Corona Heights

Wade Joffrion and Greg Price's Corona Heights "storybook house," the 1917 brick-clad cottage at 45 Upper Terrace, is regularly the most-decorated house in the neighborhood and a seasonal highlight for passersby at Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Halloween — and this year's display is worth a detour.

In recent weeks, there have been several reports of overnight home burglaries in the area.

The effort will allow the triangle, which is usually installed by hundreds of volunteers, to be erected at a social distance.

In one incident, a woman awoke to a suspect attempting to steal property through her bedroom window.

In one incident, a suspect was arrested after smashing windows at the former Unionmade store on Sanchez Street.

In one incident, a man was arrested for starting a fire in the doorway of a vacant building on Market near Church.

Two SF locals with Nordic roots have teamed up to manufacture their own version of a Scandinavian staple.

A 14-year-old was assaulted and robbed by 5 assailants, among other notable incidents in this Castro crime roundup.

From spooky clowns to a "Lost Souls Cemetery" of Republican politicians, these Castro residents get creative with their Halloween decor.

A home-invasion suspect rearranged items in a home before watering the flowers and preparing to walk the owner's pet.

The latest crime news includes several verbal arguments that escalated to physical attacks.

34-year-old Roscoe Bradley Holyoake attempted to kidnap a 2-year-old from his mother in Jane Warner Plaza.

Two women attacked a Muni driver after being called out for not paying their fares.

Convicted killer James Rickleffs picked up his victim from a Castro bar and robbed his house before killing him.

The Shared Schoolyards Project is offering free weekend soccer and basketball games for adults at unused school playgrounds.

Four suspects fled Orphan Andy's without paying, threatening the cashier with a knife.

"They found a dead body on the corner of Buena Vista Avenue East and Buena Vista Terrace," a tipster told us.

The latest crime roundup also includes a store robbery and a laser gun robbery-turned-vehicular assault.

From pecan sticky buns to breakfast sandwiches made with fancy French cheeses, these three newbies are brunchtime must-visits.

With the addition of its first onsite eatery, patrons can enjoy local bites with expansive Bay Area views.

One resident said the proposal is "an absurdly expensive way to raise money."

The development would create and renovate ten homes on a hill in the city's center.

The discussions will take place at the Randall Museum on May 7 and June 11.

The discussion is open to all members of the community.

For a few days, Buena Vista Park was home to a giant chair carved from a Monterey pine.