Charlotte and Tony, Angela and Aaron, Caen and Kerouac, North Beach Legacy Bars, and a Wake for Michael McCourt

A few months ago, I reported that an Irish pub would open in North Beach. And it has. It’s called BarNua and it’s located at 561 Columbus Avenue. My informant tells me ... Read More

Dreamhouse Showcase

Inner Mission cool

By John Zipperer

This Inner Mission home is a building that talks to you. On the outside is a mural by Susan Cervantes and students declaring “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World.̶... Read More

Wellness

Take your workout to the air

By Julie Mitchell

Some of us have a hard time working out upright — running, walking, or riding seems challenging enough. But imagine this: You’re doing a really tough workout that involves ... Read More

Police Blotter

More space to patrol, more crimes to stop

The boundaries of geographical responsibility for police stations have changed, which will impact some local residents who are seeking information about police coverage. Northern S... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Tips for finding the best babysitter

By Liz Farrell

Babysitting is not easy. To be good, you need to have patience, and be caring and confident. As parents, we want a sitter who can settle an argument over a toy, calm a child with s... Read More

News Briefs

Real Estate Roundup

HAS A PRICE ADJUSTMENT BEGUN? In the latest San Francisco market report from Paragon Real Estate, median sales prices for the third quarter of 2015 dipped, falling from $1,210,000 ... Read More

News Briefs

City’s Affordable Housing Rehab Efforts

Mayor Ed Lee hailed the Phase 1 implementation of a large rehabilitation plan for the city’s public housing, which will leverage about $700 million (in investor equity and ot... Read More

News Briefs

Tech Company Layoffs Highlight Increasing Risk To Home Prices

San Francisco’s ongoing real estate whirlwind has been fueled by a combination of artificially depressed inventory and tech-driven new buyers. Now observers are noting a roun... Read More

News Briefs

It’s The Economy, Stupid

San Francisco’s unemployment rate is California’s third lowest, dropping to 3.2 percent in September. Mayor Ed Lee took a share of the credit, issuing a statement in mi... Read More

News Briefs

Serial Auto Burglar Captured

A police investigation into a number of auto burglaries in the Marina District led to the capture of a suspect by the Northern Station Street Crimes Unit and the police Special Inv... Read More

Real Estate

How smart is your home?

By Stephanie Saunders Ahlberg

If there’s one term I keep hearing repeatedly from consumers, it’s “smart house.” People in the market for a home are now adding smart features to their hou... Read More

News Briefs

Issue November 2015