With his supplies stolen Monday, stand damaged Tuesday and fewer customers dropping by, it's been a rough week for the shoe shiner who's worked the corner of Market and New Montgomery since 2008.

The VP is in town to speak at a conference—but he and his motorcade decided to make a grilled cheese run first.

Eddie Baba was just five years old at the start of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.

Establishing six restaurants in San Francisco, the pioneering chef and businessman introduced Hunan cuisine to the United States.

Long a champion of trees, parks and playgrounds, the former supervisor will lead a "green benefit district" in the city's southeast.

Whether they're polishing dress shoes or just giving directions to tourists, the duo behind Best Shoe Shine in Town are full of stories.

The former supervisor and current candidate discusses housing policy, managing a campaign, and living in North Beach.

Our roving reporter gets to know a few of the denizens of the FiDi.

Radner has fought fiercely for more than a decade to preserve a downtown fitness club from being razed for condos.

Rather than taking the plaza's name for granted, one motivated SF family is taking action.

There's a surprising number of bird species in the Tenderloin, but the person counting them is one of a kind.

An accomplished writer, artist, and singer, Peters weaves storytelling into her show, accompanied by a five-piece band.

Therapists and empathetic listeners will be stationed throughout the city to talk and provide referrals to mental health services.

From Guerneville to the Sierras, here's how one San Francisco family used to spend its summers.

Here are some memorable sights from yesterday's celebration.

Until a new name is selected, the space will simply be known as "Embarcadero Plaza."

The move aims to limit vacancies and inhibit real estate speculation, said Supervisor Aaron Peskin.

Radner devoted himself to saving a neighborhood swim club from being razed to build luxury condos.

"Our public sidewalks are not to be used as commercial billboards," said a DPW spokesperson.

Organizers said more than 50,000 people took part in Sunday's parade down Market Street.

Looking to get out into the community this weekend?

Activists also shut down entrances to big banks like Chase and Wells Fargo, with employees barred from entering.

The enduring influence of one of the civil rights movements founder’s is being recognized this month through an exhibit hosted by the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA

The Lower Polk and East Cut community benefit districts are the latest to lease the controversial cans, which have divided city officials.

The 600 block of Commercial Street is now truly renamed Emperor Norton Place, after City Hall approved the renaming in April, and SFMTA did quick work in getting the sign up last week.