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Sunset Buzz: Oakland Mama’s Boy to bring NY-style slices to Inner Sunset
Meanwhile: Sunset Trinket Trade takes a break, and Flower Piano returns today, bringing live piano performances under the redwoods.
Buzz
Bayview Buzz: Yvonne’s Southern Sweets is making its sweet return
After an eight month closure, Yvonne’s Southern Sweets is back. Plus: The fourth annual kite festival is gearing up for a sun-soaked weekend.
Richmond Buzz: A new something is coming to former $300-a-night ramen joint
“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes and other news from the Richmond. This week: a possible new tenant for a shuttered ramen spot, Pacific Cafe’s closing, and a burglary at Modern Relics.
Excelsior Buzz: Long-waited soccer field and play area come to Monroe Elementary School
Beyond soccer, the resurfaced area now hosts morning circles, outdoor reading, and other lessons taken outside of the classroom.
Bayview Buzz: ‘Grandfather of block parties’ lives another day, and live music coming to a stoop near you
Sunday Streets came back with a bang despite dramatic cuts to the nonprofit. Plus: Live music is coming to the theater steps.
Small business profiles
‘Clean slate:’ Pet shop at heart of Sunset political scandal starts over in the Richmond
In May 2025, Beya Alcaraz sold Animal Connection to Julia Baran — and in so doing kicked off a future scandal. Now, Baran is moving on.
The Richmond’s Picture Machine is the place to get a 50-year-old tattoo
The oldest tattoo shop in San Francisco is still using the flash art left behind by the original owner, Mr. Picture Machine himself.
Ha-Ra Club, the Tenderloin’s newest oldest bar, wants to be a dive forever
In 1956, a wrestler and a boxer opened a bar together. 70 years later, not much has changed.
Bruno’s nightclub set to reopen next week after 6-year closure
The nightclub will open its doors for the first time post-pandemic. The space will focus on having local DJs and better cocktails.
New art gallery and cinema coming to the Mission
The new art gallery will open near Mission and 24th streets on Sep. 19th. Also, a new cinema will open in Mission/Bernal next month.
Richmond Buzz: A school building for lease and a dumpling restaurant on vacation
“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes and other news from the Richmond. This week, a Korean restaurant shutters after 25 years, and more.
The Excelsior’s Central Drug Store building has sold
New owners, who have run a plumbing business for 15 years, say they haven’t decided what to do with the vacant former pharmacy.
Mission Buzz: New coffee shop is coming to the old home of Revolution Cafe
Also, a new Head Start program is coming the Women’s building. Friendship House has a new CEO and a community event at El Faro this weekend.
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