The long-standing AT&T microwave tower in Hillcrest has been removed after decades of serving outdated communications functions. The structure, once a key emergency communications hub, contained legacy infrastructure and now-obsolete equipment. Community leaders say the removal reflects years of pressure to modernize the site, which has also been viewed as a prime opportunity for redevelopment into housing or public space. While the building remains essential to network operations, residents and planners are weighing future uses that better fit neighborhood goals.

A 75-year-old Mission Bay restaurant, Sportsmen’s Seafood, faces uncertainty under the city’s redevelopment plan. Owner Joe Busalacchi says newly limited 15-year leases block long-planned upgrades that required a longer term to finance. With a competitive bidding process underway, he risks losing the family business despite decades of investment in the waterfront property.

After more than a decade, Slater’s 50/50 has been replaced at Liberty Station by The Mixer, a rebranded, locally owned concept. Retaining much of the original staff, the new restaurant offers lower prices, faster service and a broader menu, reflecting a shift away from chain-style operations toward a more flexible, community-focused dining experience.