Martel Peters, 21, was shot numerous times near the corner of 26th and Harrison streets shortly after 9:30 p.m., authorities said. He was pronounced dead at San Francisco General Hospital.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

An Italian restaurant in the Mission District was robbed early this morning while about 10 patrons were eating their dinners, said police Sgt. Neville Gittens.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

Police got a call at 1:21 a.m. Wednesday that a man had walked into Beretta on Valencia Street between 22nd and 23rd Streets, waved a gun and shouted, "This is a robbery! Everybody get down!" He didn't fire his gun, and no one was hurt. A restaurant worker handed the man the cash, and he fled on foot eastbound on 23rd Street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

A San Francisco man was shot and killed Wednesday night as he sat in a car in the Mission District, authorities said today.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

Martel Peters, 21, was shot numerous times near the corner of 26th and Harrison streets shortly after 9:30 p.m., authorities said. He was pronounced dead at San Francisco General Hospital.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

One of many protests planned for Thursday in California, Oregon and Washington will be in San Francisco, where workers planned to meet at the local union office at 10 a.m. before marching along Embarcadero to Justin Herman Plaza for a noon rally.Scheduled speakers include Danny Glover, Cindy Sheehan and Daniel Ellsberg.Clarence Thomas, an executive board member of San Francisco-based International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10 said, "This is an historic event, the first time in recent memory American workers have stopped work to stop a war."

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on May 1, 2008.

"Everybody said to look out for the sharks, except they are on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge, expect the seals they are pushy, so they get close up to you. You never know what they are going to do," said Thea Cartier, swimmer.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 1, 2008.

There's nothing unusual about some kids going for an early morning swim. Unless, that swim is from Alcatraz to San Francisco. Dozens of youngsters are getting ready to challenge themselves and the chilly Bay waters.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 1, 2008.

Union workers will march along the Embarcadero to Justin Herman Plaza for a noon rally

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on May 1, 2008.

Marchers are scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. at Dolores Park and begin marching at 3:30 p.m., according to Muni officials.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on May 1, 2008.

The procession will lead east on 19th Street, onto the northbound lanes of Mission Street, north on Ninth Street and up Larkin Street to Civic Center Plaza, according to Muni.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on May 1, 2008.

There are a number of rallies being planned for May Day. 10:45 a.m.: A news conference will be held regarding walk out of Oakland and Berkeley students in support of immigrant rights. UC Berkeley, California Hall, North of Sather Gate and Bancroft, Berkeley. Noon: March and Rally for Workers United Without Borders - Amnesty for all. Mission Presbyterian Church, 3261 23rd St., San Francisco.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 1, 2008.

Police got a call at 1:21 a.m. Wednesday that a man had walked into Beretta on Valencia Street between 22nd and 23rd Streets, waved a gun and shouted, "This is a robbery! Everybody get down!" He didn't fire his gun, and no one was hurt. A restaurant worker handed the man the cash, and he fled on foot eastbound on 23rd Street.

Published by San Francisco Crime blog on May 1, 2008.

Officers responded to the 3000 block of Harrison Street and found the victim inside the car, according to police.

Published by San Francisco Crime blog on May 1, 2008.

The new $144 million federal building at Seventh and Market may be one of the most acclaimed pieces of architecture in San Francisco these days, but good luck getting to it if you're disabled.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

Daly City resident Christian Rojas, 30, had been charged with burglary and sexual battery following an incident at the Clift Hotel, 495 Geary Street, on March 2.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 1, 2008.

Fourth and fifth graders at John Yehall Chin Elementary School were expecting their normal band practice Wednesday afternoon, but instead they were greeted by nine new instruments wrapped in big bows.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

The Clift Hotel worker, 30-year-old Christian Rojas, had pleaded not guilty to first-degree burglary with intent to commit rape, assault with intent to commit rape in a residence and misdemeanor sexual battery.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

A cluster of skyscrapers rivaling the Transamerica Pyramid would rise around the West Coast's tallest tower in an ambitious proposal that would shift the heart of San Francisco's downtown south of Market Street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

The zoning plan, unveiled tonight at a packed public meeting, would allow as many as seven new skyscrapers to surpass the current 550-foot height limits in an area surrounding the planned Transbay tower- a high-rise of roughly 1,000 feet adjacent to a new Transbay Terminal at First and Mission streets.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

At that altitude, planners now say, the skyscraper's shadow at lunchtime would cover most of Justin Herman Plaza, a popular park next to Embarcadero Center. At 1,000 feet, according to planner Joshua Switzky, "it barely touches the plaza at all."

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

Police got a call at 1:21 a.m. Wednesday that a man had walked into Beretta on Valencia Street between 22nd and 23rd Streets, waved a gun and shouted, "This is a robbery! Everybody get down!" He didn't fire his gun, and no one was hurt. A restaurant worker handed the man the cash, and he fled on foot eastbound on 23rd Street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

Rojas was arrested a day after a woman accused him of entering her room at the Clift Hotel without her permission and assaulting her. The woman reported that she was attacked before 5 a.m. March 2 in the luxury hotel on Geary Street near Union Square.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

Police got a call at 1:21 a.m. Wednesday that a man had walked into Beretta on Valencia Street between 22nd and 23rd streets, waved a gun, and shouted, "This is a robbery! Everybody get down!" He didn't fire his gun, and no one was hurt. A restaurant worker handed the man the cash, and he fled on foot eastbound on 23rd Street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

The new $144 million federal building at Seventh and Market may be one of the most acclaimed pieces of architecture in San Francisco these days, but good luck getting to it if you're disabled.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

Daly City resident Christian Rojas, 30, had been charged with burglary and sexual battery following an incident at the Clift Hotel, 495 Geary Street, on March 2.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 1, 2008.

A cluster of skyscrapers rivaling the Transamerica Pyramid would rise around the West Coast's tallest tower in an ambitious proposal that would shift the heart of San Francisco's downtown south of Market Street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

The zoning plan, unveiled tonight at a packed public meeting, would allow as many as seven new skyscrapers to surpass the current 550-foot height limits in an area surrounding the planned Transbay tower- a high-rise of roughly 1,000 feet adjacent to a new Transbay Terminal at First and Mission streets.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

At that altitude, planners now say, the skyscraper's shadow at lunchtime would cover most of Justin Herman Plaza, a popular park next to Embarcadero Center. At 1,000 feet, according to planner Joshua Switzky, "it barely touches the plaza at all."

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

A cluster of skyscrapers rivaling the Transamerica Pyramid would rise around the West Coast's tallest tower under an ambitious proposal that would shift the heart of San Francisco's downtown south of Market Street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

The city's zoning plan, unveiled Wednesday at a packed public meeting, would allow as many as seven new skyscrapers to surpass the current 550-foot height limits in an area surrounding the planned Transbay tower - a high-rise of roughly 1,000 feet adjacent to a new Transbay Terminal at First and Mission streets.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

At that altitude, planners now say, the skyscraper's shadow at lunchtime would cover most of Justin Herman Plaza, a popular park next to Embarcadero Center. At 1,000 feet, according to planner Joshua Switzky, "it barely touches the plaza at all."

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

An Italian restaurant in the Mission District was robbed early this morning while about 10 patrons were eating their dinners, said police Sgt. Neville Gittens.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

Police got a call at 1:21 a.m. Wednesday that a man had walked into Beretta on Valencia Street between 22nd and 23rd Streets, waved a gun and shouted, "This is a robbery! Everybody get down!" He didn't fire his gun, and no one was hurt. A restaurant worker handed the man the cash, and he fled on foot eastbound on 23rd Street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

Marchers are scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. at Dolores Park and begin marching at 3:30 p.m., according to Muni officials.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 1, 2008.

The procession will lead east on 19th Street, onto the northbound lanes of Mission Street, north on Ninth Street and up Larkin Street to Civic Center Plaza, according to Muni. A rally will follow from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 1, 2008.

The fire broke out in an apartment in a building near the intersection of Pine and Jones streets, fire officials said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 1, 2008.

One of many protests planned for Thursday in California, Oregon and Washington will be in San Francisco, where workers are scheduled to meet at the local union office at 10 a.m. before marching along Embarcadero to Justin Herman Plaza for a noon rally. Scheduled speakers include Danny Glover, Cindy Sheehan and Daniel Ellsberg. Clarence Thomas, an executive board member of San Francisco-based International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10 said, "This is an historic event, the first time in recent memory American workers have stopped work to stop a war."

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.

An Italian restaurant in the Mission District was robbed early Wednesday morning while about 10 patrons were eating their dinners, said police Sgt. Neville Gittens.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

Police got a call at 1:21 a.m. Wednesday that a man had walked into Beretta on Valencia Street between 22nd and 23rd streets, waved a gun, and shouted, "This is a robbery! Everybody get down!" He didn't fire his gun, and no one was hurt. A restaurant worker handed the man the cash, and he fled on foot eastbound on 23rd Street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

The new $144 million federal building at Seventh and Market may be one of the most acclaimed pieces of architecture in San Francisco these days, but good luck getting to it if you're disabled.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

A San Francisco man who died after being found shot inside a car in the Mission District on Wednesday night has been identified Thursday as 21-year-old Martel Peters, the San Francisco medical examiner's office reported.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 1, 2008.

According to a police report, officers found him shot as he was seated inside a car at 26th and Harrison streets at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 1, 2008.

According to a police report, officers found him shot as he was seated inside a car at 26th and Harrison streets at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 1, 2008.

A man in his early 20s died after authorities found him suffering at least one gunshot wound inside a car in San Francisco around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, police said Thursday. Officers responded to the 3000 block of Harrison Street and found the victim inside the car, according to police.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on May 1, 2008.