SFPD, Postal Inspectors Investigate Citywide Mailbox Thefts; Stolen Key Suspected
The Postal Service may be forced to replace thousands of locks if the letter larcenists can't be nabbed.
Event Spotlight: The 52nd Annual Big Book Sale Is A Treasure Hunt For Book Lovers
The largest used book sale on the West Coast, the Annual Big Book Sale, celebrates its 52nd year raising money for Friends of the San Francisco Public Library at Fort Mason September 21-25.
A Conversation With Fred Lyon, San Francisco Photographer Since The 1940s
With his work on view at Leica Store in the FiDi, we sat down with the 92-year-old photographer to discuss his decades-long career, love for San Francisco and how he captured his favorite foggy shot.
2 Chevron Refinery Malfunctions May Have Caused Mysterious SF Stink
Despite releasing new details on malfunctions at its Richmond refinery last December, Chevron has not confirmed why abnormally high amounts of hydrogen sulfide were released.
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All CitiesSan FranciscoMid-MarketUnion SquareOuter RichmondNob HillMarinaTenderloinFinancial DistrictInner RichmondMassive Power Outage Knocks Out Traffic Lights, Closes Montgomery BART/Muni [Updating]
A massive outage has knocked out power to FiDi buildings and snarled the morning commute.
Capt. Greg McEachern Stepping Down At SFPD Northern Station
Beginning tomorrow, Lt. Jennifer Jackson will assume the role of Acting Captain until a replacement is found.
New Theatrical Work 'Golden Gate' Reveals Untold Stories Of The Chinatown Immigrant Experience
From historical struggles to current-day patrons of the Chinatown YMCA, Rene Yung's new work takes on the Chinese-American immigrant experience.
John Jaimerena Selected As New Captain Of SFPD Northern Station
A 22-year SFPD veteran, Jaimerena has pledged to reduce property theft and violent crime and enhance traffic safety.
Sip Coffee With Your Northern Station Police Officers Tomorrow
Ever wonder about the men and women in blue who patrol your neighborhood? Swing by La Boulangerie in Hayes Valley between 7:30 and 9:30am tomorrow for "coffee with a cop."
Mustachioed Cyclist Who Beat Car With U-Lock Pleads Guilty
Ian Hespelt, 39, was arrested last September after a widely circulated video showed him smashing a Zipcar repeatedly with a U-lock. Last week, he pleaded guilty to felony assault and vandalism.
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Public Works plans to fell 90 street trees along Van Ness Avenue to make way for the bus rapid transit project.
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All CitiesSan FranciscoFillmoreNob HillMarinaPacific HeightsCivic CenterWhat will $4,100 rent you in San Francisco, this month?
Curious just how far your dollar goes in San Francisco real estate? Here's what you can get in local apartment rentals by price point, with photos and amenities.
SF weekend: Flower Piano returns to the Botanical Garden, Renegade Craft Fair, live tattooing, more
Whether you're in the mood for music, shopping or strolling, this summer weekend has plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to offer.
SF Eats: The Riddler prepares to temporarily close, a Filipino eatery expands to the Mission, more
A popular champagne bar prepares to temporarily close for a retrofit, a Filipino spot expands to the Mission, and a Burmese eatery opens in the Marina.
SF weekend: Sundown Cinema in Alamo Square, baby penguin march at the Zoo, kitten adoptions, more
This weekend, catch a movie in Alamo Square Park, take a dance lesson in Chinatown, or cheer on marathon runners.
SF Eats: Country-themed bar Westwood opens in the Marina, Slingshot opens in the Tenderloin, more
A new breakfast and burger joint opens in the Tenderloin, a country-themed bar opens in the Marina, and a Korean-inspired drinking den to soon go Italian-style.
Academy of Art University master plan advances, offers new affordable housing & community benefits
The master plan meets the terms of a 2016 legal settlement with the City. The Planning Commission closed public comment on its proposed master plan last week.
SF weekend: Holiday improv show; Bayview Winter Wonderland; all-night underground rave; more
Whether you're looking to squeeze in some extra holiday fun or enjoy some calm before the storm, there's an event for you this weekend.
NYE stabbings, shooting across SF send 3 people to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
In one incident, a 42-year-old man was seriously injured at Franklin and Bay streets in the Marina when a 26-year-old man shot him and fled.
SF Eats: Son & Garden softly opens in the Tenderloin, Off the Grid to celebrate 10 years, more
A brunch, lunch and dinner place with a "whimsical touch" softly opens in the Tenderloin, a Brazilian cafe debuts in the Castro, and a popular food truck event celebrates 10 years in Fort Mason.
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Divisadero Art Walk, other events canceled over COVID-19 concerns
On the recommendation of SFDPH, Multiple events and community gatherings scheduled for March in San Francisco are now postponed until further notice.
Neighbors of Lombard Street motel used as pandemic homeless shelter complain of uptick in crime
Marina residents who live near the Buena Vista Motor Inn (1599 Lombard St.) say that break-ins, attempted break-ins, and two reports of gunshots in recent months have them on edge — and they connect this apparent uptick in crime to the motel being used to shelter homeless individuals during the pandemic.
Marina NIMBYs not happy with 30-Stockton extension to the Presidio
The two-month-old 30-Stockton Presidio bus route extension has some Marina residents up in arms over costs, congestion, and how they feel the buses ruin their views.
Sundance Film Festival will be screening some of its 2021 flicks at Fort Mason drive-in
While you can’t go to hot tub parties in Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival this year, the flicks are coming to SF as Fort Mason will be a ‘satellite’ site for the 2021 festival.
Jaranita SF to debut charcoal-grilled Peruvian restaurant in the Marina District
Jaranita SF, owned by the team behind Peruvian restaurant La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, to debut a new eatery in the Marina District, focusing on wood-fired rotisserie chicken, tapas, empanadas, and infused-sake cocktails (until the liquor license comes through).
Nine Super Bowl-themed takeout and delivery options for you to enjoy at home this Sunday
The 55th Super Bowl kicks off this Sunday with the Kansas City Chiefs aiming to defend their title against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Looking for some food and libation options to enjoy while watching the game at home? From hearty brisket slider kits to Spanish-influenced snack packages, we’ve got you covered.
News from the Bay 'hoods: A Pacific Heights carjacking/kidnapping, and two standoffs in San Jose
Two kids were found safe in the Bayview after a carjacking/kidnapping in Pacific Heights on Saturday, Oakland swears in a new police chief, and San Jose police de-escalate two standoffs in one morning.
News from the Bay 'hoods: Muddy's closes in the Mission, Senor Sisig opens Oakland location
A priest has died of COVID-19 at Saints Peter and Paul Church in North Beach, 27-year-old Muddy's Coffee House has closed at 24th and Valencia, and an East San Jose gym that had remained open in defiance of health orders has temporarily closed.
The Presidio gets a roundabout, and slew of new bike lanes
A bike network improvement project in the Presidio is being completed shockingly on schedule, and features what’s believed to be the city’s first protected bike lane roundabout.
New French spot Côte Ouest Bistro opens in former Baker Street Bistro space
Côte Ouest Bistro recently opened its doors at 2953 Baker St. in the space formerly occupied by the beloved Baker Street Bistro, which officially shuttered in August 2020 after nearly three decades of business.
West Portal to get new sit-down Mexican restaurant from Original Joe's team
The Duggan family, who own two Original Joe's locations in San Francisco and Daly City and Little Original Joe's, which opened late last year in West Portal, are preparing to open another restaurant in their home neighborhood — but this time it will be Mexican-American food, instead of Italian-American.
Live music JAM Permits great for SF businesses, but neighbors jamming out complaints
The temporary outdoor Just Add Music permits have bars’ and venues’ parklets bustling, but nearby residents are lodging complaints, often with dog-whistle grievances over “thuggy” crowds.
Giant new Cow Hollow dispensary approved, despite property’s problematic permitting past
A very large dispensary will bloom at Lombard and Steiner streets, though those plans were nearly choked because the Department of Building Inspection spaced out on a permit 17 years ago.
Highly anticipated Presidio Tunnel Tops park opens this weekend with celebrations both Saturday and Sunday
The ribbon-cutting for the long-awaited Presidio Tunnel Tops park is Saturday, then Sunday’s Grand Opening features a food truck rally plus DJs, live music, and ranger walks.
Marina Sub closes as beloved sandwich man Q retires after 36 years
A San Francisco sandwich institution is closing and changing hands after today — Monday, October 24 — and fans of the place were clamoring to get one last sub before the lights go out.
Palace of Fine Arts lagoon’s 28-year-old swan Blanche has died
Following last year’s untimely death of her mate Blue Boy, 28-year-old mute swan Blanche has gone on to the great lagoon in the sky, as the swan who lived nearly her whole life at the Palace of Fine Arts died last Thursday.
Il Casaro Pizzeria fires up a larger menu at the Marina’s new Casaro Osteria
Take the popular Napolitan-style pizzas of Il Casaro, add steak and ribs cooked in a wood-burning oven, and you’ve got the new Casaro Osteria, which just opened at Union and Fillmore Streets.
Former Mission restaurant Las Mestizas now serving Yucatecan specialties at new Marina location
There’s a new Mexican restaurant in the Marina that features breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes traditional to the Yucatan Peninsula. Las Mestizas has taken over the space formerly occupied by Sushi In at 2280 Chestnut Street.
Maybeck's abruptly closes in the Marina less than a year into its new incarnation
It hasn't even been a year since Maybeck's (3213 Scott Street at Lombard) reopened under the joint management of chef-owner Aaron Toensing and husband-and-wife restaurateurs Lori Baker and Jeffrey Banker, and it's already gone dark.
Instagram-friendly new cocktail bar Rendezvous serving drinks in popcorn boxes and bongs in the Marina
The kitsch is strong at the new Cow Hollow-Marina District cocktail bat Rendezvous, where your cocktail could be served in a bong, a box of popcorn, or with a rubber duckie floating in it.
New Pickleball Venue Set to Open at Palace of Fine Arts in Two Weeks!
New pickleball courts opening July 11 at the Palace of Fine Arts! 64 courts in San Francisco, with 17 dedicated pickleball courts and 50 tennis courts accommodating pickleball. Classes and clinics available from DinkSF.
Marina Inn Set to Convert from Lombard Street Hotel to Drug Rehab Recovery Housing at 3110 Octavia Street
San Francisco's Marina District will transform the former Marina Inn into a two-year recovery housing for adults post substance abuse treatment, managed by The Salvation Army and funded by public health department, amidst diverse community reactions.







































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