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Prop. D retail vacancy tax campaign kicks off in North Beach
With unanimous support from the Board of Supervisors, Prop. D, which would tax owners of vacant retail spaces, will appear on the March 3, 2020 ballot Read More
San Francisco Chinatown North Beach
Washington Square Park returns to North Beach earlier than expected, with new features
SF Rec & Park gave North Beach neighbors an early holiday surprise, completing work a few weeks ahead of schedule. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
Beat Museum launches fundraising campaign, eyes expansion
Since 2003, the museum has sought to preserve Beat Generation memorabilia, culture and community. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
Community Resistance Blocks North Beach's 'Poets Plaza'
After a contentious meeting on the controversial plan, SFMTA decided against further study. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
'Vesuvio' Doorman Paul Grady Passes Away At 52
Born and raised in North Beach, Grady was a lifelong resident of the area. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
Family Members File Countersuit In Battle For Caffè Trieste's Future
The founder's son brought a case against his brother's widow and his niece. Now, they're countersuing. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
Trouble Brewing: Lawsuit May Force Closure Of Caffé Trieste
According to the suit, the once-friendly workings of the family business "have been replaced with rancor and disgust." Read More
San Francisco North Beach
RIP: North Beach Icon 'Captain Cool,' AKA Patrick LeBold
Well-known to residents and tourists, Captain Cool moved to North Beach just before the Summer of Love. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
RIP: 'Elvis Christ,' North Beach Street Artist
The artist combined poetry and social commentary with distinctive typography to make his mark on the neighborhood. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
RIP: Richard 'Specs' Simmons, Beloved North Beach Bar Owner
A remembrance of Specs Twelve Adler Museum Cafe's owner, and the many people he touched. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
RIP: June Osterberg, North Beach Reporter & Community Fixture
Osterberg, who resided in North Beach since 1954, was known for her community activism and journalism work. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
RIP: 'Papa' Giovanni Giotta, Founder of Caffè Trieste
The founder of North Beach's 60-year-old espresso mecca, who passed away this weekend, was known for his love of people and love of music. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
A Conversation With David Talbot, North Beach Journalist, Historian & Rabble-Rouser
The journalist and Salon founder spoke about his involvement in politics and his new progressive incubator and think tank. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
RIP: Roy Mottini, North Beach Fixture And Flaneur
Neighbors and friends recall the life of the flamboyant Caffé Trieste regular, who passed away on Monday. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
Getting To Know North Beach Fixture Roy Mottini
Few locals—or tourists—are indifferent to Roy, one of the true volunteer emcees of the North Beach experience. Read More