One word: brunch! As always, OpenTable has lots and lots of ideas to choose from. Check out the a la carte brunch at Portero Hill's Baraka (288 Connecticut) featuring Lobster Tartine, Lamb Skewers, House Cured Salmon Gravlax, and French Toast.

Published by SF Weekly on May 8, 2008.

And for those of you who really love your mothers (kidding), check out the "luxury" three-course brunch at Campton Place (340 Stockton) for $58 per person or the special wine-paired lunch menu ($65) at Luce (888 Howard in the InterContinental Hotel) in SoMa.

Published by SF Weekly on May 8, 2008.

And for those of you who really love your mothers (kidding), check out the "luxury" three-course brunch at Campton Place (340 Stockton) for $58 per person or the special wine-paired lunch menu ($65) at Luce (888 Howard in the InterContinental Hotel) in SoMa.

Published by SF Weekly on May 8, 2008.

In 2005, they set up a nest on the 33rd floor ledge of PG&E headquarters where a video camera recorded their intimate personal life for the Web. The next year, they moved to a skyscraper across the street at 201 Mission Street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

The next year, they moved to a skyscraper across the street at 201 Mission Street. Last year, the Santa Cruz lab removed the eggs from their nest on the west span of the Bay Bridge, saying it was necessary to safeguard the babies when they fledged.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

Demonstrating what they say could happen without rent control are Shannon Rice (center) and Kathryn Beeley of San Francisco. They were among dozens of people campaigning on Wednesday in front of San Francisco City Hall against Proposition 98 on the June ballot, which would eliminate rent control in California.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

Every day, from sun-up until past midnight, thousands of people traipse through the BART/Muni Powell Street Station in San Francisco.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

Dozens of members of groups such as the American Association of Retired Persons, the Sierra Club and the League of Women Voters gathered this afternoon near San Francisco City Hall to protest a proposition that would eliminate rent control in California.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

At the center of a eucalyptus grove in San Francisco's Presidio, researcher Lisa Gautier is experimenting with oyster mushrooms, which appear to have a natural thirst for petroleum.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 8, 2008.

Dozens of members of groups such as the American Association of Retired Persons, the Sierra Club and the League of Women Voters gathered Wednesday afternoon near San Francisco City Hall to protest a proposition that would eliminate rent control in California."You know that when you see such a broad coalition of groups opposing the same thing, something is wrong," said No on 98 Yes on 99 campaign director Kathy Fairbanks.She said the uproar is mostly apparent in San Francisco because it houses more than 179,000 rented units.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 8, 2008.

The Golden Gate Bridge District has a $1 toll hike in the works, expected to be approved and implemented in September or January, taking the toll from $5 to $6.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 8, 2008.

A dead whale was discovered Thursday afternoon wedged underneath the southwest side of San Francisco's Pier 27.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 8, 2008.

Ward, a former host on radio station KGO in San Francisco, was originally charged with two other counts of receiving and attempting to send child pornography in January 2005. Those charges will be dropped as part of the plea bargain.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on May 8, 2008.

Ward, a former host on KGO radio in San Francisco, is currently charged with three counts in an indictment filed last year.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

While the Golden Gate Bridge is renowned as one of the world's most recognized structures, it's also one of the deadliest as many people have chosen to commit suicide there. KNTV's Diane Dwyer reports that a resolution to the controversial debate to add suicide barriers -- which has lasted more than 70 years -- is forthcoming.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on May 8, 2008.

A 12-year-old boy is trying to find the owner of a diamond ring he found floating in the San Francisco bay.The San Francisco Chronicle reported the boy plucked a Macy's jewelry box out of the water while boating with his father near Crissy Field over the weekend.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on May 8, 2008.

A vehicle that crashed and rolled over on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge around 12:30 p.m. Thursday is causing heavy traffic in the eastbound lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on May 8, 2008.

Former KGO radio talk show host Bernie Ward, who pleaded not guilty to distributing and receiving child pornography in December, changed that plea Thursday in court.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on May 8, 2008.

Demonstrating what they say could happen without rent control are Shannon Rice (center) and Kathryn Beeley of San Francisco. They were among dozens of people campaigning on Wednesday in front of San Francisco City Hall against Proposition 98 on the June ballot, which would eliminate rent control in California.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

Tonight, political leaders, scientists, physicians and organic farmers will appear at a town hall meeting in San Francisco. On Saturday, a Marin County group will march in Corte Madera, followed by a rally where state legislators, local elected officials and environmentalists will speak. The San Francisco meeting will be held in the Hall of Flowers at Strybing Arboretum in Golden Gate Park at 7 p.m.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

Ward, 57, told the judge during the hearing that he was aware that the pornography he sent contained sexually explicit pictures of minors. Ward, a former host on radio station KGO in San Francisco, was originally charged with two other counts of receiving and attempting to send child pornography in January 2005.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

Golden Gate Bridge District officials are proposing an increase in the toll to cross the bridge during peak hours. The district's full board of directors will discuss the issue at its 10 a.m. meeting Friday at district headquarters at the Toll Plaza.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on May 8, 2008.

Get ready for the possibility of paying even higher tolls at the Golden Gate Bridge. Drivers are already paying $5. The Bridge District and San Francisco highway officials are considering adding two increases over the next two years.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

"You know, I call it the Great Highway. It says that on the sidewalk," says resident Rachelle Levy. And for decades, residents in the 1500 block have used the Great Highway as their mailing address. But look closely, and the Great Highway merges with La Playa Street.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

All eastbound lanes of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reopened around 1 p.m. today after a vehicle rolled over earlier this afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

Former KGO Radio talk show host, Bernie Ward, pleaded guilty this afternoon to one count of distribution of child pornography.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 8, 2008.

The San Francisco meeting will be held in the Hall of Flowers at Strybing Arboretum in Golden Gate Park at 7 p.m.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

Every day, from sun-up until past midnight, thousands of people traipse through the BART/Muni Powell Street Station in San Francisco. For several months, the main gate at the station's north-side entrance/exit, which connects to Halliday Plaza, has been broken.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

It all began in December when as many as 200 Sunset District residents - in 94 rental units and six houses - began to receive mail addressed to La Playa Street. Michelle DuBussy was puzzled, because she'd lived on the 1500 block of Great Highway for some 30 years.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

For starters, if you drive out to their block, which is just down from the N-Judah Muni turnaround at Ocean Beach, it seems as if matters can be settled quickly. A city street sign stands at the south end of the block reading, "Great Highway." So they're on Great Highway, right?

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

The high-flying pair gained fame as Market Street observers watched them hunt birds on the wing downtown. In 2005, they set up a nest on the 33rd floor ledge of PG&E headquarters, where a video camera recorded their intimate personal life for the Web. The next year, they moved to a skyscraper across the street at 201 Mission St. Last year, the Santa Cruz lab removed the eggs from their nest on the west span of the Bay Bridge, saying it was necessary to safeguard the babies when they fledged.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

The high-flying pair gained fame as Market Street observers watched them hunt birds on the wing downtown. In 2005, they set up a nest on the 33rd floor ledge of PG&E headquarters, where a video camera recorded their intimate personal life for the Web. The next year, they moved to a skyscraper across the street at 201 Mission St. Last year, the Santa Cruz lab removed the eggs from their nest on the west span of the Bay Bridge, saying it was necessary to safeguard the babies when they fledged.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

The high-flying pair gained fame as Market Street observers watched them hunt birds on the wing downtown. In 2005, they set up a nest on the 33rd floor ledge of PG&E headquarters, where a video camera recorded their intimate personal life for the Web.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

"It can get downright claustrophobic," said Betty Cheung, a 26-year-old graphic designer who commutes on BART between San Francisco's Mission and Financial districts.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

Tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge could rise as high as $7 during the morning and evening commutes and on weekend and holiday afternoons, under a pair of proposals released today and to be considered by bridge district directors Friday.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

The girl was on her way to school Oct. 3 when she met Mackey, who took her to an apartment in Hunters Point and sexually assaulted her, authorities said. He drove the girl around for several hours before dropping her off in the Mission District, prosecutors said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.

The girl was on her way to school Oct. 3 when she met Mackey, who took her to an apartment in Hunters Point and sexually assaulted her, authorities said. He drove the girl around for several hours before dropping her off in the Mission District, prosecutors said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 2008.