A new diner on Montana Avenue is sparking memories of the old Elmer's with fried chicken, breakfast staples and a menu locals say feels familiar. The name is new but the comfort is familiar.

Afterlife, the SE Hawthorne cocktail bar, abruptly closed this month and the landlord has assumed possession. The storefront is now back on the market.

Luma Coffee Lounge has opened inside the newly rebuilt Rise City Church in Redwood City, offering Latin‑inspired drinks and specialty beans. The 1,500‑square‑foot lounge soft‑opened June 5 and is run by the team behind Kaizen & Coffee.