In what is sure to be a lively event, the SFMTA will reveal its updated plans to improve pedestrian safety for the L-Taraval tomorrow, and flyers are popping up in objection to the changes.

January will see six major changes to the Taraval corridor.

Founded in 1967 by the Jeung family, the retro diner has been a mainstay for West Portal locals. It will soon reopen under new ownership.

Once a treeless hill, San Francisco's highest natural point is an urban forest with a controversial past -- and future.

More hot prowls and stolen cars, plus a cop who used his new body cam to catch a stop-sign runner in a lie.

Enjoy beer and predators, take in an evening of gothic acrobatics, explore a cloud forest, attend some literary events, and much more.

Also in the crime blotter: a teen's gun turns out to be fake, a hot prowl burglar gets caught, more.

Police bust a man at a dog park with the wrong kind of treats, a hot prowler gets away in a Mercedes, and cops nab two robbers.

Fire officials are asking the public to avoid the south end of West Portal, where a fallen tree has taken power lines down with it.

After 21 years on 24th Street, Noe Valley Bakery is expanding to West Portal.

Construction is yet again delayed, and light rail shutdowns between West Portal and Castro stations will likely extend into weekdays.

The election of Donald Trump has inspired a Sunset community response supporting social justice and outreach.

Police arrested five Oakland men who allegedly stole $70,000 in cell phones from two different stores, one of which was in West Portal.

Look past your presidential election hangover to the results closer to home.

A girl was attacked and grabbed by a man in West Portal, who attempted to force her into his vehicle.

It's still used by the Masons, but the stunning murals, gorgeous furniture, and architectural grandeur are frequently open for public viewing.

Confused and intoxicated drivers may continue to attempt a dangerous journey through the Sunset Tunnel.

The nonprofit saves more than 100 kittens and cats each year from shelters in Northern California.

Local artist Dirty Donny, known for his artwork for Metallica, released a new book last month.

The Sunset Tunnel closed out January with yet another car getting stuck and blocking N-Judah service.

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

The year-long project's start date has been delayed yet again.

About 81,000 daily light-rail riders will be affected by five lengthy tunnel shutdowns in the next year.

16 shoppers were injured by the pepper spray, with three requiring hospitalization.

It's the third time this month.

It was the second meeting in as many weeks to address increased incidents of crime in the district.

"San Francisco's favorite neighborhood bakery" has debuted its second outpost—complete with a display case full of cupcakes.

By this time next year, sleek new Muni cars should begin to appear on San Francisco's streets.

Two Cats is a friendly neighborhood spot where words and pictures meet.

If you've been out and about in West Portal in recent months, you may have noticed the commotion of ongoing construction.

A new tea shop resumes construction, an Asian soft-serve chain is moving forward on Irving, and more changes are on the way.

Residents of the district can vote in person or online and choose 13 out of 20 ballot measures to fund, from public safety to public art.

Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the chain, which has met with a positive reaction in West Portal.

Catch author readings, book signings, letter-writing and arts and crafts at indie bookstores across the city this Saturday.

Get to know a local dog salon specializing in pooches of all sizes.

The tunnel, which runs between Castro and West Portal stations, will close on many weekends for construction.

A closer look at the classic hardware store that's been in the neighborhood for eight decades.

Take a look at a sewing school that also produces unique, handmade clothing.

Take a look at a few local West Portal places to break a sweat.

West Portal is set to become a mini Diagon Alley for the release of the new Harry Potter book, and everyone's invited.

Recent changes to law enforcement practices, crime stats and updates from Supervisor Norman Yee were all discussed at the Taraval Station Captain's Meeting last week.

According to SFMTA's latest update, tunnel construction will kick off in the fall. Construction staging areas have already been established in West Portal, and are headed to the Castro this month.

Multiple thefts from occupied residences occurred around the district in recent weeks.

The two San Francisco mothers behind the paper hope to make the news more interesting and less scary.

Work on the 100-year-old tunnel won't resume until 2018 at the earliest.

West Portal is one of the many western neighborhoods developed after streetcar service to the area began in early 1918.

Tucked off of Taraval, the playground is a long-time family destination.

Founded in the Castro, the chain is known for its extensive sandwich menu.

Looking to avoid the lines at all the regular brunchtime spots? Consider adding one of these three newbies to your rotation.

Plus, support local bee conservancies with special honey-infused cocktails.

The West Portal location had been in business for more than two decades.

A juice bar opens in West Portal, a restaurant/bar/arcade changes up its food menu, and a popular bakery opens after being shut down by the health department.

Here's the story of the station's history, from its early-1900s origins to present-day plans for a makeover.

West Portal was both the original and last remaining location of what was once a 50-store chain, founded in 1931.

The return of Muni trains means new infrastructure and changes to traffic and parking. Read on to see how your neighborhood is affected.

Dog grooming isn't purely cosmetic — and local groomers say they're seeing dogs with serious health issues after two months without a trim.

New owner Diana Zogaric is a newcomer to running a retail business, but says she's excited to keep the longstanding legacy of Shaws alive.

If you want to see San Francisco’s cleverest Halloween decoration display of 2020, a West Portal house really has you covered.

The long-awaited West Portal spinoff of Original Joe's, dubbed Little Original Joe's, opened Monday in the space formerly occupied by Paradise Pizza at 393 West Portal Avenue. And unlike the classic, Italian American temples of red sauce that the Duggan family operates in North Beach and Daly City, Little Original Joe's actually serves pizza, as well as pastas and parmigianas.

West Portal's beloved arthouse cinema, CineArts at Empire (85 West Portal Ave.), is closing for good due to the pandemic, though the city says it is working to find a new operator for the theater.

A couple more additions to the late summer Muni service reinstatements, and the M-Ocean View gets its trains back, and the 31-Balboa returns on a limited route.

The aftermath of a 700,000-gallon water spill at the Stern Grove outdoor concert facility didn’t just cancel one show, it may cancel the entire Stern Grove 2022 concert season.

The Duggan family, who own two Original Joe's locations in San Francisco and Daly City and Little Original Joe's, which opened late last year in West Portal, are preparing to open another restaurant in their home neighborhood — but this time it will be Mexican-American food, instead of Italian-American.

Stern Grove Festival organizers said they needed $4 million to clean up the mess from a late August water main explosion. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors gave it to them.

To show gratitude for the store’s loyal customer base and support local writers, Bookshop West Portal is kicking off its weekend live-reading series Sunday, March 6, which will run until the end of the month.

There are new images and plans just released for the possible 2,900-unit housing village and parks in what is currently the Stonestown Galleria parking lot, an ambitious proposal that would completely reimagine that section of the 19th Avenue corridor.

Scammers generate "ghost student" applications to California colleges, as fraudsters use someone else's identity to pocket financial aid. Real students suffer the consequences.

Serial groper Bill Gene Hobbs was sentenced to prison for nine counts of sexual assault, false imprisonment, and other related offenses in San Francisco.