Jay A. Martin, Author at Mission Local

A group of protesters march on a city street holding signs, including a large banner reading "Money for our needs, not the war machine.

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Iran war protest

by Jay A. Martin March 12, 2026, 6:00 amMarch 12, 2026, 11:33 am

A woman in a red dress sits atop a red convertible decorated with flowers, holding a small object and smiling during a parade. People and vehicles are visible around her.

Photos: Chinese New Year Parade 2026 in San Francisco

by Jay A. Martin March 8, 2026, 7:32 pmMarch 11, 2026, 3:26 pm

Women in ornate dresses stand in the foreground while a group in bright costumes perform a choreographed dance at an outdoor street festival with white tents.

S.F.’s Ingleside celebrates the Lunar New Year

by Jay A. Martin March 1, 2026, 7:38 amMarch 2, 2026, 3:44 pm

A crowd walks along a waterfront promenade lined with houses, while a single person stands near the water in the foreground.

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Red Bull Showrun

by Jay A. Martin February 25, 2026, 4:00 am

A group of people walk on a sandy beach; one person in the foreground carries a large American flag.

Photos: S.F. protesters spell out ‘Abolish ICE’ in human banner on Ocean Beach

by Jay A. Martin January 31, 2026, 1:14 pmFebruary 3, 2026, 1:10 pm

A city street lined with modern glass buildings and high-rises, with cars and light traffic visible during daylight.

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Evening rush hour

by Jay A. Martin January 25, 2026, 6:00 am

A brown dog stands on a sidewalk holding a large orange traffic cone in its mouth, surrounded by people and a bicycle.

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Champ the pit bull

by Jay A. Martin January 18, 2026, 6:00 am

Three women walk outside a building; the woman in front carries a garment bag over her head, while the others hold items including what appear to be flowers and another garment bag.

Photos: Polk, a street that reflects much of San Francisco

by Jay A. Martin January 10, 2026, 4:00 amJanuary 14, 2026, 5:30 pm

Two people sit at a wooden counter with chopsticks and menus, using their phones. The image is in black and white and viewed from above and behind a divider.

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A time to connect

by Jay A. Martin January 9, 2026, 6:00 am

A brown dog wearing a harness and a gray blanket jumps upright on its hind legs on a grassy field with benches and a hill in the background.

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Monty the pit bull

by Jay A. Martin December 10, 2025, 6:00 am

A large cargo ship loaded with shipping containers sails in the background behind a pedestrian bridge crossing over water.

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San Francisco Bay shoreline

by Jay A. Martin December 3, 2025, 6:00 am

A variety of pumpkins and gourds decorate the steps leading to a black door numbered 3900, flanked by white columns and green railings.

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Pumpkins in Fall

by Jay A. Martin November 27, 2025, 6:00 am

A large concrete sculpture sits in front of a tall office building, surrounded by a fence; a person is seated on the ground nearby.

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The Vaillancourt Fountain

by Jay A. Martin November 26, 2025, 6:00 am

Three children wearing sports uniforms compete for the soccer ball on a field in front of a goal net during a game.

Photos: Fall in San Francisco’s parks

by Jay A. Martin November 9, 2025, 4:00 am

A group of people march down a city street holding protest signs advocating for women's rights and reproductive freedom.

Photos: More from San Francisco’s ‘No Kings’ protest

by Jay A. Martin October 20, 2025, 3:46 amOctober 21, 2025, 12:17 pm