Jackson Square

Long a champion of trees, parks and playgrounds, the former supervisor will lead a "green benefit district" in the city's southeast.

If you're staying in town this holiday weekend, check out a local comedian made good, take kids to meet a park ranger, and more.

The Marin-based lifestyle brand features rough-hewn, yet high-quality apparel, home goods, camping gear, tools, and boats—yes, boats.

The company's handmade rugs, created in Tibet and Nepal, are designed by Western names like Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood.

"Chance," set in SF, has been picked up for two seasons by Hulu. It'll kick off its shoot with a major fight scene in Washington Square Park on Friday.

There's a lot to do in and around North Beach this weekend, especially if you like comedy, goats, or getting a closer look at Chinatown.

From goat cheese to goat tacos to cuddling baby goats, you can get your goat fix at the event that's been nicknamed "Goatchella."

Donald Dewsnup, a member of SFBARF, is accused of using false addresses in order to infiltrate a neighborhood association on Telegraph Hill.

A robbery at high noon, a ride-by phone snatching, a shooting and various muggings mark the previous week in crime in area neighborhoods.

These additions would fit in with the changes in the district, which has seen art and antique galleries leave and tony fashion boutiques and tailors move in.

Bunnies, stand-ups and a remote-controlled El Camino help kick off events around the North Beach this week.

This Saturday, you can explore the historic bars, dens of prostitution and dance halls of San Francisco's seedy past.

Tomorrow's St. Patrick's Day Block Party closes down Front between Sacramento and California for music and green beer; the party continues afterward at Schroeder's.

Velasquez was told his rent would more than triple on May 1st, so he's looking for another nearby location—but hasn't found one yet.

This week's crimes include a woman assaulted with a sugar dispenser after trying to stop a would-be coffee thief, a bar fight that spilled into the street, and multiple muggings.

Sushi, swords, flowers, and Black History Month events are all part of the weekend mix in North Beach.

Starting in March, local artists will lead free Wednesday workshops in watercolors, knitting, and more at the renowned art supply store, which is housed in a historic building in Jackson Square.

Get tips on seduction, fight out your love life frustrations with a pillow, or drink at an anti-Valentine's polka party.

The Detroit luxury brand's first brick-and-mortar shop in the city will share space with a pop-up from rotating American designers; the first is Filson.

This month's art walk will be busier than usual, thanks to the addition of two new galleries and the crowds in town for the Super Bowl.

A roundup of all the news from this week, plus intel on Restaurant Week deals and other events in the neighborhood.

The popular purveyor of grilled cheese sandwiches (and more) is opening its third location next week at Broadway & Battery.

"Radically" higher rents, parking challenges and a changing neighborhood are causing Jackson Square to lose many of its galleries.

This month's meeting from 6–7pm Jan. 21st has been changed to the Chapter Room on the plaza at Grace Cathedral (1100 Taylor St.), and one of the topics will be Super Bowl City.

Some say the proposal will disproportionately squeeze the already densely populated district, while others are in favor of more housing.