Julie Zigoris , Author at Mission Local

Historic streetcar labeled "Howard Street 1092" of the Market Street Railway Co. tilted on a dirt road with passengers and conductor visible.

‘Moving San Francisco’ exhibit highlights 122 years of Muni magic

by Julie Zigoris January 21, 2026, 10:00 amJanuary 22, 2026, 1:46 pm

A man in a striped shirt stands smiling in front of a colorful mural depicting houses and people in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Longest-running Peruvian center in country loses its S.F. brick and mortar space

by Julie Zigoris January 21, 2026, 5:00 amJanuary 22, 2026, 1:55 pm

A mural on a building wall depicts a sea lion, a bridge, a cable car, and abstract waves under a blue sky with clouds. People walk on the sidewalk below.

Sprawling new seascape mural decorates S.F. waterfront

by Julie Zigoris December 20, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 20, 2025, 1:33 pm

A white alligator partially submerged in water, resting on a rock in a dimly lit enclosure with tree roots in the background.

Claude’s death leaves an alligator-sized hole in S.F. hearts

by Julie Zigoris December 4, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 4, 2025, 10:27 am

Two people dance in a room with a bed, TV, and projected video of a performer in yellow. The lighting is pink and purple, creating a lively atmosphere.

Roombas scattering hot pink glitter take stage at Asian Art Museum

by Julie Zigoris October 26, 2025, 4:00 amOctober 28, 2025, 10:21 am

A man with glasses and a gray "Downtown Top-Ranking" shirt stands in a record store with colorful vinyl albums displayed on shelves behind him.

People We Meet: Bullet LaVolta member is now a vinyl expert

by Julie Zigoris October 25, 2025, 11:03 amOctober 28, 2025, 10:29 am

Two people stand arm in arm, facing and observing two framed paintings on a blue wall in an art gallery with wooden floors.

Legion of Honor’s Manet-Morisot show reveals a potent creative pair

by Julie Zigoris October 9, 2025, 9:00 amOctober 10, 2025, 6:01 am

A vintage, tan-colored suitcase with worn edges, metal clasps, a black handle, and a round travel sticker, resting on a wooden floor against a white wall.

Someone abandoned a suitcase in S.F. Inside: Fillmore’s forgotten history.

by Julie Zigoris October 2, 2025, 4:00 amOctober 27, 2025, 9:32 pm

A framed painting of a person in ruffled attire hangs above a neatly made bed with white bedding, flanked by two lamps on bedside tables.

Diego Rivera’s ‘Mexican Mona Lisa’ hangs in an S.F. home. But not for long.

by Julie Zigoris September 2, 2025, 11:00 amSeptember 3, 2025, 8:52 pm

A black-and-white photo of a partially demolished house is paired with an orange exhibition poster titled "We Were There: Views of San Francisco’s Urban Renewal," on view July 19–Dec 21, 2025.

Harrowing images of Fillmore’s destruction go on view Saturday in S.F.

by Julie Zigoris July 18, 2025, 4:20 amJuly 18, 2025, 4:12 pm

A woman with glasses and a blue scarf claps while standing next to a man in a sleeveless shirt; both wear flower leis, with a mirrored surface behind them.

Founder’s legacy dances on as Rhythm & Motion marks a decade at Pride

by Julie Zigoris June 27, 2025, 10:23 amJune 27, 2025, 11:20 am

An older woman with short gray hair and glasses sits smiling beside a desk with a bust, plants, bottled water, and a coffee cup, in a brightly lit room with a window.

A Danish-helmed art oasis, perched in the Mission for 30+ years

by Julie Zigoris June 20, 2025, 4:59 amJune 23, 2025, 3:40 pm