Today from Mission Local

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Joe Eskenazi has a wild story about the man who ran into City Hall screaming for help—and how a jury acquitted him a few hours later on six misdemeanor charges. Read Joe’s analysis of why half the misdemeanor cases the S.F. district attorney brings to trial don’t win.

Marina Newman has another excellent piece on subsidized housing complexes in the city, most of which are privately owned. What can—and should—the mayor do about the ongoing serious problems faced by residents?

Lydia Chávez talks with a guy on Julian Avenue heating up his coffee with a torch, on Day 166 of the crackdown around the 16th Street plaza.

And if you missed it, the Trump administration fired a S.F. immigration judge who had a high rate of granting asylum in the cases she heard.

More soon,

Sara

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A man with long hair looks frightened as he runs, with a judge, police officer, jurors, and a car with "PBIC DFDR" on the license plate in the background.

S.F. is taking lots of misdemeanor cases to trial—and not winning

“It’s overcharging by the D.A.’s office.”

A man in a suit shakes hands with an older man wearing glasses and a medal outdoors, as others stand nearby.

Mayor Lurie visits low-income housing. But what can he do?

“People take it as if we’re always nagging. But we’re screaming for help.”

A person walks past the entrance of a building marked "100" on a city sidewalk, with a "Proper Food" storefront visible next door.

Trump administration fires S.F. immigration judge with high asylum approval rate

Nationally, over 50 immigration judges have been fired this year.

16th St. Plaza Crackdown

Two hands hold tools to cut a lock submerged in a bowl of murky water on a concrete surface with scattered debris and leaves.

Day 166: Mumblz, Mugzy and Richie

“I’ve been on the concrete for 13 years.”

SNAP

A flyer on a window announces the upcoming Cafe de la Esperanza, featuring a latte photo, a QR code, and information about the worker-led cooperative cafe opening this fall.
Café de la Esperanza
By Angel Mayorga

Events

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Today: B2Z—Brazilian Zouk Mondays, at the Verdi Club, August 25, 7-11PM

Tomorrow: Mission Open House: Intro to Music for Kids, Community Music Center, August 26, 4-6PM

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