...is taking such a stance on the dome-top Second Church of Christ, Scientist, at 651 Dolores Street, overlooking Dolores Park. The 92 year-old church has been deemed earthquake-unfit, and the...

Published by Curbed SF on October 13, 2008.

San Francisco's protest is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Mission and 24th streets.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on October 11, 2008.

It's unclear how long the show will run at CELLSpace at 20th and Bryant streets.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 10, 2008.

Gas-Free Friday: Get Energized at 17th and Valencia

Published by Mission Mission on October 10, 2008.

Where: Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St

Published by Noe Valley blog on October 10, 2008.

South Van Ness Avenue was blocked from 14th to 16th streets while bomb squad officers, using a dog and a remote-control robot, examined the pickup. The truck, a black Dodge Ram, which was parked at the northwest corner of 15th Street and South Van Ness.

Published by San Francisco Crime blog on October 10, 2008.

...Thursday-only Mission Street Food truck made its encore last night on the corner of 21st and Mission. Some kinks were improved from its trial run, but at peak times, the wait still...

Published by Eater SF on October 10, 2008.

...down, the Mission District lights up. After dinner, follow the crowds to the corner of 17th and Valencia and choose from dozens of watering holes for a drink. Blondies [sic] is a popular...

Published by MenuPages Blog :: San Francisco on October 10, 2008.

400 Valencia St.; 415-551-7827

Published by Zagat San Francisco on October 10, 2008.

3611 18th St.; 415-437-6800

Published by Zagat San Francisco on October 10, 2008.

Beginners can start at Ramblas (557 Valencia, SF. 415-565-0207, www.ramblastapas.com), where sauteed morcilla comes crumbled, like a hash, with Italian butter beans and tomatoes ($7.25).

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

The rich morcilla flavor provides a unique undertone to the fresh beans and peas. Picaro (3120 16th St., SF. 415-431-4089, www.picarotapasrestaurant.com) and Esperanto (3295 22nd St., SF. 415-282-8867) are sister tapas restaurants with matching menus and Miro-esque graffiti.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Firefly (4288 24th St., SF. 415-821-7652, www.fireflyrestaurant.com), which turns 15 this fall, has been well worth seeking out all these years, prix-fixe or no.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Most, but not all, halal spots will hang their certification in the window, and if you'd like to do the cooking yourself, halal meats are available at butcher shops such as Salama Halal Meat (604 Geary, SF. 415-474-0359), the goat-a-licious Alhambra Meat Company (3111 24th St., SF. 415-525-4499), or stunning variety store Queen of Sheba (1100 Sutter, SF. 415-567-4322).

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

This small, intimate East German eatery has a fine dining feel and the cuisine to match — without giving up tradition.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Though the independent kitchenware store hosts a variety of cooking classes, the cornerstone of its educational program is Essential Knife Skills, held monthly in the gorgeous, spacious teaching kitchen at the Katherine Michiels School.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

This cozy restaurant on 16th Street mostly carries Italian cheeses, augmented by a few artisanal American varieties.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

We're not talking about the graceful white-washed adobe that stands at 16th and Dolores streets today -- it would be some 15 years before the good padres, in an early...

Published by SFist on October 9, 2008.

...together a little over a block east of the present Mission, near the intersection of Camp and Albion Streets...

Published by SFist on October 9, 2008.

1013 Castro St

Published by Noe Valley blog on October 9, 2008.

3628 22nd St

Published by Noe Valley blog on October 9, 2008.

4086 25th St

Published by Noe Valley blog on October 9, 2008.

3774 23rd St

Published by Noe Valley blog on October 9, 2008.

429 Elizabeth

Published by Noe Valley blog on October 9, 2008.

3141 16th St. (at Albion), San Francisco; (415) 865-9523 or monkskettle.com.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 8, 2008.

Bi-Rite Market, 3639 18th St. (between Guerrero and Dolores), San Francisco; (415) 241-9760.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 8, 2008.

Then there is the larger, and quite handsome, setting at 1152 Valencia. Around the turn of the millennium it opened as Watergate and featured a façade of tall casement windows and enough woodwork inside to do justice to a London gentlemen's club.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 8, 2008.

Second Mover's Advantage In Noe Valley? (1278-1282 Church Street)

Published by SocketSite on October 8, 2008.

Saturday gourmet ghetto scene captured by Rebecca W. who tells us, "I was walking near 18th & Dolores in SF this weekend and came across five adorable young girls selling lemonade. They were so cute with their homemade Obama t-shirts (not to mention SMART) I just had to photograph them!"

Published by SFist on October 7, 2008.

Bi-Rite Market, 3639 18th St. (between Guerrero and Dolores), San Francisco; (415) 241-9760.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 7, 2008.

3141 16th St. (at Albion), San Francisco; (415) 865-9523 or monkskettle.com.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 7, 2008.

San Francisco fire spokeswoman Mindy Talmadge said the fire was reported around 6:40 a.m. at a three-story residential building at 18th and Market streets.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on October 6, 2008.

The fire was reported around 6:40 a.m. at a three-story residential building at 18th and Market streets, San Francisco fire spokeswoman Mindy Talmadge said.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on October 6, 2008.

...usual this morning after a two-alarm fire torched a three-story residential building at 18th and Market streets, smack dab in the heart of the neighborhood. One person, trapped inside the building...

Published by SFist on October 6, 2008.

Through October: Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts presents Art of Democracy: an exchange of political posters between Bay Area artists and artists from Puerto Rico through Dec. 13, 2008. The exhibition is part of a national coalition of political art exhibitions called the Art of Democracy (www.artofdemocracy.org) which will take place until the elections. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, Galeria Zapatista is located on the 4th floor, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco.

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

Through October: The Atlas Cafe presents the best in live bluegrass and old-time music every Thursday night from 8-10 p.m. Oct. 16 features Belle Monroe & her Brewglass Boys; October 23 hosts Julay Brooks & the Nightbirds, Oct. 30 is Bluegrass & old-time jam session--now in it's 11th year! Never a cover charge. The Atlas Cafe is at 3049 20th St. at Alabama St in San Francisco's Mission District.

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

Through October: The LAB is hosting an open call for entries for its 12th Annual Post-Postcard Show, an open-invitational exhibition where artists are encouraged to submit small format multiples, whether that be a series of hand-made paintings, sculptural objects, or a stack of production run postcards. ... The Lab is located at 2948 16th St., San Francisco.

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

Saturday, October 11: Galería de la Raza presents Recession Proof PACHANGA, celebrating its 8th annual auction of Latino art with works small and large by local and international artists, on Sat., Oct. 11, 2008, from 7 to 10 p.m. This annual fundraiser supports of a year-long calendar of Latino visual arts programs in the Bay Area as well as next generation arts education programming for Mission District youth. The live auction begins at 8 p.m. at Galería de la Raza, 2857 24th St.

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

Wednesday, October 15: Southern Exposure presents a workshop, Tax Time for Artists, by Joe Weatherby on Wednesday, October 15, from 6-9 pm. This introductory workshop by tax expert Joe Weatherby will teach how artists and artists groups can efficiently track income and expense throughout the year and how to correctly file their taxes. Admission is free for SoEx members/ $10 for non-members. Southern Exposure is at 417 14th St. (@ Valencia).

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

Friday & Saturday, October 17 and 18: The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts presents "Existence-Co-Existence", its SF VIDEOFEST 2008, on Oct. 17 and 18 at the Latino Arts Theater. ... The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is at 2868 Mission St. in SF.

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

Saturdays, October 18 and 25: The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts presents Papel Picado Workshops by Herminia Albarran Romero on Saturdays, October 18 and 25, both sessions from 1 to 4 pm. ... Workshops are $10 admission. Call (415) 821-1155 to register in advance. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is at 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco.

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

Saturday, October 18: The 12th annual Artists Against Rape, presented by the Mission's San Francisco Women Against Rape, features this year's theme: Shedding the Skin of Shame, Bearing our Bodies’ Truths on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at 6 pm. There will be a reception with food and drink. and a performance at 8 pm at the Project Artaud Theater, 450 Florida St. (@ 17th), San Francisco.

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

Beginning Thursday, October 23: Theatre Rhinoceros and Grooviness Productions present "His Heart Belongs to Me", A new play by Jerry Metzker directed by Maureen Studer running October 23 through November 8, Thu-Sat, 8 pm, with a Sunday performance on November 2 at 3 pm. The unexpected death of his beloved partner sends a gay man's life on a tailspin that requires all of his inner reserves of strength to overcome. Theatre Rhinoceros Studio is at 2926 16th Street in SF.

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

Beginning Thursday, October 23: Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts presents Dia de Los Muertos exhibition openning October 23rd, from 10 am to 5 pm. This year's Dia de Los Muertos 2008, "Death Without Borders/ Muerte Sin Fronteras" Exhibition represents the meaning of life and death in a fast changing world. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is at 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco.

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

...the other hand, are just heating up, and with popular pie proprietors Mission Pie on 25th and Mission and Bake Sale Betty in Oakland becoming landmarks on the pie baking landscape, we're...

Published by MenuPages Blog :: San Francisco on October 6, 2008.

...owners took the opportunity to keep the Peruvian dream alive and opened Limon Rotisserie on 21st and South Van Ness. The focus may be rotisserie chicken, but the appeal is the lower-than-low bill...

Published by MenuPages Blog :: San Francisco on October 6, 2008.

3) The Castro: On the corner of Church and 18th, Lilah Belle's opened this weekend. Like we discussed earlier, it's a health/fast...

Published by Eater SF on October 6, 2008.

...SF Weekly's food blog has a nice little write-up of the opening day. 3801 18th Street, at Church; (415) 255-9473 website [EaterWire...

Published by Eater SF on October 6, 2008.

...The diptych covers walls on the east and west sides of the parking lot at 24th Street between Vicksburg and Sanchez streets, and features past, present and future-fantasy views of the neighborhood, bracketed by giant...

Published by Eater SF on October 4, 2008.

A water crew working at Mariposa and Hampshire Streets accidentally hit a natural gas line Friday morning.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on October 3, 2008.