Southbound Van Ness Avenue is closed at Golden Gate Avenue while emergency crews work to clear a vehicle on its side.

The videos detail the many modifications coming to the city's traffic "backbone" over the next three years.

A 52-year-old San Francisco resident died last week after being assaulted late last month at Market and Jones. So far, no arrests have been made. The death is the city's 33rd homicide this year.

Here's the latest crime news from around the Tenderloin. (Hint: beware requests for cigarettes and lighters.)

The massive space once hosted conventions, but now, it's a 90,000 square-foot storage room.

A mob of teens attacked a store customer, and two women were robbed on a block of O'Farrell St. in a single afternoon.

Though they still had some concerns, residents also expressed excitement for BRT and other changes.

As the city prepares to re-activate the long-troubled building, the vibrant mural that's adorned its facade for years has been painted over.

Cellular service is finally in the works for the underground Muni Metro, which has long been a blackout zone for coverage.

The Burger King at the corner of Market and Grove has been closed since last Friday.

'Moe Greens' has passed a hurdle in its plans to establish a dispensary with onsite consumption in a vacant Market Street storefront.

Does it seem like there are more used needles lying around these days? The Chronicle investigates, and finds new stats and sources supporting a rising incidence of used-needle dumps around the city.

Over the next four years, Mayor Lee has pledged to end homelessness forever for 8,000 San Franciscans.

Kahn & Keville's auto shop (and its beloved billboard) may soon be replaced with eight stories of 100 percent affordable housing.

This weekend, catch a musical performance, try some delicious new dishes or catch a comedy show in Oakland.

Two separate attacks at Fulton and Hyde by groups of assailants left one victim dead and another injured Friday night.

The SF Public Library has chosen "Beautiful Chaos," the memoir by A.C.T. artistic director Carey Perloff, as its annual citywide book pick.

Updates on this week's police commission hearing and LocoL's long-delayed opening in the Tenderloin, along with your weekend events.

Applicants must be 18 or over and should bring a current resume.

Those drenched by the season's first storm can pick up free, custom-designed backpacks this week and free lightly used clothing next week.

The hearing uncovered barriers to developing one central department on homelessness, and gave community members the chance to speak out.

With funding from the state, a private mental health agency plans to offer free wellness programs for those looking to recover and give back.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of beating, and ultimately killing, a 52-year-old man at the end of August.

Supporters of the man fatally shot by police in December are calling for Police Chief Greg Suhr's dismissal.

A man was arrested today for making a bomb threat at the station, shutting down BART and Muni service for nearly an hour.

Many assaults and robberies around the neighborhood and a shooting on Leavenworth headline this week's crime blotter.

District 6 neighbors showed plenty of interest in expanding the bike share system, but wanted to ensure stations were in safe, walkable areas.

The permit fees were waived "as this is part of the civic celebration," said Rec & Parks.

This morning marks the launch of a new shuttle service that will run between Hillway Avenue and the Embarcadero during the morning commute.

A collision at 4:10pm yesterday near Civic Center Plaza sent one passenger to the hospital with critical injuries.

With maxed-out service already in place, BART is trying a new technique to address overcrowding: taking out seats.

In one incident, a woman lit newspapers on fire and set fire to the exterior of a building.

With a shared affinity for health-conscious, locally-sourced fare, the restaurant and juice pop-up have joined forces on a new breakfast menu.

The Bern is back in town, lobbying for a State Senate candidate and a ballot measure aimed at reducing prescription drug prices.

Amid ongoing negotiations between the administration and faculty union, striking faculty members are convening at Civic Center Campus this afternoon for a rally against CCSF's labor practices.

The pork-obsessed pop-up is eyeing a soon-to-be-vacated spot near Polk Street for its first brick-and-mortar location.

Pay your own price to see live sketch comedy, check out a free happy hour with deals on clothing and accessories, and much more.

This month's crime blotter includes a shooting, a stabbing, a slew of violent robberies and a hard look at the TL's lack of bike lanes.

The proposal would restrict access for dogs, both on- and off-leash, at Crissy Field, Ocean Beach, Fort Funston, Lands End and more.

Here are some neighborhood tidbits to start your work week.

The armed man has finally surrendered after a nearly six-hour standoff that completely shut down Civic Center.

Up-and-coming progressive leader Temprano wants a grassroots marketing campaign to help boost the school.

Civic Center-area filming of the new Steve Jobs biopic starring Michael Fassbender and Seth Rogen is in full swing.

Expect more traffic, security, and general hustle and bustle in the Civic Center area for Thursday's fundraising event.

The rally will be part of a national day of action led by Pelosi and Sens. Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer.

A woman was struck and killed near City Hall this morning, one hour after a pedestrian safety project broke ground.

An altercation yesterday afternoon in UN Plaza sent one San Francisco resident to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Starting next week, Civic Center Plaza will be aglow with six enormous lanterns.

Get the details on the clubhouse coming to Hayes Valley in early 2015.

Starting tomorrow, Market Street will become a three-day playground packed with interactive art.

Traffic is stalled at 10th and Market, where protestors are rallying against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Open rehearsals for a live multimedia performance on the facade of UC Hastings Law School will begin tomorrow.

The efforts of Filipino troops during World War II have long been omitted from public school textbooks. But a group of educators is working to change that.

With construction on the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit to begin this fall, the avenue's streetlamps may become a thing of the past.

If you notice things getting a little crowded on Grove Street tonight, don't worry. It's just Barack.

The 167-space underground parking garage under 6x6 is open, despite no tenants being confirmed for the retail mall above it.

Pro tips from Hoodline readers and editors on making a trip on the N-Judah, Muni's most-ridden line.

Ben and Cristina, who left Alabama in search of opportunity, share how they're trying to make their lives and relationship work while temporarily homeless in San Francisco.

Tonight, join a rememberance and vigil in honor of Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone, who were assassinated 34 years ago today.

For your Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here's the story of the time the young civil rights leader visited our neck of the woods.

Fresh off a win in Golden Gate Park, traffic safety activists are now planning to bring the unauthorized posts to Market Street.

Here's what our photographer saw at Civic Center yesterday afternoon.

Staff at All Star Cafe, the corner's longstanding donut shop, say it won't be closing next week.

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.

Jennine Jacob wants people to pitch tents at City Hall to advocate for emergency aid for the city's homeless population.

Just after 5pm today, a motorcyclist was killed after colliding with another vehicle.

Protesters opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline blocked traffic at Van Ness & Market this morning.

BART trains are experiencing major delays this afternoon after a person reportedly got onto the tracks at Civic Center station. Trains are now running again, but behind schedule.

Learn about updated platforms, new bus shelters, and the path of the transit lines on Van Ness.

Students from the Outer Richmond and Mission District are marching to Civic Center this morning to protest the outcome of Tuesday's presidential election.

In keeping with San Francisco's creative spirit, there were plenty of clever homemade signs and costumes at this weekend's marches.

Near-empty for nine years, this corner could see another mixed-use building with residential units on the way.

Enjoy a gingerbread party, movie screenings, a holiday show and more.

Here are some of the funniest, most moving, and most original signs we spotted at Saturday's protest.

Mid-Market's newest beer hall is set to debut this week.

Thanks to a grant from the Awesome Foundation, the artist is creating seating on circular bike racks.

Watch disgruntled Muni passengers pry their way out of a stalled train, views of a Christmas made of 70 Barbie dolls and more.

The lot would hold two buildings for formerly homeless San Franciscans, but first, the Board of Supervisors must approve the idea.

A duo of documentary photographers wants their new audio/video project to unite Tenderloin residents and wealthy Mid-Market denizens.

The improvements to Polk and Van Ness are set to break ground this fall, but not everyone is on board for the wave of construction.

In a galaxy not so far, far away from downtown San Francisco, aspiring Jedi knights are learning to wield—and fight with—lightsabers.

Tender Loving Food is closed, but its owner is still moving forward on a different Tenderloin restaurant, serving banquet-style Burmese food.

Smoke pouring out of a vehicle on Van Ness Avenue at Eddy Street forced northbound traffic to reroute this afternoon.

The San Francisco Opera is having a sale... and it's not exactly what you're thinking.

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

A very important meeting tonight, plus what's ahead for the weekend (hint: there will be free music).

The contemporary Indian restaurant is aiming to satisfy lunchtime workers, City Hall celebrants, and opera and symphony-goers in one spot.

A beer garden, live music, food trucks and artists are popping up at Civic Center tonight for a new weekly event.

Recent sightings of a donkey roaming the Civic Center/Hayes Valley area have sparked curiosity.

The ANSWER Coalition-sponsored demonstration started with a rally at UN Plaza, and began heading westbound on Market just after 6pm.

In his new solo show, the longtime Market Street photographer highlights the rapid pace of change in the Mid-Market area.

Compared to the rest of SF, the Tenderloin tends to have much lower voting rates. But many residents we spoke to aren't sitting this one out.

The neighborhood's two fanciest music venues are both celebrating new seasons with glittery galas this week.

This week’s crime blotter includes a bus-stop stabbing, an ATM robbery and a man critically injured after crawling beneath a delivery truck.

San Francisco Main Public Library staff may be trained to deliver life-saving medication to heroin users who overdose on the property.

Vet SOS and the SPCA provide San Francisco's homeless residents with free veterinary care to help keep their pets healthy and families transitioning into housing together.

The legislation aims to preserve the neighborhood's LGBT history, while allowing a major Mid-Market development to move forward.

A man reportedly stole a construction vehicle from the 55 Laguna construction site this morning, leading police on a destructive chase around the area.

Police responding to a collision early this morning found one victim with a gunshot wound to the head.

You can now sign up for classes at the exercise studio’s sixth San Francisco location, on Grove at Gough.

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

City officials have not decided how to implement the new voter-approved ban on homeless encampments.

Zachary Banks was attacked and fatally stabbed by five suspects near U.N. Plaza.

Hazel will begin serving patrons of Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio this week and open its own bar and restaurant in mid-February.

Developers of a new mixed-use building at 1028 Market hope to keep the space active even after The Hall closes in October.

A building in the heart of the Tenderloin is being transformed into a space for artists to create and sell their work.

With hopes of changing local perspectives—and policies—on homelessness, the nonprofit is broadcasting the stories of individuals living on San Francisco streets.

It's December, and holiday preparations are in full swing. When it comes to gifts, why not make something handmade over the weekend? That idea, and more on pre-holiday happenings ahead.

The suspect slashed a 29-year-old man inside the Civic Center BART/Muni station, seriously injuring his head and hand.

The latest crime recap also includes a cyclist who was pepper-sprayed and robbed while locking up his bike on Market.

Debuted this past weekend, a new mural now graces the parking lot side of All Star Cafe.

After kicking the victim in the head, the suspect fled into Civic Center BART.

A vehicle crashed into 10 United Nations Plaza this morning, just outside the plaza's weekly farmers market.

The crosswalk in front of City Hall is getting a much-needed safety upgrade after a pedestrian was killed last year.

Put out to pasture in the early 2000s, the S line has returned, giving morning commuters from West Portal to Embarcadero some breathing room.

Tenants at 1049 Market are continuing their ongoing battle to remain in their homes.

The new learning center is part of Twitter's revitalization agreement for receiving payroll tax breaks.

The two art walks are relaunching under one banner, with more than 35 participating galleries and businesses to check out.

"It’s hard to overstate the excitement for kids when a McDonald's is built in your neighborhood."

The city is requiring six new Navigation Centers to open by mid-2018—one of which must be aimed at youth. But no one's taking action.

The Tenderloin is set to receive better pedestrian and street lighting in the new year.

Throughout the 80s and 90s, 'Stars' was one of the city's most glamorous and innovative restaurants.

A fight at Civic Center Station last night led to one man being pushing into the path of an oncoming Muni train.

As part of the national strike, local Women's March organizers are hosting a rally on the steps of City Hall this Wednesday.

Tomorrow, anyone is encouraged to ride public transportation without pants, while trying to keep a straight face.

After artist Hope Mohr was evicted from her studio at Klockars Blacksmith, she decided to look at labor and its place in San Francisco.

SFPD investigators have arrested and charged an Oakland man with murder.

Based on findings from the city’s first raised bike lane, Polk Street’s northbound bike lane will be street-level—not raised.

A Van Ness fixture since 1978, this venerable McDonald's location has officially closed its doors.

Rest assured, the long-delayed remodel is underway.

Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday with one of these community events in San Francisco.

Photographer Jim Marshall captured images of Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and more.

A man died Tuesday of injuries he suffered in an attack last year, making the case a homicide.

Civic Center station was completely shut down, with BART and Muni trains not running, while officials investigated a bomb threat.

The past two weeks saw an early-morning homicide, the death of a man attacked last November, and a six-on-one stabbing.

The team behind Lower Haight bar and restaurant Maven has yet another new Mid-Market project in the works.

A large protest against Trump's immigration ban is continuing as planned.

Plans to build the 13-story apartment building at 1028 Market St. were approved yesterday, which means The Hall's time is almost up.

Democratic politicians and health-care advocates are leading similar rallies in other cities.

Yes, there's something to look forward to on Monday morning.

Mayor Lee is expected to approve funding for the 121-unit, all-affordable housing project this month.

SFMOMA/Open Space, CounterPulse, and Danspace are teaming up to explore the impact of HIV/AIDS on the local arts community.

It was a violent evening around the city yesterday.

The soccer and poetry nonprofit for low-income youth is holding two camps this summer.

Demolition of the big, pink concrete McDonald's on Van Ness is well underway.

Science puns, dinosaurs, and even a transformer could all be found at the March for Science today.

The former McDonald's at Van Ness and Golden Gate will be demolished soon, but plans for developing the site are still pending.

Commuters trudged through a tunnel on foot after a Muni train stalled this afternoon.

A new initiative to unify the common spaces near City Hall aims to create the Civic Center Commons area to attract residents and visitors to enjoy the area.

For its 20th anniversary, the troupe will take a look back at the year it was founded.

A major playground renovation, starting tomorrow, is intended to be the opening act in a full-scale transformation of Civic Center.

Police have confirmed that a man was either stabbed or slashed with a "big knife" around 8:39pm.

If approved, a new neon work would decorate two sides of the popular concert and events venue.

A cup of coffee at Blue Bottle set Mokhtar Al-Khanshali on a path that now connects Yemeni farmers to consumers who appreciate the most extraordinary coffee in the world.

The new exhibition at the Main Library includes a temporary play structure for kids outside City Hall.

Restaurants are shutting down to show solidarity with immigrant workers against President Trump's policies.

Yet another multi-story apartment building will soon be rising on Hayes Street.

Protesters will converge on Uber's 11th and Market headquarters at 5pm today to oppose the company's recent involvement with the Trump administration, and other controversies.

Justin Lanska of 'Powered by Pork' on plans for his street food operation to take over an iconic kitchen.

An armed man was arrested on the Civic Center Muni station platform this afternoon.

Muni is snarled, traffic lights are out, and thousands are without power.

At times like these, it's nice to surround yourself with fellow fans.

After 4 assailants attacked a woman and stole her dog, police nabbed 3 of the suspects and reunited pet and guardian.

Organizers hope to send the message that the president is "too chicken" to release his returns.

A new project works to provide free lunches to homeless citizens in the Tenderloin and Civic Center area.

Comedy Central will host the first edition of Clusterfest, a major new comedy festival, at Civic Center Plaza in June.

New developments with less than 10 units are not required to provide affordable housing. But Planning isn’t letting two downtown developers off that easy.

Protesters will return to SFO today, but a larger demonstration in San Francisco proper has also been set for next Saturday.

Get ready for some scantily-clad Santas coming your way over the weekend.

The group is seeking a Supervisor to sponsor legislation divesting SF's money from banks that support the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Congratulations, N riders: you're getting the first of the brand-new Muni trains.

Gabriela Cámara of Mexico City's Contramar is bringing a new restaurant to 149 Fell St.

We've got news about a lighting situation (or lack thereof).

Last week's officer-involved shooting, a man who attacked 3 different men with a metal object, and a significant number of group attacks.

A unanimous vote has prevented the eviction of 1049 Market St.'s residents, many of them lower-income artists.

Jackson will watch the president's speech alongside the staff and clients of family homelessness agency Hamilton Family Services.

Yes, that's a person climbing a construction crane on the 100 block of Hayes St.

Tips and info to make this weekend's Pride festivities easier on you and everyone else.

An update on the next phase of the 5-Fulton project, including one element that's raised safety concerns.

BART police conducted a three-day sting that arrested 27 suspected narcotics users inside the station this week.

Hundreds of people gathered at City Hall today for two different protests, and a third is expected to follow this evening.

An area salvage expert got in before demolition began.

The reigning queen of "RuPaul's Drag Race" is returning to San Francisco for several upcoming shows.

The pop-up turned permanent restaurant will offer a variety of Asian-inspired pork sliders and local brews.

The neighborhood has seen two homicides in the past two weeks, but is also rallying behind a man ticketed for eating pizza at a Muni shelter.

A new Harvey Milk Photo Center exhibit showcases ballerinas balancing the demands of family and work.

CCSF's Civic Center classes will resume at 1170 Market St. while seismic issues at 750 Eddy St. are resolved.

From showers to dental care, homeless residents will be able to access much-needed services at the event.

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

The orchestra cancelled its North Carolina performances in response to the state's adoption of discriminatory legislation.

The move comes as residents, advocacy groups, and Supervisor Jane Kim all voiced opposition to scaling down a physically protected bike lane into a painted one.