he ramp is at the northeast corner of Sutter and Stockton streets. "That lip causes a real jolt to the person seated," says Sutton, who pushes her husband's chair. "Conversely, to go up it when returning to the garage requires stopping and lifting the front wheels onto the ramp, by which time I have lost all momentum and it is a struggle to roll him up onto the sidewalk."

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

"Terrible." "Frustrating." "Hypocritical." These are the words of Darren Orgel, who's upset that San Francisco's new $144 million federal building has little room for bicycles. Orgel, who works there, would like to bike to his job more often, but he says the small bike racks that front the building on Seventh Street near Mission Street are inadequate.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

The folks at La Cocina Community Kitchen (2948 Folsom at 25th St.) know this, which is why tonight they're hosting The Secrets of Salsa: A Guided Tour Through Mexico's Culinary Foundations.

Published by SF Weekly on June 25, 2008.

"As of 4:10 p.m., PG & E activity in the vicinity of California and Drumm streets is disrupting regular cable car service on the California line," read a Muni alert. "Service will be provided by bus shuttles. The 1-California and the 41-Union are switching back at Clay and Drumm streets in both directions. Muni Metro service is not affected."

Published by SFist on June 25, 2008.

"As of 4:10 p.m., PG & E activity in the vicinity of California and Drumm streets is disrupting regular cable car service on the California line," read a Muni alert. "Service will be provided by bus shuttles. The 1-California and the 41-Union are switching back at Clay and Drumm streets in both directions. Muni Metro service is not affected."

Published by SFist on June 25, 2008.

Fire officials are investigating reports of an explosion at an underground vault in the downtown area. Three manhole covers blew off. California line was disrupted as of 4:10 p.m. because of the activity in the vicinity of California and Drumm streets.Muni provided service by bus shuttles.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on June 25, 2008.

Fire officials are investigating reports of an explosion at an underground vault in the downtown area. Three manhole covers blew off. Service resumed at about 4:55 p.m., but cable cars were set to switch back at California and Kearny to avoid the affected area.The 1-California and the 41-Union switched back at Clay and Drumm streets in both directions.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on June 25, 2008.

Fire officials are investigating reports of an explosion at an underground vault in the downtown area. Three manhole covers blew off. Service resumed at about 4:55 p.m., but cable cars were set to switch back at California and Kearny to avoid the affected area.The 1-California and the 41-Union switched back at Clay and Drumm streets in both directions.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on June 25, 2008.

SF Police Release Sketches Of Suspected Shooter, Car Police said Tony Bologna was driving home with two sons Sunday when he was forced to stop in an intersection, blocking the path of another car. Bologna backed up his car to allow the other driver through. But someone from that car shot at Bologna's vehicle, killing him and his 20-year-old son Michael.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on June 25, 2008.

The third victim from a San Francisco shooting Sunday that had already killed his father and brother died Tuesday evening after his family decided to take him off life-support, only hours after San Francisco police released a sketch of the suspected shooter. Anthony and Michael Bologna and another of Anthony's sons were in their car at Maynard and Congdon streets just after 3 p.m. when they were shot.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials are waiting for the San Francisco Fire Department to determine that the site of an underground vault explosion Tuesday afternoon is safe before allowing PG&E investigators inside. PG&E spokeswoman Tamar Sarkissian said the incident caused no reported injuries and no related outages. According to the fire department, the explosion occurred around 4 p.m. at Drumm and California streets.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials are waiting for the San Francisco Fire Department to determine that the site of an underground vault explosion Tuesday afternoon is safe before allowing PG&E investigators inside. The line was initially stopped but was resumed at 4:55 p.m., with the cable cars switching back in both directions at California and Kearny streets.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials are waiting for the San Francisco Fire Department to determine that the site of an underground vault explosion Tuesday afternoon is safe before allowing PG&E investigators inside. In addition, the 1-California and the 41-Union are switching back at Clay and Drumm streets.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

Investigators say Anthony Bologna, 48, and his son Michael, 20, were shot and killed following a minor traffic hassle in the Excelsior district, even though the elder Bologna pulled back to allow the gunman's gray Chrysler 300M room to finish a turn onto a narrow street. After completing the turn, the driver of the car opened fire, killing the elder Bologna and his oldest son at the scene.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

Hillary Reid and Evan King of San Francisco take advantage of sunny weather with a paddle boat ride around Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park on Tuesday. More sunshine is on the way today in the Bay Area. Complete forecast.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

I am considering buying a condo in the Noe Valley/Mission Dolores (around 21st and Church) area and I am trying to understand what the going rate for a garage is in this area. I have the option to purchase a space with the condo. I’ve heard between $75-100k. Is this accurate?

Published by theFrontSteps on June 25, 2008.

The third victim of a road rage shooting in San Francisco died Tuesday night, and police released a composite sketch of the gunman and pleaded for the public's help in solving the triple slaying. Investigators say Anthony Bologna, 48, and his son Michael, 20, were shot and killed following a minor traffic hassle in the Excelsior district, even though the elder Bologna pulled back to allow the gunman's gray Chrysler 300M room to finish a turn onto a narrow street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

When uber chef James Syhabout left after receiving 3 1/2 stars a year ago, he was replaced by his sous chef, who lasted only a few months. Then the PlumpJack corporate crew - they also own Jack Falstaff, Balboa Cafe and Matrix in San Francisco - tapped Rick Edge, who recently was at Lattitudes at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove, to don the top toque.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

When uber chef James Syhabout left after receiving 3 1/2 stars a year ago, he was replaced by his sous chef, who lasted only a few months. Then the PlumpJack corporate crew - they also own Jack Falstaff, Balboa Cafe and Matrix in San Francisco - tapped Rick Edge, who recently was at Lattitudes at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove, to don the top toque.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

I can barely keep track of how many chefs have been behind the stove at PlumpJack Cafe, the sophisticated restaurant that was the mainstay of Mayor Gavin Newsom's empire before he gave it up to go into politics. What I do remember is that there have been two in the past 12 months. With each new face comes a modified menu, which ends up giving the restaurant a split personality.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

That's not the case at Domo, a tiny new spot in Hayes Valley, which leans toward Eastern influences. It has a neighborhood feel, just a handful of high-backed wooden stools, and a menu that, while innovative and varied, focuses almost exclusively on seafood.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

That's not the case at Domo, a tiny new spot in Hayes Valley, which leans toward Eastern influences. It has a neighborhood feel, just a handful of high-backed wooden stools, and a menu that, while innovative and varied, focuses almost exclusively on seafood.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

To dine at Opaque, you'll need a large pile of napkins, strong taste buds and a healthy sense of adventure. Because for the evening, you'll be blind. Seriously. "Dining in the Dark" at Opaque gained popularity in Southern California, and opened its first Northern California location last week in San Francisco.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

One element here seems fairly fresh, and that’s the scattered gangs of palms and native, low-growing grasses that dot the four-lane street’s center divider. On a grey and kind of blustery afternoon in early summer, a pair of songbirds hide among the treetops, raising an impressive racket. Elsewhere along the block, foliage is ever-present but largely unremarkable. One notable exception is the home at 567 Monterey, a stone/wood confection swathed in near-suffocating amounts of ivy that still appears looked-after. We even spot a contemporary twist, as the home’s upstairs living room is decorated with posters from relatively recent Fillmore shows: Elvis Costello, Sleater-Kinney, and so on.

Published by SFist on June 25, 2008.

Other homes look tired and/or nondescript from the outside, but we suppose there’s a chance their interiors are spotless, thanks to Five-Star Housekeeping at 521 Monterey. This so-called housekeeping agency includes, as you’d hope to expect from such a concern, a tidy shopfront window featuring a French maid, or at least a lovingly carved miniature figure of one. We’ll call her Brigitte. Brigitte carries a tray with a feather duster, a scrub-brush, and a few boxes of detergent and fabric softener, her long blonde hair tucked atop her head. Five stars for authenticity, indeed.

Published by SFist on June 25, 2008.

And although it doesn’t open for a few more hours, there’s Friends Bar at 558 Monterey, where judging by the evocatively dated sign that surely predates any cloying 1990s sitcom, the featured mixer is that X-factor of so many adult beverages, 7UP. From what we gather, it’s the quintessential neighborhood bar—certainly the zeitgeist-chasers who stumble their way around the Marina, Mission, and Tenderloin each weekend haven’t honed in on Friends yet, although the Glen Park BART station is closer than you think.

Published by SFist on June 25, 2008.

After an effective 65 months on the market, an $8,000,000 renovation and $2,400,000 price increase (followed by a $3,900,000 reduction), the listing for 300 Sea Cliff (the Captain’s House) has been withdrawn from the MLS. No word on whether or not it will soon return (or was quietly sold). And if so, with (or to) whom and for how much.

Published by SocketSite on June 25, 2008.

Address: 76 Caselli Ave.

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on June 25, 2008.

First on the market for $1,595,000 but quickly reduced to $1,495,000 (at which point a few expected it to fly), and then to $1,400,000 (“The deal of the year!”), 1635 Castro Street closed escrow yesterday with a reported contract price of $1,350,000.

Published by SocketSite on June 25, 2008.

Behind The Great Wooden Wall Of 830 El Camino Del Mar

Published by SocketSite on June 25, 2008.

While 300 Sea Cliff is withdrawn, around the bend 830 El Camino Del Mar is listed. And if you’ve always wondered what’s behind that great wooden wall, here’s your chance to peek inside (and if you've actually been inside, here's a chance to tell your tale).

Published by SocketSite on June 25, 2008.

9 p.m. // Rickshaw Stop (155 Fell) // $10

Published by SFist on June 25, 2008.

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. // Pilsner Inn (225 Church) // free

Published by SFist on June 25, 2008.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a distressed kayaker Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay near Hunters Point, an officer said.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

San Francisco authorities are trying to determine the identity of a man found unconscious in a SOMA back yard.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on June 25, 2008.

Investigators say Anthony Bologna, 48, and his son Michael, 20, were shot and killed following a minor traffic hassle in the Excelsior district, even though the elder Bologna pulled back to allow the gunman's gray Chrysler 300M room to finish a turn onto a narrow street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

The ramp is at the northeast corner of Sutter and Stockton streets. "That lip causes a real jolt to the person seated," says Sutton, who pushes her husband's chair. "Conversely, to go up it when returning to the garage requires stopping and lifting the front wheels onto the ramp, by which time I have lost all momentum and it is a struggle to roll him up onto the sidewalk."

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

An underground explosion in downtown San Francisco frightened hundreds of office workers Tuesday as it blew fragments off two manhole covers and sent smoke spewing into the air, witnesses and authorities said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

The Bolognas were on Congdon Street in the Excelsior district just after 3 p.m. Sunday, driving home from a barbecue in Fairfield, when they inadvertently blocked another car from completing a left turn onto Congdon from Maynard Street. The shooting occurred after the elder Bologna backed up, letting the car by.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

The Bolognas were on Congdon Street in the Excelsior district just after 3 p.m. Sunday, driving home from a barbecue in Fairfield, when they inadvertently blocked another car from completing a left turn onto Congdon from Maynard Street. The shooting occurred after the elder Bologna backed up, letting the car by.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

BART trains were delayed this afternoon after a passenger was found under a train at the Montgomery Street station in San Francisco, transit officials said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

Orgel, who works there, would like to bike to his job more often, but he says the small bike racks that front the building on Seventh Street near Mission Street are inadequate. Any passer-by on the street has access to the racks.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

A Peninsula teen accused in the one-punch death of another teen during a fight outside AT&T Park in May pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter Wednesday in San Francisco Superior Court.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on June 25, 2008.

Restaurant archaeologists might not have much occasion to use carbon dating, but we do have the space at 1199 Valencia Street as a window into the past, and therein hangs a tale of the city. A decade ago, the occupant was Radio Valencia, a cheerful boho cafe that served art displays, live music, and ecologically sensitive sandwiches. It was, in its faintly grubby coolness, the epitome of the 1990s Mission District.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on June 25, 2008.