In the heart of the Marina district, Mauna Loa Club is a cozy alternative to the numerous upscale nightspots — long on value and short on pretense. To the left of the curved bar, a large red-and-white sign informs patrons that during happy hour, which runs from 2 to 8 p.m. weekdays, draft beers are $1 off and well drinks are just $4. In a neighborhood where $12 cocktails are the norm, that’s no small thing. Read More

If you are trying to find a last-minute date for Valentine's Day, we know just the place to look. Head down to the Marina District on Saturday afternoon where you'll find plenty of people milling around in their underwear. Don't roll your eyes just yet. It might sound kinda ridiculous, but, hey, you're the one who needs a date. A bunch of charitable-people-turned-exhibitionists are going to be running through the neighborhood in nothing but their underwear for the Cupid Undie Run. Read More

A cabdriver reported being assaulted Tuesday by an unruly passenger. On Wednesday, the roles were reversed. A man was assaulted with a tire iron by his cabdriver near Russian Hill about 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, police Officer Albie Esparza said. Read More