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.

The club was a "problem location" for neighbors for some time, according to SFPD, but is in the process of making major management changes.

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.

According to a tipster, bottles and anti-police insults were being hurled at officers before a motorcycle erupted in flames.

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.

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

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.

The conference is offering some events that are free and open to all, from classes for kids to an acro-yoga performance with wine.

We're seeing an uptick in fake monks, plus crimes this week including teenagers robbing toy vendors, a woman who fought back to keep her necklace, holdups and more.

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

There's still time to catch this family- and wallet-friendly holiday performance—and many more Union Square events.

This week's recap includes the death of sketch artist Stu Jackson, plus hot prowl burglaries and muggings.