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

Friends of the SFPL is behind this weekend's blowout used book sale at Fort Mason.

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

A 22-year SFPD veteran, Jaimerena has pledged to reduce property theft and violent crime and enhance traffic safety.

Take a closer look at a unique hair salon on Chestnut Street.

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.

Get a jumpstart on some local spring cleaning events before enjoying a weekend of comedy, art openings and a trivia contest.

From historical struggles to current-day patrons of the Chinatown YMCA, Rene Yung's new work takes on the Chinese-American immigrant experience.

Bosco is part of the third generation of his family to run Lucca, which has been making its famed ravioli since 1929.

Damaged in a two-alarm fire last spring, the 43-year-old pub says it won't return because "our landlord has refused to renew our lease."

This weekend, jump in the Bay, visit the Chinese New Year parade, and celebrate Black History Month with poetry and jazz.

Beginning tomorrow, Lt. Jennifer Jackson will assume the role of Acting Captain until a replacement is found.

A roundup of all the news from this week, plus intel on Restaurant Week deals and other events in the neighborhood.