ChronicleWatch explained why the vegetation won't be trimmed to accommodate visitors who want uninterrupted vistas of San Francisco Bay. No matter. More people have contacted ChronicleWatch to see what we can do to improve the sightseeing at Coit Tower.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 5, 2008.

∙ Listing: 10 Miller Place #901 (2/2) [MLS]

Published by SocketSite on July 4, 2008.

The Marina district north of Bay Street will be blocked to traffic to all but residents after the tonight's legal skyrockets begin bursting in air above the bay, police said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 4, 2008.

The department doesn't really know how many trees in the city would be considered hazardous by arborists because only three areas - Stern Grove, Park Presidio and Washington Square - have undergone recent assessments, he said. "Over the decades, had there been a larger or more regular effort dedicated to tree management, it could have put the entire city in better position," Kern said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 4, 2008.

The department doesn't really know how many trees in the city would be considered hazardous by arborists because only three areas - Stern Grove, Park Presidio and Washington Square - have undergone recent assessments, he said. "Over the decades, had there been a larger or more regular effort dedicated to tree management, it could have put the entire city in better position," Kern said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 4, 2008.

The extra cars are to accommodate passengers traveling to the Giants versus Dodgers game at AT&T Park, set to begin at 1:05 p.m., and for passengers taking BART to see the fireworks at Aquatic Park between Piers 39 and 45 in San Francisco.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 4, 2008.

However, motor coach service at the San Francisco Pier 39 stop will be suspended from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 4, 2008.

The San Francisco Fire Department responded to several fires on power poles Friday morning, the first in the 3900 block of Cesar Chavez Street at about 5:20 a.m. and the second at Hyde and Filbert streets just before 7 a.m., a dispatcher said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 4, 2008.

Tse, whose nickname is Lan, most likely took a bus around 8 a.m. near Kearny and Clay streets to Cache Creek Casino in Brooks, Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln or River Rock Casino in Alexander Valley.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 4, 2008.

Municipal advocates are petitioning for the Tenderloin neighborhood, an area many regard as a refuge for the down-and-out, to be placed on the national register of historic places.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on July 3, 2008.

...check out the latest works. A lot of folks like to begin the evening at 49 Geary where a number of galleries are located. A listing of possible participating art dealers helps...

Published by Rincon Hill neighborhood blog on July 3, 2008.

San Francisco parking Meters not enforced except at Fisherman's Wharf and along the Embarcadero. Street cleaning not enforced unless posted "Seven days a week" or "including holidays." Residential permit parking not enforced.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 3, 2008.

San Francisco parking Meters not enforced except at Fisherman's Wharf and along the Embarcadero. Street cleaning not enforced unless posted "Seven days a week" or "including holidays." Residential permit parking not enforced.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 3, 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 3, 2008.

Residents are encouraged to view the many legal fireworks tonight, including the one along the city's northern waterfront. Fireworks shows will also be held in Sausalito, the Berkeley Marina, Alameda, Jack London Square in Oakland, the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael, the Foster City lagoon and other spots.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 3, 2008.

The fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Friday on the waterfront near Pier 39, and entertainment events beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Pier 39, Aquatic Park and Ghirardelli Square are expected to draw as many as 200,000 people.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 3, 2008.

The fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Friday on the waterfront near Pier 39, and entertainment events beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Pier 39, Aquatic Park and Ghirardelli Square are expected to draw as many as 200,000 people.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 3, 2008.

The fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Friday on the waterfront near Pier 39, and entertainment events beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Pier 39, Aquatic Park and Ghirardelli Square are expected to draw as many as 200,000 people.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 3, 2008.

Numerous other streets will close Friday. Van Ness between North Point Street and the Municipal Pier Terminus and Beach Street west of Polk Street will close from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., officials said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 3, 2008.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The two officials urged Fourth of July revelers to watch professional fireworks displays at Fisherman's Wharf, the Giants' ballpark, Jack London Square in Oakland, the Berkeley Marina, the Sausalito waterfront, the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael or the Foster City lagoon.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 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 1, 2008.

San Francisco police say they have been arresting young illegal immigrants from Honduras for several years after catching them selling crack cocaine and other drugs in the Mission and Tenderloin. Until May, the city was quietly sending the offenders back home to Honduras rather than turning them over to federal authorities for possible deportation.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

While pigeons swoop and poop inside the empty Pagoda Theater, there are hints of a neighborhood uprising in North Beach. Could it be that the populace is finally going to stand up and demand an end to policies that have created boarded-up storefronts in one of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods?

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

The two chiefs urged Fourth of July revelers to watch professional fireworks displays at Fisherman's Wharf, the Giants ballpark, Jack London Square in Oakland, the Berkeley Marina, the Sausalito waterfront, the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael or the Foster City lagoon.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 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 1, 2008.

After plans to head up the kitchen at a reimagined Frisson went kaput, O'Brien got serious about starting his own business. Relatives, who apparently will work, or at least dig into their pockets, for food, helped with the capital.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 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 1, 2008.

Myth Cafe,

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

Silks

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 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 1, 2008.

Lobby lounge: 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.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.