Tenderloin
San Francisco Mission SoMa Tenderloin
27-Bryant bus service to return January 23 on a new route
The 27-Bryant bus route will restart on January 23, 2021, on a realigned route that aims to speed up service while still improving access to low-cost food and healthcare options for Tenderloin residents. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin
Tenderloin nightclub cited by city for advertising New Year's Eve party
Tenderloin bar/club/restaurant 620 Jones, a.k.a. Jones, got dinged by the SF Department of Public Health this week after it appeared to be promoting a New Year's Eve bash in violation of state and city health orders. Following some confusion about whether the event was still happening, it has been "postponed." Read More
San Francisco Polk Tenderloin
Glide’s Christmas Eve House of Prime Rib Dinner still goes on, despite pandemic
San Francisco’s most charitable Christmas tradition carries on, as 2,000 pounds of prime beef are being served at Glide. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Tenderloin
Tenderloin safety advocates seek community-led alternatives to police traffic enforcement
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and the Tenderloin Community Benefit District have teamed up to evaluate potential measures to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety through community-led enforcement. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Mid-Market Tenderloin
Civic Center modern Indian spot August 1 Five to close permanently next week
Modern Indian eatery August 1 Five will close permanently on December 20, after just over four years at the corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street. Read More
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Shop local for the holidays: Hoodline's gift-giving guide in support of small SF businesses
Although 2020 seems to be unending, the holiday season is upon us, and it’s worth remembering the wealth of small businesses scattered across San Francisco that offer the perfect gifts for friends, loved ones, and even yourself. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin
City closes sanctioned encampment at 750 Eddy following evidence of mismanagement
One of the Tenderloin’s Safe Sleeping Sites is now permanently closed after neighbors raised ongoing concerns about overcrowding and persistent illegal activity. Read More
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San Francisco Presidio Tenderloin
The Walt Disney Museum to highlight veterans' voices in new exhibit launching tomorrow
An exhibit designed to amplify the voices of local veterans will be on display at the Walt Disney Museum starting tomorrow. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Tenderloin
Tommy's Joynt reopens on Van Ness, at long last
Iconic San Francisco hofbrau/sports bar Tommy's Joynt (1101 Geary) has reopened for the first time in eight months, and the corned beef dinners have already begun flying out the door. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin
Glide Memorial Church severs ties with Methodist Church after 100 years
Following a two-year legal fight that began with the Methodist Church suing the Glide Foundation for control of its considerable assets, Glide Memorial Church announced Wednesday that it is cutting ties with the larger church under which it was founded, in order to proceed independently into the future with its charitable and spiritual work. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin
Legendary porn palace the O'Farrell Theatre closes after 51 years
The Tenderloin's infamous O'Farrell Theatre closed last month without fanfare, and whether you believe in the freedom of speech when it comes to pornography and adult performers or not, you should know that this place was one of a few in San Francisco that started it all. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Mid-Market Tenderloin
PianoFight opens new virtual venue to raise funds for its future
The team behind PianoFight is launching a virtual venue this week with a fundraising event that aims to let attendees mingle and interact safely from their own homes. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin
Tommy’s Joynt announces Oct. 29 reopening, teases Thanksgiving plans
We could be stuffing our faces with Tommy’s Joynt turkey this Thanksgiving, and the old-school Van Ness sandwich-and-stew hofbrau has announced a “reduced” reopening for Thursday, October 29. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin
Playgrounds reopen across the city, including two newly revamped Tenderloin parks
The city's 180+ playgrounds reopened yesterday, including two recently-remodeled parks in the Tenderloin. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Tenderloin
SFPD deploys mobile unit to disrupt drug dealing in the Tenderloin
A mobile command van will be stationed in the Tenderloin intermittently in a new effort to disrupt street-level drug dealing. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Lower Pac Heights Marina Pacific Heights Tenderloin
City offers grants to Van Ness businesses impacted by construction, but some say it's not enough
With construction now two years behind schedule, area businesses say the grants won't make a dent in their six-figure revenue losses. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin Union Square
Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run near Union Square
Officials were only able to identify the victim after putting out a public call to determine his identity. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin
Rusty's Southern to depart the Tenderloin after 5 years
"We held on as long as we could," said owner Rusty Olson. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Tenderloin
Tenderloin's car-free outdoor dining program to launch next week
Three blocks of the Tenderloin will be closed to cars for outdoor dining and shopping. Read More
San Francisco Lower Nob Hill Tenderloin
Man in life-threatening condition after being struck by driver in Lower Nob Hill
No arrest was made in the collision. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Mid-Market Tenderloin
Tenderloin to finally get street closure for kids' play space, after months of delay [Updated]
The city's densest and most child-heavy neighborhood is set to close a block to cars each Saturday afternoon. But it still faces headwinds to creating more outdoor space. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Tenderloin
Tenderloin's 'pothole artist' embarks on most ambitious project yet
After years of covertly filling Tenderloin sidewalk crevices with resin and found objects, Rik Lee Leipold has received funding to install more long-lasting work in the neighborhood's streets. Read More
San Francisco Lower Nob Hill Polk Tenderloin
Halal Dastarkhan brings San Francisco its first taste of Uzbekistan
A first-time restaurateur, Ismoil Ochilov sold his car and invested his life savings to bring his native Uzbek cuisine to San Francisco. Read More
Oakland Tenderloin
PianoFight expands to Oakland, taking over The Flight Deck theater
PianoFight is expanding to Oakland despite continued uncertainty over when live audiences will be back in either of its locations. Read More
San Francisco Lower Nob Hill Polk Tenderloin
The party's over: Tenderloin's long-running SF Party to close after Halloween
"I'm done," says the party store's owner, a third-generation San Francisco native who plans to leave the city after the closure. Read More