Bay Area/ San Francisco
Published on August 09, 2014
Hayes Valley Leftovers: Momi Toby's Basement Flooding And MorePhoto: Stephen Jackson/Hoodline
Another exciting week has come and gone, and it's time for a look at the news that didn't quite make the front page, from the fallout from a wet n' wild sidewalk incident to a map to keep track of all those pesky Mid-Market developments.

Aftermath of a Hydrant Gone Wild
Regarding the hydrant that blew its top at Linden and Laguna on Wednesday, spraying water three stories high, we've since learned that the incident was caused by a car hitting the hydrant. We checked in with Momi Toby's owner Anthony, who said a champagne-colored Audi was the responsible party. 

Once the hydrant was felled, patrons inside the cafe couldn’t see through the front windows due to the geyser outside. "It was like looking through a waterfall,” said Anthony. Though the cafe's basement flooded, Anthony had elevated everything inside, so there was little damage. It did, however, take over two hours to pump the water out of the basement. 

“In a strange way, we were kind of blessed because things could have been so much worse," he told us. "It’s kind of a hassle to deal with, but no harm no foul.”

Mid-Market Development Watch
If you've been struggling to keep all the new Market Street developments straight, you're not alone. Curbed has put together a handy map of all that's to come, including the Honda dealership redevelopment at Van Ness and more notable spots. If you want a further refresher, check back on our roundup of the projects going down and coming up in Hayes Valley.

A Retail History of Hayes Valley
Racked took a look at the evolution of Hayes Valley as a shopping mecca this week, noting that it all started up when the freeway came down:

"With the freeway out of the way, boutiques began popping up. Lava 9 opened in 1991, Gimme Shoes opened in 1993, followed by Bulo Shoes the next year. The 90s spurred growth in Hayes Valley, and culminated in the completion of Patricia's Green —that parklet where you give your feet a break from shopping— in 1999."

"Retail. Rebirth. Style. Just a few of the reasons to love Hayes Valley." And on that note, enjoy the weekend, wherever it may take you.