Today from Mission Local
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The S.F. Fire Department has quietly dropped its contract with non-uniformed peer counselors on teams responding to mental-health-related 911 calls, writes Annelise Bowers. City leaders didn’t seem to be aware of the change to the innovative program, which involved emergency de-escalation and post-crisis follow-up.
After the Supreme Court allowed the government to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Haiti and Syria last month, more than a million other TPS holders who’ve been living and working here legally could lose their status. Clara-Sophia Daly talks with San Francisco immigrants who face losing jobs and homes.
Junyao Yang has all the Sunset Buzz, including a tip about Sloat Gardens’ Dog Day of Summer this Saturday. See what else is going on.
More soon,
Sara
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Latest News
SFFD quietly announced it will cut peer counselors from street crisis teams
“Removing the peers will create more frequent 911 use from our most vulnerable.”
As TPS protections unravel, immigrants scramble and brace for life in the shadows
“I have fought to be here. I have worked for almost 20 years, but I have nothing.”
around the neighborhoods
Sunset Buzz: New vintage shop, indoor playground, and Lomo Libre closes
“As long as you are willing to get your hands dirty, you can find hot deals.”
SNAP
Nice socks!
By Walter Mackins
Events
Today: ODC/Dance presents Summer Sampler 2026, ODC Theater, July 30, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
