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San Francisco North Beach Polk Tenderloin
Prop. D retail vacancy tax campaign kicks off in North Beach
With unanimous support from the Board of Supervisors, Prop. D, which would tax owners of vacant retail spaces, will appear on the March 3, 2020 ballot Read More
San Francisco Lower Nob Hill Polk Tenderloin
District 3 neighbors mixed on proposed navigation center for homeless youth
At a community meeting held last night, some locals spoke in favor of the facility, but the majority expressed concerns. Read More
San Francisco Inner Sunset North Beach Polk
SF Eats: Kennedy's remains open, Lavash reopens after 2-year closure, new plans for Grubstake
A quirky North Beach bar and eatery remains open, despite its closure announcement last October, an Inner Sunset restaurant reopens after it was shut down and plans for a long-time diner are filed. Read More
San Francisco Laurel Heights Polk Tenderloin Western Addition
Where to volunteer, find fellowship, and free, festive holiday meals this week in San Francisco
If you find yourself alone this Holiday season, or you're staying in the city and want to give back, check out these free, festive events offered by churches and community groups. Read More
San Francisco Castro Civic Center Financial District Lower Nob Hill Mid-Market Polk SoMa
Privately maintained 'smart' trash cans continue to proliferate in SF
The Lower Polk and East Cut community benefit districts are the latest to lease the controversial cans, which have divided city officials. Read More
San Francisco Polk
SF's historic Audium launches its newest 'sonic dreamscape'
An SF fixture for more than 50 years, the immersive sound theater is unveiling its 11th composition tonight. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Polk Tenderloin
Former KRON 4 Van Ness HQ demolished to make way for new senior living facility
Demolition of the old KRON 4 headquarters on Van Ness Avenue is underway to make room for a new 13-story assisted living facility. Read More
San Francisco Divisadero NoPa Polk
Bob's Donuts to open NoPa location this week
Fans of apple fritters and giant glazed doughnuts, rejoice: the Polk Street favorite is about to debut its second location. Read More
San Francisco Polk Tenderloin
Music City Hit Factory expansion to bring new recording, performance space to Polk Gulch
Bush Street’s Music City Hit Factory will break ground next week on a massive renovation project that will nearly triple the amount of music studio space available in the neighborhood. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Polk Tenderloin
Route 101 bar on Van Ness to reopen under new ownership
The past two years have been punishing for Tenderloin dive bars, but at least one is making a comeback. Read More
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Mission North Beach Polk Russian Hill SoMa
SF Eats: Cellarmaker launches anniversary beers, events; Macondray to open on Polk; more
Plus, a popular burrito chain has shuttered an SF location. Read More
San Francisco Polk Tenderloin
After Health Department shutdown, Jane on Larkin owner pushes back on city's inaction
The bakery's owner says she's taken major efforts to keep the Tenderloin's street uncleanliness from spilling into her building, to no avail. Read More
San Francisco Polk
Miller's East Coast Deli closes after 18 years on Polk Street
The deli's last day in business was Monday, but it will host a special "last hurrah" event this weekend. Read More
San Francisco Lower Pac Heights Mission Polk
SF Eats: Fort Point Valencia nears opening, Apizza now open on Fillmore, Ella's closes
The self-proclaimed "In-N-Out of pizza" has made its debut in Pacific Heights, with pies starting at just $2.75. Read More
San Francisco Mission Polk
SF Eats: Rusted Mule closes in Polk Gulch, Souvla launches Greek frozen yogurt truck, more
Plus, a longtime Mission restaurateur is sentenced in an immigration-related legal battle. Read More
San Francisco Divisadero Financial District Lower Haight NoPa Polk
SF Eats: RT Rotisserie prepares to open 2nd location, Original Joe's to expand to West Portal, more
Rotisserie chicken is coming to the Lower Haight, while the FiDi and Polk Street are getting an infusion of tacos. Read More
San Francisco Lower Nob Hill Polk
42-year-old man killed in Friday morning stabbing near The Regency Ballroom
No suspect description was immediately available. Read More
San Francisco Polk Russian Hill
Discover Polk CBD to intervene as Big Apple space approaches 5th year of vacancy
The new Community Benefit District is seeking a tenant for the space, but there are numerous obstacles to finding one. Read More
San Francisco Polk Russian Hill
After city rejected Whole Foods for too little housing, new Polk Street grocery may have none at all
A proposed Whole Foods store was rejected by SF Planning for only offering 8 units of housing. But a loophole may not require new tenant Mollie Stone's to offer any. Read More
San Francisco Inner Sunset North Beach Polk
SF Eats: Tartine opens in the Inner Sunset, Coit Tower gets a concession stand, more
A popular bakery expands to the Inner Sunset, a beer-focused pop-pup closes on Polk making way for a new BBQ spot and a café opens at the iconic Coit Tower. Read More
San Francisco Polk Tenderloin
Outdoor movie screenings launch in Lower Polk's reactivated Fern Alley
The Lower Polk CBD is aiming to activate the freshly renovated alley with events, starting with an "outdoor cinema" showcase. Read More
San Francisco Mission Polk Russian Hill
SF Eats: Bob's Donuts plots expansion, Mission Curry House opens, Fiorella launches brunch on Polk
A new Indian/Himalayan restaurant debuts in the Mission; a popular donut shop plots an expansion in NoPa; and a Russian Hill pizza spot plans to serve brunch. Read More
San Francisco Lower Nob Hill Polk
Former home of Hemlock Tavern demolished to make way for new development
After more than four years of speculation, the building that housed Hemlock Tavern has been demolished. Read More
San Francisco Financial District Mission Polk Russian Hill SoMa Upper Haight
Escape From New York Pizza to close 2 of its 5 San Francisco locations
"I never suspected that technology would disrupt the food industry," says founder Paul Geffner. Read More
San Francisco Mission Polk Tenderloin
SF Eats: Tenderloin's Paper Rooster closes after 4 months; Klatch Coffee readies 1st SF location
Plus, a new Mission eatery that serves everything from Middle Eastern fare to fried chicken. Read More
