Opposing forces in the contentious race for District 3 supervisor will come together at the site of the forthcoming Mama's restaurant to soothe tensions and rebuild friendships.

A new initiative places hanger cards on rearview mirrors to remind guests not to leave anything in their cars; the city is also putting up signs.

Elephant Sushi's third location, with only 12 seats in the house, will offer more of an omakase (chef's choice) menu.

From now through 2018, Powell will get a new ceiling, LED lighting, new flooring and seating on the platforms, fixes for its perennially problematic elevator and escalators, and other improvements.

The week also had its share of hot prowl burglaries and violent muggings, including one in which a woman's hip was broken.

Peskin, who'll probably take his seat on the Board of Supervisors next month, has already been busy meeting with allies and adversaries.

Supervisor Julie Christensen conceded the fiercely contested, contentious and costly District 3 supervisor's seat to challenger Aaron Peskin late Wednesday.

In a race where every vote will count, mail-in and early precinct reports show the challenger pulling ahead.

As a pilot project, Powell Street between Geary and Ellis streets will be closed to most traffic, except commercial vehicles, for at least 18 months starting this Friday.

We followed Julie Christensen and Aaron Peskin on Election Day, and spoke to supporters of both candidates to get their perspectives.

As the Curran Theater renovates, audience members are invited on-stage for a series of intimate, experimental performances.

Get one last overview of the candidates, their stories, their issues and what they say about some of the rumor-mongering.

This week's crime recap is unusually violent, with a rash of cell phone robberies, a shooting, a carjacking, a beating and an attack on a flower vendor.