There's a lot to do in and around North Beach this weekend, especially if you like comedy, goats, or getting a closer look at Chinatown.

"SOS Vallejo" is urging an alternative design for the Poets Plaza that would create open space yet allow vehicles on the 600 block of Vallejo.

A stretch of Grant Avenue that's been plagued with papered-over windows is finally about to see two new businesses open.

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.

The English-themed tea and soufflé shop, which also sells late-night Chinese food, is looking at other neighborhoods.

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

SF Public Works and Clear Channel Communication are removing 60 pedestal news racks and replacing some with smaller versions to improve the city's streetscapes.

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

In the works since 2014, April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman's planned bar in the former peep-show palace is finally moving forward.

Bring a group for a steaming bowl of Chinese hot pot at this new spot, which will be open until 2am nightly.

You've heard about the CIA's Cold War-era LSD-fueled experiments, but did you know that one of the more depraved ongoing operations took place inside a Telegraph Hill house at 225 Chestnut St.?

On this day in 1956, Caffe Trieste was established as the very first espresso coffeehouse on the West Coast—no foolin'. An anniversary celebration is being planned for a later date.

With Bay Area Bike Share looking to expand throughout the city, North Beach's sole location has temporarily moved while Grant Avenue is repaved.