Ocean Beach news roundup September 16

Gangnam Style dance

The “Gangnam Style” song and dance craze hit San Francisco State University recently in the form of a flash mob. Frame grab from Golden Gate Xpress video.

This week in the Ocean Beach news roundup: “Gangnam Style” flash mob; Celia’s founder dies; Mayor Ed Lee’s fake schedule; ties to the Richmond District

We can’t link to every story out there, but if you think we missed something, leave a comment here, or tell us on Twitter or Facebook.

  • Celia Lopez-Rodriguez, founder of outer Sunset District neighborhood staple Celia’s Mexican Restaurant, has died. – SF Chronicle
  • Ever wonder how Mayor Ed Lee spends his day? This isn’t it, but it’s fun to compare the imaginary itinerary of our mustachioed mayor with the fake schedule of his dapper predecessor. Fake Ed Lee certainly spends more time in the Richmond and Sunset districts. – SF Gate
  • Can a bow tie represent the style of a San Francisco neighborhood? Local maker Tasty Ties has designed a series of them, including a gray wool number for the Richmond District. No tie for the Sunset District, but what would that look like anyway? – Richmond SF Blog
  • Nonprofit organizations linked with California State University colleges, including one at San Francisco State, have been donating thousands of dollars to support Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax-increase ballot measure. – San Diego Reader
  • “Smart growth” urban design reduces both emissions and demand for driving more effectively than increased fuel taxes, SFSU study finds. – SFSU
  • “Gangnam Style” flash mob at San Francisco State University takes Psy’s Korean dance craze to campus. – Golden Gate Xpress

Watch the “Gangnam Style” flash mob in action:

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