Dog bites in S.F. are rising. In the Tenderloin, they’re skyrocketing.
The Tenderloin district police station has launched a dog enforcement operation with the tongue-in-cheek working name, “Paw Patrol.”
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, March 2026
Last chance to see Gurjeet Singh’s work at the Asian Art Museum. Plus loads of good shows around time.
History Worth Knowing
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Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant review: Sushi Easy offers affordable sushi in the Mission
Sushi Easy was opened by former employees of the beloved Mission restaurant We Be Sushi. With whimsical wall décor, the spirit lives on.
Restaurant review: Hi Hat, your neighborhood pizza joint
Hi Hat opened in about mid-2025 in the space of former pizza parlor, Pi Bar. They employed a magical being our server called “the Wizard.”
People We meeT
People We Meet: Complex characters at Simple Pleasures
Ahmed Riad took over Simple Pleasures in 1994. Today, he and his wife Diana Riggio keep the place’s vibrant, social atmosphere alive.
People We Meet: Junior keeps watch at Mission and 30th
Junior has lived at Mission and 30th streets for at least 21 years, nearly half his life, maybe longer. He mostly survives on odd jobs.