Today from Mission Local

Good afternoon!

Just wanted to share this story by Oscar Palma about the Christmas memories and hopes of people living on the street near 16th and Mission.

We’ll be back tomorrow with more news.

Enjoy the day,

Sara

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Wishing for a Christmas miracle at 16th and Mission

“Christmas brings all that up: Memories of your family, and what it meant to you…it’s hard.”

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