Vanessa Carr
Vanessa loves reporting for Mission Loc@l because of the many ways it deepens her connection to the Mission District, which she has called home for the past four years.
Stories by Vanessa
Women Seek Stability in SROs
By Vanessa Carr and Nina Goodby, Posted
Despite the problems that come with shared bathrooms and unpredictable neighbors, some women make residential hotels a home they're unlikely to leave.
A Life and Death on Shotwell
By Vanessa Carr Posted
Frank Peña was murdered in September due to Norteño-on-Norteño gang violence, police say. But the story of his life—and death—shows how difficult escaping one's past...
12.20.09 SMW
By Vanessa Carr Posted
Sunny blue skies before the fire struck.
Fire in Apartment on 26th Street Near Mission
By Vanessa Carr and Amanda Martinez, Posted
A two-alarm fire blazed from a three-story apartment building on 26th and Osage streets at 2:30 p.m. this afternoon.
MISSION NIGHTS: Angels, Karaoke and Lonely Hearts
By Vanessa Carr Posted
Just make sure the customers don't do drugs.
Art Bids at Galería
By Vanessa Carr Posted
Artists, collectors and friends crowded the annual art auction Saturday.
From Basta to Hasta la Vista
By Vanessa Carr Posted
Lou Dobb's resignation is a reason for drinking and dancing for Bay Area activists.
