Japantown
San Francisco Japantown Western Addition
Driver who killed pedestrian at Geary & Gough was recording 'reckless behavior' for social media
The driver, who joked about "incriminating himself" on social media, killed a 50-year-old father of two. Read More
San Francisco Japantown Western Addition
Pedestrian killed by driver in early-morning Cathedral Hill crash [Updated]
With eight high-speed lanes, this stretch of Geary is considered a high-injury corridor by the city. Read More
San Francisco Fillmore Hayes Valley Japantown Western Addition
Geary & Steiner pedestrian bridge to be demolished later this month
Built in 1962, the bridge is set to come down as part of the project to speed up the 38 and 38R-Geary buses. Read More
San Francisco Japantown Polk
First escape game company in U.S. to close permanently
SF-based Real Escape Game, which was the first company to bring the popular Japanese trend to the U.S., is shutting down for good. Read More
San Francisco Japantown
Mums - Home of Shabu Shabu celebrates 40 years with legacy business recognition
Credited as one of the first restaurants to bring shabu shabu to the Bay Area, Mums is ringing in its fifth decade as a newly appointed SF Legacy Business. Read More
San Francisco Castro Golden Gate Park Inner Sunset Japantown SoMa Union Square
SF weekend: Ice rink returns to Union Square, $10 pet cuddling sessions, artisan gift fairs, more
The first festive signs of the holiday season are starting to emerge, including an ice rink and a pair of gift fairs featuring local makers. Read More
San Francisco Japantown
Meet Oji, Japantown's newest ramen destination
If ramen is what you're after, look no further than this new business. Read More
San Francisco Cole Valley Japantown Portola SoMa Treasure Island
SF weekend: Folsom Street Fair, Osaka-themed festival, Portola garden tours, more
Whether you're a fetish enthusiast or a family-fun enthusiast, there's a fair for you in SF this weekend. Read More
San Francisco Divisadero Golden Gate Bridge Hayes Valley Japantown Presidio
SF weekend: Urban Air Market, Divisadero Art Walk, short film festival, more
Here’s what you can do in San Francisco this weekend. Read More
San Francisco Excelsior Japantown Lower Nob Hill SoMa Tenderloin
City unveils first 4 of 80 new Bigbelly trash cans in Japantown
The remaining 76 will be installed over the next few months in Lower Nob Hill, SoMa, and the Excelsior. Read More
San Francisco Japantown Presidio SoMa Union Square Western Addition
SF weekend: Ube Fest, 'Spider-Verse' screening in Union Square, free origami classes, more
Here are five of our top picks for having some free and low-cost fun in San Francisco this weekend. Read More
San Francisco Japantown SoMa
SF Eats: Super Duper Burgers coming to SoMa, mochi doughnut shop now open in Japantown, more
Plus: Salesforce Park gets a new lunch destination with Andytown Coffee Roasters Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Duboce Triangle Hayes Valley Inner Sunset Japantown Marina Outer Sunset
SF weekend: Sunset District Photo Walk, Hidden Gems Bike Ride, Nihonmachi Street Fair, more
This weekend, shop for some handmade gifts, go on a bike ride or take a photo tour through the Sunset. Read More
San Francisco Golden Gate Park Japantown Nob Hill Ocean Beach Outer Sunset SoMa
SF weekend: Ocean Beach cleanup, 'Far Out' space exhibition, SF Anime Festival, more
This weekend's forecast is calling for sunny skies. Why not check out an anime festival or participate in a beach cleanup? Read More
San Francisco Fillmore Japantown
30-year-old shot and killed at Geary & Fillmore
The victim was shot and killed in the early hours of Sunday morning. Read More
San Francisco Japantown Western Addition
70-year-old woman dies after being hit by driver at Geary & Laguna
Three pedestrians died on San Francisco's streets in May alone. Read More
San Francisco Japantown
Scenes from the 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown
Take a photo tour of this year's festival, which marked 50 years of celebrations in Japantown. Read More
San Francisco Fillmore Japantown Lower Pac Heights North Beach Western Addition
Blustery winds knock down several trees on Saturday, damaging power lines, parked cars
One fallen tree in the Lower Pacific Heights left three buildings temporarily without power, the San Francisco Fire Department said. Read More
San Francisco Japantown North Beach Outer Sunset Union Square
From classical to swing tunes: Top music events in San Francisco this week
From the baroque to Broadway, there's lots of options for music-lovers this week in San Francisco. Read More
San Francisco Japantown
1st annual Coven Film Festival highlights work of female filmmakers
The brand-new film festival will screen 25 short films from diverse female filmmakers, many of them local. Read More
San Francisco Japantown Western Addition
After 48 years serving seniors, Japantown's Kimochi receives legacy status
"[Recognition as a Legacy Business] is a way to thank our original founders for their hard work," executive director Steve Ishii said. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Japantown Western Addition
24 years after devastating fire, Saint Paulus Lutheran Church to return to Gough & Eddy
The church will return to its original address in a shared space with condos. Read More
San Francisco Japantown Western Addition
2 pedestrians injured, 1 critically, in collision near Geary & Laguna
One of the two pedestrians is in life-threatening condition, while the other sustained a broken leg. Read More
San Francisco Hayes Valley Japantown Lower Pac Heights
SF Eats: The 1881 now open; Crossroad Pizza, Laguna headed to Hayes Valley
Looking for the latest lowdown on San Francisco's restaurant scene? Read More
San Francisco Fillmore Financial District Inner Richmond Japantown Tenderloin
Court dismisses challenge to 38-Geary corridor improvement project
A San Francisco Superior Court judge has dismissed claims that the city didn't adequately evaluate the alternatives to its plans for the Geary Bus Rapid Transit project. Read More