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San Francisco SoMa
SoMa Crime: Assault With Car, Near-Fatal Sidewalk Beating, 3 Stabbings, More
In one incident, a man who suffered life-threatening stab wounds got himself to a hospital. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa Crime: Crowbar Assault, Woman Shoved Into Traffic, Armed Robberies, More
A woman who was pushed into the street was nearly hit by a car, but her assailant was arrested. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
After Raising $100K, 'Brickhouse Café' Owners Buy Building, Plan Renovations
With help from family, friends and investors, the restaurateurs are expanding. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
After 28 Years, SoMa's 'Brainwash Café' Spins Down
The café, laundromat and comedy venue closed without warning this morning. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa Crime Recap: Bus Assault, Mandolin Beating, Armed Robbery, More
During one incident, a suspect took a victim's mandolin and then assaulted him with the instrument. Read More
San Francisco Financial District
Rent Hike Shutters FiDi's 'Mercedes Cantina' After 24 Years
The location has been home to a Mexican restaurant since 1967. Read More
San Francisco Mid-Market SoMa
Café Veteran Opens 'Pentacle Coffee' In SoMa
Opening his own café "has been a dream of mine for a while," said Bobby Valentino Sanchez. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa Crime Recap: Shots Fired After Collision, Armed Mugger Targets Teens, More
In one case, an armed robber targeted two 16-year-olds. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
'International Smoke' Opens Next Week In SoMa
Ayesha Curry and Michael Mina's global grilling project debuts on November 13th with ticketed seating. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
'Osha Thai' Celebrates 21 Years With Anniversary Banquet
At Sunday's celebration, guests will receive one course for each year the restaurant has operated. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa Crime: Wheelchair Mugging, Armed Robbery Over Phone, More
A man who received a head injury during an argument on October 21 is still in critical condition. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Citing Rent Hike, SoMa's 'City Beer' Rolling Its Kegs To New Location
"Staying in the neighborhood is just another way to solidify our commitment to the city," said a co-owner. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
18-Story Hotel Proposed For SoMa's Former 'Restaurant LuLu'
The Planning Department has until December 29th to issue preliminary feedback. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa Crime: Arguments Escalate To Assaults, Sleeping Woman Stabbed, More
In one incident, a woman woke up while being attacked by her assailant. Read More
San Francisco Financial District Lower Haight
'Blue Bear School Of Music' Opens In FiDi
Students receive 1-on-1 guitar lessons in a soundproofed 35th floor office. Read More
San Francisco Financial District Treasure Island
Shipping Crate-Inspired Eatery 'Mersea' To Debut On Treasure Island
The new spot will serve up modern comfort food, including wagyu cheeseburgers and pork rolls with kimchi. Read More
San Francisco Financial District
'Jeffrey's Toys' To Reopen In The Financial District
The store operated on Market Street for 45 years until a rent hike forced it to move in 2015. Read More
San Francisco Financial District
Evoking A Storied History, 'Iron Horse Cocktails' Opens In FiDi
The bar's location was once part of a restaurant frequented by Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa Crime Recap: Multiple Stabbings, Carjacking, Assaults, More
Sixth Street saw three separate stabbing assaults in a single week. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
'Buca Di Beppo' Shutters After 20 Years In SoMa
A change-of-use application now seeks to transform the building into office space. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle Mission Bay
'Doughp' To Open Cookie-Dough Kiosk At The Myriad In September
Founder Kelsey Witherow left a career in tech to pursue her love of cookie dough. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Public Meeting Tomorrow On Folsom-Howard Streetscaping
The meeting is a chance for the public to comment on specific aspects of the $26 million improvement program. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa Crime Recap: Hit & Run, Assault With Bat, Multiple Fires, More
In one case, a man near 6th & Natoma streets was attacked with a baseball bat for no known reason. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Goodwill Flagship At Van Ness & Mission To Close August 12th
The nonprofit opened a new store and headquarters in North Beach in January. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa Crime Recap: Violent Bike Robbery, Pepper Spray Assault, Carjacking, More
A selection of crimes taken from SFPD's blotter for the SoMa district. Read More