Bernal Heights

A tight-knit hilltop village

Atop a large hill just south of the Mission, Bernal Heights offers 360-degree views, some of the steepest streets in the city, and homes dating from all eras. Its hub, Cortland Avenue, boasts a selection of unique cafes and shops that emphasize Bernal's family-friendly feel.

Tuesday July 14, 2020, 3:42pm

Bernal Star owners hit with massive surprise bill for unpaid rent as re-opening rolls back

Adding to the financial struggles of shelter-in-place, the owners of Bernal Star are fighting back against their landlord, who is demanding $24,867.50 in unpaid rent by the end of the month.

Bernal Star owners hit with massive surprise bill for unpaid rent as re-opening rolls back

Monday June 29, 2020, 2:18pm

'Artists-in-place': Bernal Heights neighbors transform homes into outdoor gallery walk

Over 100 artists participated in Bernal Heights’ outdoor art “walk-by,” allowing neighbors to view their creations at a safe distance.

'Artists-in-place': Bernal Heights neighbors transform homes into outdoor gallery walk

Tuesday June 9, 2020, 2:20pm

SF Public Works removes 'Black Lives Matter' art from Bernal Hill rock [Updated]

Supervisor Hillary Ronen said she was "incensed" over the incident, and called for Public Works to apologize.

SF Public Works removes 'Black Lives Matter' art from Bernal Hill rock [Updated]

Monday June 8, 2020, 2:34pm

Angkor Borei, one of SF's only Cambodian restaurants, to close permanently after 30 years

After struggling to stay afloat for several months, married owners Tom Prabpan and Chin Han Yat have decided to close their restaurant.

Angkor Borei, one of SF's only Cambodian restaurants, to close permanently after 30 years

Friday June 5, 2020, 2:03pm

'Black Lives Matter' scrubbed from Bernal Hill rock; artist returns to paint it again

The "Black Lives Matter" art on the rock — long a space for public expression — was destroyed in less than 24 hours.

'Black Lives Matter' scrubbed from Bernal Hill rock; artist returns to paint it again

Sunday May 31, 2020, 10:01am

Social-distancing circles expand to more San Francisco parks, as well as 'Gay Beach'

San Francisco now has a total of 749 social-distancing circles across its city parks.

Citywide

Pacific Heights

Social-distancing circles expand to more San Francisco parks, as well as 'Gay Beach'

Monday April 6, 2020, 4:08pm

Hillside Supper Club closes permanently after 7 years, citing struggles from COVID-19

Mounting expenses due to COVID-19 led to the tough decision to close the popular Bernal Heights restaurant permanently.

Hillside Supper Club closes permanently after 7 years, citing struggles from COVID-19

Tuesday March 31, 2020, 12:56pm

Amid home baking craze, San Franciscans get creative to swap sourdough starter at a safe distance

The craze for home bread baking has depleted stocks of flour and yeast, but quarantined neighbors are stepping up to help each other.

Amid home baking craze, San Franciscans get creative to swap sourdough starter at a safe distance

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Friday March 27, 2020, 1:17pm

Bernal Heights kids, teens launch quarantine-inspired community newspaper

Written entirely by Bernal youth, "Six Feet of Separation" offers everything from business news to comics to quarantine-centric horoscopes.

Bernal Heights kids, teens launch quarantine-inspired community newspaper

Friday February 28, 2020, 12:09pm

The hardest easy solution to SF's small business crisis: Buying the building

For SF businesses, becoming their own landlords can be the solution to rising rents — and while it's not easy, it's not as hard as some may think.

The hardest easy solution to SF's small business crisis: Buying the building

Thursday February 20, 2020, 2:10pm

Closure of Bernal Heights' Red Hill Station highlights compounding pressures on SF's restaurateurs

High rents, an increasingly unusable city health care program, and unrealistic taxes created a perfect storm, says the restaurant's former owner.

Closure of Bernal Heights' Red Hill Station highlights compounding pressures on SF's restaurateurs

Friday February 14, 2020, 10:25am

Widening, rebuilding work shuts down "Hairball" bike path until May

The path, one of only a few connecting southeastern neighborhoods to downtown, is getting an upgrade.

Widening, rebuilding work shuts down "Hairball" bike path until May

Monday December 16, 2019, 1:52pm

331 Cortland Marketplace, a launchpad for food entrepreneurs, shutters after ten years

The Bernal Heights marketplace, where several food entrepreneurs got their first start, will close on Dec. 22, to be replaced by a Pilates studio.

331 Cortland Marketplace, a launchpad for food entrepreneurs, shutters after ten years