BART goes down, taco tour's best taco

Good afternoon!

There’s just been too much news so we’re putting out a Saturday special.

There’s some Transbay service happening on BART but not a lot. Check back for updates.

School closure announcements have been put off until after the election.

The Latino Film Festival begins next week so plan ahead.

Looking for a new place to eat? Try Mayah’s Yucatecan. Maria tells you what to order. And guess what taco won out on a food tour Friday?

Daniel Lurie gets a boost from a Republican group and a campaign-funded poll.

District 1 candidates talk about school closures.

Happy reading. And yes, this is a lot, but all will make you a smarter voter and a more informed eater and transit rider. 🙂

Support us today – local news does not get better – although we keep trying.

More soon,

Lydia

The Latest News

Commuters are seen boarding and disembarking a subway train, while others ascend a flight of stairs within the station. An "Exit" sign hangs overhead.

BART halts San Francisco service on College GameDay at Cal — and Hardly Strictly

Some Transbay service is now working, but Embarcadero is still closed.

A yellow school bus with the side door open. A child steps off the bus onto a street, while adults stand nearby. A scooter and a bike are in the foreground.

SFUSD officials say they’ll again delay school closure announcement

“We will provide an update in October, as we said. We do not have updates to share today.”

A photo-painting by Mabel Valdiviezo, "Prodigal Daughter" filmmaker, of herself and her mother.

Poignant ‘Prodigal Daughter,’ a new kind of immigrant tale

“Mostly, I realized, ‘I cannot develop myself here as a human being — especially if I want to be an artist,’” says Valdiviezo, more than 30 years later.

The lunch poses for a photo while enjoying their tacos at Frisco Flavor. Photo by Emmanuel Fonseca.

Mission St. celebrates National Taco Day with taqueria and restaurant tour

Guess what taco turned out to be a favorite?

The street view captures Mayah's restaurant, adorned with a vibrant banner above. Bicycles are parked in front, and two people linger just outside the entrance, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Review: Mayah’s Yucatecan food is long on sabor!

You might think about skipping the guac to save your appetite but don’t.

Election 2024

A man in a suit gestures while speaking, with a woman standing beside him. They appear to be in an office environment with a sign reading "DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS" visible in the background.

See how they run: Lurie, the Democrat, gets supports from S.F. Republican group

“I welcome the support of every San Franciscan who is committed to restoring safety, ending homelessness and shutting down open air drug markets,” Lurie said. “That’s not partisan. It’s common sense.”

Daniel Lurie, in a white shirt, stands outdoors talking to two men, one in a red cap and another in a green cap, with palm trees and street signs in the background.

See how they run: Daniel Lurie greets voters in the Castro — and in heat wave

“To be honest, I wish I was in your attire instead of this,” Lurie said to Christian Scognamillo, who wore a white t-shirt and navy blue shorts while sipping a glass of chilled white wine.

An illustration of District 1 supervisor candidates

District 1 candidates, almost all parents, weigh in on school closures

“Closing a school needs to be an absolute last resort and the district needs to work with the California Department of Education on fiscal solvency,” said Connie Chan.