Now's your chance to try kava, the muscle relaxant and social stimulant with Polynesian roots, as well as other medicinal drinks.

NFL Films has obtained a permit to film in Alamo Square tomorrow for a documentary. The permit states that 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley will be having a picnic in the park from 3:30-4:30pm.

The founder of Bike NOPA discusses the upcoming Masonic Streetscape Project and his new book about a remarkable historical woman.

Not sure what Divisadero's recent zoning changes mean for the neighborhood? Here's an explanation of how they work.

While helicopters buzzing around town have become the norm during the lead-up to the Super Bowl, one particularly low-flying helicopter has been turning heads today.

Wish you had a backyard? You can get your hands dirty improving the Panhandle every month.

A look into the early-morning activity of Alamo Square that a tourist may never see.

The permit fees were waived "as this is part of the civic celebration," said Rec & Parks.

A giant new "50" statue has appeared in Alamo Square as part of Super Bowl 50, taking place later this month. Ten of the statues, which weigh 1,600 pounds, will be installed throughout the Bay Area.

Nina Simone, James Brown, and Eartha Kitt were just a few clients of the renowned stylist, who once owned five Bay Area salons.

From paintings to sculpture to photography, the event offers something for every artistic taste.

The popular watering hole, which turns 16 this week, is changing hands, but the current owner says little else will change.

A new bar design is in the works, while a neighbor complaint has the business under scrutiny.

Breed defended the zoning changes and her commitment to affordable housing: "I will not support any development on Divisadero that doesn't include a significant percentage of onsite affordable units!"

Touchless Car Wash has been on Divisadero since 1960, but may be razed for a residential and retail development.

As more development gets planned for neighborhoods, here's a guide to how your input can be heard.

When a fire triggered inspections, the building was found to be uninhabitable, and the family is still looking for answers—and a permanent home.

From a former pro soccer player to a liberal arts student, here are a few stories of the employees of Touchless Car Wash.

Kids are signing themselves up to do homework and get creative at Divisadero's hidden SF Skate Club.

The Supervisor, who could potentially be at risk of eviction herself, is hosting a forum to educate local tenants.

New legislation would require 23 percent affordable housing on-site or 25 percent off-site—the highest requirement in the city's history.

After eight years, the dessert lounge has closed, and a new omakase restaurant is moving in.

The progressive neighborhood group took stock of an inconclusive election at its latest monthly meeting.

Miguel Gutierrez-Ranzi invites the community to add their own hand-written messages. "After something like that, you need to grieve, or express something about humanity."

There are twice as many people who suffer from cluttering as people who have Alzheimer’s—but cluttering also runs the risk of eviction and homelessness.

Following reader inquiries, we looked into whether the marketing and design firm can legally occupy ground-floor retail space on Divisadero.

Edge of Frame, a new artist's studio and gallery, has opened its doors at 1207 Divisadero St. (at Eddy).

After announcing last year they would close sometime in the following two years, Health Haven and Pet Haven are starting to clear out inventory.

Not sure how AHBP will impact Divisadero and Fillmore, in light of their recent rezoning? Here's where it applies, and what it would change.

Soon, you'll be able to take in the night air once more as you sip mezcal and scarf down tacos.

For his Supervisor race against London Breed, Preston wants to organize D5 locals around issues of their choosing, using their input to build his platform.

The longtime European-style cafe will close to make way for a new wine bar.

10 to 12 trees will be removed from Alamo Square, to be replaced with over 40 more after the park completes its renovation.

As the community helps the victims of the Fulton Street fire, here's what you can do to prepare yourself for the possibility.

Get to know the new owners of Fly Bar's Divisadero location, who say they want to keep the bar as much the same as possible.

A bicycle love story blossomed into a small business for the husband-and-wife owners, who are also Richmond residents.

"House of Legends" aims to bring the stories surrounding the Westerfeld House, frequented by Russian Czarists and the Grateful Dead, to life.

In preparation for the project's kickoff, parking is being added to Turk Street, and parking permit Area L has been expanded.

The on-the-ground mural, by Kristin Farr, is part of a new bicycle corral being installed in the former vehicle parking space outside of Madrone.

The new cocktail and small-plates spot wants to be the middle ground between Divis' everyday bars and fancier restaurants like Nopa.

“Out on Divisadero, I think you will see it all, over time,” says Kathy Drasky, the photographer behind the blog Divisadero Corridor.

Video surveillance shows a suspect stealing the dog, named Catfish, from a store while his owner shopped.

Me So Hungry has applied for a permit to serve up its sweet potato fries, sliders and more to the Monday night crowd.

The store is throwing a party on Friday to say goodbye to its original brick-and-mortar location.

Chris Duke has been taking castaway panes of glass and turning them into rich portraits of the city for the past 15 years.

The city was once covered with small pharmacies run by true San Franciscan characters. Here's a glimpse into one of them, which is now Bread and Butter Cafe.

This Panhandle corner store invites you to grab a freshly made sandwich, support local art, and get your fill of Bay Area sports.

For its one-year anniversary, Q Spa raised money for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Raise a glass to Alamo Square this evening; starting tomorrow, it'll be closed for nine months of renovations.

The Alamo Square Neighborhood Association has launched a capital campaign to plant over 100 new trees in the park while it's closed for renovations.

Two former Divisadero spa owners team up for Pamper Now, which offers organic and vegan nail services and skincare.

The global sci-fi show, created by the directors of 'The Matrix,' is shooting at the historic home today. Parking on Alamo Square's north and west sides will be blocked off until 10pm tonight.

The photographer behind Divisadero Corridor offers a peek at the festive (and occasionally NSFW) costumes on Divis for Bay to Breakers.

The annual block party is bringing food, music, and entertainment to NoPa this Saturday (and it's not too late to volunteer).

For 35 years, Joe Pecora has painstakingly sought out the stories behind the neighborhood's homes—including his own.

The new brewing process was developed in a Mission apartment using an air mattress pump.

Stay in the Bay, an event series that combines archival Black Panther images with housing resources, kicks off today in Hayes Valley.

Learn how the restaurant transformed from its roots as a specialty food store, and watch how its signature Green Chile Apple Pie is made.

Bira Geiger hopes that one day, Geary and Masonic will become as much of a destination as Hayes and Octavia.

Over a century before it became Madrone Art Bar, Green's Apothecary was headed by a pharmacist of national renown.

Two months after the three-alarm fire on Fulton Street, 17 displaced residents are struggling to rebuild the community they lost.

Today's Divisadero is lined with locally-owned shops, but there was a time when it seemed as though it would be overtaken by chains.