Every parking meter in the city will have its price adjusted based on demand, from 50 cents to as much as $7 per hour.

New developments are rising up and down Market, but this one has been significantly delayed. Here's why.

Supervisors Jane Kim, Aaron Peskin, and Scott Weiner, among others, will debate pro and con positions on Propositions M, O, U, and X.

Wiener is carrying a five-point lead over rival Jane Kim, with some votes still left to count.

Complications have arisen in the Homeless Youth Alliance's bid to secure administrative office space in the Lower Haight.

What's your vision for Harvey Milk Plaza?

Even though it might look different today, the "high gay holiday" of Halloween hasn't left the Castro.

Didn't see your dream walking tour in last week's roundup? Here are some more options to consider.

The timeline for switching from preparing temporary shelters to executing the plan is quickly shrinking from weeks to days.

The world-renowned men's chorus brings its administrative office back to the Castro after a stint in SoMa.

People often wonder how and if they should give money. Here's why some people are giving gift cards instead.

"I'm friends with moderates and progressives, so my view is that being an independent is a good thing."

A longtime customer, Steve Martel, has become the new owner of one of the Castro's oldest gay-owned and operated businesses.

Want to see inside some of Duboce Triangle's best-preserved Victorian homes? Buy a ticket now for October's big tour.

Jerry Pritikin captured iconic photos of Harvey Milk and Jane Fonda during his years in the Castro—then returned home to become the Chicago Cubs' much-loved "Bleacher Preacher."

Earlier this year, the community service organization launched a brand-new chapter in the Castro and Noe Valley.

Rising sea levels could threaten Ocean Beach, city infrastructure, and access to the Great Highway.

Rejected from location after location, the organization, which now works out of a van, is trying to raise $5 million to purchase a space.

Sizzla's September show was canceled when 1015 Folsom was made aware that his lyrics incite violence against the LGBTQ community.

After five years, chef Ryan Scott is closing Market & Rye at the end of August to focus his energy on the Castro's future comfort food tavern.

Although the name change has raised some eyebrows, the Castro bakery's owner says he's doing everything he can to be compliant with formula retail laws.

After a year of vacancy, 16th Street is getting a new café that will appeal to the neighborhood's coffee, brunch, and wine fanatics.

15 dogs from Family Dog Rescue and Copper's Dream Animal Rescue will be available for adoption at the celebration of the feast of St. Francis.

Les Natali says he's ready for launch—if he can fill two managerial positions that have been open for more than a year.

Friends and family of Tommy Castellani, an employee at Badlands, are raising money to help cover the costs of emergency surgery.

A new owner may turn the fabric store's second, third, and fourth floors into office space.

The two choruses will perform for audiences of the "silent majority" in Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee.

The bar is now officially an SF legacy business, but its owners say that there's no structure yet for obtaining or requesting funds.

John Fassett is one of only 100 male nurse midwives in the country—and the only one practicing in San Francisco.

After 20 years in the Castro, the burger joint's owner is stepping down.

“It sickens and outrages me," says one neighbor.

The city’s biennial homeless count is an "imperfect system." But in order to compare "apples to apples,” the methodology will not change this year.

Concerned about safety in the Castro? Consider volunteering with Castro Community on Patrol.

On Monday, Starbelly will host a fundraiser to help former employee Nick Stettenbenz, who was badly injured in a Castro hit-and-run.

After failed negotiations for a long-term lease extension, Zapata will close up shop on October 14th.

The owner decided to shut down the coffee shop because of decreased foot traffic—and increased crime.

The saga of last-minute lease extensions between the taqueria and landlord Les Natali is finally finito.

Katy Perry secretly installed a musical disco ball in Dolores Park this morning—and just as quickly, it vanished.

Though they oppose Trump, some locals believe the statue is still offensive, and are speaking out against Scott Wiener's efforts to keep it on display downtown.

The 32nd Folsom Street Fair, the "world's biggest leather event," was hot in more ways than one.

Last week's Trump statue couldn't speak. But today, anti-body shaming activist Shane Brodie is baring it all and sending a message.

The contemporary Japanese spot from the owners of Sushi Ran is close to making its Castro debut.

The 17th Street tattoo shop is one of only two in SF to use a booth rental model, which its new co-owner says puts more money in artists' pockets.

If Supervisors don't approve the extension, Muni riders would lose access to the prediction service in July.

Wiener will be sworn in today to represent District 11 in the State Senate.

Experts say the naturally occurring tides offer a unique preview of the threats posed by rising sea levels.

San Francisco once plotted to annex every municipality, more or less, within a 20-mile radius.

The library estimates that it's owed $2,617,257 —and for six weeks, it's prepared to forgive every penny if overdue items are returned.

The Fix-It Team is wrapping up operations in its first neighborhood: the Castro. Here's a look at what it has—and hasn't—accomplished.

Diners can expect "sweet and spicy things that a lot of people have never heard of before," its owner says.

San Francisco Suicide Prevention received a 30 percent increase in call volume following this election, compared to six percent increases following the 2015 and 2012 elections.

A recent transplant from Los Angeles, Verdugo is aiming to expose the chorus to a wider audience and start an educational program.

Five new city employees will be around the Castro on a full-time basis to tidy streets and phone in 311 concerns.

Cyclists, disability advocates, and concerned neighbors say the city is dragging its feet on a solution for the 17th Street Muni tracks, where accidents and injuries are common.

Whether Jane Kim or Scott Wiener wins the District 11 State Senate race, the board will have an empty seat. Who will choose the newest Supervisor?

We hear that Khamsa Restaurant and Magador Moroccan Cafe and Cuisine are heading to the neighborhood.

The taqueria, set to close tonight after more than 20 years, has gotten another last-minute reprieve from landlord Les Natali.

The transit-infused, neighborhood-blending dance tour is back this weekend, with 7 different performance sites between the Castro and SoMa.

After years of turmoil, the nonprofit is happy to have finally gotten its Lower Haight office, but what it really wants is an Upper Haight drop-in center.

From big screen avatars to a self-drifting DeLorean, Saturday's show by Tested.com promises all kinds of 'oohs and ahhs.'

With another near-closure for Zapata, here's what the Castro's Supervisor has to say about constituents' gripes with landlord Les Natali.

Jennine Jacob wants people to pitch tents at City Hall to advocate for emergency aid for the city's homeless population.

This week's king tides are a small preview of the damage a seawall breach could create on the waterfront—but federal help isn't forthcoming.

If you’re a light sleeper—or a night owl—you probably noticed today’s early-morning thunder and lightning.

What would you choose to display at the corner of Castro and Market, if the chair wasn't there?

Founded by Danish immigrants in 1906, St. Francis has survived two earthquakes and has been a neighborhood cornerstone for over a century.

After 11 years, the wine shop is changing hands, but the new owners will be familiar faces to regulars.

From 1970-1986, the cooperative legal firm represented neighborhood groups in the Mission and fought for social justice, gaining national recognition.

The lot would hold two buildings for formerly homeless San Franciscans, but first, the Board of Supervisors must approve the idea.

Already in hot water with the city, Bluegogo once again left unpermitted bikes on SF streets this morning.

Can rooftop solar and other technologies help prevent widespread power outages in San Francisco?

“These defendants are illegally profiting from San Francisco’s limited stock of affordable housing,” said City Attorney Dennis Herrera.

With downed trees, mudslides, and power outages, San Francisco got more than just rain today.

Passengers have reportedly been evacuated from the train.

Come July 1st, an average increase of 14.42 percent for residential garbage pick-up could go into effect.

The new effort, dubbed "Yes We Can!," is a reversal of the city's previous push to remove more than 1,000 local garbage cans.

The cone has been in place for some time, indicating that it's not just the work of a random vandal with a great throwing arm. So we reached out to the SFMTA for some enlightenment.

Hoodline reached out to SFPD about the serial vandal back in January, but they have yet to respond.

Castro Street gets another retail vacancy.

“I’m glad that we found a place and that Photoworks gets to stay in the Castro," said owner David Handler.

We're number one—but not in a good way.

The Castro CBD and Larkin Street Youth Services teamed up to hire at-risk youth to clean Jane Warner Plaza, but the program failed after two months.

Live in District 8? We're interviewing new Supervisor Jeff Sheehy, and taking your suggestions for questions.

The Bay Area Reporter confirms that its former political editor, Wayne Friday, died by suicide yesterday. A close friend of Harvey Milk, Friday was a longtime chronicler of the city's political scene.

After more than three decades, Lou Briasco has decided to close one of the Castro's longest-running retail establishments.

Shilpi Chhotray's company, Samudra Skin & Sea, aims to harvest a renewable resource to improve skin.

Tomorrow, everyone's invited to memorialize those lost to AIDS by chalking their names on the sidewalks of the Castro.

A full-service bike shop, Velocipede also sells clothing, accessories and new bicycles.

Dog Eared, which opened a second location in the Castro in July, was one of three bookstores to receive legacy status this week.

The agency is increasing cash fares to incentivize the use of Clipper and MuniMobile, and monthly passes for youth and seniors are getting big price hikes.

Will the newly renovated escalator feature more rainbow LEDs? According to the SFMTA, it's up to the community.

While you're going about your Friday, here's what's happening below your feet.

Wondering why your favorite taqueria is suddenly without guacamole? There's a good reason.

The 21-year-old jewelry shop's landlord helped to keep it in business with a move down the street.

Here's everything you need to know about the rumors circulating around the neighborhood, and what to be on the lookout for.

Residents and businesses on the 2200 block of Market Street have had no power since 2pm today.

Construction is yet again delayed, and light rail shutdowns between West Portal and Castro stations will likely extend into weekdays.

The comic book store's owner says they're five days and $8,000 away from being forced to close.

San Francisco might get as much as five inches of rain through Monday—with more wet weather to come.

The event has been organized in response to a number of alleged hate crimes that have occurred following the election results.

Good: knowing when the next bus arrives. Better: knowing if it's too crowded to board.

The former Cafe Sophie space is once again a place where neighbors can go for everything a quality coffee shop has to offer—and it will soon introduce a dinner menu, beer, and wine.

The Castro is losing one of its popular spots for buying and selling used clothing.

An accessibility expert confirmed that the new barricades aren't ADA-compliant.

Yet again, the building lives up to its reputation of being gross.

The shop’s sole owner is offering discounts on all merchandise while he prepares to close the doors for good.

Renovations are expected to be completed this spring.

The city needs $65 million a year to maintain its streets, but there's no new funding source in sight.

The departing liquor store is spreading a little holiday goodwill with buy one, get one free hard liquor. As we reported last week, its neighbor, Photoworks, is also being forced to vacate.

A number of recent incidents—including a few on Thanksgiving Day—have neighbors worried about identity theft.

The city was supposed to build 400 units of housing for homeless youth by 2015. But so far, it's only completed or has plans for 280 units.

The popular 5th Street eatery is bringing its all-American fare to the city's western half.

A relief fund has been created for the victims of the "Ghost Ship" fire as well.

If you didn't see the dust, then maybe you saw the sign taped on illy Caffè's window this morning. With changes in the works, we take pause to question what's lacking in Castro's coffee cluster.

Sheehy will be the first HIV-positive supervisor in San Francisco’s history.

Roads in the Oakland-San Francisco region have been ranked the worst of any large urban area—for the second year in a row.

After a hard-fought race, it looks like December (and Mayor Lee) will bring District 8 a new supervisor.

The first-ever event boasts a long list of entertainers, giveaways, and organizations.

With six weeks of amnesty, the city's library patrons returned nearly 700,000 overdue items—many of them with intriguing stories.

One day may not be enough time for visitors to see and do everything, but here's where to start.

SFMTA will discuss removing parking, changing the bike route, and/or making the street one-way on 17th, where cyclists are routinely injured.

Community suggestions have included stronger memorials to Milk, and recreating the plaza as an outdoor amphitheater.

Hold your horses, San Francisco.

The new development offers an outdoor movie wall, onsite bike repair shop, and butterfly habitat.

Safety improvements to 41 intersections may be rolled out as soon as this year.

The comic book store will expand into the online marketplace in 2017 to help make sure a community bailout isn’t necessary again.

The store's opening marks the end of a six-year retail vacancy in the neighborhood.

The city is requiring six new Navigation Centers to open by mid-2018—one of which must be aimed at youth. But no one's taking action.

It's official: all four of Castro Station's escalators will be fitted with rainbow LEDs.

The Japanese restaurant is transforming the former Money Mart at Polk and Post.

Tonight's event—featuring virtual experiences—will be one of a kind. But the exhibition runs through February 25th.

Target appears to be pushing for another location in SoMa.

More than 18,000 trees are slated for removal under the draft plan.

If you’re always dragging dates to the same table at the same bar, it’s time to shake things up.

The fight to landmark the redwood tree towering over Lombard Street has divided neighbors in Russian Hill.

The four clubs are accused of racking up hundreds of thousands in false charges on patrons' credit cards.

The proposed infill development would create 100 to 150 units of new housing.

San Franciscans can now complete their high school diplomas through a free online program offered by the library.

The accident took place between Pierce and Scott streets.

"San Francisco is going to eat this show up," says Scott Hayes, who portrays cannibal Hannibal Lecter.

Airbnb has more than 8,000 listings in San Francisco, but only a small minority of hosts are registered with the City’s office of short-term rentals.

Developers and Calle 24 leadership are all calling the agreement—brokered by Supervisor Ronen—a win.

The award-winning Columbus Avenue eatery would have celebrated its 21st anniversary next month.

Despite community opposition, SFMTA has formalized the practice of double-parking during churchgoing hours.

Despite widespread outages in January, Muni may extend the company's $3.7 million contract.

The kits will contain rideshare vouchers, public transit passes and a translated welcome letter.

We're still thinking about elections, albeit a bit differently.

"There is nothing San Franciscan about Pepsi's ham-handed attempt here to fatten its own bottom line," says the City Attorney.

A $20 million per year donation will add 7 percent to the city’s annual homeless budget over five years.

By 2030, San Francisco’s population is expected to reach a million.

The notorious intersection was without traffic lights—and assistance from any city agency—for more than nine hours yesterday.

SFMTA has been saying solutions will be presented "very soon" for over five months.

The year-long project's start date has been delayed yet again.

“Our idea is catered to ... the typical modern casual gentleman you find in the neighborhood,” owner Nate Bourg told us.

The fire was brought under control just after 4am this morning.

The plans are still very nascent, but organizers want it to be a memorial on par with the national September 11 and Holocaust museums.

"Register 7 made us want to make art," said Sara Brody, lyricist and publicist for the Market Street cash register.

About 81,000 daily light-rail riders will be affected by five lengthy tunnel shutdowns in the next year.

After less than a year in business, another neighborhood fine-dining option closes.

The popular craft beer and whiskey purveyor is opening up a Mission location.

The plans show ways to both protect the coastal environment and make it more accessible to the public.

The development could bring 35 or 48 new housing units to Pac Heights.

"Eat it quickly or you will have to share it," reads the menu.

In footage captured by a local artist, the security guard tells him, "We don't need your people."

"Neighborways are residential streets designed to give priority for people, young and old, to walk, bike and play."

Here's one more thing riders need to watch out for on Muni: switchbacks, when a train preemptively dumps its riders to make up for service gaps.

The plaza honoring a man whose policies displaced thousands of minority and low-income residents "needs a new name," said two supervisors.

Roving 24/7, the vans would be for "anyone who needs to connect with another human being," said an administrator.

New metal barricades have gone up around the neighborhood—but are they just pushing people around, instead of fixing the problem?

Here's a new FiDi lunch spot to add to your weekday repertoire.

The new restaurant boasts 10 seafood selections, seven sauces and more than a dozen topping options.

Funded by the Mayor's Office, the grants will help local nonprofits acquire property or sign long-term leases.

Despite a recent commercial exodus, the seafood joint is staying put.

A mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit forced the business to vacate its previous location.

The much-discussed rainbow escalator has been in and out of operation for weeks.

What is a sanctuary city? Why does it matter? Why is SF suing Trump's administration? Here's an explanation.

More quick fixes are coming to Upper Market's most nerve-racking intersections, as the long-term safety project continues to await approval.

The popular Middle Eastern eatery is expanding.

With 120 feral cat colonies around the city, it takes a village—and some KFC drumsticks—to keep populations down.

The Fix-It Team is set to expand its efforts to address quality-of-life issues, taking on 20 corridors all over the city.

It didn't take long for another sushi joint to open up in Glen Park.

SFMTA is trying to spend bond money faster by redirecting the money to shovel-ready projects.

The upscale Mexican eatery has abruptly closed after more than a decade in business.

A record-breaking number of volunteers will take to the streets to count the city's homeless population.

The new wine bar will host a grand opening party for its neighbors next Friday.

We crunched the data to find the city's biggest tree, which is eight feet taller than Coit Tower—and isn't a redwood.

The Castro Merchants are looking for local artists to help them decorate store windows, in a two-week tribute to Milk.

Congratulations, N riders: you're getting the first of the brand-new Muni trains.

With winter nearly behind us, it’s time to veg out a bit differently.

This season, 53 teams—including 10 women's teams, one trans team, and one all-drag team—will participate in the league.

One more person has been injured at this high-injury intersection.

To reduce traffic congestion and minimize double parking, the city wants to see exactly where ride-hailing vehicles drive.

Due to widespread opposition, it would be nearly impossible to pass the bill today, said one of its sponsors.

In honor of International Workers' Day, many pro-immigrant businesses will close their doors today.

With new owners, the 18th and Eureka corner store is changing things up.

The new laundromat will "reimagine the laundromat experience" with high-tech machines and Sightglass coffee.

"Anne Kihagi has a special place reserved for her in San Francisco’s abusive landlord hall of fame,” said City Attorney Dennis Herrera.

Jackson will watch the president's speech alongside the staff and clients of family homelessness agency Hamilton Family Services.

Neighbors can expect a landscape redesign as well as increased hours of operation.

Yes, that's a person climbing a construction crane on the 100 block of Hayes St.

Why so pointy?

The local coffee roaster will open up its newest location in the Castro next week.

Though it's been delayed by community opposition, the market has been cleared by the Board of Supervisors.

The biennial City Survey is used to track how effective and efficient city departments are over time.