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News from the Bay 'hoods: Folsom Street Market weekend, Park Tavern to renovate, and more
Most of the Bay Area is masking back up, at least in some situations, and tensions are high as COVID cases and hospitalizations tick up. But things continue to reopen, and events are still happening. Read More
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SF Eagle set to reopen in SoMa for Pride Weekend
Just in time for Pride Weekend, SoMa LGBTQ+ bar SF Eagle (398 12th St.) has announced it will reopen Friday after an 15-month pandemic induced temporary closure. Read More
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SOMArts to host its first in-person event since the pandemic June 23 — celebrating queer resilience and togetherness
Here 4 U, a happening described as an ode to chosen families and the inherent strength of the LGBTQIA+ community, will feature performances by local drag queen favorites Nicki Jizz, Dulce de Leche, and Yves Saint Croissant that will pedestal queer creativity. Read More
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News from the Bay 'hoods: Marlowe sets July date for reopening, Old Jerusalem is back, and more
As (some of) the masks come off, here's some news this week about more things reopening in SF and elsewhere around the Bay. Read More
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Widely pre-panned YOLO Nightclub, in the former Slim’s, set to open June 18
The ladies will be scantily clad, but men must adhere to a highly non-sexual dress code, when the old Slim’s reopens as YOLO Nightclub next Friday, June 18. Read More
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Namu Stonepot closes its Divisadero location; team set to open unnamed food hall — with pizza! — in SoMa
Namu Stonepot (553 Divisadero) is no longer serving its loco moco bowls and stonepot rice from the Divisadero space where it's lived since 2017, but the menu is still being served at Dolores and 18th, and will be appearing at a new food-hall concept the team is opening soon on 9th Street. Read More
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SoMa nightclub Oasis dedicates mural honoring LGBTQ+ icon & disco legend Sylvester
On Monday, SoMa nightclub Oasis (298 11th St.) unveiled an exterior mural dedicated to SF LGBTQ+ icon and disco legend Sylvester. Read More
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30-bed drug sobering center proposed for Howard Street office building
SF Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced a proposal to lease an empty office building at 1076 Howard Street for use as a 30-bed drug sobering center, making good on a promise first made before the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The facility will focus on those living on the streets who are experiencing methamphetamine-induced psychosis. Read More
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Kapwa Gardens to offer SoMa residents a socially-distanced outlet with Filipino flair
A new community garden in a former vacant lot, which has been designed to encourage social distancing, will open next month in the SoMa Pilipinas cultural district. Read More
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Don Ramon's avoids closure for now, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The iconic, nearly 40-year-old SoMa Mexican restaurant Don Ramon's (225 11th Street) has skirted a permanent closure for now as it attempts to escape its current financial woes via Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. Read More
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Vice President Kamala Harris has sold her SoMa condo
The sitting vice president of the United States no longer needs her SoMa apartment, and it sold with an asking price of $800,000 just one week after the listing hit the market. Read More
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Nine Super Bowl-themed takeout and delivery options for you to enjoy at home this Sunday
The 55th Super Bowl kicks off this Sunday with the Kansas City Chiefs aiming to defend their title against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Looking for some food and libation options to enjoy while watching the game at home? From hearty brisket slider kits to Spanish-influenced snack packages, we’ve got you covered. Read More
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27-Bryant bus service to return January 23 on a new route
The 27-Bryant bus route will restart on January 23, 2021, on a realigned route that aims to speed up service while still improving access to low-cost food and healthcare options for Tenderloin residents. Read More
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Updated: Vigil for women killed during New Year's Eve hit-and-run postponed
Two women killed in a hit-and-run on New Year's Eve will be remembered during a vigil Wednesday afternoon at the scene of the collision in SoMa. Read More
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Moscone Center says it needs city funds to survive, city says take a number and wait
The Moscone Center says it faced declining business even before the pandemic, but the city is loath to help amidst COVID-19 budget deficits. Read More
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Shop local for the holidays: Hoodline's gift-giving guide in support of small SF businesses
Although 2020 seems to be unending, the holiday season is upon us, and it’s worth remembering the wealth of small businesses scattered across San Francisco that offer the perfect gifts for friends, loved ones, and even yourself. Read More
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San Francisco seeks developers interested in nine affordable housing sites
The City of San Francisco is seeking interest from qualified developers to build affordable rental housing at nine sites across eastern San Francisco, including an unassigned parcel at Pier 70 and several SoMa locations. Read More
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Planning Commission to consider long-delayed plans for 1145 Mission development
The San Francisco Planning Commission tomorrow will consider a proposal to construct a new five-story housing development to fill a lot on Mission Street that has been vacant for nearly two decades. Read More
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Torraku Ramen readies new location on Folsom Street in SoMa
Former food truck Torraku Ramen, which opened its first brick-and-mortar spot in the Design District three years ago, is expanding with a new location in SoMa, just south of Yerba Buena at 921 Folsom Street. Read More
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Westfield Centre’s cineplex Century Theatre set to reopen Friday
One San Francisco cineplex will reopen this weekend for the true movie theater experience, but with no concessions, small crowds, and of course masks required. Read More
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Undiscovered SF’s Sunday Street Markets Carry on in SoMa with COVID-19 safety protocols
Undiscovered SF's Sunday street markets continue to offer a COVID-19-safe weekend outdoor shopping experience in SF's SOMA Filipino cultural district, supporting small local businesses. Read More
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SoMa gets two new transit-only lanes to speed up service on the 19-Polk
The SFMTA is installing temporary "emergency" transit lanes on Seventh and Eighth Streets in SoMa this week and next, in an effort to speed up service on the popular 19-Polk bus line. Read More
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SF Eagle building listed for sale, prompting fears about future
A "for sale" sign on the Eagle is causing alarm about the potential future of the bar, a cornerstone of SF's gay leather scene. Read More
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38-year-old SoMa mainstay Don Ramon's faces foreclosure, after illegal tenants damage building
The Mexican eatery took out a $5 million loan to cover damage caused by wayward tenants, but the pandemic has made repayment impossible. Read More
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SFMOMA, Asian Art Museum set reopening dates; other city-center museums to follow
Admission to both museums will be free for their first two weeks of resumed operation. Read More