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

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.

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

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.

Thursday's decision, which said a state land swap was invalid, could be the nail in the coffin for the project.

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.

The company was probably in violation of Planning Code and also bugged some neighbors with the commotion.

Written by Telegraph Hill resident Ernie Beyl, the new book profiles dozens of San Franciscans who gave the city its culture and charisma.

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.

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

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

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

Dreamboat will generate jobs and income for the city and its workers, but some neighbors aren't happy with the idea of a temporary hotel on the waterfront.