One of San Francisco’s two immigration courts to shutter, 8 months early
The Montgomery Street court will close by May 1, leaving San Francisco with a drastically reduced capacity for asylum-seekers.
No, DA Brooke Jenkins does not have an on/off switch for crime
Crime is dropping precipitously in S.F. — and nationwide. Criminologists have theories why. But, hey, so does the New York Post.
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, April 2026
At SFMOMA, the Fisher Collection reimagined opens fully on Saturday – packed with events. Plus, Monet, Shiota and many others around town.
News by neighborhood
Trouble
Car hits, kills one in South of Market on Monday afternoon
The death appears to be San Francisco’s ninth traffic fatality of 2026, 12 years after the city promised to eliminate road deaths.
Government
S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here’s what you need to know.
Half of the proposed savings will come from axing 121 full-time staff positions, mostly managers. Nurses say it will impact their services.
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Elections 2026 ➔
It’s a big election year — check out Mission Local’s coverage of candidates, measures, and the money behind them.
Arts & Culture
Meet Doug Rhodes, Clarion Alley’s only open-studio artist
Among other projects, Doug Rhodes is currently working on small collages made from prints of his originals.
Restaurant Reviews
Review: Kitchen Istanbul brings Turkish delights to the Richmond
The space is spacious and airy and boasts shelves of wine available for purchase.
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.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Nigel Poor’s prison-life podcast is coming to S.F.
The artist-cum-podcast host has spent a lifetime thinking about San Francisco’s discarded objects — and its people.
My Excelsior: Jay Pham knows his dive bars and his late-night burritos
In a first of the series “My Excelsior,” read local bar owner Jay Pham’s take on the Excelsior District, his favorite neighborhood.
Covering the Police
SFPD police chief and watchdog to be evaluated following Mission Local reporting
Mission Local revealed that the San Francisco police chief and the city’s police watchdog haven’t been reviewed in nearly 10 years.
