...an endorsement of the plan, which would create an 8,500-square foot library at 701 Lombard St. with adult, children's and teen services on the ground floor and a community meeting...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 5, 2008.

The current library, which is located across the street at 2000 Mason St., will remain open until the new library is built. The old library would be knocked down and become part of an adjacent public park.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 5, 2008.

...managed to speak fairly clearly despite having just walked out of a dentist office at 450 Sutter with a numb upper mouth. Anyway...

Published by Rincon Hill neighborhood blog on September 4, 2008.

'Top' toque: The rumors have been flying for months that Scala's (432 Powell Street) was in talks with former "Top Chef" contestant Jennifer Biesty to take over as top toque.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 3, 2008.

The private utility regularly donates to Newsom's pet causes, including a 2003 measure to stop aggressive panhandling and a 2007 push for citywide Wi-Fi. The mayor has appeared with PG&E executives at several events, including one in July to tout the company providing solar panels to Grace Cathedral. Just last week, the company co-sponsored a party the mayor hosted in Denver in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 3, 2008.

We have the other white meat and the other woman, and in the Ferry Building we have had, for the past five years, the other restaurant, the Not-Slanted Door. Of course I mean MarketBar, which is pretty wonderful and surprisingly not pricey, and how often do you find yourself thinking that when you're in or near the Ferry Building?

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

"A faction of North Beach neighbors may oppose plans to close a section of Mason Street to build a new library and park, but it is not the only potential street closure locals have up their sleeves.

Published by SocketSite on September 2, 2008.

Purchased for $633,000 in October of 2005, this Telegraph Hill single-family "cottage" failed to find a buyer when it was listed for $779,000 eighteen months ago. Back on the market in 2008. And now asking $629,000.

Published by SocketSite on September 2, 2008.

Miss Pearl's Jam House, 1 Broadway St. (at Water Street), Oakland; (510) 444-7171 or misspearlsjamhouse.com. Dinner and bar menu served nightly; lunch and brunch to begin soon. Starters, $4.50-$13.95; entrees, $12.95-$31.95; desserts, $9. Full bar. Reservations and credit cards accepted.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 2, 2008.

'Top' toque: The rumors have been flying for months that Scala's (432 Powell Street) was in talks with former "Top Chef" contestant Jennifer Biesty to take over as top toque.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 2, 2008.

The morning started with elderly cheerleaders performing in Chinatown's Portsmouth Square and activities stretched from the Ferry Building to the Bayview Opera House on Third Street, where the car-free route ended.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 1, 2008.

The morning started with elderly cheerleaders performing in Chinatown's Portsmouth Square and activities stretched from the Ferry Building to the Bayview Opera House on Third Street, where the car-free route ended.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 1, 2008.

Newsom - who jogged the entire route with his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, - said today he would "commit to an objective evaluation" of the event and make any necessary changes for future closures. Merchants at Fisherman's Wharf, who were concerned that closing part of the Embarcadero would hurt their business, are planning to compare sales from this weekend to last weekend to look for any impact.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 1, 2008.

The morning started with elderly cheerleaders performing in Chinatown's Portsmouth Square and activities stretched from the Ferry Building to the Bayview Opera House on Third Street, where the car-free route ended.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 1, 2008.

The morning started with elderly cheerleaders performing in Chinatown's Portsmouth Square and activities stretched from the Ferry Building to the Bayview Opera House on Third Street, where the car-free route ended.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 1, 2008.

Newsom - who jogged the entire route with his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, - said today he would "commit to an objective evaluation" of the event and make any necessary changes for future closures. Merchants at Fisherman's Wharf, who were concerned that closing part of the Embarcadero would hurt their business, are planning to compare sales from this weekend to last weekend to look for any impact.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 1, 2008.

The Embarcadero was closed from the Ferry Building to China Basin and closed again along Illinois Avenue coming out at 3rd Street in the Bayview District. 'Sunday Streets' is a new event that Mayor Gavin Newsom kicked off Sunday in China Town.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 1, 2008.

Business owners, who count on the Embarcadero to deliver customers to Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, were not celebrating. They say Labor Day Sunday is one of their busiest days and that these traffic jams along alternate routes frustrated potential customers from getting to them

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 1, 2008.

Business owners, who count on the Embarcadero to deliver customers to Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, were not celebrating. They say Labor Day Sunday is one of their busiest days and that these traffic jams along alternate routes frustrated potential customers from getting to them

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 1, 2008.

Cyclists will do laps around the Levi Strauss Plaza area. They will start at Battery and Union Streets and then move along Green, Front, Vallejo and Sansome.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 1, 2008.

The Embarcadero was closed from the Ferry Building to China Basin and closed again along Illinois Avenue coming out at 3rd Street in the Bayview District. 'Sunday Streets' is a new event that Mayor Gavin Newsom kicked off Sunday in China Town.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 1, 2008.

Business owners, who count on the Embarcadero to deliver customers to Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, were not celebrating. They say Labor Day Sunday is one of their busiest days and that these traffic jams along alternate routes frustrated potential customers from getting to them

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 1, 2008.

Business owners, who count on the Embarcadero to deliver customers to Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, were not celebrating. They say Labor Day Sunday is one of their busiest days and that these traffic jams along alternate routes frustrated potential customers from getting to them

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 1, 2008.

San Francisco parking Meters not enforced except at Fisherman's Wharf and along the Embarcadero. Street sweeping enforced.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 31, 2008.

San Francisco parking Meters not enforced except at Fisherman's Wharf and along the Embarcadero. Street sweeping enforced.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 31, 2008.

In the first of two "Sunday Streets" events, roads will be closed to cars from the Bayview to Chinatown, to encourage more outdoor activity.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 31, 2008.

While most area retailers and community groups are mostly enthusiastic, merchants at Fisherman's Wharf have expressed concern that the closures will discourage customers.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 31, 2008.

Fisherman's Wharf are worried the road closures will hurt business. They will pay close attention to the event's effect on revenues.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on August 31, 2008.

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency spokeswoman Kristen Holland said the incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. at California and Drumm streets when the cable cars struck each other while traveling east through the intersection.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on August 30, 2008.

There were no passengers on the cable cars, which were both heading east at California and Drumm streets in the Financial District when they collided around 8 a.m. Two operators on...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 30, 2008.

, 6 p.m. Bicycle ride will begin from Justin Herman Plaza and end all up in your face. You've been warned.

Published by SFist on August 30, 2008.

SUNDAY: Sunday Streets (yay!) will go down along the Embarcadero from Bayview to Chinatown from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Which? Will result in the following street closures: Washington from Kearny to northbound Embarcadero, northbound Embarcadero from Washington to King, eastbound King from Second Street to the Embarcadero, Terry Francois Boulevard from Third Street to Mariposa, Illinois from Cargo Way to Terry Francois Boulevard, and Northbound Third Street from Cargo Way to Oakdale.

Published by SFist on August 30, 2008.

MONDAY/LABOR DAY: Muni will run on holiday/Sunday time. That is to say, your guess is as good as theirs. Oh, and "parking enforcement for the Labor Day holiday will include only Seven Day Street Cleaning and meters at Fisherman's Wharf or on San Francisco Port property. Hazards are always subject to citation and towing."

Published by SFist on August 30, 2008.

Police say another brazen incident took place right outside the Apple store in Union Square after a couple bought a new I-phone. Lt. Canning described the robbery.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on August 30, 2008.

As of 8:30 a.m., this morning, Thursday, August 28, 2008, a 79-year old woman went missing from the 1500 block of Broadway.

Published by SFist on August 29, 2008.

Police said the fires have been started in Chinatown, the Financial District, Russian Hill, Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights neighborhoods.

Published by San Francisco Crime blog on August 29, 2008.

Police said the fires have been started in Chinatown, the Financial District, Russian Hill, Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights neighborhoods.

Published by San Francisco Crime blog on August 29, 2008.

Police said the fires have been started in Chinatown, the Financial District, Russian Hill, Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights neighborhoods.

Published by San Francisco Crime blog on August 29, 2008.

The collision was reported shortly after 8 a.m. at California and Drumm streets, according to Muni spokeswoman Kristen Holland.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 29, 2008.

The collision was reported shortly after 8 a.m. at California and Drumm streets, according to Muni spokeswoman Kristen Holland.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on August 29, 2008.

The collision was reported shortly after 8 a.m. at California and Drumm streets, according to Muni spokeswoman Kristen Holland.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on August 29, 2008.

The accident happened at California and Drumm streets at 8:16 a.m. A witness reported that two Muni operators were taken to the hospital, but officials were not immediately available for confirmation.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 29, 2008.

Two cable cars smacked into each other at California and Drumm streets. (Oops.) The accident happened around 8 a.m. this morning, injuring two crew members.(Cha-ching!) Sadly, due to the accident, all cable cars on the California line will be out of service today. (Wah wah.) (ABC 7)

Published by SFist on August 29, 2008.

(Locations at 120 Sansome, 475 Sansome and 560 Mission; visit mixtgreens.com.)

Published by SF Weekly on August 29, 2008.

(Locations at 120 Sansome, 475 Sansome and 560 Mission; visit mixtgreens.com.)

Published by SF Weekly on August 29, 2008.

818 Green Street

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 29, 2008.

100 Montgomery Street

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 29, 2008.

The collision was reported shortly after 8 a.m. at California and Drumm streets, according to Muni spokeswoman Kristen Holland.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 29, 2008.

While it might be infinitely more reasonable to sleep for as long as possible on Labor Day, we plan instead to be standing at the corner of Union and Battery at 8:00 a.m. for the start of the Metromint Giro di San Francisco.

Published by SFist on August 29, 2008.

The collision was reported shortly after 8 a.m. at California and Drumm streets, according to Muni spokeswoman Kristen Holland.Two crew members suffered relatively minor injuries, Holland said.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on August 29, 2008.