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West Portal loses CineArts at Empire to the pandemic
West Portal's beloved arthouse cinema, CineArts at Empire (85 West Portal Ave.), is closing for good due to the pandemic, though the city says it is working to find a new operator for the theater. Read More
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Little Original Joe's opens for pizza and pasta takeout in West Portal
The long-awaited West Portal spinoff of Original Joe's, dubbed Little Original Joe's, opened Monday in the space formerly occupied by Paradise Pizza at 393 West Portal Avenue. And unlike the classic, Italian American temples of red sauce that the Duggan family operates in North Beach and Daly City, Little Original Joe's actually serves pizza, as well as pastas and parmigianas. Read More
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This West Portal house wins SF Halloween 2020 with brilliant mask display
If you want to see San Francisco’s cleverest Halloween decoration display of 2020, a West Portal house really has you covered. Read More
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New owner brings 'passion for candy' to West Portal neighborhood fixture Shaws
New owner Diana Zogaric is a newcomer to running a retail business, but says she's excited to keep the longstanding legacy of Shaws alive. Read More
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Muni Metro's return brings temporary ramps, street changes to West Portal, Church & Market
The return of Muni trains means new infrastructure and changes to traffic and parking. Read on to see how your neighborhood is affected. Read More
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A tail of two cities: SF's dog groomers reopen, while Oakland's say ongoing shutdown endangers dogs
Dog grooming isn't purely cosmetic — and local groomers say they're seeing dogs with serious health issues after two months without a trim. Read More
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West Portal candy store Shaws closes after 89 years in the neighborhood
West Portal was both the original and last remaining location of what was once a 50-store chain, founded in 1931. Read More
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Ambassador Toys to shutter West Portal, Embarcadero Center locations
The West Portal location had been in business for more than two decades. Read More
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A history of Castro Station and Harvey Milk Plaza, turning 40 this year
Here's the story of the station's history, from its early-1900s origins to present-day plans for a makeover. Read More
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SF Eats: The Detour plans menu revamp, Tartine re-opens and Juice Portal debuts
A juice bar opens in West Portal, a restaurant/bar/arcade changes up its food menu, and a popular bakery opens after being shut down by the health department. Read More
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SF Eats: Long-empty NEMA space gets a boba tea spot, long-standing Portals Tavern shutters, more
Plus, support local bee conservancies with special honey-infused cocktails. Read More
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Ike's Love & Sandwiches opens 2nd SF store at the Stonestown Galleria
Founded in the Castro, the chain is known for its extensive sandwich menu. Read More
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Bagels, coconut pancakes and purple mimosas: 3 new spots for breakfast and brunch in San Francisco
Looking to avoid the lines at all the regular brunchtime spots? Consider adding one of these three newbies to your rotation. Read More
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West Portal Marks 100th Anniversary
West Portal is one of the many western neighborhoods developed after streetcar service to the area began in early 1918. Read More
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Local Duo Launches 'Xyza,' A News Platform For Kids
The two San Francisco mothers behind the paper hope to make the news more interesting and less scary. Read More
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Twin Peaks Tunnel Construction On Hold Again
Work on the 100-year-old tunnel won't resume until 2018 at the earliest. Read More
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16 Injured In Pepper Spray Incident At Stonestown Galleria
16 shoppers were injured by the pepper spray, with three requiring hospitalization. Read More
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Noe Valley Bakery Debuts Second Location In West Portal
"San Francisco's favorite neighborhood bakery" has debuted its second outpost—complete with a display case full of cupcakes. Read More
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Twin Peaks Tunnel's Big Rehab Project Pushed To Summer
The year-long project's start date has been delayed yet again. Read More
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Girl Falls Victim To Attempted Kidnapping In West Portal; Suspect Arrested [Updated]
A girl was attacked and grabbed by a man in West Portal, who attempted to force her into his vehicle. Read More
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Taraval Station Holds Second Meeting To Address Spike In Area Burglaries
It was the second meeting in as many weeks to address increased incidents of crime in the district. Read More
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A Look Inside The San Francisco Scottish Rite Masonic Center
It's still used by the Masons, but the stunning murals, gorgeous furniture, and architectural grandeur are frequently open for public viewing. Read More
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Fallen 100-Foot Tree Knocks Power Lines Down In West Portal
Fire officials are asking the public to avoid the south end of West Portal, where a fallen tree has taken power lines down with it. Read More
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Twin Peaks Tunnel Project To Begin In April—Expect Muni Shutdowns
About 81,000 daily light-rail riders will be affected by five lengthy tunnel shutdowns in the next year. Read More
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You Know The Drill: 4th Driver In A Month Gets Stuck In Sunset Tunnel
The Sunset Tunnel closed out January with yet another car getting stuck and blocking N-Judah service. Read More