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S.F. supervisors advance $33M OpenGov extension — but without their blessing
The non-decision came after hours of debate over the project’s lack of a clear plan — or whether it was awarded fairly
San Francisco Democrats made a mockery of policing sexual misconduct
Two years after tough talk about confronting sexual misconduct in city political circles, the San Francisco Democratic Party’s process has proven to be a farce.
Your guide to local museums
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, September 2026
A Gallery of Their Own at the De Young. Closing soon: Writing in the Rain, Asian Museum and the Etruscans, Legion of Honor.
News by neighborhood
Immigration
ICE enforcement hits record high in Northern California
ICE recorded nearly 900 arrests across Northern California in July — but only around half were booked into detention.
Trouble
‘My boss told me to’ said man painting over murals in Clarion Alley
The murals were painted over after the property owner ordered to clean up graffiti. It is unclear how much it will cost to restore the…
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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
Back in a flash: SF Camerawork to reopen weeks after shuttering
Artist Hal Fischer, 75, has taken over the nonprofit’s board, and completely turned it over. He says it’s the third time he’s rescued SF Camerawork.
Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant review: Chang’s Kitchen in the Sunset
The free-range chicken wings came beautifully hot and crispy, and stayed so until the very last finger-licking nibble.
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.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Alberto Sanchez, nearly 25 years as a Mission paletero
At 80-years-old, Sanchez works seven day a week. He started working at 11-years-old in his native Mexico City polishing shoes.
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.
Covering the Police
Survey says one-third of respondents in San Francisco jails report ‘serious injury’
Nearly one-third of respondents to a first-of-its-kind survey of San Francisco’s jail population alleged being seriously injured while in jail.
