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Two suspects have been charged in this summer's fatal shooting of Joshua Mejia following a bar brawl.
Our mid-December crime roundup features violent robberies, a hot prowl, home invasion and more.
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The Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center has landed an $18,000 grant from the NFL to create the interactive space, dubbed Happy Lane.
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North Beach residents now have a new option for a Mexican meal—and it's open until 3am on weekends.
A cab driver allegedly assaults his passengers after a dispute, intruders break into a hotel to start a fracas, several strongarm street robberies, and more.
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From cleaning up alleyways to advocating for better SROs, the exhibit examines the impact made by Chinatown youth in the past 25 years.
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The outspoken communist, once considered too radical for academia, still holds strong opinions about the city and neighborhood.
Gong Cha Boba and Black Sugar Boba are debuting across the street from one another in Union Square.
"It's such a relaxing environment," said artist Sirron Norris.
The investigation is ongoing, as none of the stolen goods have been located.
On the occasion of its owner's 88th birthday, Specs and its patrons cheered the bar's selection for the new SF Legacy Business program.
Though she's only 27, Meyer has already logged five years as head chef at Tony's Pizza Napoletana, for which she was recently honored by Forbes.
Poet Jack Hirschman, Supervisor Aaron Peskin and SFPD Capt. David Lazar were among those who memorialized the popular sketch artist.
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District 6 neighbors showed plenty of interest in expanding the bike share system, but wanted to ensure stations were in safe, walkable areas.
Other crimes include a phone robbery with a stun gun and a man who was punched unconscious after an argument in a crosswalk.
Protesters plan to rally at 5pm in support of protections for undocumented residents who came to the US as children.
Neighbors, politicians, city bigwigs and more attended the banquet—and a surprise guest even phoned in from China.
The recycling stations for used fishing line and hooks are intended to help keep them out of the water, where they can harm seabirds.
Ramen, Burmese and Caribbean food round out this week's list of new eateries around The Town.
How to navigate and enjoy one of San Francisco's biggest celebrations.
With an increase in robberies and car break-ins near the crooked part of Lombard Street, SFPD has heightened its presence in the area.
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The Beat Museum's dream of moving into the Citibank building may be over, as North East Medical Services has put down cash to open a radiology facility.
After a seismic retrofit and almost six weeks in a temporary location, Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods is back in its original spot on Powell Street.
This week's crime roundup features robberies with force, a major antique heist, pistol whipping and more.
An altercation results in a life-threatening head injury in North Beach, plus more crime reports from around the northeastern neighborhoods.
Chef Tilak Gurung has revamped the interior and improved several popular dishes, say customers.
A woman is slit with a knife during a robbery, an argument at a bar ends with an unconscious patron, shots fired on the Embarcadero and more.
It's that time of year again: soon our sky and bay will be filled with the sights and sounds of Fleet Week.
Read on for our bi-weekly crime roundup from SF's northeast neighborhoods.
With construction on the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit to begin this fall, the avenue's streetlamps may become a thing of the past.
Mama's won't be expanding its restaurant after all—but North Beach will finally get a long-desired hardware store.
It's getting some minor upgrades under new ownership, but its name and dive-bar vibe will remain the same.
The former La Boulange de Polk is now a casual American spot offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Officers responded to multiple robberies, including one at gunpoint.
There's plenty to do in and around North Beach in the week ahead.
The playground is set for a $6 million facelift, and Supervisor Peskin is attempting to secure $4 million more to upgrade the clubhouse.
Come down to Portsmouth Square to celebrate the unveiling of a newly installed mosaic public art piece on the Lowe Bridge.
Rumors have swirled for decades about whether or not an actual ship is buried beneath the Old Ship Saloon. We now have some answers.
Only one Burgermeister outlet remains in San Francisco.
After 18 months, goals have been set for improving six Lower Polk alleyways—and funding is beginning to develop for some of them.
This week's crime roundup features "outstanding" arrests by Central Station officers, a shooting in North Beach and another tourist robbed visiting the iconic "crooked street."
An Outer Sunset man is in custody after tweeting racist photos calling for acting SFPD chief Toney Chaplin to be beheaded.
The cafe and coffeehouse will offer a unique array of new food items, including a banh mi and a caprese waffle.
As the grocer seeks a potential subtenant for the space, its pullout has reignited the Whole Foods debate on Polk.
Mahmoud "Mo" Khossoussi is opening his third spot in North Beach, teaming up with his daughter to serve French dip-style sandwiches.
A pair of North Beach locals have launched Betty Lou's Seafood & Grill, serving classic Italian fare in the former Viva Pizza place.
Street robberies abound, but bystanders in Union Square intervened on two separate occasions to help victims.
After closing late last year, a refreshed Fiddler's Green is celebrating its grand re-opening this Saturday evening.
A potential hate crime and multiple cell phone thefts headline this week's crime roundup.
Around 8pm last night, police evacuated the AMC theater and detained one person following reports of an armed suspect in a theater.
The short-lived Parisian bakery, which struggled to open its doors, has closed in the wake of a landlord dispute.
Plus, a Taiwanese dessert chain readies for its Oakland debut.
This week's crime roundup is chock full of robberies at gunpoint—including two incidents involving gun-wielding minors.
The infamous North Beach dive bar has reopened under new ownership, and with a new look.
The installations are intended to promote public safety and activate overlooked areas.
Hold tight to your belongings, San Francisco pedestrians.
This week's roundup features purse snatchings, hot prowl burglaries, and a man who set himself on fire.
The piece is a video projection suggestive of the movement of the ocean.
This week's crime roundup features several hot prowl burglaries, a playful sword fight that goes bad, and stolen food.
The former La Boulange had been vacant for almost a year.
Muggings at tourist hotspots, an arsonist at Pier 39, and other incidents reported in the last 2 weeks.
This week's roundup features hot prowl burglaries aplenty.
In one incident, a suspect stabbed a man with scissors while he walking down Market Street.
Officers responded to a fight inside a hospital, captured a suspect who allegedly knocked over a coffee shop, and pinched a hot prowler.
Rats run amok in this unique pop-up at The San Francisco Dungeon.
After consuming herbal tea confirmed to contain trace amounts of aconite, two San Franciscans have been hospitalized in critical condition.
A man was reportedly murdered on Green Street last night, marking the most violent incident of the last couple weeks.
Three attorneys started right away as part of a new immigration legal team to represent residents detained for immigration proceedings.
This week's crime roundup features several robberies at gun point and two hot prowl burglaries.
The arrest has left "the entire school community shocked and saddened."
Bring a group for a steaming bowl of Chinese hot pot at this new spot, which will be open until 2am nightly.
Brew Bros owner Joseph Hinn hopes his new cafe becomes a neighborhood favorite, just like the previous tenant was.
With Bay Area Bike Share looking to expand throughout the city, North Beach's sole location has temporarily moved while Grant Avenue is repaved.
This week's crimes include a man setting a fire on the street, a random unprovoked attack, several robberies and a taxi collision with a bicycle.
Barbary Coast, Le Chat Rouge and Pho Delicious appear close to opening, and several new spots should be coming soon.
The spa, which opened in 1968, is one of the largest Japanese bathhouses in the country.
Four months after a one-alarm fire caused damage to its basement and kitchen, the Russian Hill restaurant is back in action, complete with a brand-new chef and completely new menu.
Captain Lazar reminds locals to be mindful while using cell phones, as several more thefts occur in the area.
"She gives not to get something back," said a homeless neighbor. "Non-stop, she comes down here to give."
The Tenderloin's "Little Delhi" is set to reopen this summer after a fire.
The space will close for light design upgrades and modifications, reopening in mid-May.
Terminal 1 will be renamed after the first openly gay Californian elected to office in a major city.
Forced to shut down by a 600% rent hike, owner Deborah Jackman is facing an uphill battle to keep her club open through New Year's Eve.
San Francisco's neighborhoods are always evolving, and the Rincon Hill neighborhood is getting a name change.
This will be the third pop-up event at the recently debuted incubator kitchen.
A community meeting tomorrow night will allow Russian Hill neighbors to weigh in.
Meanwhile, a major poke-bowl chain is set to open its first San Francisco location.
In one incident, 3 teens were arrested after pepper-spraying store employees after shoplifting.
Hayes Valley is abuzz with a new pizzeria, burger spot and brunch option.
Dr. Chae Park's North Beach Chiropractic has only been in business for four years, but its landlord may potentially triple its rent this year.
The cozy North Beach cafe changed hands last year, but remains in the family—and hopes to stick around for another 25 years.
The "homelessness challenge" event will feature services for those in need, plus workshops for those wishing to donate their time.
All are welcome at the free morning meditation group, affiliated with the SF Zen Center and held at the Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center.
Frustrated with illegal vending along the lively Lower Polk corridor, neighbors are opposing a legal application for a new hot dog truck.
Kantner was a pioneer of psychedelic rock, but he was also a San Francisco native and a North Beach regular at spots like Caffe Trieste.
Every Sunday night and Monday afternoon, Sarn Saechao takes over Naked Lunch's kitchen to serve food inspired by the flavors of his childhood.
The restaurant was part of an international chain, but it's not affiliated with two other locations at the Westfield San Francisco Centre and in the Sunset.
The memorial begins at Mottini's former residence at the Golden Eagle Hotel on Broadway, with a marching band leading the procession to Caffé Trieste.
The funky bar, known for video games and Plinko, appears to be plotting an expansion into the current Polk Street Check Cashing space.
Vegan is out, pho is in at the Stockton/Vallejo corner.
Sidewalk bulb-outs and continental crosswalks are in the works, as the Columbus Avenue Safety Project kicks off.
A peaceful protest is working its way down Market Street today in response to the conviction of NYPD officer Peter Liang.
While neighborhood groups are pushing for an all-out ban on chain stores, some in Lower Polk are hesitant to introduce further restrictions.
About 50 people rallied outside of the flagship Apple Store in Union Square to protest the FBI's request for a "back door" into the iPhone.
If you want to participate, there's still time to sign up; otherwise, here's the info on the delays to expect.
You'll find pearl milk tea, popcorn chicken and crepes, along with vegan pastries and non-dairy tea options for those with dietary restrictions.
No one was hurt and none of the upstairs tenants were displaced, but Mason Pacific will have to close for a few weeks.
Three recent public opinion polls show neighborhood support for a Whole Foods at Jackson & Polk, despite legislation seeking to ban new chain retailers in the area.
The owners hope to offer makeup and beauty services in a low-pressure sales environment.
From historical struggles to current-day patrons of the Chinatown YMCA, Rene Yung's new work takes on the Chinese-American immigrant experience.
With its menu of baked fries, housemade dipping sauces and vegan soups, the upstart chain is targeting 50 West Coast locations.
Starting Monday, it'll open for morning pastries and espresso drinks; other goodies include an affordable menu of soups, salads, panini and pasta.
The cookies are designed to help new moms increase their milk supply, but they're also a safe (and tasty) treat for non-breastfeeding folks.
The shop's customers range from Chinatown restaurant owners to out-of-towners looking to gain confidence with Chinese cooking.
The English-themed tea and soufflé shop, which also sells late-night Chinese food, is looking at other neighborhoods.
Get a taste of the boho past with a weekly series of Beat poetry and music at Top of the Mark this month, in partnership with the Beat Museum.
With a desire to beautify their community, over 190 youth volunteers gathered in Chinatown to help spruce up the neighborhood.
Judy Yung will show historical photos depicting life in the community from the Gold Rush to the 1989 earthquake at the launch of "Images of America: San Francisco's Chinatown."
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The 13-story complex is headed to the vacant former Circuit City, with residential, retail and office space, plus a point of contention: lots of parking.
North Beach's own Tony Gemignani has once again been crowned the pizza world champ, with a big victory in Italy.
Specializing in tonkotsu ramen, the newcomer offers a noodle alternative to North Beach's slew of pasta spots.
While the San Francisco Art Institute is best known for fine arts, the new festival aims to highlight its burgeoning literary scene.
It's almost the weekend—and if you like comedy, dive bars, noodles, pizza, and/or Hugh Laurie, we've got you covered.
The long-vacant former Quickly location will become a craft beer spot offering eclectic bar bites.
Russian Hill's fine-art jewelry and sculpture gallery sells its wares to everyone from curious locals to prestigious art museums.
The city's 15th community benefit district could be Middle Polk, which wants to address excess refuse on the streets and empty storefronts.
Shop No. 3 owner Jenny Chung fills her store with jewelry "that will really make people feel special," including unique bridal jewelry.
An elderly man visiting San Francisco on his honeymoon was injured after apparently fainting and falling from a cable car this afternoon.
For 25 years, Little Brothers has been making seniors' lives a little brighter through the gift of companionship.
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Looking for a workout experience that is quintessentially San Francisco? Hike up Russian Hill for a game with a view at the Marble courts.
Russian Hill has a variety of yoga options, from purely exercise-focused to spiritual. Here's all that's on offer.
The Russian Hill Neighbors have something for everyone, from family nights to clean-up days to social get-togethers for neighbors.
The studio offers no classes, only personal training, and there are no specialized machines or equipment—though it does feature state-of-the-art oxygen infusion technology.
This week, a suspect was arrested for shooting a gun at Coit Tower, a robber made off with makeup at knifepoint, and more.
North Beach's new Parisian bakery will finally open its doors this weekend.
A shooting in North Beach, carjacking suspects arrested and several cell phone grabs top this weeks notable crimes.
The two young men, ages 14 and 19, were shot near the cable car turnaround at Taylor and Francisco streets.
The 73-year-old Liberty Ship, the SS Jeremiah O'Brien is back on the water this summer for a set of cruises.
For more than a century, the Chinatown Y has served the community, offering everything from pool time to ESL classes.
Homelessness is a complicated issue, but one local Community Benefit District is thinking outside of the box by facing it head-on.
This week's crime roundup include a slew of cell phone thefts, the stabbing of an elderly man, and a dramatic Chinatown showdown.
Much of the debate centered around the Whole Foods 365 store proposed for Polk's former Lombardi Sports.
In one incident, a woman was struck with a pipe and robbed near Union Square.
This week's crime roundup features an unusual number of hot prowls, a stabbing and several robberies at gunpoint.
All-veggie pizzeria opens, phở spot bids farewell, holiday-themed ice cream and other 510 food news.
After his rent was tripled in North Beach, Dr. Chae Park is moving to Divis, where his practice will reopen in July as Beacon Chiropractic.
”We had a lot of great intentions, but not a lot of focus,” a co-owner told Hoodline.
The proposal would allow only the sale of certain fish species and excludes all types of crab.
There's lots to do this week in North Beach, including a murder mystery dinner show, a feminist art show, and more.
With renovations finally complete, Chief Sullivan's is softly opening for the NBA Finals, with an official opening in 2-3 weeks.
This week's crime roundup is filled with multiple cell phone thefts, a mysterious stabbing and a thwarted carjacking.
Part of the approved capital spending plan includes the construction of a Park Merced subway station.
The popular rest stop for tourists has become a nighttime hotspot for illegal activity, which the CBD hopes to change with a new park design.
This week's crime roundup features a jewelry heist valued in the millions, necklace grabs, and cell phone thefts galore.
In this week's recap: Jewelry heist suspects nabbed by cops, a necklace snatch, attempted robbery averted by security guard, and more.
After over a year of speculation about the nearly 50-year-old dive bar's fate, we've learned that it'll be sold this month.
This week's round up features cell phone grabs, a hot prowl burglary and a man who breaks into home and eats victim's food.
With a collection that's outgrown its space, the Beat Museum is looking to purchase a new building in North Beach, and potentially add a Beat Cafe and Hotel.
Nicky Garcia, a 19-year-old San Francisco resident, has been booked on charges which include murder and vehicular manslaughter.
This week's roundup features some "great arrests," several violent robberies, and an apartment fire with a victim in critical condition.
The youth, many of them homeless or living in SROs, also received $50 gift cards for school supplies and new clothes.
Featuring piri piri, local kebabs, fresh ramen, plus one more Starbucks in the Financial District.
Diego Deleo, 81, is set to be evicted from his home of more than 30 years under the Ellis Act.
Also in this week's police blotter: cell phone grabs, a hot prowl burglary, and a woman sliced in the neck with a box cutter.
After almost 30 years in business, Viva Pizza will be shutting its doors.
A driver fled the scene after "T-boning" a cyclist at Filbert & Columbus in North Beach shortly after 9pm Wednesday.
Two suspects who allegedly robbed a Daly City CVS were taken into custody after crashing a stolen vehicle in North Beach.
Robberies, an unprovoked assault, a homicide near Aquatic Park, and plenty more from the neighborhood police blotter.
Despite warnings, so-called "blessing" scams continue to target the elderly in Chinatown.
A random assailant severely beat and injured an elderly man on Powell Street.
San Francisco's first "bullet train" sushi restaurant has opened in Japantown.
The group plans to stage a free, monthly night market in the historic Old Mint.
Witnesses said an electrical fire started in the rear of the building.
"We promote walking on 24th, as it is a narrow two-lane street," said Calle 24 President Erick Arguello.
Starting this fall, City College is free for anyone who's lived in San Francisco for a year and a day.
After stepping through a door shaped like an arcade game, guests are immersed in a world styled after the cult sci-fi film.
Last month, the eatery announced it was temporarily closing for renovations.
Multiple hot prowl burglaries and street robberies, including two incidents near a popular tourist spot.
The new beer garden is set to open this Friday.
Farley's East shows off its new space, and superchef Tanya Holland is headed Uptown.
Four neighborhoods—Glen Park, SoMa, Inner Richmond, and the Mission—will see new park facilities this month.
The long-vacant Big Apple market on Polk Street will soon have a new tenant.
To help neighbors in need, Rogue Ales has introduced a limited edition brew for nonprofit North Beach Citizens.
Analog photography isn't dead: Glass Key Photo is expanding into larger digs in Polk Gulch.
The neighborhood's newest eatery will offer house-made waffles, hot drinks and cold desserts.
A new take on fast food shutters suddenly, but several other new eateries have opened around The Town.
Plainclothes police officers recognized the suspect vehicle and reportedly witnessed two break-ins.
A man was robbed of his wheelchair, a hot prowl burglar was thwarted by his victim, and arguments ended in assaults.
A revamped menu will include more grab-and-go items and focus on burgers.
Players use emerging technologies like a drone, virtual reality or a 3D printer to aid their escape.
The ride-hailing companies have more than 5,700 vehicles operating on city streets during peak periods.
The funds would support Filipino-owned businesses and new cultural programming in the area, including a night market.
In one incident, a victim detained a suspect until police arrived.
'House of Cannabis' is currently navigating the city's lengthy approval process.
After November 28, the only banking services remaining in the neighborhood will be ATMs.
A nonprofit has proposed a pilot program to help houseless residents get off harder drugs.
Addressing quality of life issues, promoting cultural activities, and marketing area businesses are a few of the budget priorities.
"We hope Cold Drinks will return a lost glamour to San Francisco," said barman Duggan McDonnell.
Muni's red lanes could be painted near Ocean Beach or Fisherman's Wharf.
This week's edition features a hammer-wielding thief, a chaotic candy robbery, and two robberies at gunpoint.
There's so much going on in Oakland's food scene, we couldn't wait until next week to tell you.
The North Beach-based pizzeria will take over a space that's been vacant since 2015.
Customers create their own flavors by blending ingredients with a plain yogurt base.
Funds will flow to the Geneva Car Barn, a dog run in Golden Gate Park, and improvements for Lake Merced.
The development will create 250 units for formerly houseless residents, with 100 set aside for seniors.
Despite neighbors' concerns over noise and traffic, Planning voted 7–0 to let the owner reactivate the space.
A bakery has operated out of this location since 1917.
The restaurant offers traditional Italian dishes with a Japanese twist.
With the installation of the crosswalks, the project is now in its final phase.
An Ethiopian market opens, Blue Bottle Coffee returns to Old Oakland, the end of EndGame Café, and more.
Stocking a wide selection of books, music and film, the shop will be open until December.
In one incident, a man and woman near the Embarcadero were attacked without provocation by a man wielding a pipe.
The change would allow Public Works to seize bikes and parts; lawful owners could recover them after 30 days.
The victim, who has not been identified, was discovered near the corner of Lily and Octavia.
Neighbors are rallying behind residents and businesses affected by a 2-alarm fire on July 14.
Calle 24 and SoMa Pilipinas are being recognized for preserving neighborhood culture and character.
Also known as "Someguy," Singer is behind several installations that have appeared around the city.
The city's only worker-owned cab company once had 19 vehicles, but now operates only 7 Priuses.
San Francisco now has the nation's highest affordable housing requirements for market-rate developments.
The new owners plan to streamline operations and boost production at the Potrero Hill facility.
The festival will feature an array of art, music and cultural activities for all ages.
“We had a solid 12 years there and we were ready to bring something new to the street,“ said a co-owner.
For years, the firm jeopardized clients' immigration status and charged excessive fees, officials said.
The Booksmith's new annex has a chronologically-sorted inventory, a café and an event space.
A converted Dimond district fire station will be the new home of a 4,500-square-foot restaurant with an outdoor patio.
Chinatown is more susceptible to the effects of climate change than other city neighborhoods, according to a study.
"Bubbles was one of those rare eccentric personalities that made this town so special," wrote one friend.
The task force urged the city to create supervised sites in neighborhoods that have the highest concentrations of users.
The city stands to lose $1.4 million in federal grants under new guidelines issued by the Trump administration.
San Francisco's street furniture is about to get a little more futuristic.
The floating restaurant is sailing off into the sunset.
"No one created any ruckus, but we were stuck and trapped for a long time," said a passenger.
The Mexican eatery operated inside The Hall on Mid-Market until it closed last year.
Over the course of the year, 27 additional businesses will be awarded the mini-grants.
A so-called "alt-right" group is set to rally in Crissy Field, but more than a dozen alternative events will take place.
The barbecue joint slides into the space formerly occupied by Blueprint Tap Room.
Several water features have been reactivated, but some fountains will require testing and repairs.
A dozen organizations oppose the project, but more than 130 neighbors have submitted letters of support.
Under state and local density bonus programs, the site could see 90+ units of affordable housing.
100 percent of the proceeds will go to employees displaced by the fire.
The move comes as auto break-ins are spiking in many parts of the city.
Five new light-rail vehicles underwent 1,000 hours of supervised testing.
The Board of Supervisors will vote in October to decide if the massive project moves forward.
In one incident, a woman pepper-sprayed a man and took his cash after he invited her to his room.
Here's the latest on San Francisco's restaurant scene.
After 2 decades, a pizza shop near MacArthur BART has called it quits.
Built in 1954, the vacant church is the source of ongoing neighbor complaints.
The bakery's products are all vegan, gluten-free, and low-glycemic.
The group show runs through August 18th at the Chinese Culture Center.
The new spot serves Mediterranean-inspired seafood, pizza, sandwiches and more.
The coalition leading the fight against the ban is is primarily funded by a tobacco company.
Groups are protesting a planned rally in Crissy Field on Saturday that's expected to attract white supremacists.
One Irving Street pizzeria staple is expanding and reopening under a new concept.
According to police, home burglaries have decreased in three districts since the arrests.
In multiple incidents, teen assailants reportedly stole cell phones by force.
Car chases, simulated gunfire and other forms of mayhem are scheduled for tomorrow.
In one incident, a Chinatown business owner was robbed while closing up for the night.
The new spot offers dinner service, kombucha on tap, and will have a seasonal, pick-your-protein menu.
Critics say the 1,000-foot rule is forcing dispensaries to cluster in certain neighborhoods.
After a year, the Port Commission will decide whether to make it permanent.
The Asian-American family received threatening messages over the 'Black Lives Matter' sign in their window.
The program will only impact drivers who live in Dogpatch and Bernal Heights.
Chinatown's newest park is set to open in early October.
When the seasonal saloon closes, the space will become a restaurant named after a notable neighborhood resident.
Guests can book an appointment to test out a mattress in a life-sized birdhouse.
Families with an infant pay between $16,800 and $22,800 a year for full-time childcare.
Hotly anticipated Hawking Bird is "more than ready to open," but still needs final permits, said our tipster.
Owners have scaled back plans for building a youth-oriented hotel with a rooftop bar.
The new concept will be inspired by European and Mediterranean-style cafés.
The family-owned bar, which opened in 1962, hosts live music and free barbecues.
Chief William Scott said redeployed staff will use "new strategies" to protect the public.
The Senegalese entrepreneur paid $1.6 million for the property.
Watch the airshows, attend Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, celebrate Italian heritage, and much more.
The new restaurant comes from the restaurateur behind InoVino in Cole Valley.
The course will feature iconic San Francisco landmarks at each hole.
If you've seen something new on The Town's food landscape, text a tip and a photo to 510-757-9959.
“I have to listen to my residents,” said Sup. Katy Tang, whose district does not contain any dispensaries.
In one incident, two women in their twenties assaulted and robbed a man who was using an ATM.
Facing discrimination and cultural tradition, many immigrants paid to have their remains transported home to China.
The city's program has inspired Miami, Sacramento, and Denver to launch similar efforts.
To ensure fresh brews, the new taproom will serve beer straight from the tanks.
In one incident, a carjacking suspect was arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle.
Guests will enter from a hidden door after being transported to the restaurant's elevator via rickshaw.
New legislation bans the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes.
Commissioners voted 4-3 to scrap the project, which has been in the works since 2015.
The restaurant closed after its lease was not renewed.
Final approval rests with the Board of Supervisors, which will weigh in this month.
"Son’s Addition is our third baby, in very different form,” said the owners, who have two daughters.
A witness said the thieves made off with about $1,000.
Citing an increase in rent, the coffeehouse is closing its doors on Saturday.
The latest openings, relocations and closures from The Town's food scene.
A spot selling flavored popcorn is poised to debut, a modern café opens in City Center, and other tidbits.
"I feel really strongly the city is for all of us," said a neighbor who took the matter into her own hands.
The legislation would allow the city to control space normally maintained by the state to create additional open public space.
Sunset Elementary was one of 25 California schools recognized for overall academic excellence.
An entomologist said the bugs are most likely large termites seeking mates.
"The whole thing is gone," said the owner of the trattoria next door.
Izzy's Steak & Chop House recently closed, but Bocanova found a new Uptown location.
Four major downtown developments will add new housing and office space.
Early on Sunday, police fatally shot a suspect who was holding family members hostage.
The project could create 1,600 new housing units, 8 acres of open space and nearly a million square feet for retail.
The first cameras will be installed in the next few weeks.
Residents of local SROs will receive $20 vouchers redeemable at selected businesses.
In addition to sweet crepes, there's a variety of savory options like ham, cheese and pineapple.
fnnch wants the city to decriminalize the use of wheatpaste and stickers for public art.
Officials continue to hash out new rules before recreational marijuana is legalized in 2018.
The new tower would be 460 feet tall with a mix of residential and commercial tenants.
April Spears' new fast-casual spot will serve healthy fare.
Construction on the 35-acre project is set to begin in February.
Mayor Ed Lee is urging the transit agency to prohibit future pot advertising.
After working out a deal with its landlord, the restaurant plans to reopen later this year.
The new watering hole will be open every Friday before performances at The Speakeasy.
Southern Pacific Brewing Co. said it permitted the 'Proud Boys' to stay so it could avoid a violent confrontation.
Officials have enacted a ban on any firm that's worked on the proposed wall or plans to do so in the future.
The motto is inspired by Lo'Eshe Lacy, who was killed at age 16 in a West Oakland shooting.
The museum, once located in SoMa, is reopening after a 2-year hiatus.
A local coffee roaster finds another home, a Thai eatery opens in Temescal, and other culinary news from around The Town.
An armed robber held up a North Beach shop and fired a single shot before fleeing.
The nonprofit is pushing for bulbout installation and the removal of parking spaces.
State Senator Scott Wiener said new cannabis rules under consideration "will effectively kill the industry here.”
The wine retailer and tasting room is one of many businesses to leave the area this year.
Some of the family photos have never been seen by the public.
The 40,000-square-foot store would also house a CVS drugstore and a Starbucks.
The fully operational eatery is an incubator for new food-related ventures.
A bakery opens its first brick-and-mortar café, a San Francisco BBQ eatery expands to Oakland, and other food news.
A Malaysian eatery rebrands, Humphry Slocumbe unveils an Oakland-inspired flavor, and other tidbits.
Muggers targeted several people who were walking after dark.
The nonprofit already operates regional farmers markets at venues like Jack London Square and the Ferry Building.
Mayor Ed Lee said the ban would "protect our future generations and communities of color."
Supervisor Katy Tang, who represents the area, cast the only vote opposing the dispensary.
The fogbelt is home to locally-owned stores ready to meet your holiday shopping needs.
Owners are hoping to raise $20,000 to keep the kinky café in business.
Several people were robbed at gunpoint in the area.
Because the coffee roaster is a chain, the Planning Commission must approve the expansion.
The initiative promotes "safe and accessible alternatives" to driving to school.
The local roaster's CEO said the move will allow the company “to flourish for many years to come.”
An insider's look at the latest restaurants to open on the Bright Side of the Bay.
The strike was called after Oakland and city workers failed to reach a labor agreement.
A buyer who planned to turn it into a Mediterranean restaurant is no longer in the picture.
A popular cheese shop was set to change hands, but the building had structural problems.
If the legislation passes, San Francisco would become the country's third city to ban the sale of furs.
Two Polk Street restaurants shutter unexpectedly, a local bakery expands, and more local culinary news.
In one incident, three teenagers taking photos were assaulted and robbed by two men.
Chef/owner Nite Yun launched a Kickstarter to cover unexpected construction costs and expand her staff.
In this edition, a FiDi creamery calls it quits, a new boba spot is coming to Union Square, a new Italian eatery heads to Market St., and more culinary news.
A Deli expands its Oakland footprint, a popular diner shutters, a creamery's charitable sundae debuts, and more culinary news.
The new spot offers casual cuisine with sweeping Bay views, a bocce ball court and a professional putting green.
Owner Santiago Rodriquez hopes to move to a smaller venue in the Mission.
A new Cambodian restaurant successfully completed its crowdfunding campaign.
The new shared office space is part of a forthcoming development at 1750 Broadway.
Supervisor Jane Kim will be on hand for today's ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Truly Mediterranean.
An unknown attacker left a Lower Nob Hill man with life-threatening injuries this week.
After the café/boutique announced its closure, kinksters committed more than $17,000/month to keep it open.
The rehabilitated property is the first of four projects by the Chinatown Community Development Center.
This year, the food & drink festival will travel to eight cities.
The Oakland-based business launched with help from a Kickstarter campaign.
To eat well, one must first be well-informed.
"We want people to show up and leave feeling better than they came," said co-owner Whitney Nichole.
Organizers hope to bring awareness to a proposed citywide ban on fur sales.
The nonprofit aims to prevent homelessness through mediation and educational programs.
For $60/month, customers can access a wide range of high-performance surfboards.
The 60-plot garden will reduce healthy food costs and be a community gathering space.
The Coalition of Italian American Organizations said the move is the result of an "apparent back-room deal."
A Japanese tart shop opens its first US outpost, a Mission brewery goes dark, and a quirky immersion café calls it quits.
"We came home feeling really lucky"—and more from choir artistic director and conductor Tim Seelig.
Whether you're planning to eat out or celebrate at home with family and friends, here are a few options.
A man was attacked with a taser and robbed while walking near Joe DiMaggio Playground.
In one incident, a 92-year-old woman was shoved to the ground and robbed.
The menu will feature the "tacro," a croissant shell stuffed with savory fillings and served like a taco.
There's still time to make a plan for what could be one of the most romantic meals of 2018.
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Temporary expat comedian Nato Green came across the eatery while exploring Havana.
A program that tracks vacant commercial spaces isn't producing significant results, found a study.
In this edition, a new phở spot, and signs of life come to a long-shuttered downtown space.
After an extended closure due to repairs, a Downtown burrito joint quietly reopened.
"We will be removing the swings when we see them," said a Public Works spokesperson.
"One of the things that we are trying to be known for is our desire to spread joy," said the owner.
The student-led research project measured air pollution and traffic patterns along Columbus Avenue in North Beach.
District 5's supervisor said she's working to find a new location that "works for everyone."
This will be the first SF outpost for the family-owned Bay Area restaurant chain.
In one incident, four teens were arrested for purse snatching after the victim gives chase.
A Taiwanese dessert chain is opening an outpost in Chinatown.
The new spot is expected to open by month's end.
The party at Robin Williams Meadow will start at 9am and end at 6pm.
Local watering holes join fundraising efforts for employees displaced by last month's fire.
Hoodline neighborhood editor Meaghan Mitchell will moderate the 4-way discussion.
The theatrical walking tour includes artists, performers and amateur historians.
If all goes to plan, the new deli will open next month.
Proponents say dispensaries would exacerbate gentrification and displace existing businesses.
Last month, an unknown suspect burgled adjoining nonprofit Cat Town.
Some residents say closing North Beach's giant lawn for a year is too disruptive.
A couple is taking over a recently vacated spot to carry on its legacy as a community gathering space.
"Just come on down, hang out, and get your weekend on," said one of the owners.
"These historical bronze plaques bring to life the bawdy, vibrant and colorful legacy of the Barbary Coast," said Supervisor Aaron Peskin.
The change comes after some residents voiced concerns over the removal of Columbus Day as a local holiday.
Serving professionals and home cooks, the shop also offers workshops and classes.
If you've seen something new in the city's culinary landscape, text your tips to 415-200-3242.
Our tipsters spotted signs of life inside a long-shuttered former Mexican restaurant in the Mission.
The Board of Appeals ruled that removing the statue would alter the historic character of Pioneer Monument.
A local brewery is opening a taproom at Ghirardelli Square next month.
Breakfast/lunch spot Sweet Maple temporarily closed for renovations.
A new halal taqueria and Chinese restaurant have arrived downtown, with a pizzeria on the way.
The substation has three Chinese-speaking officers and one member who's fluent in Spanish.
The prolific local chef is teaming up with two acclaimed Hawaiian chefs on the new project.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 50 spots for vinyl records, nationwide.
Its owners submitted an application to demolish the restaurant last month.
Two former residents of the Castro's Myriad food hall have struck out on their own.
A new Italian restaurant is testing out its lunch menu before its official grand opening.
Mobility is adding 250 e-bikes to its citywide fleet that have a max speed of 18 mph.
In one incident, a man hit a woman with a piece of lumber during an argument.
City funds will help affected merchants replace inventory, pay employees and cover other costs.
"We were given no reason other than a request to withdraw," said a Public Works spokesperson.
A North Beach eatery is on the market after a fire gutted its kitchen last year.
This will be the healthy eatery chain's 11th location.
The neighborhood hub/farmers market is adding more vendors and educational programming.
The new complex is the first of its type to built in the area in 30 years.
In this edition, we look at recent culinary developments in the Mission district.
If you're keen on quinoa, good news.
Devo is returning to Oakland for the first time since 2014.
The move aims to limit vacancies and inhibit real estate speculation, said Supervisor Aaron Peskin.
The new law takes effect on January 1, 2019 and will impact about 30 retailers.
After multiple attempts to stay in business, the family-run coffeeshop closed after 29 years.
Here are 29 events happening around the city this weekend.
Calle 24 and the Mayor's Office of Economic Workforce and Development are working to keep the eatery open.
"No internet for the customers here," said owner John Quintos.
Several options for a meal that "sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week."
"The secret to longevity is love and care," said CCDC executive director Norman Fong.
Haight Street may be getting a new Thai restaurant.
Temescal is getting a new sports bar and a Korean restaurant.
A baking company closes its NoPa shop, and an Instagram-friendly dessert chain expands its reach.
"He told us that he would find a way to help us, and he did," said Life Learning Academy's principal.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 50 spots for ramen, nationwide.
An SFPD officer founded a nonprofit that offers area high schoolers a chance to travel internationally.
One shuttered eatery stems from a poor Department of Public Health inspection score.
The studio is giving away $1 million to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The Mission has a new ramen spot and cooking school, and Union Street's popular vegan deli is set to expand.
On Thursday, project sponsors plan to present a new proposal for the grocery store, which includes roughly five units of housing.
The monument was created to celebrate the founding of California.
The folks behind Daly City's popular Koi Palace are planning to open a new eatery in the former Waxman's Restaurant.
The skyscraper's owners will appeal the decision at a meeting later this month.
If all goes to plan, the new space should debut sometime in May.
Our sources say the new spot will specialize in "quick bites" and street food.
4505 Burgers and BBQ is bringing back a classic sandwich for East Bay eaters.
A Chinatown restaurant that was shut down for health violations is recruiting an all-new staff.
An animal-rights group opposed to the move said the facility will process more than 100,000 animals each year.
The owner says he plans to appeal the decision.
One cat has been returned, but one is still considered missing.
After 19 years, Hamburger Mary's has reactivated the former Patio Cafe on 18th Street.
Some neighbors are concerned about quality of life issues, but others think it might reduce crime.
The coffee roaster was chosen after conducting a video interview at the tech giant's headquarters.
In one incident, a woman sprayed a security guard in the face so she could steal from a store.
In one incident, a man was arrested while burglarizing an occupied houseboat.
Kantine moves closer to opening in the former Little Hollywood Launderette.
There's a new split-level bar and music venue on the waterfront.
A Panera Bread in the Western Addition closed because the location was no longer "economically favorable."
"It will be still be Mel's, but something different," said one of our sources.
A new Pakistani/Indian eatery is opening in Chinatown.
Aroma Tea Shop debuts its third San Francisco outpost in a former clothing boutique.
Caltrans is moving forward with plans to create a recreation area on converted piers of the old Bay Bridge.
"It made sense to offer some fresh options for the neighborhood," said owner/neighbor Eddie Choi.
Officials claim odors will be contained within the new facility's fence line.
The 250-room hotel is slated to open in 2020.
The funds will help a nonprofit do outreach and education in the Chinese community.
A Latin street food eatery will open in Ghirardelli Square.
Here's the latest on SF's restaurant scene.
A café chain with roots in Honolulu is now serving matcha green tea soft-serve, shaved ice and more in Japantown.
A popular SF Vietnamese spot is headed to the East Bay, and one of Oakland's biggest food festivals is imminent.
The historic Cathay House has been taken over by a local restaurateur family, and will become two new restaurants.
The local burger chain is planning a mid-April debut Uptown, said veteran tipster Al M.
A new Ingleside sushi joint specializes in grilled meats and veggie skewers.
The resolution aims to preserve "remaining businesses and spaces," said Supervisor Jane Kim.
The gluten-free play space was initially conceived as a Kickstarter campaign.
The SFMTA's two-year planning process aims to determine the neighborhood's transportation priorities with help from residents and community organizations.
Two Jack London Square spots are holding their grand opening parties tomorrow.
Bake Cheese Tart just opened, but customers are already lining up, said our tipster.
"We want people to use this an an extension of their living space," said co-owner Mikha Diaz.
The nonprofit aims to create intergenerational social hubs in multiple neighborhoods.
Jesse, who we featured earlier this month, was lauded as a good samaritan by SFPD for helping to save a woman being attacked.
Oakland joins Malibu, Davis and San Luis Obispo, which have similar ordinances.
“This is a project by immigrant women, for immigrant women,” said Tamiko Wong, CCC Program Director.
The new market will take over a parking lot next to Piazza Pellegrini on Columbus Avenue.
"I pretty much always wanted to have a place that has a theme that’s Giants memorabilia,” said one first-time restaurateur.
Last year, activists representing seniors and the disabled asked SFMTA to make the change.
A 1-alarm fire briefly closed the Outer Richmond dim sum restaurant.
Police arrested two suspects in Russian Hill for an alleged home invasion.
The proposed legislation would make it easier for small businesses to open in Districts 4 and 11.
Many more San Franciscans than usual are expected to take to the streets.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 40 spots for baked goodies, nationwide.
The longtime West Portal hardware store is asking neighbors for help finding a temporary space, so it doesn't lose its employees.
The team is reviewing its safety procedures in light of a nearby shooting that injured five people hours after October's festival.
We've rounded up seven ways to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this weekend.
If passed, single-use plastic items would be available only upon request.
Señor Sisig operated at the space for more than a year before Planning's decision to not allow food vendors in the space.
A Hong Kong-based startup kitchen and co-working space is opening its first U.S. location.
Many of the works available for purchase were created in the city's only free gallery and fine-arts space.
The local pizza chain was founded in 1996.
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development doled out $103,000 in grants to help local booksellers become increasingly competitive.
Spice Kitchen is giving away 300 bowls of Chongqing hot spicy noodles to celebrate its opening.
The eight-acre waterfront park will connect to India Basin Shoreline Park and India Basin Open Space.
Led by Guadalupe Guerrero and her two daughters, Brenda and Alejandra, the La Cocina-backed company is soon to debut its first brick-and-mortar restaurant.
A Russian Hill cafe closed so its owners could focus on their fine-dining establishment nearby.
The nation's first "salad lounge" is set to open in the Mission on June 1.
In Temescal, Mexican eatery Doña Tomás has opened its outdoor patio for the summer.
The artwork is billed as the nation's tallest public art installation.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 50 spots for cider, nationwide.
Part food festival, part maker fair, the bazaar averages about 20,000 visitors each weekend.
Companies offering the vehicles for rent must remove them by June 4 or pay a penalty.
When it launched, there were only two farmers markets in the entire city.
Downtown Oakland has a new bar for skee ball and billiards, while a popular SF barbecue joint is popping up at an Oakland brewery.
La Cocina is hosting two events on Friday to honor the incubator's entrepreneurs.
The installation lets viewers peek into the daily life of Haifa, more than 7,000 miles away.
"There's a lot of love and positive reception for what I'm trying to do on that corner," said owner Manny Yekutiel.
A West Oakland pastry shop/cafe closed abruptly last weekend.
A FiDi eatery is bringing its take on fusion cuisine to the Marina.
The burger joint's owner also operates two Mexican restaurants.
Bi-Rite's new cafe aims to satisfy a desire for more health options for families in Civic Center.
In one incident, a man sitting outside a restaurant was pepper sprayed, hit and robbed of his laptop.
The city's Office of Cannabis began accepting applications last month.
"I’ve achieved some huge milestones," said owner Karwanna Dyson.
"Our public sidewalks are not to be used as commercial billboards," said a DPW spokesperson.
The sports bar's owner operated in Union Square until a landlord dispute in 2017.
The restaurant's second location is poised to open very soon, said our tipster.
Set to become a hotel, the historic mansion will kick off its reboot with a new restaurant, 1881 at the Mansion on Sutter.
The historic Cathedral Building is about to get a new ground-floor tenant.
The griddle at IHOP's Marina A-frame has gone cold.
Also on deck: a tropical-inspired restaurant headed to the Fillmore.
Area boosters say the city's top tourist destination has a lot to offer locals.
The new taproom will feature an assortment of local brews.
A new Argentine spot is bringing churros, empanadas and other Latin favorites to the Avenues.
Miracle Messages allows people on the streets to make contact with long-lost loved ones, and you can help.
All of the furniture at the new 300-seat buffet has been imported from China, said our informant.
Curio will open its doors to the public beginning this Friday, June 22.
In one incident, a woman escaped an armed man who forced her into his car.
The eatery relocated in March after operating for 7 years in the Inner Sunset.
Here's the latest on Oakland's restaurant scene.
Step into summer with these weekend events.
Despite the closure, owner Tanya Holland has several new projects in the works.
A former barber is set to open his first beverage kiosk in the Mission.
The city's oldest Mexican eatery will soon pour its last margarita.
The heritage district has won more than $400,000 in grants to support the night market and emerging entrepreneurs.
Nearly half of the parking spots near the Muni station will become a construction staging area.
We've rounded up nearly 30 diversions for the days ahead.
This local entrepreneur got her start at the Stonestown Galleria makeup counters, and is now breaking big with her own line of products.
The City Attorney's office said it's "a baseless lawsuit and a classic case of NIMBYism."
Miracle Messages shares videos on social media to help people with unstable housing reconnect with loved ones.
The building was renovated under the city's RAD program, which transfers ownership of public housing to nonprofit developers.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 50 spots for cupcakes, nationwide.
In another incident, a woman was robbed of her phone at knifepoint in broad daylight.
Last year, four Farming Hope employees found full-time jobs.
The latest crime roundup has a slew of hot prowl burglaries, including one where the suspect returned to the scene of the crime and was arrested.
Oakland City Hall announced that it will host free Bulky Block Parties through 2019, while Alameda County will target two known dumping "hot spots."
The lottery winners include Ocean Beach's Java Beach Cafe, Parkside's Pirro's Pizzeria and three eateries in the Bayview.
Cocktail star Jennifer Colliau's Here's How is working its way to opening, while downtown Oakland has a new bar and venue for live metal.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 50 spots for poke, nationwide.
Due to the event's popularity, Undiscovered SF has a new outdoor venue.
The new licenses are only available in a handful of outer neighborhoods.
A menu and hours of operation are still being worked out, said a representative.
A new pizzeria heads to Old Oakland, but its owner is keeping details hush-hush.
The course is closed until further notice.
In one incident, a woman was pepper-sprayed and robbed while attending a protest.
San Franciscans have new spots to get their Detroit-style pizza and banh mi fixes.
L'emigrante Wine Bar & Bistro has reportedly closed to make way for a new cannabis dispensary.
A new tenant has emerged for the massive $14 million Embarcadero Center Chinese restaurant that shuttered earlier this summer.
The location's ovens were built for the Italian French Baking Company in 1917.
After more than 60 years in business, an Oakland staple has opened in new digs.
Our tipsters spotted some movement at the former nightclub.
When a deal with a boba chain fell through, a shop owner asked his kids to name the new tea spot.
We've rounded up four pop-ups and special events to get you through the winter.
The lot's owner appealed a Planning Commission ruling that forced Señor Sisig to depart the space.
A new bar and billiards spot is preparing to open Downtown.
We've also got the skinny on Oktoberfest celebrations and a potential new Indian restaurant.
A firefighter was injured during the blaze, but was treated at the scene and released back to work.
Street Taco is expanding to the eastern side of the city, while a takeout taco window is headed to the FiDi.
Three new boba spots are making their SF debut—two of them across the street from each other.
22nd and Valencia is getting a new dim-sum spot, with a fusion twist.
Fans of 31 flavors must cross the Bay or head to Daly City.
The development will be built in three phases and will be completed in 15–20 years.
Police are not releasing additional information at this time.
Most vacant properties aren't registered with the city, which is required by law.
"It's emotional," said Lele Quack, whose mother owns the restaurant. "It's like losing a kid or a sibling."
In one incident, a cyclist struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk, injuring both of them.
The largest was a 5-alarm fire that erupted at a condo complex currently under construction on West Grand Avenue and Filbert Street.
After 5 years, the former Lake Merritt Bakery site has a new tenant.
In one incident, a suspect shoved a cafe patron and stole her laptop.
The building that houses Coit Liquor may take up to two years to repair.
The theme for the work is inspired by ancient Chinese legend, according to the nonprofit which facilitated the installation.
Next, the commission will begin replacing decorative street lamps with new LED fixtures.
More than forty events for a weekend in one of the world's most beautiful cities.
The Gastropig is getting a new evening dinner pop-up, while Jack London Square is soon to debut a beer bar.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 45 spots for burgers, nationwide.
A Parisian gelato chain is heading to San Francisco, and a FiDi spot known for its seasonal cuisine is expanding.
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts awarded funds to five local arts organizations.
From ice skating to spirit tasting, we've got your weekend covered.
The new space is the restaurateur's first bar.
"We don’t [normally] get reports like this where there are so many cars affected all at once, and in one area," said an SFPD spokesperson.
As late as last night, customers were still trying to enter the now-closed Uptown eatery.
The bike-share program worked with the Bayview community and Supervisor Malia Cohen to select the station locations.
Plus, get to know two of Miracle Messages' community ambassadors, both of whom are formerly houseless themselves.
If Mayor London Breed signs the measure into law, businesses will be required to comply by January 2020.
After a failed attempt to expand into the Sunset, the burgeoning dispensary is focusing on making over its existing SoMa location.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 45 spots for cheese, nationwide.
Meanwhile, Australian cafe Bluestone Lane is opening yet another downtown location.
The restaurant's co-founders have connections to the Bay Area.
The former Jillian's space has been revamped into a "bar and social game hall."
We crunched the numbers and found the top 40 spots for bagels, nationwide.
Construction for a new Mediterranean eatery has commenced at the former Primo Patio Cafe space.
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"Local community urban farmers have been thriving and growing fresh produce in the neighborhood."
In one incident, a man was beaten over the head with his thermos after asking for a cigarette.
Cat cafes galore! We crunched the numbers and found the top themed cafes, nationwide.
One of the newcomers features Southern-inspired fare and Smokin' Woods BBQ on Sundays and Mondays.
Roam Artisan Burgers opens its first Oakland location on Friday.
"All the information is available online, but what are you going to do if the internet is down?”
“This is really about paying some respect to a community that wants it, that deserves it," said Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who represents Chinatown.
The dessert spot recently shuttered its Castro Street location as well.
The Oakland outpost will mark the 12th location for Mixt.
"A lot of people leave for Chicago or New York or LA. We are trying to create a place so that people can do that [same kind of improv] here."
In one incident, an 81-year-old woman suffered injuries after a suspect attempted to steal her purse.
Farmhouse Oakland is taking over the former Jack's Oyster Bar & Fish House space in JLS.
There's plenty of fun things to do around town this weekend, from a beer-tasting bash to a meditative "sound bath."
We crunched the numbers and found the top 50 bookstores, nationwide.
Lee often arrived to meetings at the diner 30 minutes early to "have coffee and gather his thoughts," said the owner.
Ayala will take over the space at the Hotel G formerly occupied by 398 Brasserie, which closed in 2017.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 15 spots for fondue, nationwide.
The dive bar reportedly sold for $5 million.
It's not clear as of this writing what type of restaurant is taking over the Irish spot, but according to the owners, the business has been sold.
"We have developed a loyal guest base throughout the years and have many wonderful memories in San Francisco," the company told customers via email.
Police arrived to the scene after a neighbor called regarding a burglary in progress.
"For one last time, you don't have to go home, but ya can't stay here!"
The new fast-casual eatery specializes in Cantonese-style dim sum, with dumplings supplied by Koi Palace.
A forthcoming candy museum bills itself as an "interactive candy wonderland."
As currently proposed, the project would include 428 new homes, of which 41 percent will be affordable.
Blue Bottle is coming to Second Street, and another new restaurant will specialize in Wagyu beef imported from Japan.
Whether you're looking for a weekend outside at a parade or watching jets careening over the bay, we've got a few options for you.
Another suspect was apprehended after breaking into a Union Square store and activating an alarm.
Plus, a Miracle Messages success story: a San Francisco woman reunites with her family after more than 20 years.
It's not clear why the Asian-fusion restaurant closed, but a yellow tag from the Department of Health is posted to the business' window.
Meanwhile, Old Oakland has lost its gelato spot.
A new cheesesteak spot has arrived downtown, while Chinatown has a new cafe, coworking and event space.
Facing a vacancy crisis, North Beach neighborhood groups are trying to get consensus on the retailers locals would like to see.
Founded as a space for pro chefs looking to kickstart solo projects, the pop-up kitchen has instead caught on with food-industry amateurs.
Plus, a new dim sum spot in Chinatown.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 50 spots for hot pot, nationwide.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 40 spots for shaved ice, nationwide.
Coit Tower is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
We crunched the numbers and found the top spots for waffles, nationwide.
Plus, the San Francisco Street Food Festival is this weekend.
The deal may include reopening the building's clock tower.
The recognition comes as merchants seek to block an LA-based pet chain from opening in the area.
The 24th Street staple is permanently closing its doors today.
Thom's Natural Foods closed in January, but workers are "plotting a comeback," said our source.
The tram will take riders 68 feet up from the corner of Mission and Fremont to a 5.4-acre rooftop park.
Boogaloos reopens tomorrow in the Mission after a two-year hiatus.
The renovated space includes 40 TVs, along with private areas for large groups.
Info on the closure is limited, but could be related to upcoming development plans.
Owners of the former ramen shop are switching gears and will now be serving Vietnamese cuisine.
"People work a lot harder here and faster," said Niamh Donoghue. "It was something to get used to."
A barbecue chain is headed for Fisherman's Wharf, as is a new Starbucks.
Owner Andrew Cohen said he owes a lot of his success to a lack of affordable rehearsal spaces in the city.
To celebrate its reopening, the shop is offering discounts on four products from four women-owned cannabis businesses.
So far, the organization has helped reunite 131 people with friends and family.
Bubble tea and Burmese food are on the way in, but the Embarcadero has lost a year-old seafood eatery.
A new eatery offering Japanese- and Korean-inspired food is coming to Rockridge.
After 16 years, the Church Street Burgermeister has closed up shop.
Congressman Julius Kahn promoted racist immigration laws that targeted Asian people.
Whether you're looking to get active or veg out with groovy tunes and pasta, this weekend has an activity for you.
The building's new owners run several restaurants and hotels throughout California.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 40 spots for toys, nationwide.
In one incident, suspects forced their way into a woman's home at knife point and locked her in a room.
The restaurant has signed a two-year contract to operate out of Chug Pub's kitchen.
Despite the shake-up, the bar's owner isn't bitter.
Grilled Cheez Guy is celebrating its new SoMa location with a gooey giveaway.
The new 7,000-square-feet space features a full-service restaurant, bar and butcher shop.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 50 spots with gluten-free friendly menus, nationwide.
Expect to see both Phelan Avenue and Frida Kahlo Way on street signs for the next five years.
The longtime FiDi spot is going more contemporary in style and menu.
A man who interviewed for a job allegedly returned afterwards to rob the place.
Joe Biden's favorite grilled cheese restaurant is opening a new location.
If approved, Secession Art & Design could expand its programming.
Companies who operate app-based electronic scooters must now insure riders and provide safety instructions.
"It's been tasty, Marina!" declares a note posted in a window.
We rounded up nearly fifty activities for the days ahead.
In two separate incidents, pairs of teenage boys were arrested for robbery and assault.
A South Bay chain is bringing Mediterranean flavors to Yerba Buena Gardens.
Thanks to our network of tipsters, Tonic's new location has been revealed.
The owner of a Mission Indian restaurant has unveiled a new concept and seasonal menu.
A balloon representing Donald Trump as a chicken in a prison uniform sailed to The Rock.
Plus, a Hawaiian- and Japanese-inspired brunch pop-up is coming to the Castro.
Miracle Messages allows people living on the streets to make contact with long-lost loved ones, and you can help.
The Marina now has a poke place, and a fast-casual Greek chain is eyeing the Wharf and the FiDi.
A new cafe coming to the Mission claims its coffee will keep customers "up for dayz."
In another incident, a man was arrested after stabbing a woman during a fight.
One person is reportedly in life-threatening condition.
A closed American eatery on Haight Street may become a Japanese restaurant.
Aside from the top office, many changes are coming to City Hall.
A meeting is being held to gather support for a bike/walk lane across the entire bridge, which currently has no funding source.
The new restaurant atop the Union Square Barneys is a spinoff of its Madison Avenue flagship, a favorite with celebrities.
Besides medicinal herbs, the shop also sells personal care products, incense and more.
The Whole Foods offered eight units of housing, but Planning wanted more.
If you've seen something new in the neighborhood, text us your tips and photos.
San Francisco has 19 sister cities that span Assisi to Zurich.
For an extra $2, CBD extract can be added to any drink.
Radhaus, a new beer hall, will open soon in the Marina district.
SF Planning voted to reject the proposal, citing the importance of equity across neighborhoods.
The breakfast and brunch spot will be replaced by Underdogs Too, a Mexican eatery and sports bar.
A grand jury indicted seven accused graffiti artists on 52 counts of property crimes.
Housed in a single building, each eatery will have its own entrance.
Next week, Irving Pizza will be reborn as the western outpost of SF Hole In The Wall Pizza.
After losing its Mission storefront two years ago, Lost Weekend Video moved into the Alamo Drafthouse. Now, it's selling its collection to the theater.
The proposed dispensary is still in its early stages of the application process, said a representative.
Miracle Messages helps people with unstable housing reconnect with their loved ones.
It looks like a new bakery is taking over a former Inner Richmond patisserie.
Don't let the awful air quality give you cabin fever. Check out these fun indoor activities around town.
It appears that over the weekend, Divisadero's Sa Beang Thai rebranded as Mangrove Kitchen.
Plus, a new hot pot spot in the Outer Sunset.
The popular New England-style seafood chain is making its first step onto the West Coast.
Two intoxicated women trashed the restaurant and punched an employee in the face, an employee has said.
The landlord has raised the rent by 600 percent.
Californian-Italian bistro Contrada has closed permanently in Cow Hollow.
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Once open, Barbara Pinseria and Cocktail Bar will serve Roman-style pizzas.
Calling all amateur detectives: help these two houseless San Franciscans reconnect with their loved ones after years of lost touch.
Rec and Park replaced the damaged clubhouse with a temporary structure.
"After meeting with them, [we] felt comfortable selling the business, because we knew they would do an awesome job," says founder Liz Fiedler.
Intended to coincide with the Global Climate Action Summit, "Infinite Cycle" explores the effects of climate change in San Francisco, New Taipei City, and Hong Kong.
Blue Bottle has been expanding rapidly downtown since its acquisition by Nestle.
The lockdown has been lifted, however, all court hearings have been cancelled for the day.
In February, one of the longest-term tenants of Old Oakland's Swan's Market will be permanently vacating the premises.
Professional artists worked with the students to create the 10 artworks, which feature images of native plants and local community members.
Two bubble tea spots are on the way to SF—but only one has "Butt" in the name.
The space, previously Oceanview Supermarket, has been vacant for more than five years.
Food entrepreneurs can launch their businesses at this new co-working kitchen, which will include an on-site cafe open to the public.
Meaty merchandise is coming to Union Street.
The latest crime roundup from the city's northeast also includes a prescription-pill robber and a bevy of phone thefts.
Three new spots on the way, plus a limited-edition espresso blend that aims to bring awareness to repairing the Embarcadero Seawall.
According to the DA's office, the scammers threaten to post poor reviews or manipulated photos if they're not compensated monetarily.
In one incident, a man stole a woman's passport and wallet from her purse at a restaurant, then punched her when she gave chase.
A storewide liquidation sale will run through the first week of November.
Whether you need to laugh off the week at a comedy show or sip innovative libations at a bloody mary festival, we've got a few options for you.
Maykedeh was lightly damaged in a fire, and a new fried-chicken spot is headed to the Tenderloin.
Plus, a new seafood eatery opens tonight in Union Square.
The business' last day will be September 8.
As a new Thai spot rises, a new pie spot falls.
After seeing local news coverage, the two women turned themselves in to police.
The restaurateur taking over the former La Panotiq space won't have to travel far — he lives right upstairs.
Four people, including the driver were injured in the incident.
The move ends plans for 253 market-rate units and likely downsizes the number of affordable units that will be constructed as well.
A 47-year-old man is in life-threatening condition after being stabbed Wednesday night in the South of Market neighborhood.
The family of Edison Henry Rivera, 57, is seeking the public's help to find the driver who struck him in an August 18 hit-and-run.
Diandra Thompson and Liza Fernandez met at a martial arts studio in the neighborhood as children — and now run one themselves.
This sleek newbie offers a contemporary take on the cuisine created by Japanese immigrants to Peru.
The suspect allegedly killed the victim accidentally, while drunkenly waving a pistol to the beat of music in the car's backseat as the victim drove.
The suspect has been taken into custody, but is being medically evaluated before transfer to jail.
The owner of Archimedes Banya bathhouse asserts that construction noise and the tall buildings planned for the site will harm his business.
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Although the Thai restaurant is closing, the owner plans to continue its catering operation.
In one incident, two suspects hold a man against a wall in Lower Nob Hill, and steal his wallet and phone.
Plus, a Miracle Messages success story: a San Francisco man reconnects with his sister.
The 8-year-old boy was struck by a car while he was in a crosswalk at Lawton Street and 19th Avenue.
A passenger reportedly hopped into an awaiting vehicle while the driver fled the scene on foot.
The project proposal includes 84 bedroom suites with common living rooms and kitchens.
One incident saw a suspect push a woman down two flights of stairs, then escape on a skateboard.
New restroom attendants at 7 of the city's highest-need parks will help prevent used needles, littering and vandalism.
In one incident, a suspect held a knife to a victim's chest and demanded his belongings.
Plus, a new billiards hall might be moving into the former Bacchus Kirk space.
Plus, a Castro newcomer closes up for renovations.
Until further notice, police will patrol the popular tourist spot 24 hours a day.
San Francisco has now seen eight homicides in less than two weeks.
Plus, a pair of Hawaiian-themed cafes have closed after just a few months in business.
U.S. employers created 250,000 new jobs in October.
Purchased for $9.6 million, the new center will require a major fundraising effort to see completion.
This weekend in San Francisco is all about girl power.
Plus, a popular SoMa crepe stand opens a brick-and-mortar location in North Beach.
Plus, a Chinatown hotpot spot to reopen as a specialty "bodega" and gluten-free deli.
Police responded to four arson attempts in the FiDi over a two-week period.
"Beit is like 'casa' in Spanish. So, it’s basically 'Rima’s House,'" said the owner.
Zia's new book "Last Boat Out of Shanghai" tells the story of four people who fled China in 1949—and how the cruelty they experienced hasn't changed.
"It's been a long time coming," said Señor Sisig's owner of expanding beyond food trucks.
Plus, a new banh mi spot in the Tenderloin.
A car crashed into the garage of a home on the border of Russian Hill and North Beach, triggering a gas leak.
Now owned by food conglomerate Nestle, Blue Bottle is expanding rapidly around SF.
In this edition of SF Eats, two local restaurant staples are plotting expansions.
Plus, some info on what's really happening at a former bakery in North Beach.
In another incident, five suspects approached a man, picked his pockets and stole his car.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got you covered.
From vegan doughnuts to Mexican fare, here's what's new in North Beach.
A Japanese ramen spot is expanding across town, a SoCal roaster is coming north, and more food news.
Public Works advises residents to call 311 to report fallen trees or downed power lines.
In one incident, a prowler entered a man's Russian Hill garage and cut the locks to steal his five customized bicycles.
The historic Telegraph Hill restaurant's return has been delayed by neighbors claiming it would create too much noise and traffic.
In our latest roundup of SF food news, coffee fiends will find two new cafes worth seeking out.
In one incident, four suspects approached a woman in a store, then attacked her boyfriend when the couple tried to leave.
From picnic-blanket eats to chocolatey treats, this weekend is full of food and fun.
It's not yet clear why the popular Vietnamese restaurant decided to close its doors.
Plus, a new Mission eatery that serves everything from Middle Eastern fare to fried chicken.
In one incident, a 15-year-old girl was arrested for robbery.
In one incident, a man was stabbed in the back in an unprovoked attack in broad daylight.
The new spot will feature five food trucks and a beer garden with local brews that golfers may enjoy on the course.
In one incident, a shoplifter brandished a knife after being caught stealing a sweater.
"We are throwing a Hail Mary," said Mezzanine's owner. "We are hoping to get the word out to the community like we did last year, that [our landlords] have reneged on this promise."
Planning to hit a Giants game this spring? Here's what's new on the renamed stadium's menu.
In one incident, eight men surrounded two teens waiting for a bus and robbed them at gunpoint.
In one incident, a suspect was arrested inside an apartment building after attacking a man and stealing his keys.
In one incident, a man was robbed at gunpoint in the middle of the day in the Financial District.
In one incident, a hot prowl burglar robbed a man while he was in the shower.
In one incident, a suspect smashed a car window with the victim still inside and took her purse.
With regular liquor licenses now running $300K or more, SF created special $13K ones just for underserved neighborhoods. Here's what happened next.
In one incident, a man punched a 15-year-old boy and stole his camera.
In one incident, a man chased a thief who snatched his necklace, then got robbed again at knifepoint.
In one incident, a woman caught up with the woman who stole her phone, only to be pepper-sprayed.
In one incident, two women robbed a man of his watch at gunpoint.
We crunched the numbers and found the top 50 spots for comic books, nationwide.
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