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The new bar of Divisadero is an art installation. Of chickens.
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Nojo has transitioned to new ownership, but chef Greg Dunmore is still managing the menu (for now).
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The Portland-based leather company could open its doors on Divisadero as soon as this week.
Will wise feline oracle Turbo be able to predict the Super Bowl victor? KitTea is attempting to find out this weekend.
Rare Device is spreading its wings and opening a new location in Noe Valley.
The cafe had planned to return post-retrofit, but the building's landlord had other plans.
Birthday Life Vintage is former Mojo employee Allyson Hillerby's business, a locally-run online shop that specializes in quirky vintage clothes.
We explore how NoPa and Western Addition's names came about, and which is the "correct" version.
This week, you can volunteer to make art, pose your queries to New Seasons Market at the first HVNA meeting of the year, or check out a wine tasting.
Also of note in our roundup: The One Sushi has changed owners (and names), and Mountain Up has shuttered after just two months.
Stealing money from a kid selling candy, a farmers' market photo contest, and other bits of news are included in this week's odds and ends.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Despite the negative headlines, both the cops who monitor public housing and Supervisor London Breed say crime is way down.
A new five-story hotel could replace the vintage hotel and unique burger joint on Grove Street.
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The park's full perimeter will be fenced off for the duration of the makeover, including the dog play area and the view of the Painted Ladies.
Hayes Street is about to look a little less leafy with the removal of two old ficus trees on Hayes at Laguna.
Hayes Street's newest bike shop is now open, with an array of vintage-inspired bicycles and accessories.
The community has reacted strongly to the proposed facility at Church and Duboce, spurring Supervisor Wiener's involvement.
KFC's iconic red bucket has stood at Geary for 47 years, but as of this week, it has been painted black.
Representatives from Sharper Future will be speaking at a Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association meeting on Monday.
After three years in business, the popular American eatery in Lower Haight has ended its reign.
We've gathered the latest and greatest Divisadero odds and ends for your perusal.
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The founder of The Wigg Party and NOW! Festival is moving on to greener pastures in Toledo, Ohio.
The easy-to-miss labyrinth was built in 2007, after the Friends of Duboce Park raised $90,000 to construct it.
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It turns out that widespread graffiti promoting Bieber's new album is permanent—and the city may be stuck with having to clean it up.
Real Estate & Development in ...
An eight-story, 35-unit condo building is on the way to Franklin & Market.
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Sharper Future will treat convicted sex offenders who've recently been released from prison.
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The music-inspired ministry, which has been in SF since 1969, may have to relocate once again, as its rent has been doubled. It first moved to the Fillmore in 1998 after a rent hike on Divisadero.
Crowdfunding pages and community events are popping up to help the victims of Saturday night's fire get back on their feet.
The 14-year-old shoe store's lease, fixtures and furniture are all up for grabs, according to a realtor.
The first show, a Snow White-themed video installation visible from the street, is being unveiled today.
The Hop-On Hop-Off tour bus driver who fatally struck a pedestrian at Divisadero and Post last weekend has been found at fault and cited for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
KitTea's longtime resident Turbo was adopted over the weekend. The "psychic" feline, who correctly predicted the Super Bowl winner last month, is the 94th cat adopted out by the cat cafe.
One of the neighborhood's streets was not always spelled the way it is today.
"Electro-pop" quintet Panic Is Perfect is shooting their new video tonight, and Madrone patrons are invited to be a part of it.
A new name, new owner and new menu have brought fresh energy to the sushi restaurant at 531 Haight St.
Customers can either choose a design from the Get What You Get Book, or take their chances and pull an image from a gumball machine.
The New Fillmore goes behind the scenes at Black Bark, and interviews a few people who live and work in the neighborhood.
Christmas (and New Year's Eve) are right around the corner. Here's how to celebrate in Hayes Valley.
A jazz trio, a Shaolin monk and an art show will all converge at the new gallery's big debut.
After five months of on-and-off openings and closings, Japan's AP Company has officially taken over Nojo, shifting it to a ramen menu.
Local flower shop Verde SF has a committed neighborhood following and some big-name local clients like Little Star and Bar Crudo.
There are no prices yet, but the 87-unit building will feature one- and two-bedrooms for rent, with 12 percent of them below market rate.
The tiny park on Page Street has a colorful history, and today offers a reprieve from busy city life.
The Divisadero boutique is celebrating its 10th year in business with a ukelele player, face-painting, tarot readings and snacks.
The subjects of her current series Nothing But Light range from pregnant women to transpeople, all photographed in the nude.
Police had no legal explanation for why they pursued or forcefully detailed a homeless man arrested July 11th.
Rare Device has officially opened its doors in Noe Valley.
Though the Fillmore and North Beach get all the publicity, Divisadero also has a history as a jazz center of San Francisco.
A closer look at what's for rent near Divisadero.
A building on Fulton Street that was empty for over 6 months served as a temporary home for a group of sixteen people, until this past weekend.
In the late 1930s ,"redlining"—the denial of loans based on race and class—was a common practice in San Francisco.
A new piece of city legislation would offer new protections for local venues like The Independent.
Has it always been your dream to own an e-cigarette shop? Now's your chance.
A parked car caught fire during rush hour traffic on Fell this evening, but was quickly extinguished by SFFD.
What are the origins of various NoPa's street names? We did some investigating and found out.
Acme Burgerhaus has been closed for months, ostensibly for renovations.
Kite-like frames have been installed on Laguna's art wall in the latest Hayes Valley public art installation.
From Masonic to Alamo Square, and Geary to Haight, we're here to tell stories of the Divisadero corridor.
Divisadero may be lacking in the back patio department, but that doesn't mean there aren't options (with a new one on the way).
On Hayes Street for over 16 years, Chop Shop has seen the neighborhood go through some big changes.
You might walk, bike or drive by it every day—but do you know the history of 1153 Oak Street?
Here's the story behind the neighborhood's Firehouse No. 21.
Impending pipeline replacements on two of our busiest commercial corridors have been delayed.
A new subscription has been created for young readers in the neighborhood and beyond.
Local organization Friends of the Urban Forest is helping build sidewalk gardens in the neighborhood.
This morning saw city representatives gather for an anti-abuse event at Touchless Car Wash.
Josey Baker will be signing his brand-new cookbook at The Mill on Monday, April 14th.
Looking to expand your skill set? Workshop SF has what you need.
Local shop Rare Device is once again bring a dose of flair to Divisadero with a new art show.
A creatively-edited Examiner article has been posted at the intersection of Grove & Gough.
A crane prepares to lift the top of The Temple at Patricia's Green onto its base.
The final Divisadero art walk of the year has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.
Brenda's Meat & Three and 4505 Burgers & BBQ dominated Bay Area restaurant best-of lists in 2014.
Chinyamurindi was an aspiring actor and model before he was killed alongside three other men earlier this month.
Whether you seek Mickey Mouse for a one-year-old or something dirty for your 30th, this custom bakery will create your dream cake.
It doubles as a gallery for rent and a headquarters for a film-only photography club.
Acrylic still lives, the psychology of artists, and how to sell your work are just a few of the workshops Big Umbrella is hosting in the near future.
We've lassoed some upcoming events and tidbits of news for y'all. Here's what's coming up.
1,260 square feet of retail space is now up for lease on Fulton and Divisadero.
A nationwide public art exhibit is taking place, with pieces appearing in our very own neighborhood.
Divisadero was once home to a 60s-era avant-garde electronic music collective.
NOW! Community Festival has some stellar events on the books, and we've got the lowdown.
Wish your block in NoPa was a little greener? Apply for a tree through Friends of the Urban Forest and you may just get one this summer.
Neighborhood act The Cuss is playing their final show for a while at Vinyl this Saturday. We caught up with Josh and Wendy to learn all about the band.
Can you guess how much a 1-bedroom apartment costs in NoPa?
Here's what's happening on Divisadero in the coming days and weeks.
Hate the proposed condos behind the Alouis Auto Radiator building? It's time to take matters into your own hands.
Expect a more organized police force on main streets like Divisadero and Market.
Hungry for a local election explainer? Mark your calendars for an upcoming community pizza and politics night.
Rare Device's spring schedule is filled with book signings and art shows from local artists.
Rare Device's upcoming group show features the work of local smartphone photographers.
We sat down with ASNA president Gus Hernandez to learn what the neighborhood association is all about, and what's on the agenda for their next big meeting.
Divisadero Street used to be a hub for jazz music, and you may recognize some of the former venues today.
A new health-conscious pop-up is now open inside Mojo Bicycle Cafe, three mornings a week.
Divisadero is seeing its fair share of political happenings in the weeks ahead.
Repose Coffee, an art-centric coffee shop, will soon be opening up in the former Magpie & Rye location.
When did Castro meet Divisadero, or—when did Divisadero meet Castro? We've got the history, the drama, and the story of how two streets became one.
Some old office buildings and the accompanying bridge over Hayes Street is heading for demolition this year.
Get to know the New Liberation Community Garden, a revitalized community garden that's bringing new life to one Divisadero corner.
One of the earliest buildings on Divisadero, this house was an architectural masterpiece when it was built in 1885.
A female cyclist was hit on Sunday night while biking along the Wiggle through the Oak and Scott intersection.
Five of your favorite local businesses are celebrating 10th anniversaries on Divisadero this year.
Small and unobtrusive, Liz's shop on residential Fulton Street is easy to miss. But walk inside and you'll encounter a world of fabrics and projects.
St. Cyprian's Church contains a community center that hosts everything from Balinese shadow puppet shows to jazz performances and more.
Our favorite gluten-free mural has been replaced by a new work of art.
Before Falletti, DeLessio's and Peet's took over Broderick between Fell and Oak, there was another player in town.
A 5-story apartment building is planned for a long-vacant lot on Hayes at Divisadero.
Big 5 Sporting Goods has stepped up to lend a hand to those displaced by January's fire near Alamo Square.
Rats are a growing problem in drought-affected Patricia's Green.
Did you know that Patty Hearst was held hostage in our very own neighborhood?
Divisadero is playing host to some great events this week, and we've got the details.
Umami Mart is hosting a block party this Thursday to belatedly celebrate its arrival to the neighborhood.
Tiffanie Turner of Corner Blog has an art show up at Rare Device through May 28th.
Calvary Cemetery was one of the largest graveyards in San Francisco, and existed in our very own NoPa neighborhood.
The Divisadero neighborhood is packed with events for the second half of March.
A pair of ficus trees has a property owner and a neighborhood association at odds.
Chef Jill Hansen will be serving dishes like pancakes with nectarines and prosciutto, egg, and tomato toast.
This week, the Divisadero neighborhood is filled with opportunities to eat, drink and learn.
A screen-printing studio and a custom bag maker have opened up shop on Larkin and Geary.
This NoPa hidden business specializes in all kinds of dog training, walking and care.
The Board of Appeals ruled in Kit and Ace's favor in a hearing yesterday, despite local objections that the store is formula retail.
Divisadero was once home to a '60s-era experimental electronic music collective.
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Tomorrow, the SFMTA will hold a community open house to prepare locals for the 18-month renovation, which begins in just a few weeks.
Charitable donations, an art opening and a knee pain workshop are all taking place along Divisadero.
A car chase ended in a crash and foot chase this morning in NoPa.
NoPa's local youth shelter is expanding its services from a 12-hour to a 24-hour format.
Catch up some upcoming local events in the neighborhood this week.
Debuted this past weekend, a new mural now graces the parking lot side of All Star Cafe.
A suspect has been detained by SFPD under suspicion of instigating attacks on cyclists back in October.
The Panhandle playground's cracked slides and creaky swings are finally getting a much-needed upgrade.
The crosswalk in front of City Hall is getting a much-needed safety upgrade after a pedestrian was killed last year.
A fundraiser for the victims of 642 Hyde Street's fire is being held in MacAulay Park this evening.
As The Mill turns two, we look back and look forward at what's next for the popular bakery.
Former Suppenkuche and Biergarten staff have teamed up to bring Carolina-style Southern food to the Tenderloin.
Workshop SF is reviving Indie Mart tomorrow night, just in time for holiday shopping.
Several years in, cyclists and drivers still don't quite know what to make of this idiosyncratic intersection.
Residential parking permits, a new board of directors, and plans for the year ahead are on the agenda.
Expect a plant exchange, "balloon experiment," dance party and more at 227 Fell St. today.
A 4-alarm fire affected at least two buildings on Church and 15th streets.
Commuters may have to walk an extra block to catch the 21-Hayes, as plans to streamline the route are proposed.
A preliminary proposal has been drafted for a 6-story mixed-use building to rise on the 1100 block of Polk Street.
Styling services, vintage clothes, and community events are among plans for the new store.
She discusses why Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning regularly appear in her work.
The second NOW! community festival runs for a week and offers a plethora of community events, workshops, and games.
The construction of medians along Fell and Oak streets' bike lanes marks the final step in a long-delayed plan.
What business would you love to see open up on Divisadero?
Law enforcement chased suspected carjackers from Oakland to Market, Gough and Haight streets this morning.
David Rio prepares a unique new chai venture on Market Street, coming soon.
Divisadero's newest coffee shop debuts with Ritual coffee (and Dynamo donuts coming soon).
A series of handmade posters have popped up in the neighborhood, advertising a unique event to celebrate fall vegetables.
Seniores Pizza will bring Divisadero's pizza options up to ten spots within eight blocks.
Divisadero leftovers this week are mouth-wateringly good.
Bait bikes, a bike registry, and Craigslist threats are just a few tactics being employed by SFPD's Park Station to deter bike theft.
An apparent uptick in discarded hypodermic needles in Alamo Square has parents and patrons worried.
There are new shows popping up regularly all over the neighborhood. Here's what's happening in the next few weeks.
Hamilton Family Center is working to reduce the number of families that are homeless in San Francisco.
Mark Ellinger has been researching and photographing the Tenderloin and Mid-Market neighborhoods for over 10 years.
Divisadero's latest art walk is happening this Thursday, and it's going to be a lively one.
The arts organization will expand its community engagement as it moves into a new Mission Street space.
Due to a steep increase in rent, Osso & Co. is ending its 7-year stint in NoPa.
Here's the latest news on neighborhood shootings, einkorn wheat, improv classes and art walks.
A longtime African American church and a young, tech-oriented church have teamed up to reinvigorate a shared space.
Lots of help wanted signs, not many applicants.
A new residential building is planned for a small parking lot in the heart of Hayes Valley.
The Native Daughters of the Golden West have been headquartered in NoPa for 85 years.
Those looking for tarot cards and palm readings on Divisadero will have to go elsewhere.
Looking for a special something to gift your significant other? Dark Garden has you covered.
Soon patrons of 4505 Burgers & BBQ will be able to eat their ribs protected from the elements.
An orphanage, a bank, and a meat market are all in 600 Divisadero's past.
La Urbana's plans to add outdoor seating are seeing some opposition from Grove Street neighbors.
Artist John Vochatzer is creating a mural on a 3,000-square-foot wall behind The Mitchell Brothers O'Farrell Theatre.
Community interaction, length of visits, and cost all play into the decision to go with or without WiFi.
A Wheel of Songs, opera-themed cocktails, and a live DJ aim to take the intimidation factor out of this opera performance.
After a heart attack and double bypass surgery, Madrone bouncer Em Wah is getting help from the community.
A mysterious rotary phone that plays homage to Jay Z and Bobby Bland has been installed in Hayes Valley.
Several break-ins have occurred in the neighborhood while residents are home, with valuables being stolen and credit cards used across town.
This sidewalk takeout window is hidden around the corner from Hayes Street's hustle and bustle.
The new "parking-protected" bike lane should be completed by late September.
Big Umbrella Studios has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund future Divisadero Art Walks.
Hayes Valley newcomer Cala is expanding its offering once again: Look for an evening activation of the back-door Tacos Cala space to debut this weekend, as well as a new Saturday brunch.
Small but mighty, Mini Bar hosts a fundraiser for the victims of the McAllister Street fire.
Curious what's moving in to the former location of our local doggie diva boutique?
A 25-year old Fremont resident was booked on suspicion of the April 2nd hit-and-run.
A local family shelter is working to bring Lava Mae buses into the Alamo Square neighborhood.
An appeal hearing this evening may decide the fate of Kit and Ace, and could affect future formula retail law in Hayes Valley.
New plans have been released for the proposed building, expanding its scope from 16 to 60 residential units.
A new wine bar and bottle shop nears completion on Geary.
Mojo Bicycle Cafe is more than quadrupling its number of taps to carry a wide variety of craft beers.
A chalk art party will be taking place in the Panhandle this evening in celebration of Outside Lands.
Curious when vehicles are allowed to block the bike lane, and when they aren't? We dug up the facts.
Take a trip back in time with these historical photos of the Divisadero of yesteryear.
Two and a half years after opening its doors, Hayes Valley's creative co-working space is thriving.
CCSF's Civic Center classes will resume at 1170 Market St. while seismic issues at 750 Eddy St. are resolved.
ArtÃs Coffee's new location is now roasting beans to order on Octavia Street.
A few leftovers from the week include upcoming community meetings, fundraisers, and news about a few local businesses.
The single-story building housing Susan's Massage and Four Seasons may be on its way out.
There have been several muggings and car burglaries along the Divisadero corridor this month.
A "creamerie", hardware store, cabinet maker and gas range supplier were just a few of the businesses on Divis in 1908.
A campaign by Central Coffee and its neighbors has halted the SFMTA's plan to remove a bus stop.
A year and a half after it was last sold, Momi Toby's is on the market again, but the owner is also open to keeping it.
Wookie-themed photography, "tortaffles," an ice cream party and more are headed to Larkin this Thursday.
La Urbana is one step closer to getting sidewalk seating, but Grove Street neighbors have filed an appeal.
With tastings, sausages, and a bar crawl, Divisadero is stepping up to the plate this year for SF Beer Week.
The former Aquarius Barber Shop has finally reopened with a new owner, name and vintage flair.
Two big neighborhood events are combining for the second year in a row this Sunday, bringing vendors and activities to the streets.
The abrupt closure of City College's campus at 750 Eddy St. has caused a strong reaction from the community.
After 16 years on Divisadero, the vegetarian restaurant has called it quits.
Flag football, free bike repairs, bluegrass, kid's yoga and much, much more, all headed your way tomorrow.
Handmade signs and banners celebrating Joni Mitchell have appeared alongside SFJAZZ's public tribute.
The Harding Theater may finally see some action after over a decade of sitting vacant on Divisadero.
Tomorrow Park Station will host a community meeting to discuss, among other issues, the recent crackdown on cyclist traffic violations.
20 years in the personal organizing business, Danae of Spacemakers has seen it all.
A public safety meeting hosted by the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association will take place tonight.
A snapshot of recent crime in the Tenderloin shows a notable volume of violent muggings.
The Lower Haight's local bike repair shop has spread its wings and moved around the corner.
The digestive liqueur amaro is hitting Divisadero, in a well-known neighborhood venue.
A contractor hit a gas line on Thursday morning, prompting street closures and concerned tipsters.
New apartments are planned for Fell and Laguna—but these ones will be focused on housing low-income families.
More beer taps, Irish pub fare, and the city's oldest bartender are on the way to Harry Harrington's.
Over 2,000 organic farms are registered with WWOOF-USA, which is based right in our neighborhood.
Finding space for startups in San Francisco is tough, but for non-profits it's "painful and nearly impossible."
Swing, salsa and tango are just a few of the dance styles you'll be able to learn at a new studio on Divisadero.
Curb extensions, "daylighting" and more traffic calming measures will be up for discussion tomorrow.
ASNA has established a fund to support the 15 residents displaced by Saturday's fire.
New Airbnb legislation is in the works, but will it affect our neighborhood's rentals?
After success in the Tenderloin and SoMa, San Francisco may soon see more Pit Stops installed.
Events from Public Bikes, Dark Garden and more, plus a weekend of lowbrow fun with the SF Symphony.
The street artist has painted American burying beetles on the paths of Alamo Square.
Some residents are none too happy about the plan, which will in total remove up to 30 parking spots.
The ballroom dance studio is appealing, and is now aiming for an August opening.
A massive limb fell on the popular multi-use path in the Panhandle just now.
170 Tenderloin parking spaces have been removed in an effort to make 80 neighborhood intersections safer.
A new sushi joint, an Indian restaurant, a well-known local coffee chain, and a kava lounge will all be opening their doors on Divisadero soon.
Also of note: a new gallery show, teachers sought at Makeshift Society, and Ritual is hiring baristas.
District 5 residents can bring their concerns and questions.
An assault, a theft, a car accident and possible gunshots took place in Hayes Valley this weekend.
New buildings on Divis and Fillmore are one step closer to being denser—but not taller—following today's vote.
Two spaces on a busy block of Divisadero are up for lease, with future tenants a mystery.
A sketch session hosted by nudie mag BelleSf will take place tonight and every fourth Tuesday of the month.
Eco-rustic oak floors, stainless steel appliances and a virtual doorman are just a few perks.
How has the Tenderloin changed in the past 100 years? Here's a sneak peek into the past, compared with pictures of the present.
After long last a new bar and shop has opened its doors in the Tenderloin neighborhood.
A paper cutout of a man wearing a gas mask has appeared on the side of 301 Divisadero, the future home of Sightglass.
It was Hayes Valley's only remaining Chinese restaurant.
The new shop carries fresh Turkish spices, sour cherry juice, local olive oils and more.
A neighborhood meeting is taking place at Club Waziema tonight to discuss luxury developments along Divisadero.
Longtime art gallery Polanco moves to Gough, and a new eyewear brand sets its sights on Hayes.
The area will get eight new hotels over the course of the next few years.
The new fitness studio will combine barre and strength training in its 45-60 minute classes.
This Saturday August 15th an annual block party put on by the North of the Panhandle Neighborhood Association (NOPNA) will take place.
Tomorrow, the Planning Commission will vote on the renovation of the historic Harding Theater and the construction of a five-story condo building on the lot next door.
More housing units per square foot may soon be approved for the Divisadero corridor.
A screening of Birdman with live drum accompaniment, a denim trunk show, and meditation for 20- and 30-somethings are also on tap for this week.
Health screenings and a backpack giveaway will be taking place at the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center tomorrow.
Souvla and Patxi's are teaming up on a parklet, as are Loving Cup and ArtÃs Coffee.
A second juice shop opened in Hayes Valley this morning, with a selection of dairy, gluten, peanut and soy-free food options.
Oak + Fort has opened in half of its new retail space on Hayes Street, with the other half debuting early next year.
Cala, which opened in September, will serve traditional 'tacos de guisado'—a homestyle street taco—on weekdays in the back alley behind the restaurant. Hours are Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm.
A troubled singer, a buggy accident, an unhappy marriage and more, in 102-year-old local news.
A mysterious series of bloody footprints along Broderick Street in NoPa has residents wondering what happened.
A number of signs have appeared near Alamo Square, stating that the area is a "No Tech-Zone."
Divisadero will soon look very different, with several housing developments and a large theater renovation in the works.
If the proposal goes as planned, the two spaces will be demolished for a 40-foot-tall building with nine residential units and retail space.
Private cars, including Lyft and Uber, will have new turn restrictions on Market Street from Third through Eighth streets.
Ever wanted to visit the creepy Westerfeld House, or step inside a Painted Lady? This Sunday is your chance.
San Francisco's oldest mattress company has a richly preserved history, and a product that's stood the test of time.
A new two-story restaurant and lounge is coming to the Tenderloin, headed up by chef Ryan Cantwell.
The Hayes Valley darling will open its larger Divisadero spinoff in a matter of days.
Lower Haighters will finally be able to sample the house-brewed beers, cocktail menu, and dinner items.
Alamo Square resident Christopher Holden is dealing with the grief of losing partner Jonathan Conte, along with a steep rent increase, according to SFGate.
What has group art shows, free cocktails, photography exhibits and snacks? The Fall Divisadero Art Walk.
Three historic fire hydrants are being painted in a ceremony commemorating the 1906 earthquake and fire.
The proposed building is part of the city's plan to vacate and demolish the existing Hall of Justice.
Take pollution down to zero by becoming a Planeteer at this Friday's San Francisco Bike Party.
Art shows, live music and discounted merch will all be on offer at tomorrow night's popular Lower Haight art walk.
Details at this time are slim, and SFPD is keeping mum about the investigation, as it's still in process. That said, the macabre discovery is being investigated as a "suspicious death."
Police are still pursuing leads on the suspect and motive behind Saturday's shooting.
Lower Haight bike shop Wiggle Bicycles has closed up shop for a week, as it moves locations from 520 Waller St. to next-door 518 Waller St., due to an impending earthquake retrofit.
After a year in Patricia's Green, the temple designed by artist David Best is coming down. Local organizations are still deliberating on the next artwork to be installed in the park.
Learn about new luxury building The Pacific, plus more news from The New Fillmore this month.
Intersection murals calm traffic and brighten up streets with artwork that reflects the community. NOPNA is taking a public vote to determine which of 11 NoPa intersections should get a mural.
The eight units range in price from $266,000 to $333,000, but are only available for individuals who earn no more than $75,400, or couples who jointly make no more than $86,150.
The motorcyclist collided with a pedestrian on the sidewalk and another in the crosswalk.
Your mid-May crime and mayhem snapshot includes a bike mugging, a mysterious shooting and shopliftings turned violent.
A female-powered, bubbly-themed bar is moving in to Momi Toby's current cafe space in Hayes Valley.
The weekend's to-do's include Burning Man photography, a ham and eggs brunch and hidden golden tickets.
The new French-inspired bistro is opening for dinner this Wednesday at the corner of Page and Laguna.
Hayes Valley will soon have a new place to hang out, catch some rays and sip boba tea.
Monday's Alamo Square Neighborhood Association meeting is jam-packed with hot news and notable speakers.
Boarded storefronts, disappearing lease signs, and delayed business openings make the street's future extra unclear.
Aunt Charlie's, the Tenderloin National Forest and Little Saigon are just a few iconic Tenderloin locations captured in a new series of murals.
Small but mighty: the "leftover" news of Divisadero is always worth a perusal.
Opinions on this year's event were mixed, with some reporting a gentler neighborhood impact.
The longstanding diner at Geary and Masonic could make way for a new development.
BMR studios for those who qualify are listed at $995 per month, one-bedrooms at $1,133, and two-bedrooms at $1,264.
Paloma, a reinvention of the short-lived Elton Jeremiah, offers jewelry, leather goods and more.
Rickshaw Stop is surrendering itself to bouffant hairstyles, psychedelic outfits and the music of Serge Gainsbourg this Friday night for a post-Bastille Day celebration.
The stabbing marks the city's 32nd homicide this year.
Car-share program Getaround now has two dedicated parking spots on Alamo Square.
One officer fired his gun two to three times, hitting the dog in the ear.
Construction workers hit a gas main.
Two violent crimes occurred in the Tenderloin on Friday night, with two victims being sent to SFGH.
10 of the art installations from this spring's Prototyping Festival will be brought back for a monthlong residency.
Bi-Rite, Vinyl and New Star-Ell are just a few of the many businesses looking for help along the Divisadero corridor.
Meditation, yoga, art classes and jazz performances are all happening in Hayes Valley this weekend.
Yerba Buena Community Acupuncture is running a food drive through the end of June, with discounted treatment rates for those that contribute.
Events, expansions, Harrison Barnes' local job hunt and more neighborhood news leftovers.
"Jacker Crack" ice cream, banana split smoothies and locally-sourced ingredients help ShakeDown stand out.
Eric Lilavois, formerly of the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, looks to be bringing a new eatery to Hayes Valley.
Divisadero Art Walk returns March 27th, and we can't wait.
Gauntlet Gallery hosts geometric sculptures by local artist Sean Newport in a new show.
New cocktails at Bar 821, Herbivore shut down by the health department, and is Kava Lounge finally opening this summer?
San Francisco artist Emily Proud is launching a show of her watercolors at Rare Device this evening.
A number of serious car accidents combined with increased cars and traffic has unnerved the Hayes Valley community.
Divisadero's newest boutique is almost ready to open its doors. Here's a sneak peek.
Head over tomorrow morning for a volunteer tree planting to celebrate the project's completion.
A major legislative change has come to Divisadero, allowing local businesses more freedom to tailor the neighborhood.
PROXY is seeking the community's help in making an outdoor movie theater in Hayes Valley a reality.
The "technical cashmere" brand's expansion plans have raised questions about a formula retail violation.
SFPD district boundaries took a back seat to concerns over policing in general at last night's community meeting.
Go inside Hayes Street's Lavish storefront, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Got the late night munchies? We've rounded up the best eats in the 'hood for after dark.
Many of us pass it daily, but what exactly is the deal with the William McKinley monument?
After over a decade on the corner of Page and Divisadero, Michael's Pit Stop is closing its doors.
After months of construction, 4505's cozy space is ready to protect barbecue enthusiasts from the wind.
Broken rocking chairs and old credit cards are just some of the materials Miguel Gutierrez-Ranzi uses to make his art.
A mural depicting a happy gluten-free couple has been tagged on Oak Street.
La Urbana has now been serving the neighborhood for six months, but it's just getting started.
Mini Bar hosts an art opening of underground art by collective Never Ending Radical Dude.
Yerba Buena Community Acupuncture has expanded, doubling the amount of chairs they have for patients.
Nerds unite to learn about everything from face mites to sewer systems at this popular Hayes Valley event.
Pie brunch, sewing classes, and pizza Mondays are all in our Divisadero leftovers.
A weeklong celebration of community projects is coming to a neighborhood near you.
The refurbished retail space at 262 Divisadero Street has hit the market.
Wondering what Bike to Work Day entails, and how you can benefit? We've got the lowdown.
NOW! wrapped up its first community festival this week. Here's what you may have missed.
Bi-Rite's Divisadero Dinners aim to bring you home-cooked goodness from a professional chef.
A huge house on Grove and Broderick has been undergoing a massive renovation. Here's the history.
Here's what's leftover and what's to come this weekend.
Local historian Joel Pomerantz shares his extensive knowledge of San Francisco's natural history with his walking tours, ThinkWalks.
A week ago we asked you what you'd like to see on Divisadero. Today we take a look at your answers.
Slugs, happy hour, and our local community garden. Here's what they all have in common tonight.
It's been a year and a half since Wine Kitchen opened its doors on Divisadero, and we caught up with the owners to find out what's new.
This month, the costumed, bike riding extravaganza that is San Francisco Bike Party will be starting from our very own neighborhood.
4505 Burgers & BBQ's smoker can handle a whopping 1,000lbs of meat every day. We go behind the scenes to learn more.
The National Trust For Historic Preservation has released a series of detailed new demographic maps for San Francisco. We take a closer look at our Divisadero neighborhood.
An art show, the farmers market, and more.
A look at Paragon Real Estate's recent statistics on the good old 94117 zip code.
San Francisco Yellow Bike has been repurposing bike parts and giving back to the community since 2012.
How many Airbnb rentals do the Western Addition and Alamo Square have? The numbers might surprise you.
Talks of redesigning Masonic have been going on for years, and now we're finally seeing some designs.
Want to start a backyard garden, but nervous about potential toxicity and heavy metal levels? Soil Scouts is here to help.
"No Parking" signs come in many shapes, sizes, and tones. We compiled some of our favorites from the neighborhood.
A donkey, mariachi band and margaritas are just a few of the perks planned for La Souvlaria's opening day.
Changes are coming to the 5-Fulton line. Want a say in what happens? Now's your chance.
An attempted mugging and a breaking and entering both occurred near Divisadero yesterday.
Divisadero's pizza, cocktails, and anchovies are the talk of the town, and we've rounded up some of the best local features.
NOPNA has been in place for almost 25 years. We sat down with President JJ Stahle to learn its history, plus what current plans are in action.
After years of proposals and funding requests, Masonic Avenue is slated to undergo a massive transformation in 2015.
A new residential development is set to land in the space of Divisadero and Grove's longstanding auto shop .
Its multitude of buildings and tall mysterious smokestack take up a whole city block. What is Mercy Terrace?
Many of Richard Brautigan's literary works were produced while living on or around Divisadero Street.
Divisadero is happening this week, and we couldn't wait until the weekend to share this week's bits and pieces.
Osso & Co.'s last day is Sunday, leaving a prime NoPa retail location open for rent.
Have you spotted some unusual activity at 301 Divisadero? Here's what we know so far.
California's drought is no joke. Here's where San Francisco stands when it comes to conserving water.
Curious which Divisadero business has the most check-ins on Instagram? We've rounded up the top five.
Bouncy castles, live music and barbecue will be livening up NoPa this Saturday.
A local meditation center is hosting an event in Golden Gate Park today to help folks "unplug and unwind".
Construction at Popeyes has the neighborhood talking, though there are no signs that the business is vacating.
Here are some of your upcoming neighborhood events, and how you can to get involved.
Our 'hood is full of tasty imbibing options this weekend with football games, new cocktails and plenty of drinking news.
After years of planning and months of construction, the bike lane medians are up and running.
A commitment to non-profits and a brand new menu are two good reasons to swing by Straw on Mondays.
The story of how Ted & Al's, London Breed, and the Park Station police chief came together.
This weekend marks 31 years of the Alamo Square Flea Market, a bright display of vintage collectibles and antiques.
Jose Ramos made his name at Nopalito, and now he and his wife are planning to launch a pop-up restaurant and farmers market stand.
Here are a few neighborhood bits and pieces coming up to keep your social schedule full.
Learn how to safely bike the city with your child at a free workshop in NoPa this weekend.
Alouis Auto Radiator has been a neighborhood institution since 1952, and it's not closing anytime soon.
Tonight, head down to The Page for a fundraiser to benefit Roberto Chicas, local resident and victim of last month's infamous Uber hammer attack.
A group of SF's district supervisors will gather at The Independent tonight for a community forum on the city's disappearing nightlife venues.
Last night, SFPD's Park Station held a community meeting to address recent attacks against cyclists in the Panhandle. Here's what we learned.
A minor fire broke out at The Mill last night, but no toast was burnt.
Our corridor's dining accomplishments are not going unnoticed. See who's won what lately in our food-focused roundup.
Want the latest news on Alamo Square? Stop by the neighborhood association meeting on Monday evening.
Discounted acupuncture, sewing classes, a jewelry trunk show and more will be hitting Divisadero this week.
Latkes, lager, gingerbread cookies and more are headed to Divisadero in the coming week.
Questions raised at the last community meeting have delayed proceedings and prompted changes.
A moving truck got stuck for 10 hours on Saturday while navigating one of our hilliest residential intersections.
The historic Ida B. Wells School near Alamo Square is getting a much-needed interior rebuild.
The building on the corner of Gough and Oak streets has been designated a historic landmark.
Local art studio/gallery Big Umbrella has closed its doors, and the space is now for lease.
A wide range of voices and opinions were shared at yesterday's residential parking permit hearing at City Hall.
Sex kitten hairdos, animal-style Wesburgers, New Orleans-style R&B and more are coming up this week.
4505 Meats' new program aims to support local non-profits and schools.
Every other year, a manual count of the city's homeless occurs.
The Tenderloin police district could be expanding soon, raising concerns over boundary lines and staffing.
Jazz, Giselle, Fast Food Nation and a whole lot more going on in the neighborhood in February.
A new guerrilla-style marketing campaign from Lyft has already ruffled feathers.
Alamo Square commuters have been met with aggressive graffiti on 21-Hayes bus shelters.
Three infrastructure projects are ripping up the streets around Divisadero, and they're all taking longer than expected.
As displaced residents pick up the pieces, the badly-damaged Scott and McAllister building has changed hands.
A long-overdue update on the concept of Living Alleys in Hayes Valley will be held this Wednesday, February 25th.
A cyclist is in life-threatening condition after crashing into a car on Gough and McAllister.
Forgery, breaking and entering, and drunken hatchet-wielding: here's your 119-year-old local crime blotter.
Discount tattoos, raffle fundraisers, and affogato are just a few of the reasons to get out in the neighborhood.
Stay in the loop this weekend with local news tidbits along the Divisadero corridor.
A new waxing, tinting and tanning service has debuted on Divisadero.
Ted Nasser and Ray Salman are closing up their grocery store, citing local competition.
A new reality show focused on tech startups will be filming today, but Alamo Square will remain open.
A hit-and-run driver injured three people, slammed into two cars, and sped away from the scene at Fell and Scott early this evening.
Fill up your social calendar with Tenderloin must-dos and artsy happenings this coming week.
A pedestrian tunnel is being built beneath Van Ness, meaning street closures and diversions in the near future.
A new resource for nails, waxing and skincare is opening its doors on Divisadero Street today.
After 26 years on Divisadero, Comix Experience is reaching out to its community for support.
Graffiti artist Believe in People (BiP) has wrapped up his first large-scale piece in the Bay Area, right on Ellis Street.
Medians, raised bike lanes and angled parking are just a few of the proposed changes for the Octavia area.
Longstanding coffee shop Cafe Abir and sake bar Corkage may soon be replaced by a Japanese restaurant.
Armed robbery suspects led police on a chase through the city last night, striking two pedestrians — one fatally.
"Seep City", a map and guide to San Francisco's historical waterways, is in the works.
Check out some of the great upcoming events at Makeshift Society, Rickshaw Stop, and SF Jazz.
Smooth river rocks and drought-resistant plants line the neighborhood's first rain gardens.
Tsunami Sushi is moving into the Cafe Abir location, and a spirits lounge may be headed to its former space on Fulton.
Hayes Valley's popular sushi joint is hopping across the street to a larger location.
Hayes Valley is continuing to boom, with some buildings approaching completion and others just breaking ground.
The NoPa brewpub boasts in-house beers, 400 types of Manhattan, and now, a less "dude-oriented" menu.
Acrylic painting classes, a GATS art show and a wine bar's grand opening are all coming up in the neighborhood this week.
Collapsed scaffolding is the latest in a series of bad luck to befall 1500 McAllister St.
Local nonprofits are gearing up for May Day events at Civic Center on Friday.
McAllister Street will soon be home to a brand-new four-unit residential building.
At the turn of last century, locals could pay 30 cents for access to both hot and cold saltwater baths.
San Francisco's first chai bar has opened up in Mid-Market, serving 11 types of chai and more.
A local sushi chef plans to open a new restaurant near the corner of Divisadero & Haight.
The artist behind Burning Man's temples is creating a version that will reside in Hayes Valley for the next year.
The sushi restaurant is the latest in a spate of restaurants and bars headed to the block.
In recent years, ghostly bikes have appeared in SoMa in memory of cyclists killed on the road.
A plan to prevent cars from turning onto Market Street has Uber crying foul.
King Foot Subs won't be returning to 258 Divisadero St., and the landlord is looking for a new tenant.
Changes in leadership are afoot for the SFPD's Tenderloin Station.
Robberies were prevalent in SoMa during the month of June, with several muggings and violent robberies taking place.
For the next year, Hayes Valley will be home to the 37-foot temple, which originated at Burning Man.
From graffiti to printmaking to sculpture, this month's crop of art shows is diverse.
Everything on the menu at the fast-casual restaurant will be free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar.
The SFMTA has come up with a bright orange deterrent for wayward drivers.
Three months have passed since the rain gardens were completed, and the neighborhood's response has been mixed.
After the 2013 death of cyclist Diane Sullivan, the SoMa bike lane may be removed and cyclists rerouted to a wider, safer street.
The Oregon-based leather goods store is on its way to Hayes Valley.
The interim bar will feature alcoholic "slushies" and food from Bacon Bacon.
Acupuncture, a steam room, a sauna, and a communal tub will be offered.
The temple in Patricia's Green is covered with handwritten notes to loved ones.
An apartment is on fire tonight on the corner of Hayes and Octavia streets.
Expect a bike swap, a large-scale jenga set, mural painting, a popsicle truck and more.
The out-of-date washers have been replaced with state-of-the-art new equipment.
The cafe will be back in business starting August 19th.
The Kickstarter campaign ended over $70,000 short of its goal, but fundraising is still in progress.
After years of planning, the Tenderloin Museum has debuted at Eddy and Leavenworth.
The Planning Department says the clothing chain wouldn't violate formula retail laws, but the HVNA believes otherwise.
The new program will grant 40-60 Tenderloin artists $1,000 each to support their work.
From kids to businessmen to lesbian brides, the Gough Street shop helps customers design a suit that fits their needs.
A recent change in ownership and a new name has brought the laundromat operation back into the family.
Artist Reina Takahashi has installed over 50 paper airplanes in Madrone's window.
Safety tips, bike security, and a visit from District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell are all on the agenda.
Wacky crimes from the past include a child thief, a wedding-night bender, and milkmen cheating customers.
The ballroom dance studio has 260 locations around the world, qualifying it as Formula Retail.
The new Navigation Center is working to reduce the number of homeless encampments in District 6—particularly in western SoMa.
A 104-unit affordable housing unit on Golden Gate and Laguna is up for sale, which could displace hundreds of residents.
On Thursday nights, comedians from around the Bay Area come to TL bar The Basement to try out new material.
Some community members are already protesting the plan, which would call for two traffic lights and two traffic circles to speed up the 5-Fulton.
Much-needed water main replacements will cause disruption across the neighborhood for several months, starting this week.
Crowds overflowed a room at the San Francisco LGBT Community Center this afternoon.
A larger food menu, private parties and an events calendar are all in the works at Hayes Valley's new cat cafe.
The SFPD veteran of 25 years explains his plan for incorporating Divisadero and Alamo Square into his newly redrawn district.
A new coffee shop named after the main characters in "Of Mice And Men" is preparing to open on Golden Gate Avenue.
The week that was, plus weekend events to keep you busy in the neighborhood:
The two cafes have both submitted proposals, which are up for review and public comment through August 6th.
Due to budgeting issues and construction complications, Alamo Square's renovations may close it entirely from December through July.
Known for selling art outside their parents' Hayes Street corner store, the brother and sister have big plans for the future.
The new coffee shop has opened its doors on Golden Gate at Leavenworth.
The maker of upscale men's bags, dress shirts, ties, and leather goods is taking over the former Lotus Bleu location.
A new Indian restaurant is coming to Divisadero between Page and Haight.
A roundup of notable summer crimes in the Tenderloin, including a stabbing with scissors and multiple violent robberies.
Signs opposing the store are up in many area windows, which the company is fighting with a website that argues its case.
The studio, from the owner of the Marina's HABIT, will offer sugaring services and training for estheticians.
Undefeated was raffling off a pair of the Adidas sneakers, which have yet to hit stores.
The husband-and-wife team behind the East Bay's Country Cheese Coffee Market will bring their cheese expertise to Hayes Valley.
The flannel pop-up will occupy the former Fiona's Boutique through September.
Written by a local resident, the petition aims to increase affordable housing minimums from 12 percent to 33 percent along Divisadero.
The Tenderloin group's next mission: adding updated lighting and seating to the park to make it safer.
Jack and Margaret Chang, who owned and operated KK Cafe on Divisadero for more than 24 years, are abandoning plans to continue peanut milk production in the USA and are moving back to Taiwan.
Ernest Alexander quietly opened its doors over the weekend.
The Canadian maker of "uncomplicated, thoughtfully designed" clothing will open on Hayes Street later this year.
A deceased man was discovered in The Mill's parklet by staffers as they arrived to work.
Ivy Street is set to undergo sidewalk widening and landscaping as part of the 580 Hayes development.
A mysterious art installation has popped up on the facade of 344 Linden Alley, with the artist Cicaida 3301 taking credit.
This is the second construction-related flood in Hayes Valley this month
The 115-seat Italian restaurant, located next to Little Star, will be run by two industry veterans from NYC and Chicago.
Tenderloin community members are making their second and final appeal regarding the impending eight-story development at 101 Hyde St.
A gold portal in Hayes Valley is now offering the chance to connect with individuals in Afghanistan, Iran, Cuba, Mexico and Honduras.
SoMa is hopping this Labor Day weekend, with art openings, dance parties and film screenings.
Bus lines that serve the Divisadero neighborhood will soon see upgrades in both speed and frequency.
A local filmmaker's childhood struggle with bullies and monsters is coming alive in a short film.
An early Oktoberfest, a produce-driven cocktail class and a Photoshop class are all taking place in the neighborhood this weekend.
Tonight's North of the Panhandle Neighborhood Association (NOPNA) meeting will offer a diverse cast of presenters.
La Boulange in Hayes Valley closed its doors for good today, as did La Boulange's Cole Valley, Pacific Heights (Pine) and Yerba Buena locations.
Tomorrow morning, the SFMTA is hosting a walking tour to explain upcoming changes and solicit feedback from local residents.
A commercial for talent acquisition service TalentSky is being shot outside Falletti Foods tomorrow from 9am-2pm.
Cala opens on Fell Street tonight, with a unique plan to hire former convicts looking to enter the restaurant industry.
The group, founded at St. Cyprian's Center, seeks to create community and meaning for all city residents, whether they're religious or not.
The company joins a cluster of eyewear stores already in the neighborhood.
After five years of hunting for a space for his dream restaurant, Ernest Ma opened his new Japanese restaurant this past weekend.
The San Francisco-based painter will be exhibiting his work in the new gallery, which he's been using as his studio for the past month.
The vacant space at the busy intersection of Divisadero & Geary will bid farewell to its porky past.
The historic Harding Theater may soon undergo a major renovation, so we got a peek inside before the work begins.
September saw a number of robberies in Hayes Valley, with items snatched from stores, restaurants, and people on the street.
Robberies were rampant in the Tenderloin neighborhood this past month, and a number of them were violent.
The lease on Hayes Valley's open-air Biergarten is set to expire this fall; a hearing tomorrow will determine if it gets a reprieve.
A cyclist side-swiped by a car was attempting to photograph its license plate when the driver gunned the engine, sending him onto the windshield.
Hayes Valley's biergarten got a major extension on its lease today, delaying the construction of market-rate housing.
Starting tonight, 12 dance performances addressing wage issues for female garment workers will take place in a Tenderloin alley.
The NOW! Community Festival just wrapped up its second successful edition, despite a rainy week.
The Southern California-based retailer will offer "utilitarian city bikes" inspired by midcentury French designs.
A video of a raptor eating a pigeon was captured in a residential area of Hayes Valley on Sunday.
"Recently released, best-of-show selections from festivals like SXSW and Sundance" will show at the series of free, outdoor movie nights.
A woman was shot and killed at Mason and Eddy streets yesterday evening.
Last night, a group of neighborhood residents met to discuss two large-scale housing developments planned for Divisadero.
This weekend, Hayes Valley will play host to a workshop on arm balances, a band from England and a party at vintage shop MINE.
Last night, an armed robbery occurred at the 76 station at Fell and Divisadero.
The newly-built Boys & Girls Club will now offer community swimming pool access one night a week.
Salsa, tango, foxtrot, and swing are just a few of the dances you can now learn at the former Yoga Loft space on Divisadero.
Catch free performances from SF Ballet, SF Symphony, SFJAZZ, the African-American Shakespeare Company and more.
District 6's Jane Kim announced her bid for State Senate today, going head-to-head with District 8's Scott Wiener.
Abused horses, an overdose of morphine and a bicycle theft are just a few of the Tenderloin crimes that took place between 1900 and 1903.
The first of five raised bike lanes is being installed on Market between Gough and 12th Street.
You can now cozy up with KitTea's cats for Friday night movies and twice-weekly yoga sessions.
After vandals destroyed a mural on the gate of Divisadero's local preschool, the community stepped up to paint a new one.
Tom Silargorn of Lers Ros looks to be opening a fourth restaurant—right across the street from the original Lers Ros on Larkin.
Drop in on the HVNA's meeting tonight, then get ready for weekend events ahead.
This Halloween, spend the evening with two drag queens, a prestigious symphony, and a cult-classic musical.
Less than six weeks after closing its doors, Hayes & Octavia's corner cafe is once again serving the neighborhood.
As of today, Hayes Valley newcomer Petit Crenn has expanded its offering beyond dinner to include breakfast and lunch service Tuesday through Saturday.
55,000 commuters travel down Geary every day, but a plan to expedite that journey is facing opposition from the Fillmore community.
Madeline moved to San Francisco in 1977 and to Hayes Valley in '86; this year, she's preparing to leave the city for good.
Tenderloin community group La Voz Latina will host a Halloween party for children, including face-painting, pumpkin-carving and more, this evening from 6-8pm in Macaulay Park.
"Will demolishing 1751 Fulton remove the demons that haunt the building?" asked former Poleng Lounge owner Desi Danganan.
The neighborhood is beginning to react as the implications of Supervisor Breed's zoning change sink in.
The 76 station at the corner of Fell and Divisadero was robbed at gunpoint last night, for the second time this month. Police are reviewing security tapes; no suspects have been apprehended.
The former psychic shop on Divis has transformed into a sugaring hair-removal studio.
The former site of the Hayes Valley Farm is on its way to becoming a temporary community space.
Lower Haight residents may be experiencing deja vu as the local pizza joint rises from the ashes with its original name.
This Saturday, community members will inaugurate the first phase of the redesigned Buchanan Street Mall with a ribbon-cutting.
It's taken a year and a half, but the new crosswalk, complete with bulbouts, is finally on its way.
A new mural has appeared on the boards hiding construction at the former Michael's Pit Stop location on Divisadero & Page. No artist has signed the work, so for now its origins remain a mystery.
Despite its tiny size, Hayes Valley is undergoing one of the biggest housing booms in the Bay Area. Here's why.
Actor Harrison Ford visited Hayes Valley over the weekend, making at least one stop (at Triple Aught Design) as he explored the neighborhood.
Currently serving grades K-4, La Scuola is adding a grade each year, and is on track to be an IB-certified K-8 by 2020.
Honoring the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition's centennial, the new exhibit offers a rare glimpse into old photo archives.
This weekend, Hayes Valley is playing host to a fundraiser, an art show, a free movie screening, and a dress-up bike ride.
The new boutique celebrates the "urban prep lifestyle," offering clothing and shoes for both men and women.
The unnamed new restaurant/brewery, from the owner of Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant and Oola, may open as early as September.
An outdoor gear store selling waterproof bags and adventure gear has opened up on Grove Street.
In advance of next week's hearing, we got ahold of the initial renderings for the renovated theater and the new seven-unit condo building.
The San Francisco County Transportation Agency wants Geary commuters' input on a $30 million plan to redesign the corridor, which will include the demolition of two pedestrian bridges in Japantown.
It's hard to find buildings on Fillmore Street that are more than 50 years old; these historic photos show what's changed since redevelopment.
Some debates, from sidewalk boundaries to public transit, haven't changed since the days of the 1907-era Hayes Valley Improvement Association.
A symbol from the flag of the Five-Percent Nation appeared on the side of the French-American School last night, spurring an investigation from SFPD.
The new neighborhood spot will serve French-inspired brunch, lunch and dinner, with "great coffee and tea and showcase pastries."
The family-owned leatherworks company from Eugene, Oregon offers bags, shoes, hats and other accessories for both men and women.
Barnwell keeps busy by working with Mo' Magic, heading up safety and security for the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, and more.
After coming under scrutiny for its aggressive expansion plans, Canadian cashmere retailer Kit and Ace is officially open on Hayes.
The new boutique offers a wide array of clothing and accessories from international brands.
If you're looking to gift art this holiday, head down to PROXY to meet local Hayes Valley artists.
Huckleberry House and La Reyna Bakery will be distributing the items collected on Friday to those in need.
Tanner Goods, a Portland-based leather goods and accessories shop, opened its doors at 651 Divisadero this morning. It offers its own line of bags, belts, wallets, and more.
Believed to be the oldest home in San Francisco, the three-story house is being leased as office space.
Neighbors noted the large police response yesterday, as an argument between two men ended in a stabbing.
The violin, worth $10-15K, and its accessories, worth $7,500, were stolen 10 days ago. The SFPD is asking for information from the public.
Chef Greg Dunmore made a brief return with Nojo this fall, but the Japanese restaurant has shuttered again until next year. When it returns as 'Nojo Ramen Tavern,' Dunmore won't be in the kitchen.
Supervisors will review the merits of the Bike Yield Law in a key meeting this coming Monday. It would request that SFPD treat cyclists who yield at stop signs as the lowest enforcement priority.
The former Franklin Auto Body could soon be demolished to make way for a 35-unit residential building.
The pop-up cocktail bar in Ziryab's former spot is now hosting brunch on Saturdays; it will likely close on January 1st to become Horsefeather.
After more than a decade serving pizza and Mexican food, the two-in-one Hayes Valley restaurant has been listed for sale.
Affordable Divis, the community group formed following news of two incoming residential developments, will be taking its already-established goals and brainstorming how to implement them.
It's been a frigid December so far, but tomorrow in Hayes Valley, there'll be eggnog, art shows and more to warm you up.
After 18 years, Flipper's is changing hands, and the team behind Brass Tacks and Churchill is taking the reins.
The petite, 18-seat spot in the former Zoomaak will serve Asian-influenced fine cuisine from an alum of Aziza, Benu, and The French Laundry.
The so-called Bike Yield Law now goes to the full Board of Supervisors, where it will need eight of the Board’s 11 votes to override a mayoral veto.
The former Your Scents location will debut as an outpost of the Colorado-based, outdoor-oriented bag, clothing and gear supplier.
The former cozy incense shop has been transformed into a hip supplier of urban and outdoor gear.
It looks like a contender has finally entered the ring for the 555 Fulton grocery store space: Portland's New Seasons Market.
If you walk down Gough Street regularly, life just got easier: the western crosswalk across Fell has finally been completed, allowing crossing on all four sides for the first time in years.
Little Gem is putting the final touches on its menu and space, with plans to open in the new 400 Grove building next week.
Sleater-Kinney, Fugazi and Black Flag are just a few of the atypical bands you can sing along to at tonight's Karaoke Underground event.
Protesters gathered in front of City Hall this morning to speak out against the recent SFPD shooting of Mario Woods. Many were high school students participating in an organized walkout.
Based on a new tiered pricing system, Avalon is charging $6k-$8k a month for a two-bedroom, two-bath unit.
PUBLIC Bikes, Paxti's/Souvla, and Loving Cup/Artis Coffee will each get a parklet, tentatively scheduled for installation next year.
Crews are set to finish up new green paint and a wider bike lane along Scott between Haight and Fell as part of the Wiggle Neighborhood Green Corridor project.
Ghouls, witches and haunted forests are all featured in Tyler Crook's graphic novel Harrow County.
At today's procedural vote, 6 supervisors supported allowing cyclists to yield at stops, and 5 opposed the measure.
Mercy Housing's new development will also include a community garden, day care, and social resources—but no non-bike parking.
From 6-9pm tonight, The Page's fundraiser for Muttville Senior Dog Rescue will send 10 percent of all your drinking dollars and 100 percent of raffle ticket proceeds to the senior dog nonprofit.
A McAllister Street resident made the discovery while gardening.
Little Gem, the new gluten-, sugar- and dairy-free restaurant from Thomas Keller Group alum Eric Lilavois, opens at 400 Grove St. tonight at 5pm.
A solo show by local artist Sam Flores, featuring bizarre creatures who live in an imagined surreal world, opens at FIFTY24SF tonight from 7-10pm.
The long tenure of the iconic greasy spoon is coming to an end.
A zoo, aquarium, ferris wheel, movie theater and rollercoaster were all part of Fillmore's old amusement park.
Fans of the art supply store will soon have to travel to Fort Mason or Oakland to get their Flax fix.
A new rendering shows the 7-story building that will replace Lucky Penny diner and transform the Masonic & Geary intersection.
The City Attorney has issued a blistering letter demanding compensation for the cleanup from Justin Bieber's record label.
Several adults and two children were transported to the hospital this evening after a tour bus fender bender on Embarcadero.
The decades-old Mediterranean restaurant lost its lease, and is in search of a new home.
Tenderloin and Fillmore were given a break from the rules on New Year's Eve, with dancing and partying encouraged.
Another local business temporarily closing for a seismic retrofit: Bean There Cafe, which will also be renovated while the work is being done.
Tsk/Tsk, Madrone and The Independent are all throwing NYE bashes along Divisadero Street.
Was the Lower Haight at the forefront of the dawning Internet age?
Also of note: Zinc Details is closing, and the intriguing history of a plot of land at Bush and Octavia.
The freshly renovated former corner store on Page and Divis will become an expanded office for Upperquad, a marketing and design firm.
A frozen dessert spot is taking over the former electronic cigarette shop on Divisadero.
The Hayes Valley coffee spot has raised its prices in the new year, citing "employees getting priced out of San Francisco."
Little visible progress has been made in arresting the culprits behind the murders.
Mailbox thefts, car break-ins and muggings were all concerns raised at last week's Hayes Valley public safety meeting.
Toronado owner Dave Keene says the explosive growth of SF Beer Week, as well as changing trends in beer, have led to declining crowds.
In a new letter, fired contractor Synergy says it was made "a political and public scapegoat," but PG&E and DPW say it deserves the blame.
A crash has left a car flipped onto its side at the intersection of McAllister and Franklin streets. No word yet if the 5 bus is being rerouted.
After seven months of protests, meetings and politics, the "bike yield law" has been vetoed.
The hardworking Photo Center staff and volunteers showcase their work in a new exhibit that opens this afternoon.
Swing by Hayes Valley's outdoor theater on Monday and Tuesday nights for Fort Point Beer and free movies.
Local fans of the long-running CBS show Survivor will have a new reason to watch the reality competition: local business owner Neal Gottlieb, founder of Three Twins Ice Cream, is a contestant.
Bring your own booze and eclectic trivia knowledge to Comix Experience tomorrow night.
Construction workers were busy constructing a large new sidewalk bulb-out this afternoon on the northeast corner of Gough and Hayes streets.
The founders of the sex offender rehab center met with us to discuss their clients, treatment methods, risks of recidivism and more.
$14 million has been secured to renovate the Western Addition playground, and community input is requested.
Madrone's current art exhibit, which drew a belligerent Santa to the bar back in December, was vandalized by an unknown assailant yesterday during happy hour. As a result, it's being taken down early.
Formerly a temporary home to Edo Salon, 631 Haight's future is becoming clearer: it's going to be a psychic shop. As for an opening date, though, you'll have to consult your crystal ball.
Before it closes, DSF is throwing one final Friday-night bash, with discounts, DJs, and skee ball. Next Friday, American Tripps will host a final Berlin-style ping pong party in the empty store.
A big orange reminder to lock your car has been installed in Alamo Square, presumably as a warning to tourists, given the recent rise in break-ins. A rep for Super Bowl 50 said they're not involved.
"Jay's Cheesesteak #2 is now closed," reads a sign posted in the windows. "I would like to thank the neighborhood for supporting us for the past 14 years. I will miss you all greatly."
"Superb Owl" no more: after being toppled and having its lettering vandalized on Friday night, the Super Bowl 50 statue appears to have been removed from Alamo Square Park.
Preston announced this morning that he will be running against Supervisor London Breed for the D5 seat in the November election.
The team behind Trestle and Stone's Throw have debuted their new cafe at the base of a Van Ness & Fell apartment building.
The city has released a formal Request for Interest, and an informational meeting will be held on Monday.
Jules Maeght Gallery commissioned the renowned author's show, which contains a large number of multimedia and interactive pieces.
Police have shut down Brannan between 8th and 9th streets, with traffic being diverted.
Well, it took a a full seven days for someone to hack into the large new CalTrans sign in Alamo Square, but it's finally happened.
Four crosswalks in the Lower Haight would be raised five inches above street level, improving pedestrian safety and slowing traffic.
The lawsuit was filed last July, after Third Baptist Gardens moved forward with plans to sell the 108-unit building, which offers 80 percent of its units as Section 8 housing for low-income residents.
Tensions ran high at Monday's DTNA meeting, and many questions from the community were left unanswered.
The top issues that Breed cited in her announcement include building and protecting affordable housing, increasing public safety, improving environmental health, and modernizing public transportation.
A new incarnation of the iconic bunny sculpture will be installed outside the future home of the Haight Street Art Center.
Beginning tomorrow, Lt. Jennifer Jackson will assume the role of Acting Captain until a replacement is found.
The new bike lane, bike box and sharrows could be completed as soon as the end of this week.
The 18-seat, reservation-only restaurant offers only one prix fixe menu, which runs a cool $195 per person.
The Sunset pizzeria, which also offers some non-pizza dishes like risotto, will be moving into the corner space at Gough and Page.
Eight storefronts in the Lower Haight are currently empty. Here's what's going on with each of them.
Artist Rocky McCorkle's series of photographs, You and Me on a Sunny Day, follows a day in the life of an elderly widow. The opening will take place tonight from 6-9pm, with live music until 8pm.
Supervisor London Breed will be hosting the event, which will cover everything from applying for low-income housing with bad credit, to how to get a home loan.
The former Candybar space on Fulton has been transformed into a new sushi restaurant with a chef's-choice menu.
The battle between the Coltrane Church and its landlord is coming to a head this week, as final eviction proceedings move forward.
Studio micro-units at 388 Fulton will begin at $500K. The building features a rooftop garden, but no parking.
"DivCo, or now known as Divisadero Corridor, is no longer a divider, but your newest neighborhood that encompasses NoPa and the Lower Haight as one," writes Yelp.
The new restaurant will pair small and medium-sized South Indian dishes with wine by the glass.
Bad housing policies, the tech boom and $4 toast are to blame for San Francisco's problems, according to this parody of the opening credits of "Full House" and its new Netflix spinoff "Fuller House."
Learn the ins and outs of corset lacing, make your own gin cocktails and/or leggings, and enjoy some music in Hayes Valley this week.
Gough has gotten a new sewer system and water pipes, re-paved streets, and four pedestrian bulbouts.
A violent attack by four men on Sanchez Street left one woman hospitalized with a serious concussion, while her husband has a broken leg.
The church, which was scheduled to be evicted tomorrow morning from the location it's occupied on Fillmore Street since 2000, now has 60 more days to build up funding and try to find a new location.
A short time-travel film, shot inside Rooky Ricardo's, will premiere in San Francisco next week as part of CAAMFest.
Hayes between Buchanan and Webster was closed off for hours, but the device was eventually found to be non-explosive.
The Divisadero shop is closing on Sunday after 22 years, citing tough competition in the neighborhood. For its final days of business, all remaining items are being sold at 30 percent off.
March's edition of The New Fillmore covers everything from old crimes to small businesses to long-vacant Victorians in the neighborhood.
The little wooden no-bag tokens distributed by the Divisadero grocery have added up to thousands of dollars in charitable donations.
At tonight's Hayes Valley Public Safety meeting, SFPD Lieutenant Brian Petiti will be on hand to talk about the work his officers do in the Western Addition housing projects.
Next Wednesday will be your last chance to eat a WesBurger on Divis.
The development of the twin buildings has yet to break ground, but the project is moving along.
A 70-year-old woman was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and her male companion was also seriously injured after a car hit them at Franklin and Hayes on Friday night.
Shuttered local businesses have been a recurrent theme around the city, and Thursday's meeting aims to tackle the issue.
Save a seat for the return of PROXY's open-air movie screenings, starting March 26th.
Five large ficus trees on Waller and two on Steiner may be removed, despite arguments from the neighborhood that they're healthy.
A recap of Divisadero's latest restaurant happenings, plus what to do in the neighborhood this week.
The popular art supply store will close its doors on Saturday, but will reopen in Oakland the following Monday.
The tricycle in the shape of an ambling bear cycled around Patricia's Green today. It was designed by author/artist Dave Eggers as part of his exhibit at nearby Jules Maeght Gallery.
The SF Brewers Guild will transport beer-lovers from Lower Haight brewery Black Sands to other breweries in NoPa and the Sunset.
The Brooklyn-based band is described as playing "new-breed marching-band music that’s part Punjabi wedding, part New Orleans second line."
The Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association is asking the developer of the Flax site to make several major changes to its plan.
Despite plans to turn the old church into housing, the weekend skating party is rolling smoother than ever.
Laurie Anderson's "Heart of a Dog" will screen this Saturday, and canine attendees are welcome.
A 22-year SFPD veteran, Jaimerena has pledged to reduce property theft and violent crime and enhance traffic safety.
The SoCal-based barbershop's first SF location will offer cuts and shaves, along with some fancy creative fade work.
It opened just two months ago, but the home at 235 Broderick is already hosting three artists in residence.
Books, clothes, records and food will just be a few of the items for sale or swap at Saturday's "sucka flea" on the 400 block of Haight Street. Everyone is welcome to bring their own items to sell.
Two 21-year-olds were arrested in connection to the murder of Curtis Cail, who was shot last month on Fillmore and McAllister.
SFPD has called a town hall meeting to address Duboce Triangle residents' concerns about crime and safety.
Along with the new name, Tiny Needles is adding more one-on-one acupuncture and cupping appointments, herbal consults with owner Demetra Markis, and Sunday hours to its roster.
The geometrically-painted grates have popped up on Divis between Hayes and McAllister.
Owner Bruno Matos used to work as a dishwasher at Go-Getters Pizza in the late '90s. Now, he and his brother have taken over for their own pizzeria expansion.
With its Lower Haight shop shuttered for an earthquake retrofit, Merch is selling some of its items from Hayes Valley jewelry boutique SR66.
A month has passed since the violent assault, and SFPD is now asking the public for help in identifying a suspect.
Also in the new issue: how two neighboring jewelry stores collaborate, and new leadership for the Fillmore Merchants Association.
The broad-daylight incident on Duboce Avenue saw the car's driver, who'd left the key in the ignition, thrown to the ground while trying to stop a carjacker.
Swing by Hayes Valley today to visit BroTea, pet a donkey, and buy the world's smallest messenger bag.
A surreal scene is unfolding today in front of City Hall, as several white, inflatable rabbits, some up to 23 feet tall, are taking over the plaza as part of an art installation.
A retail shop, a gallery owner and five artists collaborated to make the new, very blue mural on Steiner Street a reality.
Tap dancer Edward Jackson, live DJs playing funk and soul, and Hangar One cocktails will all be on offer at this Friday's grand opening.
Lava Mae's new location will feature a new trailer that has three showers, but is shorter in length than the converted Muni buses.
Under the new legislation, those who make $71K or less would be eligible for up to $10K in city assistance after being displaced by a fire.
Ever wanted to peek inside one of the city's most stately Victorians? Hop over to the Wall Street Journal, which this morning shared an in-depth look at the building on the corner of Hayes & Buchanan.
Only a couple of months after Rickybobby closed, the restaurant space is back with a new name, new owners and a new look.
Volunteers can do any number of tasks, from accompanying patients to the doctor to bringing their dogs by for playtime.
A 24-year-old man was shot several times yesterday afternoon as he drove out of a parking lot on the 900 block of McAllister. According to police, shots were reported at 3:45pm.
As an alternative to the emergency room, Direct Urgent Care will treat injury, illness, and minor pediatric emergencies.
Tillman's book, about a violent crime that shaped a neighborhood and community, will resonate with Upper Haight locals.
It'll address affordability, transportation, public art and community spaces at the fast-developing intersection of Market and Van Ness.
Keep an eye out for actor Danny Glover in the Lower Haight today: The local movie star is stopping in at Two Jack's Nik's Place (401 Haight St.) to shoot a campaign video in support of Bernie Sanders.
A hearing on Tuesday will determine the fate of 99-year-old Iris Canada, who's lived in the Lower Haight since the 1940s.
The cult filmmaker is the guest curator for FraenkelLAB's first show, which is “a celebration of the low-tech concept of "remodeling."
The show, LOCUS, features the work of four artists specializing in photography, sculpture, painting and site-specific installations.
Housed in the former On Mars space, the fledgling furniture store will stick around through the end of July.
Not everyone is in agreement with the agency's new list of stops.
The struggling 106-year-old movie palace is adding beer and wine—and possibly ripping out some seats for restaurant table service.
The head went missing during the week of April 2nd, and The Page is asking for any witnesses or people with information to come forward.
Parking, Airbnb, homelessness and incoming developments are all on the radar for the HVNA.
From 2014-2015 alone, the number of trips taken by bike in the city has grown by 8.5 percent.
According to the lawsuit, the pissoir violates the rights of those with disabilities, and is in a too-public location.
Former Tacolicious head chef Telmo Faria is testing out some dishes and cocktails at Maven over the next three Mondays, in preparation for opening his new Portuguese restaurant at 1550 Church.
Swing by Rickshaw Stop to sip a DNAquiri and learn a little more about topics like statistics in baseball and whether e-cigarettes are worth the risk.
The 400 block of Haight Street saw some excitement in the wee hours of this morning, with an Uber car flipping onto its roof.
A trained chef, Azalina Eusope has put her skills to work to create a unique dining experience at her kiosk in the Twitter building.
Iris Canada will be able to stay in her home—but she may be on the hook for $100K in legal fees and/or issuing an apology to her landlords.
The North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association is exploring the addition of separated bike lanes to reduce congestion on the Panhandle path.
The former Victorian home on Divisadero now houses three floors of yoga studios, with over 100 classes a week and 30+ instructors.
After a quick turnaround, the Lower Haight's new barber shop is now open to the public.
In addition to Aline Dazagbo's signature fashions, VOILA will feature a nail salon and floral arrangements.
The landlord's desire to remove the seven trees outside the former Bean There location has drawn criticism from the community. A public hearing to decide the trees' fate will be held today at 5:30pm.
The Urban Air Market makes its twice-yearly visit to Hayes Valley this Sunday, with 130 artists and crafters setting up booths on Patricia's Green.
The city's second homeless-serving Navigation Center is headed to the corner of Market & 12th.
Free food, old 45 records, and fine cocktails will be on offer as Rooky Ricardo's kicks off its retrofit relocation across Haight Street.
Catch author readings, book signings, letter-writing and arts and crafts at indie bookstores across the city this Saturday.
With property crimes in SF making national news, Northern Police Captain John Jaimerena will be speaking to neighbors at the event about current statistics surrounding property crime in Hayes Valley.
Stop by to learn about toy cameras, pick one up for yourself, and meet some local artists.
The Buchanan Street Mall has already seen planters, seating areas and gates installed in an effort to make it a healthy community hub. Now, it's getting $75K from Rec & Parks for more sprucing up.
Baiano Pizzeria has commissioned a colorful mural celebrating the owners' home country of Brazil.
Alamo Square is shutting down for nine months, but we've rounded up some alternative places to fill the void.
The shuttered Fresh & Easy in Portola and the former DeLano's Market on South Van Ness will soon be home to two new Grocery Outlets.
The outlines of a skateboarding bulldog, an origami corgi, and even Snoopy have brightened up Duboce Park's sidewalks.
Suppenküche, Biergarten, Brass Tacks and Hayes Valley Art Works are coming together this Saturday to remember the 1906 fire and raise funds.
A look at the oldest hardware store in Japantown, Alta Plaza Park's upcoming renovations, the history of a landmark cathedral, and more.
HVAW, which is occupying Parcel O until it becomes low-income housing, has put out a call for artwork both small and large to display at its upcoming show. The deadline to submit is this Saturday.
At a meeting tomorrow night, learn about the big safety-related changes coming to the mile-long stretch of Market from Octavia to Castro, including sidewalk extensions, new bike lanes, and more.
If you like surfing and enjoy a glass of good wine, tomorrow's fundraiser at Fig & Thistle is right up your alley.
Public transit, biking, high-speed traffic and street beautification projects will all be up for discussion on Monday evening.
A woman was attacked by an unknown assailant at 10am on Thursday morning.
The high cost of healthy food, feeding pets, and a lack of cooking skills are just a few of the issues raised in this powerful new photography show.
The new restaurant's food will span the cuisines of Greece, Turkey, Iran, Syria, and more.
Learn how to make your own perfumes, tinctures and herbal teas this month at Kava Lounge on Divisadero.
The SFMTA reached out directly to Western Addition community members to plot possible changes to the neighborhood's streets.
Five award-winning photographers and a group of multi-media artists are included in the spring/summer 2016 show at Jules Maeght.
Just around the corner from Vinyl, the garage that now displays a new prickly kitty mural has been home to different artists' work for years.
Some big changes are being proposed for the streets around Octavia Boulevard, including the creation of a green corridor for cyclists on Page Street and removal of a traffic lane on Fell and Oak.
The two acclaimed authors are coming together to discuss the search for meaning—over an onstage game of table tennis.
The two-alarm rooftop fire broke out in an attic on Webster this afternoon.
The new design shakes up the building's look and adds new considerations for the neighboring Independent.
The proposal for angled parking on Oak and Fell between Octavia and Gough would add eight parking spaces, but remove a lane of traffic.
A wide variety of bike infrastructure options are being considered for a mile-long stretch of Page Street.
The art supply store will reopen its former location as a pop-up outlet for discounted supplies.
A local photographer has been documenting the changes taking place along Divisadero over the past 12 years.
Opponents have requested a Discretionary Review regarding the renovation of 473 Haight St.
We learned the story behind the 44 spiked bats that were chained up in locations around the city last Thanksgiving.
Renovated in 2012, the center is known for its basketball courts, playground, dance classes, and other important community offerings.
Nestled next to a row of historic houses, the small park creates a quiet space in a bustling neighborhood.
The temporary arts space at Fell and Laguna is hosting its first-ever curated art show from 4-6pm tomorrow, with site-specific installations and an on-site shipping container.
The San Rafael-based doughnut shop is coming to the ground floor of the newly completed building at 388 Fulton.
Live jazz, food trucks and beer and wine will be on offer during tomorrow's Hayes Valley block party.
A "small viewing area" will allow tourists to admire and snap photos of the famous Painted Ladies.
A car chase, a stolen gun and an indecent exposure incident all took place around the Divisadero neighborhood in the past few weeks.
A silver Prius hopped the curb and crashed into a fence at Oak and Octavia streets yesterday.
Wondering about those longtime empty spots and the vacant ground floors of all those new buildings? Here's our roundup.
This weekend, keep your eyes peeled for an unusual troop of canines, as the Tri Pawed Dog Picnic returns to celebrate all those pups who are missing a little something.
Ever wonder about the men and women in blue who patrol your neighborhood? Swing by La Boulangerie in Hayes Valley between 7:30 and 9:30am tomorrow for "coffee with a cop."
Upper Playground and FIFTY24SF will condense into one space during construction, and hope to return to the building's ground floor once it's completed.
The former fast-food joint in a strip mall on Geary is getting a second life as a production bakery/cafe.
A driver fatally struck a pedestrian near the Geary and Franklin intersection this morning.
The neighborhood has donated $50,000 to plant more than 150 trees in Alamo Square, with another $50,000 in ASNA matching funds. Donations are still being collected to plant more trees down the line.
Get your pre-Pride party on in Hayes Valley this Saturday night to help raise money for counseling for LGBTQ people.
The museum prides itself on offering affordable workshops where students of all ages can learn new artistic skills.
Dozens of floats will join this year's Pride Parade, including one that celebrates the city's central neighborhoods.
A local resident has taken it upon himself to cheer up an overgrown plot of dirt on the southwest end of the DMV parking lot.
A 71-year-old man was attacked by two suspects at Sunday afternoon's Divisadero Farmers Market, who stole his pet puppy and fled through the crowd. No arrests have been made.
Enjoy wine, doughnuts, art, and sunlight until 8:30pm at a Summer Solstice Party in Hayes Valley this Thursday.
The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine offers affordable acupuncture, cupping, and more at its student clinic.
McAllister's mobile artist, Miguel Gutierrez-Ranzi, has a new piece hanging outside his home, honoring Pride month and mourning the 49 people killed in Orlando over the weekend.
Only a few weeks after tourists made a hole in the Alamo Square fence to get better Painted Ladies photos, it's been breached again—this time by high winds, which knocked a large section down.
The Harvey Milk Photo Center will launch its new show "LGBTQ Chronicled" with a Peaches Christ-hosted drag party on Saturday night.
The large pepper tree at the north end of Patricia's Green has died, and the local neighborhood association is concerned about the health of the other trees on the green as well.
The Lower Haight record shop is hosting a monthly Ladies Night, creating a safe space for early-career female DJs to play in front of a crowd.
Artist Michael Markowitz has been running a figure drawing studio out of his apartment for 24 years—and classes still regularly sell out.
Multiple readers notified us of police activity on 16th Street in the Castro this morning, with rumors of a stabbing circulating.
"We'd like to kick off Pride weekend with a little love," says Three Twins. Swing by the Lower Haight location from 6-10pm tonight for a free scoop, in celebration of diversity and togetherness.
Separate hit and run incidents killed two female cyclists this evening, despite the city's ongoing attempts to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2024.
A 32-year-old San Francisco resident is being charged with a felony hit and run, and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
On Thursday night, Vinyl will celebrate the rerelease of "Watch Out!," an album of '60s funk and soul from Zimbabwe, with a party and raffle.
From Ragazza's secret gazebo to Bean Bag's sidewalk seating, we've got your outdoor dining needs on Divisadero covered.
The driver, reported to be intoxicated, drove against traffic on Fell Street and crashed into multiple cars.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions about Hayes Valley's residential parking permit program, swing by the French American International School tomorrow night for a meeting with the SFMTA.
Page & Gough will soon see a fleet of superfast, all-electric motos move in.
Hundreds of cyclists turned out for a somber memorial bike ride to honor the two women killed last Wednesday.
Rumors are circulating about the return of the poisoned meatballs, with one dog allegedly having died from ingesting them in Duboce.
Dog owners can breathe a sigh of relief: Animal Control has scouted Duboce Park and found no evidence of the poisoned meatballs that sickened and killed dogs around the city in 2013 and 2014.
Tomorrow night, old friends and new will come together for a booze-free, phone-free potluck hangout on Patricia's Green.
We took a tour of the major renovation at the SFUSD's oldest continually operating school, built in 1911.
Gardener Brian Poppyseed was forced to relocate his creative garden, but he isn't giving up his battle to green the neighborhood.
Over 50 local businesses in Lower Haight are celebrating San Francisco's chilly summertime this Friday, with art openings, live music, discounts and food specials.
The peaceful rally drew hundreds to the streets of San Francisco yesterday, as well as a massive police presence.
"A half-mile stretch of land once covered by a freeway today serves as an emerging showcase, a test lab of imaginative urban architecture and ground-level innovation," writes design critic John King.
The old Mohawk Gasoline sign was revealed as construction crews removed a machine room for the renovation of Divisadero's Harding Theater. The theater will soon become Emporium, a bar/arcade.
The eastern span of the road on Twin Peaks will be blocked to car traffic, while the western span will be made two-way.
The future of the Homeless Youth Alliance and medical marijuana dispensary SPARC were hot topics at last night's meeting.
The former Greenburger's chef debuted a new restaurant in the Lower Haight three months ago, and it's already finding its groove.
From Edwardian dresses to '80s denim, Ver Unica carries fashions from every era.
A new mixed-use development could bring 100 new units of housing to the rapidly evolving Market-Octavia Corridor.
New signals on the popular Wiggle route will allow cyclists to legally enter the Oak and Scott intersection before cars get a green light.
There will be ice cream, a celebrity corgi, and dog-related raffle prizes.
Incumbent London Breed's campaign office is in the Lower Haight, while challenger Dean Preston's office is in Hayes Valley.
Locally sourced fish and seasonal ingredients will be the focus of chef Adam Tortosa's new restaurant in Hayes Valley.
The two meetings will discuss the Panhandle playground, the 650 Divisadero project, the future of the Alamo Square flea market, the big tree fundraiser for Alamo Square Park, and more.
Owner Jeff Taliaferro's shop has held down its stretch of Ocean Avenue for 20 years.
The event aims "to do something different in our community to confront the complexities of people living on our streets."
Ever wonder what goes on behind the doors of Joel's Upholstery?
This week, Workshop SF hosts a class combining the modern trend of terrariums with the vintage stylings of macramé.
Ivan Hopkinson's long-planned Fulton Street brewery is finally taking shape. We have details on the space, the vision, and an early peek at the menu.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for longtime Hayes Valley fixture Russell Pritchard.
Leftover pieces of neighborhood news to kick off your Independence Day weekend.
Piano music in a laundromat, a photo show in a soup joint, and ice cream in the parking lot: it's time for '2 Blocks of Art' on Sixth Street.
Water main breaks, construction noise and street inaccessibility have taken a toll on the small businesses and residents of Gough Street.
Wes Rowe is preparing to launch a burger restaurant in the Mission early next year, but will continue service on Divisadero for now.
Mojo Bicycle Cafe is expanding upon its large repertoire of services (cafe, bike shop, host to Wes Burger and Rice Paper Scissors) by hosting a weekly Sunday morning bike ride.
The Mill has begun construction on their new parklet.
Nine months after Da' Pitt was evicted, 4505 Meats is moving into 705 Divisadero.
As with last year, Divis merchants are teaming up for a special Beer Week scorecard—and there's a pretty cool prize for completing it.
In further efforts to make the Wiggle safer and more efficient, the SFMTA will be turning its attention to calming traffic on Scott Street.
Join us as we check in with Onyx Boutique, a year after the shop opened at 289 Divisadero.
The Divisadero Art Walk kicks off at noon today. Here are some highlights of the artists, live music, pop-up food, and discounts you can expect.
Magpie & Rye has shuttered its storefront at 262 Divisadero and moved to Utah.
Have you discovered Umami Mart yet?
This Sunday, 4505 Meats is hosting a whole-hog cookout at their new location on Divisadero.
Janis Joplin's apartment is up for sale at Lyon and Oak.
Mural artist HuskyRoundUp has graced the Lower Haight with a duo of new pieces on Steiner Street, near the Wild Feather boutique. They appear to depict a pink Arctic fox and a jungle cat-headed boxer.
SF Skate Club is prepping for 4 sessions of skate camp this summer, and we've got the details.
The gold shipping container uses advanced audio-visual technology to connect people to other countries throughout the world.
A fire broke out this afternoon on Fulton between Scott and Divisadero streets.
The former Marlena's owner and Hayes Valley icon will be celebrated for "service, activism, and flair" at a fundraiser for LGBT seniors.
Want to learn how to mountain bike without leaving the city limits? This new company will show you the ropes.
From 1971 to 2000, The Church of John Coltrane held court at 351 Divisadero St.
Mission Crit, a high-speed brakeless bike race, is drawing in cyclists from all over the world for its event in the Mission on Saturday.
Friendly drinking gone sour, an argument on Muni, a bike theft and more local crime updates.
On his latest "People Behaving Badly," Stanley Roberts tackled an ongoing issue for Alamo Square locals: tour buses regularly driving by the park, even though they've been banned since 2013.
Tomorrow night, attend the final open house to discuss some big changes being proposed for the Wiggle.
Mojo's owner Remy Nelson recently installed new handmade tables into their space.
Hidden down a path next to Mojo Cafe on Divisadero lies The San Francisco Skate Club, home to the most popular youth skate group in the city.
Biking in SF can be intimidating. Learn to take the fear out of two-wheeled transit, tonight at the Peacock Lounge.
The Fillmore Merchants Association has organized the wine walk to bring visitors into the neighborhood's retail shops.
The Mill's long-awaited parklet is finally complete.
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