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As S.F. schools start, immigrant families lean on patchwork of help beyond the classroom
As immigrant students return to school after summer break, a network of organizations helps support the families with legal aid, housing resources and more.
Will Mayor Lurie’s coattails remain long in November?
S.F. Mayor Lurie is giving voters discordant messages heading into the next election. But he’s popular enough that it may not matter.
Your Guide to SF Museums
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, August 2026
Graciela Iturbide at SFMOMA, Pharaohs at the de Young and Drawing Venice and the Etruscans at the Legion of Honor.
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Immigration
More than 4,000 unaccompanied immigrant children in California could lose legal aid
More than 4,000 unaccompanied immigrant children in California are at risk of losing their free legal representation after the nonprofit Acacia lost its federal contract…
Trouble
Woman slammed into wall by SFPD to receive $825K settlement from city
Christiana Porter was slammed into a wall by San Francisco Police. Now, she seems set to receive a settlement from the city.
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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
Photos: Outside Lands 2026, from best-dressed to music sets
Lots of teens, expensive food and a very fun weekend.
Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant review: Grand Lake Kitchen, East Bay gem, comes to San Francisco
Grand Lake Kitchen, now in Noe Valley, has taken over the refurbished Mr. Digby’s space. It’s got a lot to offer.
Review: Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie offers tasty fusion
Wowed by my first visit, I had to return for a second time.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Angel Contreras wants to build race cars
Angel Contreras has wanted to design a car for as long as he can remember — not just any car, but one built for racing.
People We Meet: Da’Von Griffin is the self-appointed voice of Bay Area mass transit
Da’Von Griffin knows every transit route in the city, including exactly how to get there and how long it takes — at 19 years old.…
Covering the Police
S.F. cops who pepper-sprayed wrong man used excessive force, watchdog says
Police accountability report faults SFPD officers for violent 2024 Tenderloin encounter following a mistaken traffic stop
