Two Hayward brothers were arrested today after getting into an alcohol-induced fight with each other. Being brothers who fight, one of them employed the use of creative weaponry — specifically, a weed-whacker. (I bet it was the younger one. The younger one, speaking from experience, always goes in for the kill using the most creative yet dastardly force.)

Bay Area News Group/Oakland Tribune has more:

Officers were called at 12:06 a.m. to the 200 block of Cooper Way after a woman called 911 to report her children were fighting, said Sgt. Mark Ormsby.

When police arrived at the home, just a few blocks south of Tennyson Park, they found two brothers outside the house on the curb, Ormsby said.

Phillip Roman Ramirez, 21, reportedly grabbed a weed whacker and had threatened his brother Thomas Garcia Ramirez, 24, during an argument, according to police.

In response, the older brother grabbed a knife and allegedly stabbed his sibling in the wrist.

See, it was the younger one! I knew it! We do crazy shit like that, us younger brothers of the world. (Flashback: When I was a wispy ten years of age, I once gently tossed ["violently hurled," according to mom] a TV set at my older brother in the middle of a nasty fight. Instead of hitting him in the head, like it was supposed to do, the TV went through our bedroom window. Everything smashed to bits. Shards of glass and plastic and antennae everywhere. Both of us grounded for life. Point being: I won. It was his TV.)

Anyway, Thomas was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest, while Phillip totally didn't do anything wrong, mom! was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication and a probation violation.

[Oakland Tribune]

In a move that really should have happened sooner, Facebook will now let you block articles and content from individual sites that you'd just rather not see in your news feed anymore. It may very well save countless friendships that might otherwise be soured by an overload of Internet quiz results.

Blocking by site works exactly the same way as blocking your Tea Party cousin who shares all the chemtrail videos, except it puts a stop to everything coming from the specific site without actually unfriending them. That way you get to keep all the baby pictures and vacation photos, without all the bull.

Now that we've been blessed with this godsend from Menlo Park, you can ban whatever site you like the next time an offender pops up: just click the down arrow on the top-right of the post and click "Hide all from [Sitename]." Then sit back and enjoy the zen-like tranquility of your news feed.

[H/t: On The Media]

Great. Mom and dad are in town. They won't walk up all those hills. They insist on staying at your place. And they won't eat anywhere weird. "You're not taking us to that funky Indian place again, are you?" mom will worry. "You know your father can't digest anything with garlic." And with that, we give you the top 9 restaurants for when your family is in town.

Alexander's Steakhouse
Was your mom in Junior League? Did your dad have an affair with his secretary for years, which was known but never discussed? Did you grow up in a gated community? Then Alexander's Steakhouse is the place for you. Tablecloths. Expensive cuts of hardcore meat. Luxurious ambiance. Nothing freaky, nothing deaky. Mom will enjoy her third martini of the night (she's been through so much as it is) while you teach dad how to use Facebook on his T-Mobile Touch. — Brock Keeling
448 Brannan (at Third Street), 415-495-1111

Boulevard
"Oh gosh, we loved it. You have to try it! So French. It's near the—what's that place called again? The Ferry Farmer's Building? Near there. It's expensive. Oh yeah, it cost Dick a pretty penny. He wasn't happy. You know how he gets. But it was just lovely. I had the scallops. Like they make on Top Chef. So decadent. Anyway, you should check out Boulevard while you're in San Fran. Yes, it's in a nice part of the city. Alright, gotta run. Bye." — Brock Keeling
1 Mission (at Embarcadero), 415-543-6084

The Lamb Burger from Chow. (Photo: David G. / Yelp)

Chow
So. They're finally cool with the gay thing. That's great. Bring them to Chow. Close to the Castro—but not too close—Chow boasts reasonably-priced high-quality comfort food that features local ingredients. (It's also kid-friendly!) Boisterous enough to feel kicky without being too much, Chow is also the perfect setting for the family to finally meet your new boyfriend Geoffrey (née: Jeff). — Brock Keeling
Two SF locations: 215 Church (at Market) and 1240 Ninth Avenue (at Lincoln)

The sidewalk scene at Delfina. (Photo: mikedthorn)

Delfina
For the family members that want to feel they're experiencing a "hip" neighborhood without venturing near the 16th and Valencia shitshow, Delfina is the Mission spot that delivers. Elevated food, a classy-casual ambiance and a good mix of monied youngsters and other people's parents make this a comfortable spot for anyone, especially if mom and dad are paying. — Rose Garrett
3621 - 18th Street (at Gurerro); 415-552-4055

(Photo: La Ciccia)

La Ciccia
Mission too bustling and FiDi too flashy? Choose La Ciccia, a shiny Italian star in a Noe corner so sleepy it might be narcotized. La Ciccia's Sardinian owners deliver the real deal, however: classic and creative Italian dishes, a great wine list and a chill, neighborhood vibe that even your North Dakotan in-laws can feel good about. — Rose Garrett
291 - 30th Street (at Church); 415-550-8114

(Photo: Waterbar)

Waterbar
It's a view restaurant, with a pretty unique vista onto the Bay Lights these days, but it is more than that. Waterbar is a perfectly decent, if expensive, seafood spot with a number of gems on its menu, not to mention a full raw bar, good cocktails, and fun column-size vertical aquariums in the dining room. Go for a chilled octopus salad, some oven-roasted sablefish, and one of Emily Lucchetti's divine desserts. If Dad's paying and Mom make that inevitable "Where can we eat some seafood?" request, this is the obvious choice. — Jay Barmann
399 Embarcadero (at Folsom); 415-284-9922

Top of the Mark, Nob Hill, 1948. (Photo: Bennett Hall / Oakland History Room)

Top of the Mark
Family in town is a perfect excuse to revisit this San Francisco classic bar destination. Sure, it's cheesy and hotel-y, and we'd advise steering clear of the 100-martini menu and just ordering a simple highball, or similar, but the view seriously can't be beat. And Dad will love the story about the case full of booze to be shared by military personnel passing through. There are some simple bar snacks but they also do brunch on Sundays throughout the holidays. Day or night it's a great place to sit and look out on our relentlessly beautiful city, and let your family feel jealous that you live here. — Jay Barmann
1 Nob Hill (at Mason); 415-616-6916

Chocolate and Beet Lava Cake at Bar Tartine. (Photo: Jeffrey Chiang)

Bar Tartine
Bar Tartine's rustic and constantly evolving menus make a great introduction to San Francisco's restaurant scene without being overly intimidating in terms of price or atmosphere. Although the cuisine is Eastern European, the style is back-to-roots, handmade Northern Californian. Plan ahead for dinner reservations with the parents or take mom to lunch at the sandwich counter during a stroll down Valencia. — Andrew Dalton
561 Valencia (at 17th Street); 415-487-1600

(Photo: Ragazza)

Gialina/Ragazza
For Napoletana-style pizza without lines of cultish devotees, Ragazza/Gialina chef and owner Sharon Ardiana serves up Italian-via-California fare in a simple, cozy atmosphere. The ten or so rotating pies on the menu mean there's something for everyone. If the extended family is in town, look into reserving their heated patio gazebo in the garden out back at Ragazza. — Andrew Dalton
Gialina: 2842 Diamond (at Kern), 415-239-8500
Ragazza: 311 Divisadero (at Page), 415-255-1133

Inevitable mention

The Stinking Rose
Just suck it up and go. At least once. It's where they'll want to go anyway. —Brock Keeling
325 Columbus (at Broadway), 415-781-7673

Moms. They're fantastic. And they just want you to be safe. Take, for example, Ofelia Gomez of San Lorenzo, who camped out in front of the new Pink Dolphin store location on Haight Street for two nights so that her son, Christian Gonzalez, 16, could be first in line for the store's grand opening.

"We came Thursday night to see the scene and we have been here waiting since Friday morning at 8 am. I am here because my son loves the brand and I wanted him to be safe," Gomez told the store's PR ilk. She parked in front of the store so she could watch over her son while he kept his spot in line. She slept in the back seat during the night.

Your editor, who came across the massive line outside Pink Dolphin, spotted a queue the leaned heavily toward young teens and a mix of ethnicities. A refreshing change compared to the types who, no matter the wait, will line up for Sriracha ramen mole cupcakes or whatever the latest food trend is.

Anyway, the reason for the line was that Pink Dolphin — owned by Neima Khaila and Cena Barhaghi, who are from the Bay Area, and only 25 and 22, respectively — released a collection of limited edition hats, hoodies, shirts that were only available in store. Here are some pics of the scene and the store.

Pink Dolphin: 1431 Haight, San Francisco

Terrible news today. One half of the iconic Brown twins died on Wednesday night. Vivian Brown passed in her sleep at an assisted care facility in the city. She was 85. According to the Chronicle, "Brown suffered from Alzheimer's disease, her twin, Marian Brown, told the Chronicle in August, when the pair were facing their first extended time apart in decades. Vivian Brown fell in July and was admitted into doctors' care, where she remained until her death."

Her sister, Marian, is obviously bereft as this was the person to whom she was closest her entire life. Neither of the sisters married and remained symbols of San Francisco via TV and commercial appearances. In August, Vivian was hospitalized, which prompted many fans to offer donations to the cash-strapped pair who relied on Social Security.

The sisters were born and raised in Michigan, where they attended graduated as co-valedictorians in 1945, giving the valedictory speech together. They even earned matching degrees in business education from Western Michigan University and left for San Francisco in 1970 where they both found work as secretaries at downtown businesses.

I can only hope that Marian makes it through this exceptionally tough time. On a personal note, I enjoyed seeing the pair around town, whether it be on the 30-Stocktoin (saw them twice on it!) or at Uncle Vito's Pizza. As one half of a twin myself, I know that the bond between twin siblings can be pretty intense and is always profound. Sad day, folks.

Feel free to share with us your Brown sisters encounter. Seems like they were the last local color of the female variety in this town.

Below, footage from 1997 of Vivian and Marian Brown from the Westfield Shopping Mall.

Although initially confirmed by some local journalists as a "murder-suicide," Friday's quintuple murder at 16 Howth Street was allegedly the work of 35-year-old Binh Thai Luc. According to SF Appeal, "Homicide Inspectors arrested 35-year-old Binh Thai Luc...for the five homicides. In addition, they arrested his brother, 33-year-old Brian Luc for narcotics possession, a felon in possession of ammunition and for a probation violation. These brothers reside together in San Francisco."

Police are once again reassuring residents that the slayings were "specific to this residence." If you recall, a man was found near the entrance of the home (pictured here), "while a man and woman were found in the garage, another woman was found upstairs and a third woman was found downstairs."

SFist checked out the scene at 16 Howth on Sunday afternoon. Most of the entire block's residences were blocked off with police tape, while one television crew stood by waiting for something to happen. Cops at the scene weren't particularly helpful when we asked questions, answering our questions with, "We know as much as you do."

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition announced today their first-ever Family Biking Series, a three-part series of (free!) classes that will help you and your runny-nosed clan bike city streets better, safer. The three courses will cover such topics as riding while pregnant when you should start pedaling with your baby, and how to teach your rugrats to bike to school.

"More and more San Francisco families are embracing bicycling as a smart and easy way to make raising a family in this city easier and more enjoyable," says Kit Hodge, Deputy Director of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, a mom, and one of the series’ teachers. "We're thrilled to be able to offer a family biking class program designed to help you spend more quality time with your children, get you around the city with less hassle and keep you looking great in your favorite pair of jeans."

Schedule of November classes are as follows:

Part 1: Biking Pregnant
Wed., Nov. 9 | 6-7:30pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market Street (at 4th), 10th floor

Part 2: Biking With Your Baby & Toddler
Tue., Nov. 15 | Noon-1:30pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market Street (at 4th), 10th floor

Part 3: Biking Your Child to School
Thu., Nov. 17 | noon-1:30 pm, SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market Street (at 4th), 10th floor

Learn more at sfbike.org.

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One of Facebook's earliest employees, Randi Zuckerberg, sister of CEO Mark Zuckerberg, resigned from the social networking company. Randi "is leaving her position as director of marketing at the Palo Alto-based website after six years with the company," reports the Oakland Tribune.

Randi will leave the company to launch her own business, called RtoZMedia, "that will launch (her) own innovative programming and work with media companies to develop their programming in new and more social ways."

Like her brother, Randi also attended Harvard. She wrote Spark Your Career in Advertising and, prior to being a Facebook star, appeared as a panelist on Forbes on Fox. Most recently, though, she famously claimed that anonymity online "has to go away."

As many of you recall, four years ago in December of 2006, the nation was hanging onto every tragic detail related to the search for the Kims, a young San Francisco family of four who had disappeared in the deep and frigid mountains of Oregon.

A series of wrong turns and other heart-breaking twists of fate resulted in the death of James Kim, who, after several days of waiting in vain for rescuers to arrive, had left behind his family in search of help.

After a long recovery, Kati Kim recently spoke with 20/20 about her heart-breaking story. The show aired last night (thanks, tipster) and the full episode can be seen here. Read the transcript here.

A clip from the show is below.

'Tis the season to bundle your kiddos up and choose your own holiday adventure!

ODC's The Velveteen Rabbit: The 24th season of the ODC/Dance's beloved Bay Area production of the Velveteen Rabbit is going on now through December 12 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker: It wouldn't be Christmas without the Nutcracker. The set, featuring San Francisco during the 1915 World’s Fair, is an ode to the City’s historical grandeur.

Food criticism czar Michael Bauer has had it with rapscallions tossing his name to and fro -- especially when they don't actually know him and/or have blood ties. (And you know who you are, crafty freebie demons.) Recently, Bauer spoke with Tyler Florence about several examples that went down at one of his spoons

Bauer writes, "I got an email from Tyler Florence (we’ve never met), asking if I knew Jan Smith (I made up the name). He wrote: “Not sure if she’s a friend or trying to get a table. Funny… We’re getting ‘lots’ of friends of yours. I’m saying hi in a couple of minutes.”"

Tacky. Depressing. But wait, there's more: things get worse. Much worse. Bauer goes on to say, "Then I received a similar email from restaurant publicist Jared Rivera asking if Jennifer Jones (another made up name) was my niece. I told him she wasn’t, and asked for details."

And -- yikes -- the details are grim. These kinds of shenanigans, sadly, are de rigueur in the media business; frustrating as hell for both PR people and writers.

Maggie
4-month-ols female terrier mix

This cutie girl is a true mixed bag of doggie goodness - a little of this, a little of that - and here you go - an adorable, playful ready to rock redhead. She's super social, and ready to walk you around the neighborhood and make new friends. Maybe you can give her a home and a big heart?

Monkey
Six-month-old male Border Collie mix

I like people, toys, food, playbowing to new people, and wagging my nubbin of a tail. I am a very special puppy and am looking for a very special family that will be my personal cheerleader as I discover the world and all its joys. My new family should be the type that can appreciate my social and energetic side, and can take their time with me when I get overwhelmed. My trainers/friends here say I am sweet, funny, curious, and that my heart is open for love and learning. Are you the one for me?

As noted in SFist This Weekend and The Baby-ry Coast, there are lots of family activities to be had this weekend. Here are a couple of more that are happening tomorrow:

The hugely popular Non Stop Bhangra at The Rickshaw Stop presents the brand-new daytime Mini Non Stop Bhangra, suitable for the whole family. Dholrhythms Dance Company will teach the kids the Bollywood fueled beats of Bhangra, so you can all shake your hips and stomp your feet together with lots of other families.

A loyal reader sent us info about the monthly Sensory Friendly Film event for autistic children, their neurotypical siblings, and kids with other disabilities at AMC Van Ness. Tomorrow morning's feature is How to Train Your Dragon. The movie auditorium's lights are brought up and the sound turned down, families are welcome to bring their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing. Sounds like a fun time!