's a quick look at the flurry of new plans and approvals you may have missed this week.
At 6pm and 7pm tonight, BABS and Sup. Jane Kim's office are hosting community workshops at Gene Friend Recreation Center to gather feedback on bike share expansion plans for western SoMa.
Head down to the Tenderloin Museum for two different neighborhood tours, UN Plaza for an evening full of interactive art and karaoke, or PianoFight for a taste of the country's best comedians.
Adolph Gasser Photography's parking lot at 2nd & Natoma now features 57 works by photographers who've captured the city for three decades or more.
Despite shocking the neighborhood with its sudden closure in March, Lafayette is back in business at a new address—with the same menu.
A former editor of Vogue is behind the new boutique, which offers high-end, West Coast-designed clothing and accessories.
The SFMTA board of directors has approved a $3.25 million settlement, stemming from the fatal Muni collision in 2013 that killed a 78-year-old cyclist and father of seven at 11th and Bryant streets.
This weekend is full of art, music, and the raw fish dish that's sweeping the city.
Vehicles traveling northbound on Fifth Street will soon be disallowed from turning right onto Market Street.
SoMa's newest sports bar is now open at 11th & Harrison—just in time for the Olympics.
Spend your weekend touring decades-old advertisements, learning new tech skills or watching an African-American theater performance.
Eleven months after opening the Parisian restaurant, bar and brewery in the Twitter building lobby, Mercer Restaurant Group has put the space up for sale.
A dark comedy on gentrification and class conflict is returning to the Tenderloin for another run—and raising money to offer free tickets to low-income residents.
The SFPD is seeking the public's assistance in gathering photo and video footage of the altercation that led to a fatal shooting on the 900 block of Geary Street on July 17th.
With Annie Street Plaza’s two-year permit coming to an end this fall, now’s the time to submit your thoughts on whether the plaza should be made permanent.
A 27-year-old man suffered critical injuries yesterday afternoon after being stabbed at Seventh and Market. According to the SFPD, one suspect has been arrested.
The Department of Health is testing new efforts this summer to reduce the number of used syringes littering western SoMa streets.
Spend your upcoming weekend out on the streets, with cook-offs, block parties, street festivals and more.
Event designer Stanlee Gatti shares his reasons for opening a curated foods market on the edge of the Tenderloin.
A 49-year-old San Francisco man has been arrested in connection with last Wednesday's fatal shooting.
The prolific Adriano Paganini appears to have another fast-casual concept in the works.
The neighborhood's newest destination for old-timey cocktails and live jazz is now open nightly at the corner of Eddy and Leavenworth.
A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital in critical condition yesterday morning after a collision with a speeding stolen vehicle in SoMa.
The SFPD is investigating a fatal collision that occurred yesterday afternoon at Stockton and Geary.
The big new development at 950-974 Market St. is creating a rent-free space for the Fort Mason-based theater company.
9 of the city's 10 police districts are hosting public meet-and-greets with fun and games to build better community relationships.
Here's how to do Outside Lands and the Olympics Opening Ceremony right—without leaving the neighborhood.
If you thought Outside Lands was the only thing worth leaving the house for this weekend, think again.
Fed up with the feces, used syringes and broken glass littering SoMa's sidewalks, one local is transforming all of this "raw material" into art.
A 15-member collective, boasting both business and queer nightlife chops, is working to take over the iconic gay bar after a rent hike.
Police have been working to convince a robbery suspect, who is barricaded inside a home, to surrender peacefully.
The move comes a month and a half after cyclists Katherine Slattery and Heather Miller were killed in hit-and-runs on the same day.
Visit the former Dollhouse Theater for a little experimental dance, Hospitality House for locally-produced art and the Main Library to hitch a free ride to the coast.
After finding fake bills floating in the wind on Sixth Street, Central City Extra investigates the phenomenon of counterfeit currency.
Whether you're looking for a cafe for a quick pick-me-up or an amenity-packed workspace to build the next big idea, Covo has a place for you.
The opening stages of what could become a lengthy, costly legal battle over the eight-year-old tower have begun.
19 employers, job placement firms and career development nonprofits will be on hand for this summer's second job fair, which is sponsored by SFPD Tenderloin Station and open to all.
One of the city's oldest restaurants is becoming the first West Coast location for New York-based co-working company Bar Works.
Wine and Lebanese bites are no longer flowing at Van Ness and Eddy, but it shouldn't be long until sake and sushi rolls take their place.
General Motors is interested in developing and testing self-driving car technology in a 140,000 square-foot warehouse South of Market.
On Thursday, Azalea boutique will host a pop-up party for Robin, a new smartphone designed by an SF-based startup.
Check out performances by ladies who rock the mic, a giant Filipino heritage celebration, and a Robin Williams movie marathon.
A man was mauled by a suspect and his dog, and a woman had a bag thrown over her head before being attacked by three men.
Though the future of the pedestrian plaza is still up for debate, the alley will reopen to appease new traffic flow concerns.
Iza Ramen is bringing its popular noodle bowls and a new menu of izakaya tapas to the former brunch destination at 7th and Folsom.
The man found dead at Westfield San Francisco Centre yesterday has been identified as a beloved line chef of the Michelin-rated restaurant located blocks away in Union Square, the Chron reports today.
Movers and shakers in the local cannabis industry will talk about the plant's economic, social and cultural impacts.
The short film debuting at this weekend's Frameline41 film festival takes a fresh look at the biblical tale of David versus Goliath through the experiences of gay and transgender men.
The suspect allegedly exited his vehicle and punched a man who reportedly mistook his vehicle for a rideshare car.
The shooting at Third Avenue and Newcomb Street sent two victims to the hospital — one of which suffered life-threatening injuries.
The first-alarm fire broke out at 3:33 a.m. today on Funston Avenue between Irving and Judah.
The SFPD is seeking information on a maroon four-door sedan that struck a cyclist early Tuesday, August 21.
An Alameda County grand jury has charged John Lee Cowell with murder in the killing of 18-year-old Nia Wilson this past July.
The shooting involved a U.S. Park Police officer, the SFPD has confirmed.
The attack occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday at Fourth and Bryant.
The venue's ownership accepted a buyout as a new development looms.
A 35-year-old man was hit by the driver of a green four-door vehicle Saturday morning at Second Avenue and Geary Boulevard.
Piedmont firefighters are currently tackling "heavy fire" at a single-family residence.
Investigators are seeking the driver and vehicle that hit and injured a pedestrian at Geary and Second Avenue early Saturday morning.
The victims, two sisters, were found in an apartment on the 200 block of Turk Street.
The SFPD is seeking five suspects in connection with the shooting.
The patrol SUV hit another vehicle before colliding with a semitruck at the Port of Oakland.
The shooting occurred around noon yesterday.
The victim has been rescued and transferred to a trauma center.
The SFPD is asking the driver — and anyone with information on this case — to contact the department as soon as possible.
The fatal shooting brought eastbound traffic to a standstill this morning.
Initial reports indicate that the San Francisco Fire Credit Union and Jewish Community Center in Presidio Heights have both been evacuated.
The suspect was already being held in county jail in connection to the assault and battery of a homeless man in the Tenderloin this past May.
The victim was attacked by four to five unidentified men, the SFPD reports.
ModCloth brings its indie fashion and home goods to Union Square for the next three weeks.
Summer is winding down quickly, but lots of great community events are on the horizon for fall.
Here's what you'll find at the neighborhood's newest privately-owned public space.
The bikeshare network is set to release more than 500 pedal-assist e-bikes in Oakland, Emeryville and Berkeley.
Get your laugh on at a comedy roast of Donald Trump, get your snuggle on in a giant puddle of teddy bears, and much more.
The Internet is abuzz over the successful noseslide, captured on video near the entrance to the Powell BART/Muni station.
Take a peek inside the fully renovated Utah Street nightclub ahead of its launch tomorrow night.
Get to know the tiny arts nonprofit, which gives residents of a long-stigmatized neighborhood a regular platform to be seen and heard.
Here's what you need to know about Cutting Ball Theater and its 17th innovative season.
For the next six weeks, local artists will engage the public with live experiments in visual and performance art.
A.C.T.'s renovation of the historic cinema at 7th and Market is nearly complete. Here's a peek inside.
The 23-foot-tall public art installation will be displayed from April 4th-25th, with Off the Grid food trucks at lunch and dinner.
San Francisco’s main artery receives an interactive makeover later this week.
Wednesday is your chance to catch the critically-acclaimed documentary free of charge.
For two weeks, all will be welcome to play a piano installed in Boeddeker Park, starting with an opening celebration this Tuesday.
The Arc San Francisco is pushing clients—and local employers—out of their comfort zones to help them get ahead in today's competitive workforce.
A local film student is raising funds for a 15-minute documentary on the street performer people call "Goldy."
After more than a decade in SoMa, St. James Infimary hopes to resettle in a vacant former health clinic on Eddy Street.
With no toilets onsite or regular cleaning by the city, a 20-year-old skater made signs and a video begging people to stop using corners of the public skate park as a restroom.
With a weekend full of events coming up, there's no need to skip town for the long weekend ahead.
A "culinary museum" and a new wine bar have debuted, and Oro is raising funds for a new weatherproof patio at Mint Plaza.
Here's a brief look at what's newly opened and coming next to the neighborhood.
Here's a closer look at the "rustic Italian" neighborhood bar taking over this month at the corner of Geary and Taylor.
The first exhibition at the new Space Two Three Six gallery will feature "hidden gems" living and working in the Tenderloin.
Despite concerns regarding its shadow's impact on neighborhood recreation spaces, the development will move forward.
Police are investigating a midday stabbing that took place in Draves Park, where neighbors' safety concerns have been mounting.
From Yerba Buena to Mid-Market, here's where good eats are popping up next.
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