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71-year-old Sutchi Hui was struck at the intersection of Market and Castro streets. (CBS)

Cyclist In Deadly SF Pedestrian Crash May Have Been Racing

San Francisco Police are still investigating whether a cyclist who plowed through a crowded crosswalk, killing a 71-year-old man was racing against the clock at the time. Authorities hope the tragedy will help raise awareness of the need for safety, since the city is California’s most hazardous for bikers and pedestrians.

2012/04/11

Intersection of Market and Castro Streets in San Francisco. (CBS)

Potential Charges In Deadly SF Castro Crash Could Hinge On Video

CBS has learned that San Francisco police have obtained videotape of last month’s deadly crash involving an elderly pedestrian and an allegedly speeding cyclist in the city’s Castro District. The news comes as the District Attorney’s Office decides whether to file charges.

2012/04/10

People hold hands while standing at the AIDS Memorial Quilt (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

AIDS Quilt Returns To San Francisco

The AIDS Quilt returns to San Francisco this weekend for the first time in a decade. Several dozen panels will be on display Sunday at several locations in the Castro District.

2012/02/09

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Muni Rail Service Resumes After Overnight Repairs

Repairs on downed San Francisco Municipal Railway overhead lines in the Castro area were completed early Friday morning and the morning’s commute was expected to run undisrupted, according to Muni officials.

2012/02/03

Harvey Milk Plaza, San Francisco Castro District

New Rules For SF Castro District Plaza Prevent Camping, Allow Carts

A proposal to ban camping and other activities at two plazas in San Francisco’s Castro District was approved by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, but only after the removal of regulations that had angered homeless advocates in the city.

2012/02/01

A rainbow flag hangs from an historic light post in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.

San Francisco LGBT Seniors Say Health, Housing Needs Unmet

San Francisco may have a gay friendly reputation, but seniors in the LGBT community have complained the goodwill doesn’t apply to them, especially when it comes to affordable housing and health care.

2012/01/28

A homeless man sleeps in the doorway of a closed store in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Proposal On SF Castro Plazas Proves Controversial

Two of the most popular gathering spots in San Francisco’s Castro District would be subject to new regulations under legislation passed out of a supervisors’ committee Monday, despite the fact that they turned out to be quite contentious issues.

2012/01/24

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Best Jukebox Bars In San Francisco

Great music can transform any dive into a new hangout. San Fransisco’s diverse social scene offers an outstanding selection of entertainment and music. Raise your glass, as we toast the best jukebox bars in San […]

2012/01/05

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Seven Strolls That Say ‘San Francisco’

San Francisco is a walker’s town, best seen up close, personal and on foot. Here are seven classic San Francisco locations that — provided you’re in reasonably good shape — will reward your investment of time and shoe leather.

CBS San Francisco–2011/09/02

A participant takes part during the 2009 San Francisco Pride pride parade. (David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

Police Presence To Increase At San Francisco Pink Saturday Pride Event

The San Francisco Police Department will increase patrols for the Pink Saturday Gay Pride celebration this weekend following deadly violence at the event a year ago.

KCBS–2011/06/24

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