Enjoy Big Bang Beat from 1- 4 pm and Tainted Love from 6 - 9:30 pm. Following the onstage entertainment, visitors will be treated to the City of San Francisco's spectacular fireworks display at approximately 9:30 p.m. Shot from a barge off PIER 39 and from the Municipal Pier, this show over San Francisco Bay should not be missed!

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Enjoy Big Bang Beat from 1- 4 pm and Tainted Love from 6 - 9:30 pm. Following the onstage entertainment, visitors will be treated to the City of San Francisco's spectacular fireworks display at approximately 9:30 p.m. Shot from a barge off PIER 39 and from the Municipal Pier, this show over San Francisco Bay should not be missed!

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

Location: Golden Gate Park (Spreckels Temple of Music at the Music Concourse) Time: 1:00 p.m. Details: The Golden Gate Park Band will be presenting a free, patriotic 4th of July concert.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

Following the onstage entertainment, visitors will be treated to the City of San Francisco's spectacular fireworks display at approximately 9:30 p.m. Shot from a barge off PIER 39 and from the Municipal Pier, this show over San Francisco Bay should not be missed!

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

A San Francisco police bomb squad determined that a suspicious device found in the city's Presidio this morning was a World War I mortar, Sgt. Wilfred Williams said. At about 10:20 a.m., a person walking a dog reported seeing the device in the Presidio area at Inspiration Point off of Arguello Boulevard.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

At about 10:20 a.m., a person walking a dog reported seeing the device in the Presidio area at Inspiration Point off of Arguello Boulevard.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

Friends and family along with top city and religious leaders all came together to say goodbye to a father and his two sons who were gunned down on a San Francisco street. Meanwhile, police say their investigation into the slaying is far from over.

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

Sgt. Wilfred Williams said the unattended package was reported around 4:45 p.m. across the street from the station at a bus turnaround near 360 Laguna Honda Blvd.

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

A San Francisco police bomb squad determined that a suspicious device found in the city's Presidio Tuesday morning was a World War I mortar, Sgt. Wilfred Williams said.

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

At about 10:20 a.m., a person walking a dog reported seeing the device in the Presidio area at Inspiration Point off of Arguello Boulevard.

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

Cota was at the helm on Nov. 7 when a 900-foot cargo ship he was piloting sideswiped the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, opening a gash in its hull and leaking 53,000 gallons of toxic fuel in the worst oil spill in the bay in nearly two decades. The spill killed and injured thousands of birds.

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

When the Healthy San Francisco program began at two Chinatown clinics July 2, 20o7, public health officials said they would swing open the doors to all of the city's 73,000 uninsured residents on Jan. 1, 2008. They anticipated people would enroll gradually at a pace of about 600 a week, and full coverage would be attained by the end of this year.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Scott Kramer earns just over the current cap of 300 percent of the federal poverty level at his job as a salesman at a West Portal home design store and by doing interior design work on the side.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Gryn also accused the city of San Francisco of creating a "dangerous, hazardous and defective condition" at the intersection of Ninth and Irving. The suit says the intersection does not have proper signs and does not give pedestrians enough time to cross the street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

If location is a prime factor in choosing where to eat, then Chez Papa would be at the top of my list. Chez Papa Resto is barely a block from my office, and Chez Papa Bistrot in Potrero Hill is in my neighborhood.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

...two Petaluma felony assaults under investigation. The search of the Angels' SF branch, located at Tennessee and 23rd streets, resulted in the arrest of one member, but on unrelated charges. According to KTVU...

Published by SFist on July 2, 2008.

Address: 149 Topaz Way

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 2, 2008.

Address: 2255 North Point Street

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 2, 2008.

2426 Greenwich: weak sauce breakfast - over priced real estate — wasn’t happy with the start - who wants a dolma at 10:20?

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 2, 2008.

2881 Vallejo St: GREAT food - a steak sando at 10:40 - STEAK - come on now - add coffee bar and this doesn’t get better. Too many stairs and levels for 5 Mill but a very cool house.

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 2, 2008.

2881 Vallejo St: GREAT food - a steak sando at 10:40 - STEAK - come on now - add coffee bar and this doesn’t get better. Too many stairs and levels for 5 Mill but a very cool house.

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 2, 2008.

3328 California St: Over hyped (the breakfast that is) - granted we showed up late - but a potato dish - little odd - but good - Garrett hypes some form of eggs were missed - the place - come on now - let’s clean the carpet if we’re asking 1.5 million for a standard condo.

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 2, 2008.

550 Valley St: odd location - again with the dolma’s - are dolma’s cheap? cool house - lots of money for a location without an amenity

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 2, 2008.

1919 Page St: Best of the Day: Cole Valley elegance - if you can deal with the 28 steps to the flat - very nice remodel - elegance in the heart of ht / ashbury - rather nice juxstaposition - great shared yard.

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 2, 2008.

Gryn also accused the city of San Francisco of creating a "dangerous, hazardous and defective condition" at the intersection of Ninth and Irving. The suit says the intersection does not have proper signs and does not give pedestrians enough time to cross the street.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Police arrested 12 people in two undercover robbery abatement operations in the past week targeting crime in the city's Tenderloin district and Market Street corridor, police announced Wednesday.

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

On Friday afternoon, police nabbed six men on Sixth and Seventh streets, who were booked on robbery or theft charges, according to police.

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

On Friday afternoon, police nabbed six men on Sixth and Seventh streets, who were booked on robbery or theft charges, according to police.

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

On Sunday afternoon, police arrested another six people, including one woman, in the areas of Jones and Leavenworth streets and Golden Gate Avenue in the Tenderloin district.

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

On Sunday afternoon, police arrested another six people, including one woman, in the areas of Jones and Leavenworth streets and Golden Gate Avenue in the Tenderloin district.

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

The raid in San Francisco occurred at the city's Hells Angels clubhouse at Tennessee and 23rd streets.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

On Friday afternoon, police nabbed six men on Sixth and Seventh streets, who were booked on robbery or theft charges, according to police. The men are all between the ages of 21 and 54; three were from San Francisco, one was from San Leandro, and the other two had no local address.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

On Sunday afternoon, police arrested another six people, including one woman, in the areas of Jones and Leavenworth streets and Golden Gate Avenue in the Tenderloin district.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

On Sunday afternoon, police arrested another six people, including one woman, in the areas of Jones and Leavenworth streets and Golden Gate Avenue in the Tenderloin district.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

On Sunday afternoon, police arrested another six people, including one woman, in the areas of Jones and Leavenworth streets and Golden Gate Avenue in the Tenderloin district.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

San Francisco police arrested 12 people in two undercover robbery abatement operations in the past week targeting crime in the city's Tenderloin district and Market Street corridor, police announced Wednesday.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

On Friday afternoon, police nabbed six men on Sixth and Seventh streets, who were booked on robbery or theft charges, according to police. The men are all between the ages of 21 and 54; three were from San Francisco, one was from San Leandro, and the other two had no local address.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

The raid in San Francisco occurred at the city's Hells Angels clubhouse at Tennessee and 23rd streets.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

Cota, 60, of Petaluma, was piloting the Cosco Busan when it struck a protective fender at the base of the Bay Bridge on Nov. 7 and sustained a gash through which nearly 54,000 gallons of heavy bunker fuel spilled into the bay.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

Cota, 60, of Petaluma, was piloting the Cosco Busan when it struck a protective fender at the base of the Bay Bridge on Nov. 7 and sustained a gash through which nearly 54,000 gallons of heavy bunker fuel spilled into the bay.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

The bike storage facility at Caltrain's San Francisco station is expanding its hours.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

Capt. John Cota, who was piloting the container ship Cosco Busan when it ran into the Bay Bridge last autumn, has decided to retire rather than face a hearing before a state commission.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

A pair of the nocturnal creatures from Madagascar got lucky, however. The proof: the baby aye-aye born sometime June 20 or June 21 at the San Francisco Zoo. Like its parents, the baby aye-aye has big ears, wiry fur and, most notably, a long, bony middle finger topped with a razor-sharp claw, which the lemur will eventually use to hunt around trees for grubs.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Asuka Ramen. This Japanese ramen shop opened Thursday and also serves fried rice and stir-fried noodles. 883 Bush St. (near Taylor), San Francisco; (415) 567-3153. 5-10 p.m. daily.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Toast Eatery. The second location opened Thursday in the former location of Herb's in Noe Valley. 3991 24th St. (at Noe), San Francisco; (415) 642-6328. Open daily.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Cal students in the 1970s fondly remember Arinell as the place to get a cheap slice of pie. Owner Ron Demirdjian expanded to the Mission District in 1992.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Since my Pizza Friday blog began in October, I've had scores of suggestions of places I should check out, but more people tried to steer me to Arinell than any other place. Several staffers here are also big fans, so I decided to save this one for last (more on that later).

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Back in business: Sean O'Brien, former chef of the former Myth restaurant, is opening his own San Francisco place in the former Scott Howard space (500 Jackson St.).

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

It seems the last chapter of Myth may have a happy ending after all. The Quince group appears to be going ahead with the purchase of the former restaurant space (470 Pacific Ave.), where they'll likely relocate Quince. And last season's "Top Chef" competitor Ryan Scott, formerly of the also out-of-business Myth Cafe, is safely ensconced at Mission Beach Cafe (198 Guerrero St.).

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

It seems the last chapter of Myth may have a happy ending after all. The Quince group appears to be going ahead with the purchase of the former restaurant space (470 Pacific Ave.), where they'll likely relocate Quince. And last season's "Top Chef" competitor Ryan Scott, formerly of the also out-of-business Myth Cafe, is safely ensconced at Mission Beach Cafe (198 Guerrero St.)

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Jardiniere

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

The name game: Urbino - that's the name the owners of A16 and SPQR have decided to call their forthcoming Italian restaurant in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood (901 20th St.). The 6,000-square-foot restaurant will focus on food from the region of Le Marche, which is influenced by flavors from Greece, Croatia and Slovenia as well as neighboring Umbria, Tuscany, Emilia Romagna and Abruzzo.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Last week, the critically acclaimed chef left Silks in San Francisco's Mandarin Oriental hotel (222 Sansome St.) in a move that surprised management who had brought him in two years ago from Asiate, the restaurant in a sister hotel in New York. Huff also worked for a Japanese chef in Australia, and his cooking at Silks incorporated seamless East-West techniques on an intricate tasting menu.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Last week, the critically acclaimed chef left Silks in San Francisco's Mandarin Oriental hotel (222 Sansome St.) in a move that surprised management who had brought him in two years ago from Asiate, the restaurant in a sister hotel in New York. Huff also worked for a Japanese chef in Australia, and his cooking at Silks incorporated seamless East-West techniques on an intricate tasting menu.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Nob Hill's Renaissance-Stanford Court hotel (905 California St.) is getting a $32 million face-lift, including a new restaurant and lounge called Aurea. The 140-seat space will take up much of the lobby and is scheduled to open this fall with Jeffery Surprise, formerly of Quince, at the stoves. During the day, the restaurant will serve as a coffee bar; in the evening, it will switch to cocktail attire. Small plates, a wine bar and private dining areas dubbed "cocktail cubbies" are planned.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

At Rose's Cafe (2298 Union St., S.F.; 415-775-2200), the organic breakfast pizza is sprinkled with a blend of aged fontina and mozzarella, and topped with smoked ham and eggs sitting on a thin crust ($15). Chef Mark Gordon, who says the item is one of his best-selling dishes, also fashions a pizza with creme fraiche, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon ($16).

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Small independent stores like Fatted Calf in Napa and Bi-Rite Market, Golden Gate Market and Avedano's Holly Park Market, all in San Francisco, are producing myriad sausages by hand with natural or even organic meat, sometimes from local farms. Bigger markets like Whole Foods, Draeger's and Berkeley Bowl also make an impressive array of fresh links on the premises.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Small independent stores like Fatted Calf in Napa and Bi-Rite Market, Golden Gate Market and Avedano's Holly Park Market, all in San Francisco, are producing myriad sausages by hand with natural or even organic meat, sometimes from local farms. Bigger markets like Whole Foods, Draeger's and Berkeley Bowl also make an impressive array of fresh links on the premises.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

"The interesting flavors sell out pretty quick," confirms Tia Harrison, sausage maker at the year-old Avedano's in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood. Duck sausage, lamb sausage with lavender and a Mexican-style chorizo are among the hits in her repertoire.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Golden Gate Market in San Francisco's Ferry Building Marketplace offers about two dozen different house-made fresh sausages at all times, including a garlicky venison link, a wild boar-beer sausage and some low-sodium choices. Baron's Meat & Poultry in Alameda makes 15 to 18 different types.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

The measure was developed by the Save SF Culture Coalition, whose members include the Entertainment Commission, Black Rock City LLC (which stages Burning Man as well as events here in town), the Late Night Coalition, and the Outdoor Events Coalition (a group formed last year to counter city policies and neighbor complaints that threatened to scuttle the North Beach Jazz Festival, How Weird Street Faire, concerts in Golden Gate Park, and other events).

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

The measure was developed by the Save SF Culture Coalition, whose members include the Entertainment Commission, Black Rock City LLC (which stages Burning Man as well as events here in town), the Late Night Coalition, and the Outdoor Events Coalition (a group formed last year to counter city policies and neighbor complaints that threatened to scuttle the North Beach Jazz Festival, How Weird Street Faire, concerts in Golden Gate Park, and other events).

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

In fact, event promoters say they've been hit by a quadruple whammy that threatens their livelihoods and the vibrant nature of the city: rising fees charged by city departments looking to close budget gaps, increased concern over alcohol consumption and other liability issues, more conflicts over noise in increasingly dense neighborhoods such as SoMa, and the ability of a handful of complaining neighbors to create event-killing permit conditions.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

After pining for local tomatoes and stone fruit all year, summer produce is finally here - in a big way. Field-grown heirloom tomatoes in shades of yellow, green and red brimmed over bins at Capay Fruits & Vegetables and Happy Boy Farms for $3 per pound.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

The raid in San Francisco occurred at the city's Hells Angels clubhouse at Tennessee and 23rd streets.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

San Francisco police arrested 12 people in two undercover robbery abatement operations in the past week targeting crime in the city's Tenderloin district and Market Street corridor, police announced Wednesday.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

On Friday afternoon, police nabbed six men on Sixth and Seventh streets, who were booked on robbery or theft charges, according to police. The men are all between the ages of 21 and 54; three were from San Francisco, one was from San Leandro, and the other two had no local address.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

On Friday afternoon, police nabbed six men on Sixth and Seventh streets, who were booked on robbery or theft charges, according to police. The men are all between the ages of 21 and 54; three were from San Francisco, one was from San Leandro, and the other two had no local address.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

On Sunday afternoon, police arrested another six people, including one woman, in the areas of Jones and Leavenworth streets and Golden Gate Avenue in the Tenderloin district.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 2, 2008.

When Indian restaurant Udupi Palace (1007 Valencia at 21st St.) opened a few weeks ago in the Mission space formerly occupied by upscale Chinese spot Firecracker, many foodies wondered: How did San Francisco's only two South Indian joints end up a block away from each other?

Published by SF Weekly on July 2, 2008.

After a little time off for reinvention and remodeling, fabled local brewpub -- pardon me "gastropub" -- Magnolia (1398 Haight at Masonic) is back with a new look and a new menu, leaving behind a huge chunk of its original hippy aesthetic.

Published by SF Weekly on July 2, 2008.

Tuesday afternoon, history repeated itself in San Francisco's Stockton Street Tunnel. As in the spring, an errant vehicle knocked out the conduit that helps power the tunnel's southern lights. As in the spring, a bank of 15 lights is now out of order.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Tuesday afternoon, history repeated itself in San Francisco's Stockton Street Tunnel. As in the spring, an errant vehicle knocked out the conduit that helps power the tunnel's southern lights.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Fizz, like buzz, is evanescent by nature, so I was not totally surprised to see that the champagne-bubble lights that once hung in the air above the bar at Jardinière were nowhere to be seen when we stepped inside on a recent evening.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

There are people who think it's cool to go shoot a pig or a turkey or a duck and take it home for supper: since I think it's one of the world's great experiences to catch a bass or a trout and do the same thing, it's hard to be critical. But the United State Supreme Court decision last week wasn't about my nephew's .22 or my friend Rich's hunting rifle. It was about whether cities can do anything remotely at all meaningful to keep 14-year-olds from shooting each other on the streets.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

There are people who think it's cool to go shoot a pig or a turkey or a duck and take it home for supper: since I think it's one of the world's great experiences to catch a bass or a trout and do the same thing, it's hard to be critical. But the United State Supreme Court decision last week wasn't about my nephew's .22 or my friend Rich's hunting rifle. It was about whether cities can do anything remotely at all meaningful to keep 14-year-olds from shooting each other on the streets.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

There are people who think it's cool to go shoot a pig or a turkey or a duck and take it home for supper: since I think it's one of the world's great experiences to catch a bass or a trout and do the same thing, it's hard to be critical. But the United State Supreme Court decision last week wasn't about my nephew's .22 or my friend Rich's hunting rifle. It was about whether cities can do anything remotely at all meaningful to keep 14-year-olds from shooting each other on the streets.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

There are people who think it's cool to go shoot a pig or a turkey or a duck and take it home for supper: since I think it's one of the world's great experiences to catch a bass or a trout and do the same thing, it's hard to be critical. But the United State Supreme Court decision last week wasn't about my nephew's .22 or my friend Rich's hunting rifle. It was about whether cities can do anything remotely at all meaningful to keep 14-year-olds from shooting each other on the streets.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee was the sleeper election in June: The Mark Leno–Carole Migden–Joe Nation contest for state Senate got a lot of attention, and the Bayview–Hunters Point redevelopment project got a huge amount of money, but only a small percentage of the voters got to the bottom of the ticket and chose the 24 people who will set policy for the local Democratic Party for the next two years.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

A much-anticipated audit of City College of San Francisco's spending of bond money finds that school officials promised voters more than they could possibly deliver and then didn't allow proper oversight of hundreds of millions of dollars in public funds.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.