City Hall has approved plans to demolish the Phoenix Irish Pub building on Valencia Street, and from the wording of the documents, it does not seem the Phoenix will rise from those ashes.

Last week the Planning Commission unanimously approved the demolition and redevelopment of 240-250 Church Street, which previously housed 24-hour diner Sparky's, and continues to house decade-old bakery Thorough Bread and Pastry.

The City of San Francisco is seeking interest from qualified developers to build affordable rental housing at nine sites across eastern San Francisco, including an unassigned parcel at Pier 70 and several SoMa locations.