Belying the doom-loop narrative of a city in decline, San Francisco transformed Friday into a mecca of art, festivals and concerts.

Here’s what to know about an Oktoberfest block party in San Francisco, which also is the state’s first “Entertainment Zone” event.

It's a victory for bars and restaurants in San Francisco. The first entertainment zone event in California took place in San Francisco's Front Street on Friday. "This is a really big deal. What some people don't know is that this is years and years in the making,