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San Francisco Sees A Transit Center Revitalizing Downtown
Even during a time of dwindling capital and stalling public works projects San Francisco is moving forward with plans for a $4.2 billion transportation center that could dramatically change how the city looks and travels.
SFFD Quickly Douses Downtown Apartment Fire
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in an apartment building in downtown San Francisco this morning, a dispatcher with the San Francisco Fire Department said.
Morning Buzz: Wednesday 1.6.09
Arnold's final state of the state speech, moves at City Hall against the unions and for a film commission, and some of Councilman Krekorian's new hires - plus much more after the jump.
Ambitious Downtown Transit Project Is at Hand
In 2010, San Francisco will finally bring out the wrecking balls and cement mixers and embark on a grand overhaul of its downtown.
Sundance screenings extend beyond Utah
"HOWL," a nonfiction drama about young Allen Ginsberg, will screen at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas in San Francisco, Calif., on Jan.
Great Memphis architecture? Local experts' surprise picks
New York has the Empire State building, Seattle has the Space Needle and San Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge.
Deer Island, Novato: No deer, plenty to see
It hasn't been an island for several centuries and you may not see any deer, but Deer Island in Novato is well worth a trip.
Barnidge: You name the city, we'll give you the slogan
YOU CAN tell a lot about a city's self-image from the slogan it attaches to its name.
Counting down top ways to rock away the decade.
Britney and Paris minus-panty moments, Christian Bale's psychopathic rant, Nick Nolte's mug shot, David Hasselhoff's drunken cheeseburger wrestling match - if we've learned anything in the decade that ends New Year's Eve, it's that there's always somebody with a camera and Internet access close by, even if you're not a celeb.
Angel Island Lights Blink Again, More Dimly
The new lights on top of Angel Island blink A and I in Morse code. Angel Island has turned its blinking lights back on , but now they will be a bit dimmer.
Downtown Roanoke is becoming a hub for biking enthusiasts. A 33-year-old bicycling businessman recently leased a downtown space, while a nonprofit bike enterprise is relocating to South Jefferson Street.
New Year's Dining: Put a Fork in 2009
If you're still wondering where to ring in the New Year, look no further a ' wea TMve scouted out options inside and outside of San Francisco where you can land that midnight kiss and bid goodbye to the aughts.
It's not Macy's, but it's a start
If Tiny Tim were here he might say, "God Bless the Downtown Stockton Alliance." The organization is doing its level best to turn downtown Stockton into a Christmastime destination, and if it hasn't quite succeeded in its initial attempt, I'm betting it will.
The Economics of the Bike Boulevard
There's an interesting piece in today's Los Angeles Business Journal by Richard Risemberg on the economics of the Bicycle Boulevard and why the city .
This week's column's theme is 'How many shows can I see on Saturday night?' We're starting with Cajun Gypsy band Lagniappe.
Bay Area Toll Authority Mulls Toll Increase Scenarios, Seeks Public Input
As the Bay Area Toll Authority continues its regional public hearings, including one tonight in San Francisco, the various options the agency is proposing for increasing bridge tolls are generating a number of debates and proposals, including the funding of the long-discussed pedestrian/bicycle/maintenance paths over the west span of the Bay ...
Retailers express cautious optimism about holiday sales
Lynn Vojvodich of Mill Valley is helped by Louise Satterfield as she attempts to find a gift card with a tiger on the cover at Two Neat, a store that sells inexpensive fun gifts in Mill Valley.
Heritage Salvage Re-purposes Retired Redwood Water Tank into Two Dozen Bay Area Green Projects
Heritage Salvage completes crafting twenty reclaimed redwood table tops, counter front, and entry door panels for Gather restaurant opening December 15th in Berkeley.
Carl Herder: Sambosseros & Dogs Playing Poker
7:30-10 p.m. No cover. Mellifluous ululations, throbbing rhythms, deep, warm harmonies...what's not to like? Ana Carbatti - vocals Bill Cawthorne - Kuhlohorn Carl Herder - bass Jesse Van Hiller - drums Pablo Riviere - guitar/vocals --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SATURDAY Dogs Playing Poker ...
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