Why is San Francisco the only city to still operate cable cars? We dug into the history books to find out.

Sushi, swords, flowers, and Black History Month events are all part of the weekend mix in North Beach.

A business owner along Green Street, where the market is planned, was incensed about possible interruptions to deliveries and parking.

Sidewalk bulb-outs and continental crosswalks are in the works, as the Columbus Avenue Safety Project kicks off.

After a seismic retrofit and almost six weeks in a temporary location, Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods is back in its original spot on Powell Street.

The latest eatery from Pete Mrabe (Don Pisto's, Chubby Noodle, Pete's), opens today at 728 Vallejo St. serving sandwiches only from 10:30am–3:30pm.

Robbers were busy in the Central District this week, shaking down and beating up people for everything from money, cell phones and jewelry to a bike, a boom box and a gold teeth grill.

Market organizers are responding to concerns from local business owners on Green Street.

Angela Alioto claims Sup. Aaron Peskin is blocking progress on Piazza Saint Francis for political retribution; he claims he's responding to his constituents' concerns.

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

Pete Mrabe is hosting a grand opening party for the neighborhood on Thursday, with free passed appetizers.

The popular pastry purveyor is offline through Feb. 22nd. A sign says it's closed for repairs, but it's actually getting some new refrigeration and showcases in an effort to spruce things up.

Vegan is out, pho is in at the Stockton/Vallejo corner.