Saul Sugarman
San Francisco Golden Gate Park
Illuminated LED 'forest' coming this winter to Golden Gate Park's Peacock Meadow
Beginning Dec. 1, Peacock Meadow will be illuminated by 2,000 LEDs that will be entwined within and surrounding three sculptural trees. “Entwined,” as it’s called, is an installation by Bay Area artist Charles Gadeken, and it is part of a small series of activities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Golden Gate Park during the pandemic. Read More
San Francisco
Some SF clinics seek hand-sewn face masks; others say 'no thanks'
Looking to make and donate hand-sewn masks in SF? Here's where to send them — and where to skip for now. Read More
San Francisco
SF stylists, aestheticians share tips for shelter-in-place grooming
SF's beauty experts have been advising their clients from afar — and are willing to dispense a little free advice to the rest of us. Read More
San Francisco
COVID-19 crisis could have serious impacts for HIV-positive San Franciscans
SF has one of America's largest populations of HIV-positive people, with more than two-thirds of them over 60. Read More
San Francisco
AIDS/LifeCycle canceled, interrupting unbroken 26-year tradition
Fundraiser AIDS/LifeCycle will not return this year due to COVID-19 concerns, halting an annual tradition for the first time since it began in 2002. Read More
San Francisco
LGBTQ+ nightlife community rallies to raise funds during coronavirus closures
Bar and venue closures have been particularly hard on the LGBTQ+ nightlife community and its performers. Here's how they're weathering the storm. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
HD Buttercup to permanently close SF location after 10 years
Prior to the shelter-in-place order, the SoMa location of the furniture chain announced it was set to close on March 25. Read More
San Francisco
Event restrictions amid COVID-19 have 'devastating' impact on gig economy, workers say
Hoodline spoke recently to performers, bar owners, photographers, and stagehands about the cancellations, which they say have severely affected their work and income streams. Read More
San Francisco
Event cancellations and postponements grow in San Francisco amid COVID-19 concerns
Many San Francisco venues and organizers are halting large and small gatherings this month in an effort to stymie the spread of COVID-19. We rounded up a list of them for you. Read More
San Francisco
2 coronavirus cases diagnosed in SF; Lowell High closes after student exposed to patient
Two San Franciscans have been hospitalized with COVID-19, while Lowell High has closed out of caution over a student exposed to a patient. Read More
San Francisco
Walgreens says near-empty Van Ness & Market store isn't closing — it's just theft
Many shoppers assumed the store's empty shelves heralded a closure — but Walgreens says it's all due to shoplifting. Read More
San Francisco Inner Richmond Potrero Hill SoMa
Pottery studio Clayroom to expand to SoMa, add woodworking classes
The popular Potrero Hill studio is offering a twist at its new location: the opportunity to work with wood, as well as clay. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley retailers alarmed by increase in vandalism, robberies
Following two high-profile incidents, a number of retailers told Hoodline they're seeing widespread issues with vandalism and robbery in the neighborhood. Read More
San Francisco Outer Sunset Parkside
Sunset business briefs: Odsy moving to Irving Street; new Chinese spot opens near Ocean Beach; more
A popular cobbler and leather workshop is moving within the neighborhood, while a new nail salon and acupuncturist have also debuted. Read More
San Francisco Outer Sunset
3 stalled Sunset eateries struggle to open
On a three-block stretch of Irving Street, these three planned eateries appear to be stuck in development hell. Read More
San Francisco
Why are so many San Francisco Walgreens locations closing?
Another Walgreens location is set to close next month, after notable closures in the Westfield Mall and at 16th & Mission streets in December. Read More
San Francisco Hayes Valley
Scooter-riding suspect apprehended in $5,000 safe theft at Hayes Valley's Doppio Zero
A scooter-riding burglar stole a safe from the Hayes Valley pizzeria earlier this month. Read More
San Francisco
Another KFC/Taco Bell location closes in San Francisco at Ocean Avenue
Another KFC/Taco Bell location has shuttered in San Francisco. The fast food spot over at 2040 Ocean Ave. closed this week. Read More
San Francisco Inner Sunset
Every day is 'Galentine's Day' at Inner Sunset co-working space for women
A holiday made up by "Parks and Rec" is becoming reality at The Collab, which aims to bring the growing women's club movement to the city's westside. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin
38-Geary bus collides with sedan in Tenderloin, injuring bus driver
It's unclear who was at fault, but police say the driver of the sedan attempted to flee the scene. Read More
San Francisco Inner Sunset Outer Sunset
Sunset Eats: San Tung 2 closes as Indian eatery takes over; 'malatang' noodle spot moves in; more
A popular Chinese restaurant has closed its next-door spinoff, while Chinese noodle and dessert spots have recently opened. Read More
San Francisco
SF Thanksgiving week: Alcatraz Sunrise Ceremony, Milk and Moscone Vigil, More
If you're staying home for the holiday, there’s a robust selection of things to do for Thanksgiving in San Francisco. Read More
San Francisco
AIDS Memorial Quilt to return to the Bay Area
After spending 18 years in Atlanta, the memorial to AIDS victims created in SF will once again make its home here. Read More
San Francisco Outer Sunset
Boavida cafe offers simple eats with a Portuguese flavor in Outer Sunset
Owner Andrea de Francisco recently opened the new cafe, influenced by her childhood summers in Portugal. Read More
San Francisco Castro Lower Haight SoMa Upper Haight
Better know a drag queen: Lindsay Slowhands
Get to know the life of San Francisco drag queen Lindsay Slowhands, whose alter ego embodies every bad party girl — without the guilt. Read More