People We Meet
People We Meet: The rockstar’s advocate
Far down on the southwest edge of James Rolph Jr. Playground at 26th and Potrero, Barry Simons was...
Snaps
Snap: New mural on San Carlos
Chris, from Australia, has teamed up with a local muralist to create a new mural on San...
Latest Videos
Mission People: Kurt Scott says panhandling gives him a daily fix of humanity
You know him. You have seen him on Valencia and 16th streets, calling out, “Spare change, spare change!”
Covering the Police
SFPD sued for ‘beating and punching’ man at 16th and Mission
A man is suing the city and two San Francisco police officers for allegedly “beating and punching” him near 16th and Mission streets in late June — a purported incident stemming from the officers’ attempt to arrest the man for riding his bicycle on the sidewalk.
Housing
SF Health Department chose to deny services to the mentally ill. This was a management decision. Fixing it can be, too.
Lorraine, who is 80, was apparently given two choices: Leave the Bernal Heights board and care...
Eats
Finding Mission District pupusas that take me back to my mother’s kitchen
The sight of freshly cooked Pupusas warms my soul. I’m the child of Salvadoran parents, so pupusas were served for every occasion. Breakfast, lunch, dinner—pupusas are an all-day kind of food. Mexicans and Hondurans make pupusas too, but El Salvador is credited with creating the beloved disk-like treat.
What To Do
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Manny’s: A Conversation w/ Congresswomen Sharice Davids & Xochitl Torres Small
September 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Tue
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18 Reasons: A Wandering Cook: Creative Uses for Your Global Pantry
September 17 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tue
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Manny’s: Conversation with Elizabeth Warren’s Campaign Social Media Director
September 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tue
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Manny’s: Book Talk: Vivian Ho’s Those Who Wander: America’s Lost Street Kids
September 17 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
