Corey’s Pizza opened its doors last Thursday at 3505 17th Street, near Guerrero Street, taking over the former Turner’s Kitchen space. The restaurant is in a soft‑opening phase, operating seven days a week from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a limited menu. Reporter observation captured owner Corey writing “thank you for being the first delivery” on a pizza box.
King of the Streets lowrider event
The 45th edition of King of the Streets returns to the Mission District on Saturday, September 19. Hundreds of lowriders will cruise Mission Street in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month and lowrider culture. The festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. at 24th and Mission with a blessing from Danza Azteca Xiuhcoatl, followed by a car parade and show between Cesar Chavez and 18th streets. A hopping competition starts at 5 p.m. at the same intersection.
Mission Cultural Center reopening
This year’s event also marks the reopening of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, which will host a lowrider art exhibit from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the first since the center closed earlier in the year.
District 9 staff update
Supervisor Jackie Fielder announced that Li Lovett has joined the District 9 office as a new legislative aide, replacing Sheila Chung‑Hagen. Lovett previously served supervisors Dean Preston and Gordon Mar and worked with community housing and eviction‑defense groups. She will focus on public health, good governance, and resident requests.
Mission library delay
The opening of the new Mission library branch has been pushed to late fall, according to the Department of Public Works. The project, which began in August 2023, has faced multiple delays; it was originally slated for completion within 18‑24 months.
Upcoming community events
A block party celebrating Latino Heritage month will take place Thursday, September 17, on Treat Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets. Organized by Monkey Brains, the event features four DJs, four live acts, food trucks, and over 50 vendors, running from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
GDL Reserve, a Guadalajara‑inspired tequila and mezcal lounge, opened on August 22 at Mariposa Street and Potrero Avenue. The venue offers tequila, mezcal, wine, beer, pool tables, and live sports, with hours extending into the early morning.
Street renaming ceremony
Supervisors Jackie Fielder, Chyanne Chen, Rafael Mandelman and city‑college trustees attended a ceremony to rename a block of Bartlett Street between 21st and 22nd streets after Dr. Carlota Texidor del Portillo, longtime dean of the City College Mission Campus. The resolution praised her decades of civic leadership and contributions to education and job training.
Original reporting: Mission Local — read the source article.
