Just like the Super Bowl, the Puppy Bowl is coming to SF, with three days of live "play" between adorable, adoptable puppies.

A showdown of Jedi vs. Sith might have been in good fun, but city taxpayers picked up the bill.

Isaak, Matt Nathanson, and The Band Perry will join Alicia Keys and a slew of local musicians in performing at Super Bowl City.

Cellular service is finally in the works for the underground Muni Metro, which has long been a blackout zone for coverage.

Local activist and environmental attorney Jon Golinger wants to see Port Commission and director appointments divided between the mayor and the Board of Supervisors.

The city's light art festival features tours and events, and has doubled its collection of light installations to 27 locations.

North Beach local Judy Irving will screen her pelican documentary for the first time near the neighborhood.

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with events from art crawls to pole dancing lessons in and around North Beach.

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.

Over the next four years, Mayor Lee has pledged to end homelessness forever for 8,000 San Franciscans.

It's the first tasting room for the SF-based brewery, which was founded in 2014 and operates out of the Presidio. In addition to draft beer, they'll sell hot dogs and growlers.

From strength training to supermoons, there are plenty of entertainment options around North Beach coming up.

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.

As the gates to Super Bowl City swung open, hundreds of supporters of the 26-year-old Woods, shot and killed by police last month, marched in a protest calling for police reform.

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

Indulge your Valentine tonight with chocolate tastings, seasonal hors d'oeuvres, wine samples from Napa Valley vintners, and live entertainment in a romantic backdrop by the Bay.

Hailed for recent improvements in safety and security, the store is now testing out staying open until midnight.

Beer, poetry and a music festival aboard a ship headline the days ahead around North Beach.

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.

Blue Bottle and Sow Juice are the first of five new businesses to open kiosks under the arches on the outside of the Ferry Building.

For 30 years Lana Yelnin has run the shop, which functions as a hub for the community, and customers are broken up about the closure.

The Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure is set to weigh in on a 100-foot height increase opposed by some Rincon Hill neighbors.

Removed in 2013 for restoration and site modifications, the Sue Bierman Park sculpture won't be back in time for Super Bowl City.

The Port will give an informational presentation on the seawall on Tuesday afternoon. They estimate repairing its three-mile span will cost $2-3 billion—and up to $5 billion if sea level rise occurs.

Notable comedians and a free movie are heading your way to help wrap up August with a laugh.

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

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

This morning marks the launch of a new shuttle service that will run between Hillway Avenue and the Embarcadero during the morning commute.

With maxed-out service already in place, BART is trying a new technique to address overcrowding: taking out seats.

A mentally ill woman allegedly grabbed the boy and pulled him away from his mother.

The recycling stations for used fishing line and hooks are intended to help keep them out of the water, where they can harm seabirds.

After today's high-school walkout, another protest may be brewing downtown.

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

A protest planned for 4:30pm today saw protestors assemble near the Ferry Building to protest "the criminalization of poverty" and demand action on housing.

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.

Some notable milestones and anniversaries kick off a weekend of festivals around North Beach.

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.

Thousands of people showed up for a concert by the San Francisco Symphony at Cruise Terminal Park starting at noon on Sunday

Experts say the naturally occurring tides offer a unique preview of the threats posed by rising sea levels.

Another weekend is here, and with it plenty of music, comedy and other activities.

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

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.

Salesforce's Dreamforce conference will cause 10 days of major street closures in SoMa, beginning tonight.

Starting tomorrow, Market Street will become a three-day playground packed with interactive art.

Every Wednesday this month, Aquarium of the Bay’s resident river otters are treated to 1,000 pounds of snow—and all are invited to watch them play.

Tomorrow, the city's first location of indoor cycling studio Flywheel will open its doors to the public. It will be Flywheel's Bay Area flagship; locations also exist in Walnut Creek and Sunnyvale.

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.

Pro tips from Hoodline readers and editors on making a trip on the N-Judah, Muni's most-ridden line.

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

The annual footrace/bacchanal is coming up this Sunday.

This week's king tides are a small preview of the damage a seawall breach could create on the waterfront—but federal help isn't forthcoming.

Activities include autograph signing, other fan activities and a free concert by Ellie Goulding and Train at 3:30pm Thursday.

Students from the Outer Richmond and Mission District are marching to Civic Center this morning to protest the outcome of Tuesday's presidential election.

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

Commuters can now do a little holiday shopping on the way to and from the office.

Ahead of her book signing tomorrow, the best-selling vampire novelist delves into her memories from 30 years in the Bay Area, how her experiences here helped shape her latest book and more.

From 11am and 3pm, artists will paint the bodies of nude models at the Ferry Building then parade down to Fisherman's Wharf.

The nonprofit invites all to Red’s Java House to wish the Bay Bridge a happy birthday and hear why it should receive the honorary title "Emperor Norton Bridge.”

According to the SFMTA, conflicts between people walking and biking have grown along the busier-than-ever Embarcadero.

The day that many San Franciscans have dreaded is finally upon us. Here's where to make your voice heard.

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

The woman was not injured, but the broken escalator set off a chain reaction that briefly shut down the station.

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

The multilayered exhibit, which runs through Super Bowl Sunday, combines math, sports and literary references.

For those staying warm and dry indoors, here's a peek at the action out there.

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.

66-year-old SF resident John Stoich has been missing since Tuesday.

Put out to pasture in the early 2000s, the S line has returned, giving morning commuters from West Portal to Embarcadero some breathing room.

Police have reportedly arrested a suspect in a shooting today, and we'll update when we hear more details.

Throughout the 80s and 90s, 'Stars' was one of the city's most glamorous and innovative restaurants.

Tomorrow, anyone is encouraged to ride public transportation without pants, while trying to keep a straight face.

This week's crime roundup is chock full of robberies at gunpoint—including two incidents involving gun-wielding minors.

It's not the first weather phenomenon in the last 24 hours that got locals drawing parallels to today's political transition. But to tipster Josh K., it was a welcome sight.

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

This week's roundup features purse snatchings, hot prowl burglaries, and a man who set himself on fire.

Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday with one of these community events in San Francisco.

You're invited to watch around 70 law enforcement officers compete on a timed course on Saturday; kids can try out a fun obstacle course on their bikes, too.

Science puns, dinosaurs, and even a transformer could all be found at the March for Science today.

The barge has 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 300 gallons of lube oil on board.

A cup of coffee at Blue Bottle set Mokhtar Al-Khanshali on a path that now connects Yemeni farmers to consumers who appreciate the most extraordinary coffee in the world.

The plaza honoring a man whose policies displaced thousands of minority and low-income residents "needs a new name," said two supervisors.

The promotions leave both stations without appointed captains.

The line officially gears up on Saturday and will run weekends only from 10am–7pm, transitioning to seven-day service in early 2016.

The longtime French bistro is in its final months.

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

It's going to be a big weekend for events.

Neighbors have 45 days to decide whether they want to create a community benefit district.

Congratulations, N riders: you're getting the first of the brand-new Muni trains.

After spending years depicting neighborhoods’ distinct character, the muralist turned her attention to something “quieter”: weeds.

This week's roundup features hot prowl burglaries aplenty.

Though it's been delayed by community opposition, the market has been cleared by the Board of Supervisors.

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

Go dog-wild in Duboce Park, plus more to do this weekend and beyond.

The Port of SF lets you check who's visiting, the previous port of call and the next one.

Another kayaker reported seeing a man in distress early on Saturday afternoon.

City officials gathered yesterday morning to rededicate F-Market car #1051, the Harvey Milk.

SFPD Chief Greg Suhr met with several local neighborhood reporters last month to discuss hot topics happening around the city.

The couple behind the push say Herman's legacy should be forgotten; they want to see Maya Angelou Plaza instead.

When the veteran restaurateur opened Sotto Mare in 2007, he helped start a culinary renaissance in North Beach.

This grab-and-go spot debuted in a hidden breezeway last month.

It has an "early San Francisco" theme and an in-house bar from the Bourbon & Branch team.

The court has 90 days to rule on this latest appeal regarding the contentious condo project.

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

A member of indie-rock group The National will perform an original, Kerouac-inspired composition.

Want to help shape waterfront development for years to come? Submit an application by mid-July.

The current FiDi restaurant is so busy, they're opening another just three blocks away.

The Port received a violation notice from BCDC and fines are accruing until the pier is demolished.

Sample from 40 top restaurants and 20 bars and beverage companies, all for a good cause.

Cowgirl Creamery will be shut from May 2nd through early June, but fear not, cheeseheads: It'll have a pop-up in front of its regular spot. Sister cafe Sidekick will be out of commission May 2nd–5th.

The annual festival headlines an action-packed weekend.

Michael Anthony Jones, 23, of San Francisco, was charged with robbery, aggravated assault, grand theft and conspiracy, and also booked on a long list of outstanding warrants.

The agency unveiled the final phase of its Waterfront Transportation Assessment, which aims to get ahead of the area's explosive growth.

From the Embarcadero to Division Street, here's all the fun to be had this weekend.

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.

Market Street Railway is offering three special excursions in vintage streetcars this month.

The Northeast Waterfront Advisory Group covered a wide mix of topics concerning Port issues last night.

Two boats so far offer a "Bay in a Day" loop with prices competitive with the ferry.

Chris Flink, a partner at IDEO design and consulting firm and a consulting associate professor at Stanford University, will take the Exploratorium's helm on June 27th.

Get a jumpstart on some local spring cleaning events before enjoying a weekend of comedy, art openings and a trivia contest.

Bunnies, stand-ups and a remote-controlled El Camino help kick off events around the North Beach this week.

The 8 Washington condos are not moving forward, after the developer's attorney terminated the agreement for a Port-owned lot.

Sanders spoke at a union rally in SF this afternoon, in advance of his big campaign rally in Vallejo.

Stop by the launch tonight to try five roses for $18; every Thursday for the next six months, your $5 corkage fee on any rosé will be donated to charity.

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

The new Philz location will join numerous coffee shops already in the area.

Movie screenings, comedy options and a whole lot more are headed to the North Beach area in the days ahead.

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

This weekend has a variety of music and art events to keep you entertained, from comedy to walking sculptures to Beat poetry.

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

'Nuestros Silencios' features 10 huge bronze human figures that allude to censorship and the importance of speaking out.

If you'd like a shorter commute across the water to the East Bay or Marin, the water taxi service would like to hear from you.

Concerns include the massing of the building, getting sufficient retail space, and accommodating residents with a mix of incomes.

One Market St. will house the international boutique fitness chain's Bay Area flagship, with about 5,000 square feet and a FlyBarre studio.

No word yet on injuries; one witness tweeted that the vehicle ran a red left-turn arrow at Washington Street.

The NetSuite Open is one of the top 12 squash tournaments in the world, with a purse of $100,000 for the men's winner.

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

A building owner's bid to remove 10 trees at 201 Spear St. has been denied on appeal.

In this week's crime roundup, a sweater thief tries to barter his wares at another store, a bike rental shop is robbed at gunpoint, and more.

Neighbors are thrilled to enjoy gorgeous 360-degree views of the Bay and the city.

New coffee outposts have appeared in the Embarcadero and Montgomery BART stations.

Browse more than 60 booths, give blood and enter a raffle.

We've recently partnered with local news station ABC7 for a weekly segment featuring some of the most interesting goings-on coming up each weekend, culled from our local coverage and events calendar.

Catch Carmen at AT&T Park (for free!), find out the best spot to watch 4th of July fireworks, and more weekend happenings from our events calendar, via ABC7.

The push for moderate-income, not low-income housing, on a lot at Broadway & Front streets.

The new cruise terminal now includes open space along the waterfront, with more coming on Pier 27.

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

A new solar-powered parking space on the Embarcadero lets you plug in for up to two hours.

The remodel is intended to reduce bottlenecks and "freshen up the place a little bit."

Try hundreds of teas and learn directly from producers at the festival, which runs 10am–5pm Sunday at the Ferry Building.

In one incident, 3 teens were arrested after pepper-spraying store employees after shoplifting.

Pier 35 will host a conference with big-name speakers and local expo billed as "The World's Fair for Creative Ideas"

The dinner theater-hotel-park project needs the Board of Supervisors' approval next week for a sole-source waiver.

Modular spaces will bring more bounty to the building, add seating and brighten up the exterior

Drag Me Along Tours gives highlights of the infamous district.

Lee Radner, active in waterfront preservation efforts, has started a petition drive in support of Peskin's run.

More community meetings are planned around the proposed development at Broadway and Front.

A waiter at The Plant said Biden ate "pancakes with a lot of syrup" this morning.

The 7th annual Goat Festival goes viral, with 16,000 signed up to attend.

The 40-year-old waterfront restaurant vows to fight and has filed a suit against the Port.

Traffic backups on the Embarcadero should ease thanks to a multi-pronged approach.

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.

Learn about local rogues from recent SFPD recaps.

The benches are a collaboration between Autodesk and the Port of San Francisco.

Muni is training drivers for the new service, which will initially run 10am–7pm on weekends only.

The neighborhood association has spearheaded a number of improvements to the northeast waterfront.

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

Police have confirmed that a woman was shot and killed at Pier 14 this evening.

The neighborhoods were full of violent attacks and thefts this past week.

In the wake of the fatal Pier 14 shooting, Jamie Whitaker is calling for a "common sense" approach.

Sup. Christensen told neighbors she is committed to making a proposed affordable development "a good housing project and a good neighbor."

Our roving reporter talks to the people of the Embarcadero.

The two whimsical, egg-shaped heads were removed in August 2013 for restoration.

"Bosun's Bass," a riff on a Bosun's pipe, is being installed today.

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

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.

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The 4th Annual World Naked Bike Ride will congregate at 11am.

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

If you're accustomed to riding Muni's underground service at night, you'll now need to make alternate travel plans.

The new E-Embarcadero vintage streetcar line adds much-needed service to locals, workers and tourists who've been scrunched in to overfilled F-line streetcars far too long.

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.

The nonprofit group sponsors dozens of live musical performances each summer, with an emphasis on the FiDi and SoMa.

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

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