Nikki Collister
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San Francisco, CA, United States
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Dogpatch neighbors form 'paddle club' to break in new park
Stand-up paddle boarder Adam Zolot hopes to introduce neighbors to a "great social distancing activity" at the Dogpatch's new park. → Read More
Alemany market to transform into free, pop-up drive-in
A celebration of local filmmakers and artists, Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema has shifted to a drive-in format for its 17th season. → Read More
Remembering Coby Yee, burlesque star of a bygone Chinatown
Yee, who died earlier this month, was known for her daring performances, handmade costumes and trailblazing status as one of Chinatown's first female nightclub owners. → Read More
3 new murals set to bring color to San Bruno Avenue
The first of the three Portola murals — painted by the artist behind the "Black Lives Matter" rock on Bernal Hill — is already up. → Read More
San Francisco's first 'Community Fridge' brings free food to COVID-ravaged Mission
Stocked with food donated by the community, the fridge has seen enormous demand from people in need. → Read More
Bernal Star owners hit with massive surprise bill for unpaid rent as re-opening rolls back
Adding to the financial struggles of shelter-in-place, the owners of Bernal Star are fighting back against their landlord, who is demanding $24,867.50 in unpaid rent by the end of the month. → Read More
'Artists-in-place': Bernal Heights neighbors transform homes into outdoor gallery walk
Over 100 artists participated in Bernal Heights’ outdoor art “walk-by,” allowing neighbors to view their creations at a safe distance. → Read More
Despite construction's return, SF's home improvement industry languishes
After required shutdowns in March and April, several local home improvement companies say that business hasn't bounced back. → Read More
SF Public Works removes 'Black Lives Matter' art from Bernal Hill rock
Supervisor Hillary Ronen said she was "incensed" over the incident, and called for Public Works to apologize. → Read More
Angkor Borei, one of SF's only Cambodian restaurants, to close permanently after 30 years
After struggling to stay afloat for several months, married owners Tom Prabpan and Chin Han Yat have decided to close their restaurant. → Read More
The story of a block: 13 Divisadero businesses on adjusting to a post-pandemic world
We interviewed every business on the 800 block of Divisadero Street. Their stories reveal a spectrum of financial fears, surprise successes and community uplift. → Read More
Hillside Supper Club closes permanently after 7 years, citing struggles from COVID-19
Mounting expenses due to COVID-19 led to the tough decision to close the popular Bernal Heights restaurant permanently. → Read More
Bernal Heights kids, teens launch quarantine-inspired community newspaper
Written entirely by Bernal youth, "Six Feet of Separation" offers everything from business news to comics to quarantine-centric horoscopes. → Read More
First escape game company in U.S. to close permanently
SF-based Real Escape Game, which was the first company to bring the popular Japanese trend to the U.S., is shutting down for good. → Read More
Detroit Steps beautification project makes progress with help from local students
When completed, Sunnyside's Detroit Steps will be San Francisco's longest beautified stairway. → Read More
The hardest easy solution to SF's small business crisis: Buying the building
For SF businesses, becoming their own landlords can be the solution to rising rents — and while it's not easy, it's not as hard as some may think. → Read More
Mums - Home of Shabu Shabu celebrates 40 years with legacy business recognition
Credited as one of the first restaurants to bring shabu shabu to the Bay Area, Mums is ringing in its fifth decade as a newly appointed SF Legacy Business. → Read More
Community Music Center to expand Mission District campus
Now a legacy business, the music school — which has been at the same address for nearly a century — plans to double in size. → Read More
331 Cortland Marketplace, a launchpad for food entrepreneurs, shutters after ten years
The Bernal Heights marketplace, where several food entrepreneurs got their first start, will close on Dec. 22, to be replaced by a Pilates studio. → Read More
St. Mary’s Pub owner buys building, launches signature Bloody Mary mix
After securing the future of St. Mary's Pub, business owner Maria Davis is launching a new product, Three Sisters Bloody Mary Mix. → Read More