The waters between Pier 39 and the cruise ship terminal at Pier 35 were the site of a dramatic scene this morning, as rescue divers worked to save an elderly woman who allegedly jumped into the water.

Muggers who pepper-sprayed their victims, a suspicious death on a Muni bus, a robber at gunpoint, and—on the upside—a Good Samaritan who helped thwart a phone robbery.

This week boasts some unique dramatic, artistic and historical events to check out in North Beach.

Donald Dewsnup, a member of SFBARF, is accused of using false addresses in order to infiltrate a neighborhood association on Telegraph Hill.

A robbery at high noon, a ride-by phone snatching, a shooting and various muggings mark the previous week in crime in area neighborhoods.

First Fridays kicks off a long weekend of art, poetry and music around the North Beach area.

In this week's crime blotter, two mysterious fires are set, a teenager is mugged, and a woman finds a disturbing note under her apartment door.

Bunnies, stand-ups and a remote-controlled El Camino help kick off events around the North Beach this week.

Acclaimed NYC chef Jonathan Waxman is opening his first restaurant in San Francisco tonight.

Eight hotels across the city now have rooftop beehives, and are finding creative ways to serve the honey to guests.

With its menu of baked fries, housemade dipping sauces and vegan soups, the upstart chain is targeting 50 West Coast locations.

A program called City Accelerator is giving the city and Port assistance with brainstorming innovative ways to get funding for the Great Seawall.

A pedestrian was killed on Broadway, a man was stabbed on St. Patrick's Day, and it was a bad week for men getting robbed of their cell phones.