Immigration arrest at SFO sparks concerns over potential breach of California sanctuary law
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains a mother alongside her child at San Francisco International Airport.
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, March 2026
Monet show opens at the de Young, plus Video Craft at MCD and last chance to see Gurjeet Singh at the Asian Art Museum
History Worth Knowing
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Fired S.F. police watchdog attorney sues city, alleging retaliation and hostile workplace
Janelle Caywood says she was fired from the Department of Police Accountability for raising “unlawful conduct,” racism and misspent funds.
Jay’s Cheesesteak, institution on 21st St., set to close at the end of the month
Since 1995, Jay Nazzal has served cheesesteaks in the Mission. But over the past two years, he’s seen a decline in business.
Tenderloin Buzz: Eid festival returns to Golden Gate avenue
Also: A local Pakistani-Indian chain gets city recognition
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.