The homegrown roller dancing expert has been teaching his trademark style since the 1970s.

Four months in, the FiDi's sustainability-minded fast-casual breakfast and lunch spot now offers "Twilight Hour" drinks and bites from 3-9pm.

The photography center's owner says it's not making enough money to survive, and unless he gets some help, he'll have to shut it down.

The popular third-generation business has seen a lot of history from its spot in western SoMa.

K-OZ will allow community members to submit recipes and assist in brewing beers for its patrons to enjoy, at no charge.

In addition to its usual espresso menu, Saint Frank will offer coffee flights at its newest café.

Sixth Street saw three separate stabbing assaults in a single week.

After two years of legal battles, the Warriors' new stadium is finally going to break ground next week.

Started as a student project, the petition surpassed its 15,000-signature goal in just two weeks.

The practice, which requires a $1,600-1,800 annual membership fee, is opening within the FiDi location of coworking space WeWork.

We hear from Muslim community leaders, as a new president takes office.

The grant will go toward the development of a two-year “full reuse and rehabilitation proposal.”

The seven-year-old bar continues to be a draw, even as its block reels from a number of sudden restaurant closures.

Grilled cheese lovers, take heed.

The homegrown online store and record label is hosting a market and show to support Bay Area punk and metal musicians and artists.

The Mid-Market apartment complex's ground floor will soon host a bevy of corporate events.

With the help of many local partners, SoMa's 54 Mint is hosting an earthquake fundraiser centered around dishes from Italy's affected Amatrice region.

The SFMTA is kicking off the Folsom-Howard Streetscape Project with open houses this Thursday and Saturday to gather feedback on improved transit, bicycle and pedestrian designs for the corridors.

Two SoMa-based nonprofits that specialize in assisting undocumented Latino immigrants offer thoughts on how the Trump administration will alter US immigration policy and advice for impacted locals.

The city’s Fix-It Team gave the Mayor a tour of what's been improved and what still needs work.

In honor of Valentine's Day, we've planned a SoMa date for everyone—from first dates to married couples with kids.

In one notable incident, police recognized a suspect allegedly involved in 17 burglaries in the area.

With demolition potentially looming, the bike shop’s owner opted to take a buy-out.

“Debug Politics” is hosting its first hackathon in SoMa tonight to begin building technical solutions to problems both Democrats and Republicans believe are plaguing US politics.

The food truck turned brick-and-mortar takes a Chipotle-style approach to Mediterranean fare, with pitas, wraps, salads, and rice bowls.

The broken water main, which is more than a century old, flooded a parking garage and the Central Subway construction site.

Before 2016 came to a close, the South of Market saw a number of shootings, a jewelry heist and some suspicious activity at 12th and Norfolk.

Permits have been filed for a food truck park on the site of the former Wo Wo Car Wash, possibly with an on-site brewery.

The nonprofit invites all to Red’s Java House to wish the Bay Bridge a happy birthday and hear why it should receive the honorary title "Emperor Norton Bridge.”

With five closures on Folsom between 7th & 8th in the past six months, and heavy construction underway, the remaining businesses are struggling to stay afloat.

Part of sculptor Tom Sachs' new YBCA exhibit "Space Program: Europa," the cafe offers coffee, liquor, and the chance to sort some screws.

The iconic gay bar and performance venue has secured two more years at 9th & Harrison, but after that, it'll have to move out.

The SFPD is seeking help identifying a suspect who allegedly used a victim's credit cards to purchase $2,000 worth of merchandise at City Target in the Metreon.

The renovation of the city's oldest park, which was set to be completed in August or September, has now been pushed into next year.

It's the second location for the popular Marina spot, which specializes in khao mun gai, Thai-style chicken and rice.

Dumpling Time will let diners customize their own dumplings, with a variety of skins, shapes, and fillings.

The spinoff of nearby Steep Coffee & Tea specializes in boba tea drinks and rolled ice cream, a new trend with roots in Thailand.

The end of January saw a life-threatening stabbing near Yerba Buena Gardens, an attack at a Western SoMa bus stop, a serial arsonist nabbed and more.

Live music, an outdoor roof deck, and Puerto Rican brunch will all be features of 11th Street's new restaurant/nightclub.

The Rock is in town this week to film the new season of his HBO football comedy.

Without financial assistance from the developer constructing new residences right next door, Brainwash’s owner says closure is inevitable.

With attendance dropping and a second venue falling flat, DNA Lounge’s owner is seeking ideas on how to save the nightclub from permanent closure.

The neighborhood has seen multiple stabbings, 16-year-olds arrested for robbery at gunpoint, coffee used as a weapon and more in the past few weeks.

The anonymous street artist behind huge murals in the Tenderloin and Oakland is creating a new piece next to the Westfield Mall.

The bus stop now forms an island separating vehicle traffic from bike traffic.

Count your quarters: The quirky new arcade bar is opening any day now.

Threatened with closure, DNA Lounge is hoping its loyal fans will chip in a monthly amount to keep it going.

Is the nation's restaurant industry a bubble about to burst?

The local roaster specializes in single-origin, fair-trade brews, but aims to serve them with a casual vibe.

A vocal group of residents and businesses has convinced the neighborhood improvement program to tackle SoMa's quality of life issues next.

Chef Khai Duong, who ran Ghirardelli Square's Ana Mandara for 12 years, has returned with a new tasting-menu restaurant.

Following the fire that destroyed its Mission District store, Cole Hardware has re-settled in a new Ninth and Folsom location.

Other notable crimes include the attempted kidnapping of a 79-year-old woman and a stabbing at a tent encampment.

The latest SoMa crime recap also includes a cop car collision, a man and woman robbed by a group of six people, and armed shoe thieves.

He'll whip you up a latte in just 10 seconds.

The mega-popular Lower Haight ramen spot, which frequently draws lines out the door, is expanding to SoMa.

Topping this week's crime blotter: another case of mistaken identity leads to a kidnapping, a stabbing in Western SoMa and armed robberies around the district.

The longtime French bistro is in its final months.

Trader Joe's is finally arriving downtown.

Who will bear responsibility for the leaning tower’s structural woes—and ultimately foot the bill? The investigation continues.

The popular hardware store is celebrating new locations in SoMa and North Beach, with a shuttle between the two parties.

The boy/tiger duo from the popular comic strip have made Langton Street their new home.

The taqueria is already open, with the pizzeria/deli to follow shortly.

After closing to make way for Rickhouse, the LGBT bar has reopened in a new space around the corner.

At OutCamp, the newest offering from Campsyte, customers can rent campers for meetings and workspace.

Guests receive a slingshot and marbles they can fire at glass, cans and paper targets.

SFMTA wants to make the area safer after it saw 421 crashes over a five-year period.

At Dumpling Time, customers can watch Chinese and Japanese dumplings being made in a special dumpling room.

Newly installed, the city's largest statue is just 20 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty.

In the last three weeks, the neighborhood has seen a number of violent muggings, as well as a gang-related carjacking.

A man injured in a life-threatening shooting is still hospitalized; police have not made an arrest in that case.

A good Samaritan was assaulted with a cane when he tried to break up an argument.

A selection of crimes taken from SFPD's blotter for the SoMa district.

In recent weeks, officers have responded to multiple street assaults and a bank robbery.

Oysters and wine are the stars of the show at the new spot.

Permits have been filed for new residential units in SoMa.

Earlier today, a man died of his injuries after being shot during an argument.

A kid-friendly ceremony kicks off the opening of new batting cages at Victoria Manalo Draves Park this afternoon.

Spaces hopes to distinguish itself in San Francisco's competitive co-working space environment.

After-dark street robberies continue to be a problem for SoMa residents and visitors.

After 13 years in FiDi, the owners decided to call it a day.

Decathlon has 1,120 stores in 30 countries, but this will be its only US location.

Founder Kelsey Witherow left a career in tech to pursue her love of cookie dough.

In one case, a man near 6th & Natoma streets was attacked with a baseball bat for no known reason.

"It feels more like a boutique spa. But we still kick your butt," said owner Elaine Hayes.

The nonprofit opened a new store and headquarters in North Beach in January.

The meeting is a chance for the public to comment on specific aspects of the $26 million improvement program.

The Planning Department has until December 29th to issue preliminary feedback.

"Staying in the neighborhood is just another way to solidify our commitment to the city," said a co-owner.

A change-of-use application now seeks to transform the building into office space.

Opening his own café "has been a dream of mine for a while," said Bobby Valentino Sanchez.

With help from family, friends and investors, the restaurateurs are expanding.

A man who received a head injury during an argument on October 21 is still in critical condition.

The store operated on Market Street for 45 years until a rent hike forced it to move in 2015.

Students receive 1-on-1 guitar lessons in a soundproofed 35th floor office.

In one incident, a woman woke up while being attacked by her assailant.

The new spot will serve up modern comfort food, including wagyu cheeseburgers and pork rolls with kimchi.

The café, laundromat and comedy venue closed without warning this morning.

At Sunday's celebration, guests will receive one course for each year the restaurant has operated.

In one case, an armed robber targeted two 16-year-olds.

A woman who was pushed into the street was nearly hit by a car, but her assailant was arrested.

The location has been home to a Mexican restaurant since 1967.

During one incident, a suspect took a victim's mandolin and then assaulted him with the instrument.

The bar's location was once part of a restaurant frequented by Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra.

Ayesha Curry and Michael Mina's global grilling project debuts on November 13th with ticketed seating.

In one incident, a man who suffered life-threatening stab wounds got himself to a hospital.

The international theater community is raising funds to help an accomplished opera singer who’s been living on the streets and singing in BART stations while struggling with poor health and addiction.