Our mid-December crime roundup features violent robberies, a hot prowl, home invasion and more.

The vast majority of SRO tenants—88 percent— are headed by the working poor who have jobs in industries such as hotels, sales, construction and restaurants.

North Beach residents now have a new option for a Mexican meal—and it's open until 3am on weekends.

Neon lights in Chinatown are burning out and fading away, but some iconic signs are still standing—and even glowing—today.

The event is entering its 23rd year as a special non-Christmas holiday comedy showcase at a Chinese restaurant.

Between the First Fridays art crawl and the Festival of Light and Buon Natale beginning today, you'll have lots to do this weekend.

Cui Ying Zhou, 36, was visiting the park with her 9- and 5-year-old daughters on August 12th when a 100-pound tree branch fell from 50 feet onto her head, leaving her in critical condition.

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.

A cab driver allegedly assaults his passengers after a dispute, intruders break into a hotel to start a fracas, several strongarm street robberies, and more.

From cleaning up alleyways to advocating for better SROs, the exhibit examines the impact made by Chinatown youth in the past 25 years.

A vandal with tattoos on his/her face and even the whites of his/her eyes terrorized a Jackson Square salon this week, and other crimes included violent muggings that sent victims to the hospital.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around the area, as numerous holiday fundraisers and parties dominate the Santa-filled weekend.

A roundup of all the news from this week, plus intel on Restaurant Week deals and other events in the neighborhood.

Nonprofits around the city—including in the Tenderloin, Western Addition and Bayview—are using the grants to tackle crime and plan community-building events.

Gung hay fat choy! Celebrate the Year of the Monkey by attending the parade, an SF tradition dating back to the 1860s, and other Lunar New Year events.

Jackson Square's evolution into a high-fashion hub is continuing with the recent arrivals of two new fashion retailers.

It's possible the vandal or vandals used the fire escape to tag the dome of the landmarked building owned by Francis Ford Coppola.

Pop star Justin Bieber apparently visited Chinatown this afternoon, stopping for some Starbucks, fake martial arts, and a foot race with a friend.

Any amount of open space is a boon to the densely populated Chinatown, and the plan will add greenery, social seating and artwork.

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

Whether you want to party with the Santas or find a place to get away from the revelry, there's a weekend event for you.

It's your last chance to load up on comedy before Sketchfest rolls out of town.

People set up chairs and covered themselves in blankets on Thursday night, in order to be the first ones to purchase exclusive merchandise.

Other crimes include a phone robbery with a stun gun and a man who was punched unconscious after an argument in a crosswalk.

The exchange's all-female staff was required to memorize every customer's phone number and address—more than 3,000 of them.

For those who missed it, here's a peek at this weekend's festival along Grant Avenue.

Crime at Ping Yuen is the highest of any public housing complex in the city, so four supervisors are negotiating for money to fund security improvements in light of an upcoming management change.

Historians are asking the community to share photos and memories for a first-of-its kind exhibit.

Neighbors, politicians, city bigwigs and more attended the banquet—and a surprise guest even phoned in from China.

The traffic, transit delays, and controversial ads are all in service of one mother of a free party, which kicks off this Saturday.

Here's a map of the most popular neighborhoods for filming around the city over the last century.

This month's art walk will be busier than usual, thanks to the addition of two new galleries and the crowds in town for the Super Bowl.

The second installment of our photo tour showcases the faded beauty of Chinatown's oldest neon signs.

From Valentine's Day specials to artist receptions and book readings, here's a peek at what you don't want to miss this weekend.

This week's crimes include a woman assaulted with a sugar dispenser after trying to stop a would-be coffee thief, a bar fight that spilled into the street, and multiple muggings.

From trick-or-treat festivities for kids to a free new ride and free day at the Exploratorium, gratis goodies abound.

The District 3 supervisor election is way off in November but the race already highlighted our news coverage this past week and the events calendar coming up.

Up-and-coming progressive leader Temprano wants a grassroots marketing campaign to help boost the school.

Held last night, the annual event was the station's biggest yet, with dozens of law-enforcement agencies and community groups.

A suspect was arrested and charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault with a knife and elder abuse.

The third and final installment of our photo tour features vintage Chinatown neon signs that still glow at night—and sometimes during the day, too.

Rose Pak, a longtime social and political activist for the Chinatown community, died this morning at the age of 68.

Prepare to be surprised at these comics' subversive stories, from stealing Red Bull to getting shot in the butt.

Get your fill of chocolate and moon cakes this weekend, along with a rum tasting, a bike party, and some literary events.

A woman is slit with a knife during a robbery, an argument at a bar ends with an unconscious patron, shots fired on the Embarcadero and more.

Read on for our bi-weekly crime roundup from SF's northeast neighborhoods.

The gallery and events space kicks off with "Wish You Were Here!," a show that opens this Friday.

With the Blue Angels gone and rain on the way, plenty of unique cultural events will fill the void over the next few days in North Beach.

Check out the revamped Pier 17, celebrate Latino engineers, or stock up on books this weekend.

Bay Area filmmakers Alan Snitow and Deborah Kaufman discuss their new documentary, screening this weekend at the Roxie Theater.

There's plenty to do in and around North Beach in the week ahead.

The playground is set for a $6 million facelift, and Supervisor Peskin is attempting to secure $4 million more to upgrade the clubhouse.

Come down to Portsmouth Square to celebrate the unveiling of a newly installed mosaic public art piece on the Lowe Bridge.

A 63-year-old woman was critically injured yesterday afternoon after being attacked by a neighbor in their shared kitchen.

Food, art and local politics are heading your way over the next few days in and around North Beach.

Catch up on the week that was in North Beach, and get a jumpstart on your weekend with First Fridays tonight.

From Jewish-Italian dinners to outdoor candle-lighting to kosher comedy in a Chinese restaurant, here are tips for eight nights of fun.

10 people were injured in the crash, five of them seriously.

Need a burst of endorphins after this past week? Our editors share their neighborhood favorites for spicy eats.

We've partnered with ABC7 for a weekly segment featuring some of the most interesting goings-on coming up. This weekend it's the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival and Autumn Moon Festival.

Here's the latest roundup of tips we've received from Hoodline readers in the last week.

This week's crime roundup features "outstanding" arrests by Central Station officers, a shooting in North Beach and another tourist robbed visiting the iconic "crooked street."

The community dinner helps hundreds of residents from surrounding neighborhoods break bread and get to know each other.

While you're going about your Friday, here's what's happening below your feet.

Modern city-dwellers can step into the roaring '20s at the new interactive theater experience, featuring a bar, gambling, vaudeville, and more.

Need a distraction from election? We've got plenty of events around North Beach to keep your mind donkey and elephant-free.

Street robberies abound, but bystanders in Union Square intervened on two separate occasions to help victims.

Look past your presidential election hangover to the results closer to home.

A potential hate crime and multiple cell phone thefts headline this week's crime roundup.

Art, comedy and free admission at a local museum are heading your way over the next few days.

The holiday season is ramping up in and around North Beach.

“Lots of people who grew up in Chinatown have moved away. The ukulele club is a way of bringing them back to the community.”

A local husband-wife duo host monthly walking tours highlighting the history and design of neon signs across the city.

The memorial to women captured as sex slaves in World War II, approved yesterday, will be first of its kind in a major U.S. city.

Bad weather and politics are joining forces for an unpleasant weekend. Here's where to unwind and have some fun.

Hold tight to your belongings, San Francisco pedestrians.

Police are asking the public's help in finding this man, who attempted to rob a Chinatown jewelry store at gunpoint.

The piece is a video projection suggestive of the movement of the ocean.

Fire fighters are working to contain a two-alarm fire at Stockton and Pacific, which injured one person this morning.

The North Beach spin-off of the popular Lower Haight bar is now available for sale for $129,000.

ABC7's Jessica Castro shows us how to make the most of this weekend's clear skies.

This year’s parade featured a 268-foot golden dragon, Cirque du Soleil performers and, of course, firecrackers.

In security footage, the man was seen running south on Waverly Place after he broke a jewelry shop window.

The owners are aiming to offer something "hip and trendy" to the Chinatown community.

This week's crime roundup features several hot prowl burglaries, a playful sword fight that goes bad, and stolen food.

The fire was brought under control just after 4am this morning.

The purchase would bring affordable housing units to an area that houses a large number of low-income residents.

The popular local hardware store is continuing to grow, even after its Bernal Heights location was destroyed in a fire last year.

The promotions leave both stations without appointed captains.

A Saturday stroll through the neighborhoods led to lively discussions on urban planning, culture and more.

To keep things fresh, owner Emil DeFrancesco sources ingredients from Taiwan and makes his own boba from scratch.

A slew of stores offering off-the-rack to custom clothing occupy an unlikely area of town.

Firebugs, fights and phone thefts dominate the latest local police reports.

A senior citizen was also rescued during the fire.

This week's roundup features hot prowl burglaries aplenty.

Although one man recovered from the toxin, a second victim has died.

Supervisor Julie Christensen invited a panel of officials to share their efforts and address neighbors' concerns.

In one incident, a suspect stabbed a man with scissors while he walking down Market Street.

Officers responded to a fight inside a hospital, captured a suspect who allegedly knocked over a coffee shop, and pinched a hot prowler.

Events today at Central and Tenderloin stations will feature talks by Asian women officers and give information about recruitment.

After consuming herbal tea confirmed to contain trace amounts of aconite, two San Franciscans have been hospitalized in critical condition.

If you're sticking around this Labor Day weekend, there's plenty to do and see in and around the neighborhood.

The founder of the Barbary Coast Trail talks about how the plaques came to be, what they reference and how to sponsor one.

Along with cooler weather, wine, plants, and dancing dances are coming your way this weekend.

With San Francisco's restaurant scene rapidly changing, we bring you the latest buzz on openings and closings in your neighborhood.

Establishing six restaurants in San Francisco, the pioneering chef and businessman introduced Hunan cuisine to the United States.

The issue went before a zoning hearing on Wednesday, with a decision to come within 30 days.

If you have a sweet tooth, you picked the ideal weekend to stay local and relax in the neighborhood.

Flappers and fedoras are now welcome at a secret weekend bar in advance of the interactive theater's opening.

About 20 seniors showed up to say Chinatown should be open to everybody.

Our roving reporter meets a few of Chinatown's locals.

AB57 could help carriers speed up approvals, or it could backfire and cause "a nightmare."

Our latest recap of some recent crimes and injuries in the Financial District, North Beach and adjoining neighborhoods.

Get one last overview of the candidates, their stories, their issues and what they say about some of the rumor-mongering.

We followed Julie Christensen and Aaron Peskin on Election Day, and spoke to supporters of both candidates to get their perspectives.

Several Chinatown locals were hired as extras on a film shoot today in front of the Capital Restaurant (839 Clay St.) in Chinatown for a TV movie based on the HBO series Looking.

In this week's crime blotter, two mysterious fires are set, a teenager is mugged, and a woman finds a disturbing note under her apartment door.

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

If you're staying in town this holiday weekend, check out a local comedian made good, take kids to meet a park ranger, and more.

Barbary Coast, Le Chat Rouge and Pho Delicious appear close to opening, and several new spots should be coming soon.

Here's the latest on nefarious neighborhood goings-on.

Captain Lazar reminds locals to be mindful while using cell phones, as several more thefts occur in the area.

The ambitious, multi-level Chinese retail and restaurant space will "respect the past, but also look forward to the future."

Crime in the Central this week included a robber who spit while stealing bras and two more Chinatown jewelry grabs.

Better lighting, improved cleanliness, and possible noise reduction are all priorities.

The former Supervisor is back on the campaign trail for the District 3 seat.

Read about recent robberies, a stabbing, a necklace grab, portable potty fires and more.

Technically, 1920C violates the planning code, which doesn't allow offices in that area.

Drag Me Along Tours gives highlights of the infamous district.

The crew behind Stones Throw in Russian Hill and Fat Angel in the Fillmore is coming to the FiDi.

Read about ATM safety, another necklace grab in a new area, yet another potty fire and more

Images of the Barbary Coast, Chinatown and Telegraph Hill will be unveiled on Friday at JEFF.

Overall citations on the rise, but the five worst traffic violations still plague downtown and other neighborhoods.

The celebration will feature a greatest hits lineup of classic dishes, live entertainment and more.

A 77-year-old woman is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

This year's neighborhood festival will feature Chinese cooking lessons, music and dancing.

Supervisor Kim has introduced city legislation to discourage evictions.

Also of note: a taxi driver robbed at gunpoint and a rash of smartphone thefts.

The space is hosting a pop-up gallery for now, but the owner has bigger plans.

Office use isn't allowed in the "Chinatown Visitor Retail" zone.

The book details the rise of civic and political power in Chinatown, the role of community organizing and more.

District 3 has a lot of wood-frame structures, which can cause fires to spread quickly.

Guaung Rong Ling, 78, was last seen in the Bayview district late Sunday night.

Please keep an eye out for Marlina Liu, 57, who has mental disabilities.

With the Ferry Building, Justin Herman Plaza, and more entering the district, some are concerned its staffing levels may be insufficient.

Community groups, law enforcement and city agencies will all be on hand with activities and information to strengthen ties with the neighborhood.

The warm weekend is bursting with activities, including festivals, music, comedy, and an open house at a new nightclub.

Here's your rundown of local events, shows and activities in the North Beach area for the weekend.

An overview of some of the past week's most notorious crimes and arrests.

The "perennial candidate" is running again on a pro-business, pro-freedom of expression ticket.

Mayor Ed Lee, supervisors London Breed and Scott Wiener, and other community movers and shakers showed up at the kickoff.

Here's your rundown of local events, shows and activities for the weekend.

Start your weekend off with the Salesian Beer & Food Fest and end it with an Evening with Kevin Smith.

An apologetic octogenarian attacker and a robbery during a ride share that wasn't legitimate are just two of this week's more curious crimes.

The SFPD has already started handing out more tickets for drivers who pass stopped cable cars; a ticket will cost you $238.

Bill Weber's iconic jazz mural is undergoing a massive restoration, thanks to recent funding and community assistance.

La Boulange says goodbye, the Russian Hill Neighbors group hosts a safety fair, plus all your options for weekend fun.

Find out what's happening with suspects in recent cases and read about the latest crimes, including a hit-and-run, an ATM robbery and a wine theft.

At a press conference, officials issued assurances that the city is still safe and discussed new efforts to curb car break-ins, among other issues.

Help the coalition inform their endorsements by rating the candidates online by Sunday.

This week's crimes involve a band of hat thieves in the Wharf, an assault with a skateboard near the Ferry Building, a stabbing in Portsmouth Square, and various muggings, including one via bike.

After asking two people to leave the park because they were disturbing others, the victim was slashed in the head and stabbed in the back.

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

If you're in the mood for street festivals, unique sales on books and arts and crafts, and live music, this weekend has lots to offer.

In this week's crime roundup, in addition to the ever-present list of robberies, read the feel-good story of an SFPD officer who lost his wallet and got it back.

The festival runs all weekend on Grant and Pacific and will feature music, 200 vendors, the Dragon Parade, a dog talent and fashion show and more.

Candidates for the District 3 supervisor seat fielded a series of questions last night on solving the housing crisis, curbing the growing homeless population and easing crime and traffic congestion.

The new book is described as a collection of works about "how we can save [SF's] soul."

The festival started as a small fundraiser for a Chinatown nonprofit, but next weekend's event will be the largest of its kind in the US.

Stabbings of people sleeping on the street, hot prowls in women's homes, a transgender makeup thief and more of this week's major crimes.

Try mooncakes and tea and learn about the history and culture of the autumn moon festival at Friday evening's event.

Everything you need to know about the week that was, plus tons of weekend events in and around North Beach.

A not-so-prescient psychic, a violent cookie thief and a robbery of hot sauce and a massage pad were three of the more unusual recent crimes in the area.

An institution for more than 100 years, the restaurant, which closed in 2012, will be back in business at a new address.

First Fridays kicks off a weekend of North Beach fun, including live music, crafts for kids, and "San Francisco's best party band."

Planes, parades and lot of food stack up in perhaps the most hectic weekend of the year for the North Beach area.

Another street festival, free art shows, a literary bike ride and plenty of music and comedy to look forward to this weekend.

Owner Alice Luong buys tea directly from growers, teaching patrons the finer points of choosing, roasting and brewing each variety.

The new incarnation will feature some of the old tables, David Ho's rice noodle rolls and late-night hours, but with some modern updates.

Yet another ATM robbery, a violent drug deal, two stabbings and various other mayhem was reported the previous week in area neighborhoods.

This weekend returns to the area's regular hectic pace, with comedy and music topping the list of events.

The police captain was rear-ended by a drunk driver, broke a rib and suffered soft tissue damage.

The Nike Women's Marathon will cause road closures and Muni re-routing throughout the city.