Every parking meter in the city will have its price adjusted based on demand, from 50 cents to as much as $7 per hour.

Supervisors Jane Kim, Aaron Peskin, and Scott Weiner, among others, will debate pro and con positions on Propositions M, O, U, and X.

Wiener is carrying a five-point lead over rival Jane Kim, with some votes still left to count.

What's your vision for Harvey Milk Plaza?

Sharper Future will treat convicted sex offenders who've recently been released from prison.

Anne Kihagi is accused of "breathtaking cruelty" for harassing and displacing tenants from rent-controlled homes.

Strut's larger space was supposed to address the overcrowding at Magnet, but many men seeking STI tests are still being turned away.

Earlier this year, the community service organization launched a brand-new chapter in the Castro and Noe Valley.

In a deal with AT&T that San Francisco made last fall, the SF Department of Technology and Information Services (DTIS) is working with the telecom to survey lamposts, street signs, and other sur

Grab your popcorn.

Five new city employees will be around the Castro on a full-time basis to tidy streets and phone in 311 concerns.

Whether Jane Kim or Scott Wiener wins the District 11 State Senate race, the board will have an empty seat. Who will choose the newest Supervisor?

A new analysis suggests that five of the six biggest opportunity sites for addressing the city's urine and feces issue are located in SoMa.

After receiving a "show cause" action from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges for failing to meet several requirements around funding and budgeting, amongst other issues, t

The Castro Country Club, the club that offers a clean and sober environment to queers in addiction recovery, has been denied access to the reception hall in the Castro's Most Holy Redeemer Catholic

Though the nudity ban isn't officially a law yet, word comes this morning that U.

Step up to the ring folks-things are about to get dicey, once again, in local Castro, Queer political circles.

Already in hot water with the city, Bluegogo once again left unpermitted bikes on SF streets this morning.

300 to 400 Trans people and their allies took part in last nights Million Trans March for Inclusion & Tolerance.

Despite all it's efforts to quell the LGBT communities justifiable unhappiness over the Pope's pick of Proposition 8 author, Salvatore Cordileone, as new Archbishop of the San Francisco diocese many

            About fifty activist gathered at Harvey Milk Plaza this afternoon to voice their anger and objections of the unilateral decision removing public bench seating from Milk Plaza by

Here's the latest roundup of tips we've received from Hoodline readers in the last week.

Live in District 8? We're interviewing new Supervisor Jeff Sheehy, and taking your suggestions for questions.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors narrowly approved Supervisor Scott Wiener's city-wide ban on nudity in a 6-5 preliminary vote today.

Breaking: A group called the Vibrant Castro Neighborhood Association (VCNA) has launched a Change.

Thursday, December 13th San Francisco City Attorney urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit against San Francisco’s nudity ban filed by nude activists who say the ordinance violates their Constit

Have a question? Send it in to us via Twitter, email or SMS and we'll see what we can find out.

Tuesday, December 18th, the newly reformed AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power of San Francisco (ACT UP/SF) held a dual demonstration and protest targeting Gilead Sciences as AIDS profiteers over their

Since 2008 the Dudoce Triangle Neighborhood Association (DTNA) has been working in association with San Francisco Beautiful and a coalition of organizations to keep our sidewalks free from additiona

Will the newly renovated escalator feature more rainbow LEDs? According to the SFMTA, it's up to the community.

Monday a wide coalition of 200 activists from the Castro and nearly every City neighborhood gathered on the eastside steps of SF City Hall to voice their outrage over Supervisors Scott Wiener (Dist.

The last bell has rung in the fight between the pro-nudity camp and the City.

Friday, Feb 1st, the day the Castro's Supervisor Scott Wiener's polarizing nudity ban took effect in the City a small group of San Franciscan naturists defied the new law by disrobing at City Hall c

The day that many San Franciscans have dreaded is finally upon us. Here's where to make your voice heard.

In a unanimous vote today, the SF Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Scott Wiener's legislation to allow the construction of new in-law units (or accessory dwelling units) in the Castro area.

If you or your community group are looking for a way to volunteer in the Castro, this may be the job for you.

Castro Supervisor Scott Wiener finds himself at the center of controversy again regarding his proposed legislation seeking City parks have posted, uniform and enforced operating hours.

Last night over the course of the evening about 100 people attended a protest organized by the Harvey Milk Democratic Club (HMDC) in Dolores Park voicing their opposition to Castro's Dist.

Protesters could be heard chanting "Not my president" and "No racist USA, no Trump, no KKK."

Join as we relive one of our favorite Hoodline stories to celebrate the Mint's 80th birthday.

Despite a vocal and concerted effort by City homeless advocates and a Dolores Park protest spearheaded by the Harvey Milk Democratic Club, the full Board of Supervisors voted, 'yes' on Castro Superv

We missed this news over the weekend, but thought readers might like to know about the Body Freedom rally that happened on Saturday at Jane Warner Plaza.

The Examiner reported yesterday that Supervisor Wiener's sponsored in-law unit (or accessory dwelling unit) legislation passed the Planning Commission and is enroute to the Board of Supervisors.

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It's official: all four of Castro Station's escalators will be fitted with rainbow LEDs.

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A lengthy protest march opposing President Trump's agenda has been on the march downtown, and will continue until 5pm.

The agency plans to install new bike lanes this year, but bulb-outs, traffic islands and other changes will take longer.

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Here's the latest from our tipline. Tweet @Hoodline, email [email protected], or text (415) 200-3233 and we'll investigate for you.

SF's State Assembleyperson, former Castro Supe and one time Mayoral candidate, Tom Ammiano, Homeless Bill of Rights cleared a major hurdle on Tues.

"Anne Kihagi has a special place reserved for her in San Francisco’s abusive landlord hall of fame,” said City Attorney Dennis Herrera.

If you grew up in the City or the Castro chances are you know about the Randall Museum.

Also on the tipline this week: a new gallery, a Hard Rock Cafe remodel, and a crazy attempted phone robbery on the Great Highway.

Evictions in the Castro and throughout the City have hit a twelve-year high that hasn't been seen since the first dot.

UPDATE (9PM): the version of the TIC condo conversion ordinance backed by Supervisor David Chiu was given initial approval by the Board of Supervisors, 8-3, and the version backed by Supervisors Wie

Created as a temporary art installation, Supervisor Jeff Sheehy says the symbol should become a protected landmark.

City officials gathered yesterday morning to rededicate F-Market car #1051, the Harvey Milk.

The new LGBT senior center addresses challenges faced by the local queer elder community, including discrimination and social isolation.

Although a space hasn't been identified or secured, merchants are in favor of the idea.

Here's what the Castro community had to say about the SFMTA's new and colorful addition to Castro Station.

At 18th & Castro, where the memorial to the Orlando shooting victims was removed last week, a new chalk message has gone up in protest of the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.

It's official, Supervisor Wiener will have some competition next year when the District 8 Supervisor seat is up for grabs again.

Bevan Dufty, former District 8 Supervisor, has a new job as point man on homelessness and housing here in the City for Mayor Ed Lee.

Last Wednesday at the City's LGBT Center, in a first of its kind, historic town hall meeting nearly 200 people who lived through the first two waves of the HIV/AIDS pandemic came together to commisera

Supervisor Scott Wiener's campaign contributors to cozy with development says the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project.

About 150 Castro-area residents, city politicians, and members of statewide renters organizations showed up yesterday to the Castro Tenants Convention at the LGBT Center to discuss housing rights.

Supervisor Wiener has thrown out the idea of assessing a per ticket surcharge on the City's big entertainment draws like the SF Giants or Outside Lands music festival to help pay for MUNI's woefully

  Following President Obama's much celebrated reelection on Tuesday the local LGBT for Obama campaign headquarters housed on the first floor, store front space once occupied by NaNa Clothes-Market

We awake this Friday to find yet another odd twist in the world of Castro neighborhood politics.

Today marks what many in the Castro hopes is the final chapter of nudist letting it all hang out at Jane Werner Plaza.

The San Francisco Dyke March, which marked its 20th anniversary in 2012, is seeking new, bright, invigorated and creative talent to help organize the 2013 year's event as several key leaders are ste

It's being widely reported in USA Today, San Francisco Chronicle and other sources that District Nine Sup.

In less than two weeks the San Francisco law banning public nudity-unless for specific purposes or events-takes effect on February 1st.

Mayor Ed Lee broke out the tiny umbrella  he uses during his tight rope act this week as he picked a precarious path over political, shark infested waters urging all involved in the hotly disputed t

New development in the Biscuit's ongoing coverage of Dist.

Yesterday on the steps of City Hall a coalition of Tenants Rights Groups and Supervisors Jane Kim, Norman Yee and Board of Supervisor President, David Chiu announced they'd come up with an amended p

We've been following the progress around Dolores Park renovations and most recently posted that after more than fifty meetings over multiple years between the City and the greater community one lone

Nightlife in San Francisco is left in the dark when it comes to late-night transit options.

The San Francisco Pride Committee, which has been in hot water for months due to bizarre decisions and lack of transparency, replaced a majority of its board with a slate of reformers during a long an

The much discussed, debated, and met upon Castro Street Design Project that has been the hot topic within the neighborhood since it was first proposed by the CBD and then championed by District 8 Supe

Supervisor Scott Wiener, who serves the Castro via his District 8 seat, has been busy, as always, with a variety of issues that directly affect or have ripple effects into the Castro.

A new group calling itself San Francisco Group for Accountable Government (SFGAG) has started an online petition and campaign to block District 8 Supervisor Scott Wiener from attending or speaking at

Sunday, November 17th, San Francisco's nudity ban was challenged, yet again, at Jane Warner Plaza in the Castro when activists disrobed in an act of civil disobedience and were detained and cited by

The Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association wants more information on Supervisor Wiener's plan to allow construction of in-law units in the Castro

That's right, Chris Kohrs, aka the Hot Cop of Castro, will be lending his body for a good cause next Monday.

Landlords will be able to create additional, separate units within their buildings out of unused spaces, such as storage rooms or garages.

Activist and mayoral write-in candidate Michael Petrelis wants the city to publicize its fire-station restrooms to the homeless (and everyone else).

The center will offer sexual health services, counseling, and special programs for over-50 and African-American bi and gay men.

Kim wants to hire more attendants for existing facilities, like the green JCDecaux kiosks and the toilets at parks and senior centers.

We're looking for non-profits, community organizations, small businesses, local superheroes or good Samaritans to write about.

The plan could add two floors of housing in buildings on neighborhood main streets across the city, among many other proposals.

After delays with permits, zoning, and medical licensing, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation's new health center Strut will formally open its doors in the Castro on Monday, January 4th.

Strut combines all San Francisco AIDS Foundation services under one roof for the first time.

Though the renovation will take six months, the Center will continue as usual, with the vast majority of programs still in place.

The committee at the heart of San Francisco's Democratic Party is at odds, with the head of it accusing Aaron Peskin of forming a 'political machine.'

This year's recipient of the Pink Brick Award, given to an individual or organization that has done harm to the LGBT Community has yet to be announced.

Supervisors Kim and Wiener squared off last night to debate over shuttle buses, police force, tent encampments and more.

Volunteers can do any number of tasks, from accompanying patients to the doctor to bringing their dogs by for playtime.

Steve Gibson founded the Castro health center in 2003; starting next month, he'll become the HIV Prevention Branch Chief at the State Office on AIDS.

The material used to cover the crosswalks for historical accuracy has stuck to them, and multiple cleaning attempts have proven fruitless.

More than 1,700 people have expressed interest in joining protesters at Harvey Milk Plaza tonight at 6pm.

Thousands gathered in the Castro yesterday evening to honor the victims of the Orlando massacre.

The city is hosting its first ever Fix-It Workshop tonight in the Castro, with the goal of identifying and addressing quality-of-life concerns.

The walk's newest LGBT honorees range from drag queens to astronauts to Major League Baseball players.

Last night, the Castro came together for a final memorial tribute to the 49 people killed in Orlando.

The Castro's LGBT-inclusive public elementary school is seeking local volunteers, with a training session tomorrow afternoon.

The proposal comes after years of bicyclists crashing on the streetcar tracks, often leaving them with serious injuries.

In March, the city penalized the startup for operating an office without proper permits.

From now until Election Day, locals can volunteer to phonebank on behalf of eight Democratic House candidates in swing districts.

The Castro recently replaced two vandalized palm trees with new ones—but the attacks may be spreading to its gingko trees.

The Planning Commission approved The Agency's move to the Castro, as well as a patio for private social club The Academy.

Established in 1965, the city's first public health center is getting an upgrade and seismic retrofit.

The Board of Supervisors and the San Francisco Board of Education approved the 'Safe Sleeping Sites' resolution, which would provide space and services to unhoused people with no access to shelter.

While many neighborhoods have embraced the "smart" Bigbelly cans, the Castro CBD says they haven't proven to be worth the cost.

Staff and case managers at the temporary camping site will have just six weeks to come up with a plan for the people who move there.

People spilled into the streets Saturday morning and afternoon as SF residents celebrated the election of Joe Biden to the presidency. For some, the wait since Tuesday’s election had felt interminable and the relief and joy at the decision was palpable at the celebrations.

On Monday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Land Use and Transportation Committee took an initial vote to protect the historic Castro Theatre's fixed seating.

On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is set to vote on the Castro Theatre landmark designation update. And District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman has informed Hoodline that he plans to propose removing the contentious 'fixed theatrical seating' language from the landmark update.

On Thursday, the Castro Merchants voted to fully support Another Planet Entertainment's proposed changes to the 100-year-old Castro Theatre ahead of next week's Board of Supervisors meeting.

On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted in support of the Castro Theatre landmark update without the controversial ‘fixed seating’ language.