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Driver arrested after pedestrian struck and killed near 16th and Mission
Four pedestrians were hit by the vehicle, one later died at the hospital. fficers later detained the occupant of the suspected vehicle.
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Mission Buzz: Baja food coming to Mission, new sushi on Valencia
Chicano Nuevo is finally able to serve food. Mission Yoga turns 25 and a new coffee shop at the space formerly occupied by Little Spot.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Rafael Quintanar and the taco truck of his dreams
For 30 years, Rafael Quintanar has been selling tacos across from the Hall of Justice. He’s served attorneys, judges and even some politicos.
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Photos: San Francisco Carnaval 2026 is the spirit of fútbol in a parade
The 2026 Carnaval Parade bottled the energy of a shared fútbol victory, be it on a dusty field, city sidewalk, or neighborhood park.
S.F. Muni bus hits truck making ‘illegal’ turn on Mission Street, several injured
A collision between a Muni bus and a truck at 4:30 pm, held up Mission St. traffic for over an hour.
6-story Native American housing project to break ground in S.F. this fall
The project by Friendship House will have access to health care, housing and job training and business mentoring for American Indians.
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Special Report
The 16th St. Plaza crackdown
He was homeless at 16th and Mission. Years later, the corner is helping him stay sober.
Ariel slept on Wiese Street and consumed drugs daily around the area. Now, he’s found support at a AA group next to the BART plaza.
Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?
The 16th St. BART plazas are being redesigned — again! What can we do differently this time?
16th and Mission: A Bermuda triangle of vice that eludes zoning
It’s been one year since Mayor Daniel Lurie cracked down on drugs and street vending at 16th and Mission. How’s it going?
S.F. to boost police presence at Mission BART plazas, Mayor Lurie says
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced more police foot patrols, a dedicated sergeant, and more to come for the troubled Mission District BART plazas.
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