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The 600 block of Commercial Street is now truly renamed Emperor Norton Place, after City Hall approved the renaming in April, and SFMTA did quick work in getting the sign up last week.
The Lower Polk and East Cut community benefit districts are the latest to lease the controversial cans, which have divided city officials.
Activists also shut down entrances to big banks like Chase and Wells Fargo, with employees barred from entering.
The enduring influence of one of the civil rights movements founder’s is being recognized this month through an exhibit hosted by the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA
Looking to get out into the community this weekend?
"Our public sidewalks are not to be used as commercial billboards," said a DPW spokesperson.
Organizers said more than 50,000 people took part in Sunday's parade down Market Street.
Radner devoted himself to saving a neighborhood swim club from being razed to build luxury condos.
The move aims to limit vacancies and inhibit real estate speculation, said Supervisor Aaron Peskin.
Until a new name is selected, the space will simply be known as "Embarcadero Plaza."
Here are some memorable sights from yesterday's celebration.
Establishing six restaurants in San Francisco, the pioneering chef and businessman introduced Hunan cuisine to the United States.
Eddie Baba was just five years old at the start of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
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