In an effort to keep you informed, but not to inundate you with news of minor robberies, here's a roundup of recent crimes in the neighborhood.

Last night's Lower Haight Art Walk was a departure from past versions. How did it stack up?

A burglary, a pro-parking vandal, and a trio of creative local events -- here are a few news nuggets to keep you satisfied this Saturday.

A liquor license application reveals that the 500 block of Haight Street could soon be getting a new Asian restaurant.

Art openings, drink specials, and circus makeovers -- it's a sunny Saturday edition of the Lower Haight Art Walk, tomorrow from 4pm to 9pm.

The Chronicle's food critic gives Maven a strong review, but it's not the only local business winning praise this week.

The Lower Haight's family of record stores gets a new member this Saturday, with the opening of Vinyl Dreams at 593 Haight Street.

And now some promising news from Oak and Scott Laundry, which we had previously declared the Worst Place in the World.

This Wednesday night at the Peacock Lounge, join a community meeting to discuss walking, biking, riding, and driving in the Lower Haight.

Join us as we get a tour of Mark's lush backyard oasis on Potomac Street.

It's the Friday before a holiday weekend, and things are getting a little quiet around here. So we're turning the mic over to you.

Here are a few little news nuggets from the Lower Haight food world for your Wednesday.

This afternoon, the Board of Supervisors will begin considering whether the Duboce Park area should be declared the city's 12th historic district.