"Burning Man doesn't mean anything unless it affects the way we live our lives back home," event founder Larry Harvey told me earlier this year as we chatted in his rent-controlled apartment on Alamo Square.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on August 19, 2008.

Police said Ly entered the residence at 9 Flint Court around 9:45 p.m., vandalized property and stabbed the man. The victim received lacerations and puncture wounds during the assault.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 16, 2008.

Two men were found shot to death early Thursday inside a parked car bordering the University of San Francisco campus, police said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 15, 2008.

Officers responding to an early morning call Thursday of a suspicious car in a quiet neighborhood near the University of San Francisco campus discovered the bodies of two men strapped in their seat belts, riddled with bullets, authorities said.Authorities said a 911 call was received around 5:20 a.m. of a silver sedan with its blinker on that appeared to contain three men sleeping.

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

Police are investigating the fatal street shooting of a man late Monday night in the Western Addition neighborhood less than two blocks from City Hall.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 12, 2008.

Police are investigating the fatal street shooting of a man late Monday night in the Western Addition neighborhood less than two blocks from City Hall.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 12, 2008.

...the door on the night. Advance tickets available at BODY, 450 Castro St.; PIEDMONT BOUTIQUE, 1452 Haight St.; Clubcard, 2275 Market St. #7, and at The Seventh Heart, 1592 Market St. More information...

Published by Mission Dispatch on August 9, 2008.

7:30 p.m. // Booksmith (1644 Haight) // free

Published by SFist on August 8, 2008.

...other markets for $4.29 and up. Eos' salted caramel is sold at the restaurant, 901 Cole St. (at Carl), for $7.97 a pint...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 6, 2008.

...other markets for $4.29 and up. Eos' salted caramel is sold at the restaurant, 901 Cole St. (at Carl), for $7.97 a pint...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 5, 2008.

that said, the Haight has changed over the last 10 (or 20?) years. I mean for god's sake there's a Ben and Jerry's on Haight and Ashbury (little better than the previous Gap).

Published by SocketSite on July 30, 2008.

...As opposed to being out and about touring, I was posted up in my listing, 269 Frederick St, hosting my own CATERED showing. Garrett was quick to remind me that I’m rather...

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 30, 2008.

Earlier this year, Magnolia owner Dave McLean undertook a sprucing up of his 100-plus-year-old digs. Along with the remodel, he changed the restaurant's name to Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery, signaling a push to emphasize the food. More importantly, at least to the Haight-Ashbury faithful, the new design meant covering up a mural illustrating the flower power days of the Haight.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 30, 2008.

Earlier this year, Magnolia owner Dave McLean undertook a sprucing up of his 100-plus-year-old digs. Along with the remodel, he changed the restaurant's name to Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery, signaling a push to emphasize the food. More importantly, at least to the Haight-Ashbury faithful, the new design meant covering up a mural illustrating the flower power days of the Haight.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 29, 2008.

9 p.m. // The Independent (628 Divisadero) // $12

Published by SFist on July 29, 2008.

...40 years too late.  Buena Vista Park and the neighborhood surrounding the famous intersection of Haight and Ashbury  Streets may have been the epicenter of the Summer of Love, but the hippies have...

Published by SFHotlist on July 25, 2008.

...Luxe, which opens today. It’s an artesian chocolate shop located at the corner of Haight and Cole. In the midst of getting ready for today’s Grand Opening Stephanie Marcon answered a...

Published by SFist on July 24, 2008.

Grand Opening with Truffles: 5:30-7:30. 1673 Haight Street.

Published by SFist on July 24, 2008.

I'm sorry, but I'm with Sue Bierman. When I come home at night, I immediately pop a cold Bud Light. If I lived in an SRO, I'd do the same thing. And if I couldn't work or couldn't find work, and my food stamps wouldn't pay for beer, I'd panhandle for a six-pack. Better believe it.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 23, 2008.

1335 Fulton St. (near Divisadero), San Francisco; (415) 673-7078 or www.candybarsf.com.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 23, 2008.

1335 Fulton St. (near Divisadero), San Francisco; (415) 673-7078 or www.candybarsf.com.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 22, 2008.

Hayes Valley housing still varies widely by block and becomes more unpredictable as the neighborhood merges into Wester Addition. A geographically large and economically and ethnically diverse area, Western Addition encompasses the famous “painted ladies” of Alamo Square, the busy commercial district along Divisadero, the lively African-American neighborhood of lower Fillmore, and the shopping and dining enclave of Japantown.

Published by SFHotlist on July 18, 2008.

Hayes Valley housing still varies widely by block and becomes more unpredictable as the neighborhood merges into Wester Addition. A geographically large and economically and ethnically diverse area, Western Addition encompasses the famous “painted ladies” of Alamo Square, the busy commercial district along Divisadero, the lively African-American neighborhood of lower Fillmore, and the shopping and dining enclave of Japantown.

Published by SFHotlist on July 18, 2008.

7:30 p.m. // Booksmith (1644 Haight) // free

Published by SFist on July 17, 2008.

Divisadero Farmers' Market, Sundays through Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Grove Street at Divisadero Street. Visit pcfma.com for more information.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 16, 2008.

Divisadero Farmers' Market, Sundays through Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Grove Street at Divisadero Street. Visit pcfma.com for more information.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 15, 2008.

"We should maintain the cameras that exist," said Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, who supported the cameras at first in his Western Addition district but has since become a skeptic.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 14, 2008.

"We should maintain the cameras that exist," said Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, who supported the cameras at first in his Western Addition district but has since become a skeptic.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 14, 2008.

"We should maintain the cameras that exist," said Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, who supported the cameras at first in his Western Addition district but has since become a skeptic.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 13, 2008.

A new farmer's market will open this Sunday on the corner of Divisadero and Grove streets in the Western Addition.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 10, 2008.

A new farmer's market will open this Sunday on the corner of Divisadero and Grove streets in the Western Addition.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 10, 2008.

A long time coming: 235 Broderick hits the MLS, we tried to warn you 8 07 2008

Published by theFrontSteps on July 8, 2008.

From the new listing for 235 Broderick:

Published by SocketSite on July 8, 2008.

...the weekly Fillmore market. The NoPa market will be hosted in the parking lot at Divisadero and Grove—yes, the lot by the old Brother-in-Law's BBQ pit, and the medical...

Published by SFHomeBlog.com on July 8, 2008.

"This is breathtaking art and why shouldn't kids from Bayview Hunters Point and the Mission, why shouldn't seniors from the Western Addition and Viz Valley get opportunities to have access to such a wonderful cultural institution?" said Alex Tourk, Fisher spokesperson.

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

Some speakers at the public hearing, however, decried trees' health at many parks, including Stern Grove, SoMa's South Park and Buena Vista Park in the Haight-Ashbury.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 4, 2008.

Since Nopa opened in '06 and put its namesake neighborhood on the "gourmet ghetto" map, it's been a standard-bearer for San Francisco foodies.

Published by SF Weekly on July 4, 2008.

That's why teenagers at this conflict resolution program in the city's Western Addition personally approached the mayor at an event a few weeks ago asking for jobs.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 4, 2008.

The San Francisco bomb squad has closed down part of Carl Street in the Cole Valley area.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 4, 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.

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.

1171 Oak St #2

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on June 30, 2008.

ne recent night, Marcia Gagliardi was bicycling through the Panhandle of Golden Gate Park when she encountered what she says was "a complete and utter mess." Not dog feces. Not tossed-away garbage.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 29, 2008.

One recent night, Marcia Gagliardi was bicycling through the Panhandle of Golden Gate Park when she encountered what she says was "a complete and utter mess." Not dog feces. Not tossed-away garbage. A shower of water coming from one of the park's sprinklers.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 29, 2008.

One recent night, Marcia Gagliardi was bicycling through the Panhandle of Golden Gate Park when she encountered what she says was "a complete and utter mess." Not dog feces.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 28, 2008.

One recent night, Marcia Gagliardi was bicycling through the Panhandle of Golden Gate Park when she encountered what she says was "a complete and utter mess." Not dog feces. Not tossed-away garbage. A shower of water coming from one of the park's sprinklers.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 28, 2008.

We snapped the above photo at everyone's favorite traffic mess - the Arco station on Fell and Divisadero. The sign on the fence reminded me of photos we'd seen of gas shortages back before we were sentient, but happily for drivers, this isn't the harbinger of shortages or rationing. The station will soon finish with their repair work, and people will once again be able to fill their H2s for $.02/gallon less than at the station across the street! Sadly, that means the traffic mess will return - today was the first time in a very long time that we'd gone up the Fell Street bike lane without having to dodge out into traffic to avoid a car blocking the lane or the sidewalk.

Published by SFist on June 27, 2008.

Celebrate the release of the second issue of Skatebook tonight at FTC Skate Shop in Upper Haight. Skatebook is a quarterly skateboarding zine from former pro skater Salman Agah and photographer Mike Ballard. Copies of the second issue will be free to guests. The first 59 guests will also receive limited-edition 59Fifty New Era hats signed by James Kelch, a former skater for San Francisco-based Real Skateboards, who now reps Turf Skateboards. Other notable skaters are expected. 7-10 p.m. Free. FTC Skate Shop, 1632 Haight St., San Francisco. (415) 626-0663. An afterparty for the 21-and-older set follows. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 before 11 p.m. Milk Bar, 1840 Haight St., San Francisco.

Published by SFist on June 26, 2008.

Car break-ins are down slightly from last year, but they are still epidemic in several places in the city, police said. Those include the Embarcadero from Fisherman's Wharf to Howard Street, the Western Addition and along the beach near the Great Highway.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 24, 2008.

Jack and Gay Reineck, 64 and 65, also just had a garden installed behind their Cole Valley home. Although they grow vegetables and blueberries at their weekend house in Sebastopol, the busy graphic designers don't have time to do it in San Francisco, where they have lived for 30 years and normally shop at organic produce stores.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 23, 2008.