Food Editor 

Lauren Saria

For years, soft serve has been restaurants' easy dessert of choice. But lately, shave ice has taken center stage. 

Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co. will unveil the Rec Room, a 3,000-square-foot taproom at the Metreon.

Popular outcry puts a pause on police robots, plus a green light for more car-free weekends on the Great Highway.


It’s unlikely much will change in the short-term, but SF’s housing gridlock could lead to a showdown with state officials later this year.


Two establishments were broken into last week, and an attempt was made at a third.