The window of Yvonne’s Southern Sweets sat shattered after vandalism. For Yvonne Hines, the owner of the Bayview shop, this was not merely cosmetic; it was a threat to her business’s ability to operate. For many small businesses, a broken storefront can mean days or weeks without customers, repair bills and uncertainty about whether reopening is even possible.
Richmond’s Outer Balboa Has Become a Vintage Shopping Destination
San Francisco has always been a city known for thrifting, but it is only recently that the Outer Richmond block of Balboa Street between 19th and 20th avenues has become a vintage shopping destination.
Westside Businesses Respond to Threat of Potential ICE Raids
As of late June, nearly a quarter of U.S. adults worry that they or someone close to them could face deportation, a 4% increase since March, according to a Pew Research Center.
Popular Inner Sunset Yoga Studio Expands to the Richmond
A little bit of the Inner Sunset has come to the Richmond District, with the opening of the second location of The Yoga Shala on Balboa Street at 21st Avenue.
Merchant News: New Inner Sunset Businesses
The Inner Sunset is known for its culinary and bar scene.
Taraval Businesses Suffer Impacts of Yearslong Streetcar Project
Construction began on the L-Taraval streetcar line in 2019, a collaboration with the SFMTA, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Department of Public Works. The construction plan consists of replacing rail tracks, overhead power lines, water and sewer lines, repaving streets, updating landscaping and making the neighborhood safer for pedestrians.
Popular ‘Toy Boat by Jane’ an Inner Richmond Favorite Since 1982
It’s a reasonably sunny afternoon at Clement Street’s Toy Boat by Jane, the Richmond District kitschy café, which opened in 1982 and still pretty much looks the same, with nostalgic figurines like Fred Flintstone and Mr. Potato Head sharing shelf space with Dick Tracy PEZ dispensers behind the refrigerated ice cream cases.
Two More Sunset Businesses Earn ‘Legacy’ Status
Two longtime Sunset District businesses – an ice cream shop and a gallery specializing in the works of women artists – now share the distinction of the City honoring them as “legacy” businesses.
‘Business Profile’: Snowbird Coffee, by John Oppenheimer
Snowbird is located on Ninth Avenue between Irving and Judah streets. Come on down and don’t worry about airfare or going through security. The cafe is open and a place to warm yourself from those chilly summer nights in the Sunset District.
Press Release: Chan Urges SFMTA to Support Small Businesses in Richmond
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan joined with merchants from the Richmond District and across the City to urge the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to listen to the concerns of small business owners as they continue to recover from the pandemic.
Press Release: Artists and Businesses to Collaborate – Sunset Art@Work, a New Initiative
Supervisor Gordon Mar recently announced the launch of an innovative initiative, Sunset Art@Work, a program aimed at promoting and supporting local small businesses and providing a platform for local artists to showcase their ideas and talents.
JANE Consignment Celebrates 20 Years in the Richmond
A quintessential Richmond District business just reached an important milestone. This past summer, JANE Consignment, located at Clement Street and 24th Avenue, celebrated 20 years of serving the community.
Commentary: Saying Goodbye to Fabrix
Fabrix is a hidden gem, a beloved Fabric store, located on bustling Clement Street in the Inner Richmond district of San Francisco. This treasured business is now up for sale.
SF Board of Supes Votes to Make Parklets Permanent
On July 20, the SF Board of Supervisors unanimously passed legislation making the Shared Spaces program permanent. The decision changes the nature of the parklets from an emergency response to the pandemic to an ongoing part of San Francisco’s streetscape.
A New Design Envisioned With Housing for Stonestown Mall
Trading in automobile parking lots for green space and pedestrian pathways is the core idea driving the renovation of the Stonestown Galleria because the traditional model for the shopping mall will either evolve or die.
