Today from Mission Local

Good afternoon!

D4 Supervisor Alan Wong has announced that he plans to sign on to a 2026 ballot measure that would re-open the Great Highway to cars on weekdays. It’s unlikely to pass, writes Junyao Yangโ€”but it could affect Connie Chan‘s race for Nancy Pelosi’s Congressional seat. Read the details.

The Grinch really did come” to a low-income complex in the Fillmore, says a tenant whose Christmas gifts were stolen from their home. Video shows people who tenants say were staff of Domus Management walking out of the unit with boxes of presents.

But never mind, it’s time to make tamales! Once again, we bring you video of the fabulous Simona Padilla taking you through every step.

And it’s time to check out the Bayview Buzz (free t-shirts and Christmas trees tomorrow!) and Sunset Buzz (free groceries and a toy giveaway!) and our guide to holiday markets around the city.

More soon,

Sara


Latest News

Nightmare before Christmas: low-income tenants say housing staff stole their Christmas gifts

“This is not what should be happening in the holiday season, or ever.”

Itโ€™s time to make tamales!

“I can be in the kitchen all day long.”


Bayview Buzz: Free merch, murals, and holiday cheer

Free Third Street tees for shoppers in “49ers gold” and “Valkyries purple.”

Sunset Buzz: Free groceries, toy giveaway, and sweet treats on Irving Street

Bring on the inflated Santas and over-the-top holiday lights!


SNAP

A red wall covered with various posters, including โ€œPROTECT US,โ€ โ€œBREAK ICE,โ€ and several black-and-white illustrations. At bottom left, there is a small metallic alien figure.
Valencia Art Wall
By Junyao Yang


Events

Today: Sister Nancy at The Chapel, December 19, 9-11PM

Tomorrow: Farewell Party at Bissap Baobab, December 20, 6PM-close

Sunday: Winter Solstice Sidewalk Sale at ArtilleryAG, December 21, 12-4PM


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