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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
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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
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Bay Area Tigray community hosts teach-in about ongoing crisis in Ethiopia today
The Bay Area Tigray Community is hosting a virtual event this afternoon to raise awareness of the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. Read More
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Berkeley’s Souvenir Coffee opens new Divisadero location, with another coming to Old Oakland
The former Coloso Coffee at Swan’s Market will reopen as a new Souvenir Coffee in March, hot on heels of Souvenir’s new San Francisco location whose grand opening was last week. Read More
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Yet another cyclist hit by car on Fell Street prompts calls for Wiggle bike path safety measures
Sup. Dean Preston calls safety upgrades to the Fell and Divisadero Streets intersection that’s notorious to cyclists as one of the most dangerous in town. Read More
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District 5 pilots $100,000 victim assistance program for vandalized small businesses
The program, administered by the SF District Attorney's office, will reimburse merchants up to $1,000 for replacing broken windows. Read More
San Francisco Divisadero NoPa
City clears prominent DMV tent camp, prompting relocations but few shelter enrollments
With hotel rooms only offered to certain groups, many campers are simply being shuffled from neighborhood to neighborhood. Read More
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San Francisco's DIY instructors get crafty to keep classes going
Been thinking of taking a DIY craft class to liven up your quarantine? These studios are ensuring all you'll need is a laptop and a mailbox. Read More
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MaduSalon, one of Divisadero's only Black-owned businesses, to close [Updated]
Marie France Cesar, who's cut hair on the Divisadero corridor for 19 years, says she was one of its only remaining Black business owners. Read More
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SF Eats: Krispy Krunchy Chicken to expand in Tenderloin; Hometown Creamery adds Marina truck; more
Plus, a Berkeley-based roaster is opening its first coffee shop in San Francisco. Read More
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SF Eats: Recchiuti Confections closing Dogpatch shop; Beretta pop-up opens on Divisadero; more
Plus, Alamo Square has a new sandwich shop that's getting lots of neighborhood attention. Read More
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Vinyl Coffee & Wine Bar to move from Divisadero to Haight; cannabis retailer seeks its space
A new cannabis venture has its eye on the storefront at Oak and Divisadero, with a community Zoom meeting set for tomorrow night. Read More
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Divisadero's Barvale to close, become Beretta pop-up
Valencia Street's popular Italian restaurant is taking over its Spanish sibling on Divisadero. Read More
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'It's a boiling point': City ignores District 5 encampments as COVID-19 threat rises
40 of the Haight's unhoused have found safe shelter at the Stanyan Street tent village. But there appears to be no plan for hundreds of others sleeping on the street. Read More
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Hop to it: NoPa neighbors to attempt world-record hopscotch course on Saturday
The neighborhood event also highlights offerings from local merchants, offering a small discount at area businesses. Read More
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SF Eats: The House to close after 26 years in North Beach; Souvla to reopen some locations; more
Plus, the Ferry Building has a new tart shop. Read More
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SF Eats: Velvet Cantina, Indian Paradox close permanently; Old Jerusalem severely damaged in fire
It's a sad week for restaurant news, with the closures of two popular spots and another damaged by fire. Read More
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SF Eats: Matching Half Cafe to change hands; why Souvla remains closed; more
Numerous tipsters have asked why Souvla has been closed for nearly four months. Here's what we've learned. Read More
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Little Chihuahua closes Divisadero location after 3 employees test positive for COVID-19 [Updated]
The Divisadero location is temporarily closed, and owners say they're determining their next steps "day by day." Read More
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Why these SF retailers won’t reopen yet, despite loosening restrictions
Small business owners say they're eager to re-open, but a wide variety of challenges remain before retail can return to normal. Read More
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Divisadero Arco station goes up for sale
The station, which is "in the top 10% of performers in the Arco network", has anchored Divisadero's string of gas and service stations since 1941. Read More
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'Throw us a bone': Struggling Divisadero bars navigate state's murky rules around to-go cocktails
SF bars need to sell to-go cocktails to stay afloat, but they're required to serve them with "bona fide" meals. For bars without kitchens, that's a challenge. Read More
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City prepares 'shared spaces' for outdoor retail, and some businesses spot a lifeline
As a citywide effort to expand open air business gains traction, merchants prepare for a new way of life. Read More
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The story of a block: 13 Divisadero businesses on adjusting to a post-pandemic world
We interviewed every business on the 800 block of Divisadero Street. Their stories reveal a spectrum of financial fears, surprise successes and community uplift. Read More
