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Filmgoers Invited To Kick Off Castro Theater’s 90th Anniversary

The iconic Castro Theatre kicks off its month-long 90th anniversary celebration this week with screenings of films by Hollywood legend, John Huston…

2012/08/03

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Fire Burns In San Francisco Chinatown Building

San Francisco firefighters have extinguished a grease fire at a building in Chinatown Thursday afternoon, a fire department spokeswoman said.

2012/07/26

Artist rendering of San Francisco Chinatown Central Subway station. (SFMTA)

New Effort By NorCal Congressman To Derail SF Central Subway Project

An amendment to the latest U.S. transportation funding bill could stop construction of San Francisco’s much-debated Central Subway in its tracks.

2012/06/29

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Digging Begins For San Francisco Chinatown Subway Project

Crews plan to start digging up a square block of San Francisco Tuesday for a new subway tunnel to Chinatown, even though funding remains up in the air.

2012/06/12

The Sam Wo restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown (CBS)

Shuttered SF Restaurant Gets List Of Needed Health Upgrades

The owner of San Francisco Chinatown’s Sam Wo restaurant, has been given a “to-do” list, iin order to re-open the storied eatery, which closed Friday for code violations. Long-time customers of the restaurant turned out in force at a public health department hearing Tuesday morning to offer support.

2012/04/24

The Sam Wo restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown (CBS)

Sam Wo Restaurant May Get Second Chance

A landmark restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown was slated to serve up its final meals Friday, but it may get a second chance.

2012/04/20

First Lady Michelle Obama discusses Joining Forces with Hollywood Trade Representatives at the Writers Guild Theatre on June 13, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. She comes to the Bay Area June 14. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

First Lady, Daughters Spotted Eating Dinner In SF Chinatown

During their visit to the Bay Area, First lady Michelle Obama and her daughters surprised patrons at a popular restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Friday.

2012/03/30

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Teen Hospitalized After Attack At SF Chinatown Basketball Court

A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized after being attacked by a group of people while playing basketball in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

2012/03/29

An Oakland Police patrol car. (CBS)

Unique Partnership Aims To Fight Crime In Oakland

Business leaders in Chinatown and the Fruitvale District are joining together to help fight crime in the city.

2012/03/25

Artist rendering of the Chinatown subway station indicating stair/escalator and elevator access. (SFMTA)

SF Mayor Touts Central Subway Progress From Site Of Future Chinatown Station

San Francisco’s Mayor Lee says the city is forging ahead with a $235 million Chinatown Station as part of the city’s Central Subway Project.

2012/03/16

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