Sneak peek at the new Academy of Sciences.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 20, 2008.

Alligators at the revamped California Academy of Sciences won't swallow you but the museum's rain forest exhibit just might.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on September 19, 2008.

The new California Academy of Sciences is redefining what it means to be a museum. "What we're trying to do really is celebrate life," Academy director of public programs Chris Andrews said. "It's all about how we as a species got here, what's around us and how we're all going to stay in the future."

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 18, 2008.

An unidentified 38-year-old man died a little before 3:30 a.m. this morning after crashing his motorcycle on Interstate 80. It seems he hit a wall while driving. And, according to the Examiner, "after striking the concrete wall, the man was thrown off his bike and into a fence about 70 feet to 80 feet below on Brannan Street," No other cars, it seems, were involved in the crash.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on September 18, 2008.

A world of wonder is almost ready for its debut in Golden Gate Park.The new $484 million California Academy of Sciences will open its doors to the public on Saturday, Sept. 27.The new California Academy of Sciences blends an aquarium, a rainforest, a planetarium and a museum and features an albino alligator as the star of the show.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on September 18, 2008.

The network is available to certain residents in neighborhoods including the Mission, Bernal Heights, Haight Ashbury and North Beach, and Meraki hopes to expand coverage to neighborhoods such as the Richmond, Sunset, Excelsior and Marina by the end of the year.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on September 17, 2008.

Go fish: As finishing touches are being put on the fabulous new California Academy of Sciences building in Golden Gate Park, there's one exhibit that may need a new sign before the Sept. 27 opening.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 17, 2008.

A young man who witnessed his mother being fatally stabbed inside their home in San Francisco's Richmond District when he was 10 years old testified in court Friday that her attacker was her longtime boyfriend.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on September 13, 2008.

1200 9th Avenue at Lincoln across from Golden Gate Park

Published by Down the Hill We Go on September 13, 2008.

A group of alleged gang members were arrested Wednesday in connection with a series of violent assaults over the past two months in the Richmond and Sunset districts, San Francisco police announced today.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 12, 2008.

A potentially dangerous situation ended soon after it was spotlighted. On Wednesday, ChronicleWatch reported on a bad traffic light in Golden Gate Park's Crossover Drive, which doubles as Highway 1.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 11, 2008.

Art Tom knew something was up at the house near his in the Sunset District. Unfamiliar men were congregating on the street at all hours. They'd stand outside, smoking and talking on cell phones. At some point, they'd walk up the steps and in the front door. They'd stay about half an hour and leave.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 11, 2008.

Art Tom knew something was up at the house near his in the Sunset District. Unfamiliar men were congregating on the street at all hours. They'd stand outside, smoking and talking on cell phones. At some point, they'd walk up the steps and in the front door. They'd stay about half an hour and leave.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 11, 2008.

Critics say it hardly matters what voters in November decide on Proposition K, the local ballot measure to decriminalize prostitution. Investigating and prosecuting the world's oldest occupation is already a low priority in the city - even in the outer residential neighborhoods.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 11, 2008.

Critics say it hardly matters what voters in November decide on Proposition K, the local ballot measure to decriminalize prostitution. Investigating and prosecuting the world's oldest occupation is already a low priority in the city - even in the outer residential neighborhoods.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 11, 2008.

San Francisco police on Wednesday arrested eight teens they believe to be members of a Chinese gang responsible for several assaults on other youth in the city's Richmond and Taraval districts in recent weeks.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on September 11, 2008.

San Francisco police on Wednesday arrested eight teens they believe to be members of a Chinese gang responsible for several assaults on other youth in the city's Richmond and Taraval districts in recent weeks.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on September 11, 2008.

The traffic light hasn't worked for about two weeks, confusing drivers going north on Crossover Drive in Golden Gate Park. The thoroughfare, otherwise known as Highway 1, funnels drivers from 19th Avenue to Park Presidio Boulevard.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 10, 2008.

The traffic light hasn't worked for about two weeks, confusing drivers going north on Crossover Drive in Golden Gate Park. The thoroughfare, otherwise known as Highway 1, funnels drivers from 19th Avenue to Park Presidio Boulevard.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 10, 2008.

A potentially dangerous situation ended soon after it was spotlighted. On Wednesday, ChronicleWatch reported on a bad traffic light in Golden Gate Park's Crossover Drive, which doubles as Highway 1.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 10, 2008.

As I sit here at the playground in the heart of Cole Valley, I’m looking at the homes around me (within eyesight) from a different perspective, that of how many were built after 1906. From what I can see…all of them!

Published by theFrontSteps on September 9, 2008.

The traffic light hasn't worked for about two weeks, confusing drivers going north on Crossover Drive in Golden Gate Park. The thoroughfare, otherwise known as Highway 1, funnels drivers from 19th Avenue to Park Presidio Boulevard.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 9, 2008.

Better than: Being neck-to-neck with hippies watching Ziggy Marley at Golden Gate Park.

Published by SF Weekly on September 8, 2008.

Last night's opening was a warm-up act, a rehearsal for the audience before the Big One, the show that we're all waiting for, the world premiere of the Bonesetter's Daughter, next Saturday. Among the other season kick-off festivities, you can attend the free Opera in the Park concert tomorrow at 1:30pm. You know the shtick: bring sunscreen, cold cuts and chardonnay, and enjoy some darn fine singing on the lawn.

Published by SFist on September 6, 2008.

After Friday morning's opening ceremony at the Cow Palace, the walk passes through Golden Gate Park, and near the San Francisco Zoo. Along the way each day, there will be many cheering stations for people to show their support.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 5, 2008.

Vitals: 1000 Great Highway at Ocean Beach (near Fulton Street), San Francisco. (415) 386-8439. www.beachchalet.com. Noon-9 p.m Mon.-Thurs., noon-11 p.m Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m Sat., 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sun.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 4, 2008.

Michael Franti and Spearhead once again headline the 10th annual Power to the Peaceful concert celebrating nonviolence and environmental sustainability. Featured performers include Ziggy Marley, Warren Haynes, and Rebelution, with an appearance by Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Marin).

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on September 3, 2008.

San Francisco just wrapped up a huge weekend concert in Golden Gate Park. Now the preparations are underway for another huge party planned for this weekend. The timing is troublesome to many merchants along Fisherman's Wharf.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 26, 2008.

Oliver Clothezoff, visiting from New York, snaps a photo of his friend while attending the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in Golden Gate Park.

Published by SFist on August 26, 2008.

The first Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, which came to a close with Sunday night's Jack Johnson concert, definitely had something to say, and what it said was different than any previous rock concert in Golden Gate Park. Throughout the three days and nights, six stages and 65 bands that appeared over the weekend at the park, rich subtext could be found everywhere.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 25, 2008.

Like a primordial ooze, a rust-colored substance seems to have emerged from the sidewalk on 24th Avenue in the Outer Richmond District of San Francisco. It has been that way for months, according to Joy Estudillo, whose mother's house fronts the sidewalk in question.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 25, 2008.

The closures are expected to take place Monday through Friday at Lincoln Way and Irving St., and Holloway Ave. and Junipero Blvd..

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on August 24, 2008.

The inevitable gray fog enshrouded the Polo Field as the sun went down Saturday night. But before the chill could settle on the crowd in Golden Gate Park, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers hit the stage with "You Wreck Me."

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 23, 2008.

The first Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, which closes its three-night run Sunday night, brought more than 100,000 people over its first two days in Golden Gate Park.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 23, 2008.

The city has opened Golden Gate Park to night time concerts for the first time during a three-day music festival that started Friday.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 23, 2008.

A three-day music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this weekend will take on the name the park previously went by in the 1800s -- Outside Lands.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 21, 2008.

Cleveland delivered two alligators today from Florida to Golden Gate Park, where they will be star attractions at Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences, which re-opens Sept. 27.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 20, 2008.

Gregg Perloff and his Another Planet Entertainment staff spent three years putting together this weekend's massive, three-day Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park. With three of the summer concert season's top attractions as headliners - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers; Radiohead; and Jack Johnson - the $14 million production may draw as many as 60,000 people a day.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 20, 2008.

We checked out the Renaissance Faire on Sunday in Golden Gate Park, and...it was a complete and total blast. We saw live jousting, a group of people re-enacting The Merry Wives of Windsor, the truly awesome dancing musicians pictured above, and pirates, outlaws and the odd ninja or samurai.

Published by SFist on August 18, 2008.

The 44-O'Shaughnessy bus line, which travels between the Richmond District and Hunters Point neighborhood via Golden Gate Park, was rerouted for about an hour, according to Muni officials.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 16, 2008.

The animal’s carcass was discovered during the morning commute at Fulton and Park Presidio and apparently had been struck by a vehicle. The animal’s death came a day...

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on August 14, 2008.

...the nearby Sunset District reported seeing a coyote crossing the street in the area of Lincoln Way and Sunset Boulevard, according to Lt. Le-Ellis Brown...

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on August 14, 2008.

Certainly, there are rentals in the area but mainly, this is a steady, reliable residential neighborhood. Yet, it is important to differentiate within the Sunset. The Inner Sunset, Central Sunset and Outer Sunset all have micro-markets as do the Parkside and Outer Parkside districts.

Published by SFHotlist on August 14, 2008.

Certainly, there are rentals in the area but mainly, this is a steady, reliable residential neighborhood. Yet, it is important to differentiate within the Sunset. The Inner Sunset, Central Sunset and Outer Sunset all have micro-markets as do the Parkside and Outer Parkside districts.

Published by SFHotlist on August 14, 2008.

Generally speaking, this area is consistently in demand. Single family homes in San Francisco are a limited stock. Plus, the Sunset has easy commuter access via car or MUNI, Golden Gate Park’s wonders, great restaurants and stores, and of course, the Ocean….among other quality of life benefits.

Published by SFHotlist on August 14, 2008.

The report came in sometime before 9 a.m. from someone who saw a coyote crossing the street in the area of Lincoln Way and Sunset Boulevard, said Lt. Le-Ellis Brown.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 13, 2008.

The report came in sometime before 9 a.m. from someone who saw a coyote crossing the street in the area of Lincoln Way and Sunset Boulevard, said Lt. Le-Ellis Brown.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 13, 2008.

The report came in sometime before 9 a.m. from someone who saw a coyote crossing the street in the area of Lincoln Way and Sunset Boulevard, said Lt. Le-Ellis Brown.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on August 13, 2008.

A reported coyote sighting at Sunset and Lincoln this morning is no cause for alarm, says ACC Lt. Le-Ellis Brown, who noted...

Published by SFist on August 13, 2008.

I was interviewed for an article on the Inner Sunset and this is what I spoke about. The Forbes article calls it the Outer Sunset but talks about 94122 which includes both the Inner & Outer Sunset.

Published by SFHotlist on August 4, 2008.