The Hemlock's longtime bartender discusses Polk Street gentrification, bar patrons, and what makes for a good customer.

Long a champion of trees, parks and playgrounds, the former supervisor will lead a "green benefit district" in the city's southeast.

"She gives not to get something back," said a homeless neighbor. "Non-stop, she comes down here to give."

The SFPD veteran of 25 years explains his plan for incorporating Divisadero and Alamo Square into his newly redrawn district.

The co-owner of one of Polk Street's hidden gems shares his thoughts on the neighborhood.

The former supervisor and current candidate discusses housing policy, managing a campaign, and living in North Beach.

Our roving reporter gets to know the people of Polk, from a gallery-owning couple to a teacher of autistic children.

Jeffries has pushed for systemic change on the school board, crafted education policy, and fought against privatization, as well as teaching first graders.

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

Therapists and empathetic listeners will be stationed throughout the city to talk and provide referrals to mental health services.

Witnesses said an electrical fire started in the rear of the building.

Neighbors are rallying behind residents and businesses affected by a 2-alarm fire on July 14.

The event presents works that explore their ties to the neighborhood.

The stickers have been spotted in Canada, Maryland and near Harvard University.

The nonprofit aims to prevent homelessness through mediation and educational programs.

An organizer who helped form a co-op to buy The Stud wants to do the same for The Gangway.

The new organization is aimed at improving the safety, security, and cleanliness on Polk and Van Ness streets between California and Broadway.

Lers Ros' Tom Silargorn is behind this Sunday's festival, which will spotlight Thai food, beer and music in honor of Songkran.

A local nonprofit is working overtime to help mediate disputes between landlords and tenants who've lost income to the COVID-19 crisis.

The Lower Polk and East Cut community benefit districts are the latest to lease the controversial cans, which have divided city officials.

At a community meeting held last night, some locals spoke in favor of the facility, but the majority expressed concerns.

A local donor has given "quite a substantial sum" to block off sidewalk or parking-space seating for Polk's cash-strapped small businesses.

Two Polk Street community benefit districts are seeking community input to inform a proposal that could transform the California Street cable car turn-around at Van Ness Avenue into a new parklet.

San Francisco’s most charitable Christmas tradition carries on, as 2,000 pounds of prime beef are being served at Glide.

Supportive housing for more 115 people is coming to a Bayview parking lot, while 43 beds will be available at Post and Hyde Streets.]

This city’s first navigation center dedicated to homeless youth aged 18-24 opened in District 3 this week, four years after funding was set aside to build it.

Social media is piling on a new local TV station report about how “luxury condos overlook city’s worst squalor,” with some mocking how the issue is framed, and others eager to lodge the insult “Pelosiland.”