The 900-pound neon sign that had been perched over the roof of Tony's Cable Car since it first opened sometime in the 1960s was gone for good. Once a beacon of the greasy spoon that could be seen for ...

If there’s a lesser-known corner of San Francisco history, chances are Chris Carlsson has peeked into it. The historian, author, director of Shaping San Francisco and co-director of the history ...

A local historian focuses on making history fun and accessible as The City grapples with preservation versus progress.

Since 1931, audiences at Bimbo’s 365 Club in North Beach have been shocked and delighted by Dolphina, the Girl in the Fishbowl. The act, which simulates a nude woman swimming in a fishtank, hasn’t ...

Historic San Francisco restaurant Jack's is set to reopen as a private event space fostering civic conversation.

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a key landmark in San Francisco's downtown since the early 20th century, is a marvelous spot ...

It’s been 25 years since George Morrone opened Aqua at 252 California St., a groundbreaking San Francisco restaurant that is now home to restaurant Michael Mina. Marking the anniversary, Paolo ...

The Giants announced on Monday morning that they have hired Bochy, a future Hall of Famer who won three World Series titles ...