After last year's Christmas walk was rained out, North Beach is hedging its bets with a 15-day extravaganza of celebrations.

Trees, shrubs and grasses are being planted, the rusted fence is being replaced, and a play structure is already up.

The modern Italian eatery is still waiting on its namesake oven, but is currently serving lasagna, salads, gelato, and more.

The Russian Hill house was cut in two after a couple literally split their assets, and it's been home to many famed artists over its 151-year history.

Plus a new location for popular daycare North Beach Kids, and the closure of Craig Fonarow Photography.

Owner Alice Luong buys tea directly from growers, teaching patrons the finer points of choosing, roasting and brewing each variety.

This North Beach institution introduced wood-burning oven pizzas to San Francisco; the Crotti family took over in 1973.

The JLI has brought together a sizable Jewish community in North Beach, but it may soon be without a home after a rent hike.

The neighborhood sweet shop, specializing in housemade fudge, has a new owner who's seeking to raise $5,000 to remodel the kitchen and update the space. Backers can receive a variety of sweet rewards.

“I don’t work for people,” said the owner. "The clocks are my clients.”