Bouncing back from bankruptcy, the once-ubiquitous toy retailer Toys R Us will rear its giraffe head again in San Francisco, inside the Union Square Macy’s store, as early as October 15.

It looks like Oakland’s Jack London Square could be back on the map by the end of the year as a dining destination, with six new restaurants expected to open in the next few months.

An Oakland non-profit has plans underway to build an ambitious new food hall and event space that would also include other community amenities and affordable housing.

As Hoodline reported back in June 2021, the former Stacks location in Hayes Valley (501 Hayes St.), which quietly closed a year earlier, will be going from a once-beloved brunch spot to a new restaurant called Hazie's that could turn out to be a nightlife destination.

Outside Lands wasn't the only place to catch rockstar performances on Saturday. Just down the road in Pacifica, a large crowd gathered at Linda Mar Beach to watch some incredible — and adorable — four-legged athletes compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships.

Once a week, American Bites restaurant in North Beach transforms into an Argentinian tango club, or milonga — and, sorry, no jeans or sneakers allowed.