Good afternoon!
Superintendent Maria Su announced that the SF. school district is on track to exit state oversight of its finances—but only if the district continues to make budget cuts. Teachers, who authorized a strike this week over raises and healthcare, noted that the district has proposed 13% pay raises for some management positions.
What happens to tenants displaced by fires, if there’s no incentive to make timely repairs? Oscar Palma reports on a Folsom Street building where tenants allege years of negligence leading to the fire, and are suing to pressure the landlord for repairs so they can return home.
Yes, we have an update on the KitKat killing, with new video of the Waymo that ran over the beloved Mission bodega cat.
Mission Local is local way beyond the Mission. Our reporters cover news across the city, and we’re keeping track of changes, tidbits, and events in the neighborhoods with several regular columns: Tenderloin Buzz, Bayview Buzz, Sunset Buzz—oh, and Mission Buzz too.
More soon,
Sara
P.S. There are so many holiday fairs and open houses happening this month—check out our guide to holiday markets , and our updated events calendar.
Latest News
S.F. schools might exit state oversight — if district continues to make cuts
“We cannot give them money we don’t have.”
After years of alleged neglect, their Mission building caught fire: Now they’re suing.
“The problem is that the city doesn’t regulate after the fire.”
Video of KitKat killing by Waymo undercuts company’s claim
“I want everybody to see the truth.”
Around the Neighborhoods
Sunset Buzz: More matcha, fancy sandos, but who will open a new hardware store?
How about a $10 “competition-style cappuccino,” or a “400 times coffee?”
SNAP
Potrero lights
By David Chalk
Events
Today: Emo Night Brooklyn, at The Chapel, December 5, 8:30-10:30PM
Sunday: Fifth Annual Holiday Giveback, at MCCLA, December 7, 11AM-3PM
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