Business Archives - Mission Local

A sidewalk view of the Balboa theater at night with a red vertical neon sign and marquee listing upcoming events, next to Kam's restaurant.

Richmond Buzz: An ‘absolutely brutal’ blackout weekend

by Nicholas David December 24, 2025, 11:30 am

Waymo resumes service in S.F. after cars stalled during blackout

by Joe Rivano Barros December 21, 2025, 4:45 pmDecember 23, 2025, 12:30 pm

Several vehicles, including a bus and a white SUV, wait at an intersection on a wet, overcast evening in a commercial urban area.

Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams

by Joe Rivano Barros December 20, 2025, 7:42 pmDecember 21, 2025, 6:19 pm

A large inflatable polar bear with two figures on its back and a Santa figure hanging from it is displayed on the second-floor balcony of a house overlooking a quiet city street at dusk.

Sunset Buzz: Free groceries, toy giveaway and so many sweet treats on Irving Street

by Junyao Yang December 19, 2025, 7:00 amDecember 19, 2025, 11:22 am

A vertical neon sign reading "Tenderloin" is attached to the side of a building near fire escapes; another building and the word "Cadillac" are partially visible.

Tenderloin Buzz: Tree lighting, microcinema, new eateries, and more

by Eleni Balakrishnan December 12, 2025, 3:10 pmDecember 16, 2025, 11:35 am

Chinese handwritten signs displayed on a storefront window, listing various food items; parked cars and residential buildings are reflected in the glass.

Richmond Buzz: New Uzbek, Nepalese restaurants, and extremely famous pizza

by Nicholas David December 11, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 11, 2025, 3:39 pm

Poster taped to a wall shows an illustration of Teatro Tin Tan, announcing the opening of a live performing arts café in San Francisco, targeted for December 2026.

Mission Buzz: New theater and performing arts space coming to Mission

by Oscar Palma December 5, 2025, 12:38 pmDecember 9, 2025, 11:36 am

A Caltrain light rail vehicle in front of the LaLe restaurant; Sutro Tower is visible on a hill in the background.

Sunset Buzz: More matcha, Japanese sandos, but who will open a new hardware store?

by Junyao Yang December 5, 2025, 7:00 amDecember 5, 2025, 4:04 pm

A vertical neon sign reading "Tenderloin" is attached to the side of a building near fire escapes; another building and the word "Cadillac" are partially visible.

Tenderloin Buzz: Theatrical matcha, a bookselling cat, and more

by Eleni Balakrishnan December 1, 2025, 12:33 pmDecember 4, 2025, 12:53 pm

Free-for-all hackerspace Noisebridge is fighting to stay free

by Marina Newman November 22, 2025, 6:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:47 am

Four kitchen staff members stand behind a counter in a commercial kitchen, wearing aprons and hats, with cooking equipment in the background.

Mission Buzz: Chicken Fried Palace opens, and more afoot

by Oscar Palma November 21, 2025, 4:26 pmDecember 9, 2025, 11:48 am

Bissap Baobab, on Mission between 18th and 19th. Taken May 16, 2023. Photo by Christina MacIntosh.

Bissap Baobab to close Mission St. location and search for new spot

by Yujie Zhou November 17, 2025, 9:36 pmDecember 9, 2025, 11:52 am

Two pairs of light blue jeans feature large rectangular and oval patchwork designs on the front legs, displayed against neutral backgrounds.

S.F. vintage store owner alleges Banana Republic stole her jeans design

by Abigail Vân Neely October 30, 2025, 5:23 pmOctober 31, 2025, 11:32 am

A restaurant with a red awning labeled "Mission Hunan Restaurant" and food photos displayed in its windows on a city street.

Mission Hunan, Chinese food institution, to close for new affordable housing

by Oscar Palma October 30, 2025, 11:50 amOctober 31, 2025, 11:48 am