S.F.’s century-old, castle-like restaurant is finally coming back to life. Here’s when
This ornate restaurant with sweeping bay views was once a magnet for celebrities, politicians and locals. It’s finally gearing up to reopen in San Francisco.
11 California Public Staircases That Turn Neighborhoods Into Mini Hikes
Who said you need a mountain to go hiking in California? What if your next “trail” is actually a staircase hiding between neighborhood streets?. Across the state, public staircases quietly connect hillsides, parks, and residential areas, turning everyday walks into unexpected mini adventures. Are they just shortcuts? N
I stared down $53-per-pound salmon — then called a fisherman
SF Standard subscribers have exclusive access to my Off Menu column. Click here for a limited-time offer starting at $1 for the first month (and the cost of half a super burrito every month thereafter). Last week at one of my favorite butcher shops, Barons Quality Meats & Seafood (opens...
Day Around the Bay: SFPD Seizes Large Quantities of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Meth on...
Three people were arrested, and a large quantity of narcotics, including 50 grams of fentanyl, 23.5 grams of cocaine, 22 grams of methamphetamine, and over $1,000 in cash, were seized Sunday in the area of Mason and Pine streets. [KRON4]. The Oakland City Council will be deciding Tuesday night whether...
Oakland: 3 Detained Following Sunday Shooting That Sent Man To Hospital
Three people were detained by police Sunday following a shooting in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood that left a man in critical condition. Officers were sent to the intersection of 30th Avenue and International Boulevard a little after 5 p.m. to investigate reports of a shooting. When they got there, officers found...
S.F.’s Presidio is getting a taproom from this trend-bucking brewery
Amid the national craft beer downturn, this Bay Area brewery is growing. Here’s where it’s opening next.
When your name matches your job: 6 Oaklanders with aptronyms
In the olden days, in many cultures, a person’s name could tell you a lot about them. Often it referenced someone’s trade or the family business. Or maybe it indicated where, exactly, they lived. These days, it’s typically a delightful coincidence if something central about a person’s life,...
Bay Area Restaurant Owner Fines Parents Up to $327 for Their Kids’ Behavior
Bay Area diners have long navigated the occasional challenge of lively children in restaurants, yet one establishment has taken a firm stance that has captured widespread attention. You You Xue, proprietor of Chez Xue, operates two Chinese restaurants south of San Francisco and recently began issuing financial penaltie
3 arrested, massive amount of narcotics seized in SF bust
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Three people were arrested and a massive amount of narcotics seized on Sunday when the San Francisco Police Department responded to a possible vehicle burglary. SFPD officers from Central Station were dispatched to the area of Mason and Pine streets at around 3:23 a.m. While patrolling the area,
Calif. could be impacted by Social Security insolvency
The trusts that fund Social Security benefits for retired seniors, survivors and people with disabilities face insolvency in the next six years, according to a report from the U.S. Social Security Administration. Those affected could include seniors and others in California. The big picture: The 2026 Old Age and Surviv
