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.

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

This week's crimes involve a band of hat thieves in the Wharf, an assault with a skateboard near the Ferry Building, a stabbing in Portsmouth Square, and various muggings, including one via bike.

The founder of the Barbary Coast Trail talks about how the plaques came to be, what they reference and how to sponsor one.

Formerly the Powell Hotel, the revamped 152-room property will include a take-away cafe and high-tech communal space.

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Valerie Byrd is known to also frequent the Civic Center Public Library, Civic Center Plaza, and the Glen Park Library.

At a press conference, officials issued assurances that the city is still safe and discussed new efforts to curb car break-ins, among other issues.

Powell between Geary and Ellis could be closed to car traffic as soon as November, as part of an 18-month pilot project.

Crime in the Central this week included a robber who spit while stealing bras and two more Chinatown jewelry grabs.

The Emperor's Bridge Campaign hopes to become the leading public resource on the eccentric 19th-century "emperor of the United States."

A spokesman says the store's opening has been rescheduled due to electrical upgrades, but PG&E says the upgrade has been done.

The SFPD has already started handing out more tickets for drivers who pass stopped cable cars; a ticket will cost you $238.