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 city's first Sunday Streets event has gained support from community groups and athletic organizations that are planning activities along the 4.5-mile route, but merchants at Fisherman's Wharf are still wary of the impact on their businesses.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 28, 2008.

The first phase of the program will affect parts of the Marina, Pacific Heights, Richmond, Presidio Heights, Laurel Heights and Jordan Park neighborhoods.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 26, 2008.

A reader asks: "Does anyone know what they are building on the corner of Larkin and North Point? Are they condos or rentals? Used to be a gas station or automotive repair shop."

Published by SocketSite on August 26, 2008.

Street cleaning signs are being changed around the city this week, reducing weekly street sweeping to twice monthly. The exceptions will be commercial streets and high density neighborhoods like Chinatown, North Beach and Nob Hill, said Edward Reiskin, director of the Department of Public Works.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 26, 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.

Up the block at the corner of Jefferson and Taylor streets, Mike Guardino was serving fresh clam chowder at his family's sidewalk restaurant, Guardino's.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 21, 2008.

Three poets from San Francisco’s supervisorial District 6 area will read their poems at the Poets Eleven event at the Mission Bay Branch library this Wednesday, August 20th, starting at 6:30 p.m. The event is part of a serie…

Published by Rincon Hill neighborhood blog on August 19, 2008.

723 Bay Street hit the market in October of 2007 with a list price of $2,150,000 (which was subsequently reduced). And according to the MLS (and a plugged-in tipster), the sale closed escrow on 3/14/08 with a reported contract price of $1,595,000.

Published by SocketSite on August 15, 2008.

San Francisco is poised to move forward with a long-awaited renovation of one of its dilapidated harbors in the Marina, a project that's been more than a decade in the making.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 12, 2008.

In 2004 844 Bay Street (the one with the red door) was a two-bedroom single-family home of two thousand and thirty-five square feet and sold for $1,550,000 ($761 per square foot).

Published by SocketSite on August 12, 2008.

The Astros went down in order again in the fourth. Sanchez retired seven of the first 12 Houston hitters faced on groundouts.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 12, 2008.

But in its place, drivers parking at meters along the route to the bridge - including on Lombard Street and Van Ness Avenue - will face varying rates that rise during the busiest hours and are designed to increase turnover and push long-term parkers to lots and garages.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 12, 2008.

Six times recently, Jerry Tulchin has crossed Marina Boulevard at Scott Street, and - six times - cars coming from the Marina Green have almost hit him, he says. All six vehicles had been in the right-turn-only lane at Marina Green Drive (a lane that funnels cars north on Marina Boulevard) but then proceeded straight onto Scott Street - right into Tulchin's path.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 11, 2008.

Six times recently, Jerry Tulchin has crossed Marina Boulevard at Scott Street, and - six times - cars coming from the Marina Green have almost hit him, he says. All six vehicles had been in the right-turn-only lane at Marina Green Drive (a lane that funnels cars north on Marina Boulevard) but then proceeded straight onto Scott Street - right into Tulchin's path.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 10, 2008.

A Galileo High School assistant principal was arrested late Thursday for his alleged role in the operation of at least two San Jose brothels, police said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 9, 2008.

Gerald Courtney, a 57-year-old assistant principal at Galileo High School, was arrested Thursday along with Hsiu Hwa Chou, 41, who was also charged with felony pimping and pandering, according to police.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on August 9, 2008.

Gerald Courtney, a 57-year-old assistant principal at Galileo High School, was arrested Thursday along with Hsiu Hwa Chou, 41, who was also charged with felony pimping and pandering, according to police.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 9, 2008.

San Jose police say they arrested Gerald Courtney, the assistant principal at Galileo High School, and his accomplice Hsiu Hwa Chou for allegedly running two brothels in San Jose. Both are charged with felony pimping and pandering.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on August 9, 2008.

Gerald Courtney, a 57-year-old assistant principal at Galileo High School, was arrested Thursday along with Hsiu Hwa Chou, 41, who was also charged with felony pimping and pandering, according to police.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 9, 2008.

Prosecutors say the 57-year-old Brooks killed Wiliamson by repeatedly hitting her in the head with a hammer after a performance at Pier 41 in May of 2002.

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

Prosecutors say the 57-year-old Brooks killed Wiliamson by repeatedly hitting her in the head with a hammer after a performance at Pier 41 in May of 2002.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 7, 2008.

Prosecutors say the 57-year-old Brooks killed Wiliamson by repeatedly hitting her in the head with a hammer after a performance at Pier 41 in May of 2002.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on August 7, 2008.

Occurring at Fisherman’s Wharf on the F-line, the unidentified driver was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Published by SFist on August 6, 2008.

Organizers say more than 100 community groups are behind the event, which will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on August 31st, the Sunday before Labor Day and again on September 14th. As excited as supporters are, that's how angry merchants are at Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 6, 2008.

Help decorate lantern shades at this family-friendly event commemorating the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, then float them along the park's canal.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on August 5, 2008.

The Full Marathon covers the S.F. Marina, the Presidio, the Golden Gate Bridge and back. The course ends along the S.F. waterfront on the Embarcadero at Folsom, about 2 blocks from where it started. For full details, download a marathon course map.

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

Everyone has expectations, especially owner Joseph Manzare, who, with his partner, Eddie Maiello, has been trying for years to re-create some of these wonderful now-nostalgic dives - in his case, Dominick's in the Bronx, where he grew up. When the Moose's space opened up earlier this year, the partners grabbed the chance to bring big plates of food to North Beach. And I mean big.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on August 1, 2008.

Presentations to the board's Government Audit and Oversight Committee in support of Sunday Streets were overshadowed by a big turnout of merchants from Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf — who have vociferously opposed the proposal, citing concerns about lost business — and labor leaders, who unexpectedly lent their support to Peskin's play.

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

The main people howling against the idea is the business community at Fisherman's Wharf who are concerned that they'd lose money because people would be unable to drive down the Embarcadero to buy their "Alcatraz Swim Team" sweatshirts.

Published by SFist on July 18, 2008.

Marché on the Square, 900 North Point, Plaza Level, San Francisco; (415) 359-0365; marcheonthesquare.com. Grocery open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, restaurant and wine bar open 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Bar Marché starters, $6-$32 (raw seafood platter); entrees, $15-$26; desserts, $7.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 16, 2008.

Marché on the Square, 900 North Point, Plaza Level, San Francisco; (415) 359-0365; marcheonthesquare.com. Grocery open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, restaurant and wine bar open 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Bar Marché starters, $6-$32 (raw seafood platter); entrees, $15-$26; desserts, $7.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 15, 2008.

Through July: Melt Cafe presents "In Case We Have To Go", a show featuring new paintings by Noah Ptolemy in North Beach. Show runs through end of July. Melt Cafe is at 700 Columbus Avenue (corner of Filbert), in North Beach. Hours are Sunday through Thursday 9 am to 10 pm, and Friday & Saturday 9 am to Midnight. Call (415) 392-9290 or visit www.melt-cafe.com.

Published by Mission Dispatch on July 15, 2008.

Merchants at Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 are furious with City Hall for picking two Sundays at the height of the summer season to bar cars from the Embarcadero just south of those tourist meccas.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 12, 2008.

The routes are part of the state highway system that runs on surface streets in San Francisco: 19th Avenue and Park Presidio in the Sunset and Richmond districts and Van Ness Avenue and Lombard Street from Civic Center to the Presidio.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 11, 2008.

The routes are part of the state highway system that runs on surface streets in San Francisco: 19th Avenue and Park Presidio in the Sunset and Richmond districts and Van Ness Avenue and Lombard Street from Civic Center to the Presidio.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 11, 2008.

"There are all these amazing things in San Francisco that most of us never see and touch because they are in tourist areas like Fisherman's Wharf," Rose said. "But they are really amazing, and they are right here."

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 10, 2008.

Burning Man artists have been invited to erect some of their handcrafted mechanical artworks on the walking path between Aquatic Park and Fort Mason, and the Exploratorium will stay open until 8 p.m. The walking tour leads visitors inside the museum to a car engine so they can visualize how differential gearing works, and how pistons work.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 10, 2008.

On June 5, an elderly man named Jerry Kulek was evicted from his North Beach apartment for falling two months behind in the rent.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 10, 2008.

Burning Man artists have been invited to erect some of their handcrafted mechanical artworks on the walking path between Aquatic Park and Fort Mason, and the Exploratorium will stay open until 8 p.m. The walking tour leads visitors inside the museum to a car engine so they can visualize how differential gearing works, and how pistons work.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 10, 2008.

"There are all these amazing things in San Francisco that most of us never see and touch because they are in tourist areas like Fisherman's Wharf," Rose said. "But they are really amazing, and they are right here."

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 10, 2008.

At Fisherman's Wharf, tour-goers can see a mini-opium den, spar with toy boxers made of wood and metal or listen to the cackle of larger-than-life carnival puppet Laughing Sal, among 200 coin-operated, turn-of-the-century amusement games at the Musee Mecanique.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 10, 2008.

At Fisherman's Wharf, tour-goers can see a mini-opium den, spar with toy boxers made of wood and metal or listen to the cackle of larger-than-life carnival puppet Laughing Sal, among 200 coin-operated, turn-of-the-century amusement games at the Musee Mecanique.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 10, 2008.

1111 Greenwich: $2,395,000

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 9, 2008.

San Francisco's historic streetcar line, which normally runs between the Castro District and Fisherman's Wharf, only will operate east of 11th Street between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 8, 2008.

2806 Van Ness Ave

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 7, 2008.

2502 Leavenworth St

Published by San Francisco Schtuff on July 7, 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 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.