...bedrooms. As if that wasn't bad enough, the 1,975 square foot unit at 720 Shrader Street suffered as the whipping boy for all your TIC laments. This week's winner was...

Published by Curbed SF on October 15, 2008.

Getting Twisted in Cole Valley (1342 Shrader)

Published by theFrontSteps on October 14, 2008.

Two words: chicken wings. They're damned spicy, but the zing doesn't linger uncomfortably on your lips or in your throat for hours afterward.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 11, 2008.

Location: 826 Stanyan St , Haight Ashbury

Published by Curbed SF on October 11, 2008.

Only slightly more expensive, at $23.50, is the three-course prix-fixe at Zazie (941 Cole, SF. 415-564-5332, www.zazisf.com), another bistro that feels authentically French, though more Provençal than Parisian.

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

7:15 p., 9:25 // Red Vic (1727 Haight Street) // $8.50

Published by SFist on October 10, 2008.

No matter where you live or work in the city, the Boulangeries are there for you. Born of a perfectionism that only the French can muster, this mini-chain is especially good for its delicious quiches.

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

Kezar Pub, 770 Stanyan (at Waller)

Published by SFist on October 2, 2008.

Kezar Pub, 770 Stanyan (at Waller): official meeting place of the Obama campaign Cole Valley/Upper Haight group

Published by SFist on September 26, 2008.

The city has given the green light to the signal, located at Fell and Masonic, which is among the worst in San Francisco for those riding two wheels. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition fought for such a light for years.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on September 25, 2008.

We've been interested in the Fell and Masonic deathtrap for a while. So, it was with incredible glee that we saw this, above, on our morning run. It's pretty simple - there's a left-turn arrow for westbound cars that stays green for about six seconds. Then the turn arrow goes red, and the bike/ped signal goes green.

Published by SFist on September 18, 2008.

7:15 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. // Red Vic (1727 Haight ) // $8.50

Published by SFist on September 17, 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.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at San Francisco's St. Ignatius Church , 650 Parker Ave. It will be followed by a vigil service at 8 p.m. The funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Ignatius.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 16, 2008.

Paris Moffett, who according to city officials was a leader of the Eddy Rock gang—one of three gangs barred by the city of San Francisco from activity in the Western Addition—pleaded guilty Sept. 10 in U.S. District Court in San Francisco to possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute and to possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

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

An alleged leader of a gang in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood faces 10 years to life in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to drug and firearms charges, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on September 16, 2008.

An alleged leader of a gang in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood faces 10 years to life in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to drug and firearms charges, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.

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

Spend the day taking a close look at the various revolutionary moments of 1968 at "The Great Rehearsal? The World Revolution of 1968" — the main event of a nine-day series devoted to revolutions. Morning sessions focus on regional movements in Asia and Europe, while afternoon sessions focus on broader political and social themes like feminism and liberation theology. By the end of the day, you should be ready to start a revolution of your own.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on September 16, 2008.

Were they here to discuss the recent spike in shootings in the Mission District? The murder of a Western Addition teenager three days earlier? The effectiveness of gang injunctions in those neighborhoods? The upcoming march on City Hall of students from June Jordan High School demanding leadership from the mayor on the rise in violence?

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on September 16, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7:15 p.m. & 9:20 // Red Vic (1727 Haight ) // $8.50

Published by SFist on September 9, 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.

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.

The fire reported Martin Macks Restaurant and Bar at 1568 Haight St. around 10:30 a.m. was contained about 30 minutes later, a dispatcher said.

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

Saroyan's first published success, a short story called "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze," was written in a flat at 348 Carl Street overlooking Golden Gate Park, where he lived with his mother, brother and sister.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 4, 2008.

A group of students from the University of San Francisco recently returned from a trip to Thailand, where they saw first-hand the impact of human trafficking on children. They are part of the Erasmus program at USF, in which students live and work together on a project for an entire year. ABC7 talked to students and the professors about their reactions to what they learned.

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

"The sidewalks weren't designed to withstand the weight of a car," Vinson said Wednesday. Wednesday was also the first day of the new school year for Conard's daughter. Conard was pleasantly surprised to walk past the Masonic and Grove and realize that the sawhorse and the hole were no longer there.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 4, 2008.

...in 1969 to treat young drug addicts left over from the Summer of Love. The 815 Buena Vista residence, a former nun's convent that's as spacious as a mansion, became the...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 3, 2008.

7:15 p.m. & 9:25 p.m. // Red Vic (1727 Haight) // $8.50

Published by SFist on September 3, 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.

For nine months, Margie Conard would walk by Masonic Avenue and Grove Street, and for nine months, she'd avoid the sidewalk indentation at the northeast corner.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 3, 2008.

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

Published by SFist on September 2, 2008.

...Folsom Street), Eagle Tavern (398 12th Street), Gravity Room (3251 Scott Street), Hobson's Choice (1601 Haight Street), Jay N Bee Club (2736 20th Street), Jet (2348 Market Street), Lookout (3600 16th Street...

Published by SFist on August 28, 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.

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 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 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.

7 p.m. // Red Vic (1727 Haight Street) // $8.50

Published by SFist 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.

Remembering, and helping: Friends of Russell Hahn, longtime host of Cha Cha Cha (1801 Haight St., at Shrader; and 2327 Mission St., near 19th Street) who died suddenly last month at...

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.