While neighborhood groups are pushing for an all-out ban on chain stores, some in Lower Polk are hesitant to introduce further restrictions.

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.

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

As neighbors remain divided over Whole Foods' plan to move into the former Lombardi Sports, the recently reelected Peskin has introduced legislation to ban chains on parts of Polk and Larkin streets.

Chicago cameraman in town for Super Bowl 50 is mugged at the Crooked Street, a man is injured in a hit-and-run and an encampment is set afire.

We have all the info on what you can and can't bring into Super Bowl City, plus some notable crimes, including a cab driver kidnapped at gunpoint.

The commuter van service Chariot is rolling out new routes in North Beach and Russian Hill; you can go online to vote for where you'd like to see service.

This week's crime report includes info on arrests of three-card monte hustlers and various muggings around the district, including one at gunpoint.

This month's meeting from 6–7pm Jan. 21st has been changed to the Chapter Room on the plaza at Grace Cathedral (1100 Taylor St.), and one of the topics will be Super Bowl City.

Some say the proposal will disproportionately squeeze the already densely populated district, while others are in favor of more housing.

An irate would-be patient turned violent, another ATM theft, a grinch who robbed a home over the holidays, and more recent crime updates.

A month into his term, Peskin is working on affordable housing and homeless issues, and positioning himself as a watchdog on city spending.

Batter has found a new location just a half a mile away, so loyal customers won't get lost.