Momofuku alumni open new restaurant in Yountville in former Redd Wood space
The town of Yountville in Napa Valley, home to the world-famous French Laundry, just got a new restaurant called North Block, created by the team behind celebrity Chef David Chang's Momofuko Group. Read More
San Francisco Upper Haight
The Booksmith to move closer to first Haight Street home, taking over Bindery space
After several years of planning, legacy bookstore The Booksmith is moving to its third home later this spring. The new location is just down the block on Haight Street in a building the business already leased for an event-focused space called The Bindery. Read More
San Jose
Uniquely-designed high-rise would transform downtown San Jose skyline
Something new called "The Energy Hub" is in the works that could dramatically transform the skyline of downtown San Jose. Read More
San Jose
Prestigious Silicon Valley school faces $2 mil. Lawsuit after claiming student photo was ‘blackface’
Two former students of Saint Francis High School and their parents are suing the prestigious, private, Catholic institution in Mountain View for $20 million dollars in what they claim was a case of mistaken racism that cost the teen boys and their families irreparable harm. Read More
San Jose
San Jose police arrest alleged gang members after string of violent robberies targeting gardeners
The San Jose Police Department says it has arrested 13 alleged gang members in connection with a wave of violent robberies particularly targeting gardeners and landscapers. Read More
San Francisco Lower Pac Heights Pacific Heights
Harry’s Bar in Pac Heights could be forced to close over parklet dispute
Parklet problems in Pacific Heights, as an adjacent building owner is demanding the removal of a parklet, which could mean the end for Harry’s Bar. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro's Subway sandwich shop permanently closes
The Subway sandwich shop at 2375 Market St. in the Castro has permanently closed. Read More
Oakland
Lake Merritt's Fairyland will reopen to the public March 19 after temporarily closing last year
Oakland’s dreamscape of bright colors and childhood nostalgia, Fairyland is set to reopen to the public on March 19 after being shuttered for over four months. Read More
San Francisco Mission
Burma Love and Zeitgeist team up to offer new lunch service in Zeitgeist’s beer garden
Starting Monday, Mission businesses Zeitgeist and Burma Love are offering a brand new lunch service at Zeitgeist (199 Valencia St.), with bento boxes delivered to the door of the beer garden. Read More
San Francisco Alamo Square Alamo Square Cole Valley Cole Valley Divisadero Divisadero Fillmore Fillmore Hayes Valley Hayes Valley Western Addition Western Addition
Supervisor Dean Preston pushes for free Muni for the rest of the pandemic
The District 5 supervisor is lobbying the SFMTA to eliminate fare until COVID-19 blows over, “to restore ridership and put money into struggling San Franciscan’s pockets when they need it most.” Read More
San Jose
Spate of shootings draw attention to underground clubs, speakeasies in San Jose
A spate of shootings in San Jose has shined a spotlight on underground clubs and speakeasies allegedly taking place at area businesses, including one that recently sold an $18 million lottery ticket. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Mid-Market Tenderloin
Tenderloin's La Cocina food hall prepares for spring opening
The Tenderloin’s Municipal Marketplace, led by Mission-based nonprofit La Cocina, expects a soft opening this spring starting with take-out and delivery options, after facing construction and safety delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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San Francisco Design District Potrero Hill
Amazon submits plans for proposed six-acre warehouse at Potrero Hill Recology site
The online retailer hopes to demolish everything that’s currently on seven lots along Seventh Street, and build a three-story delivery and distribution station. Read More