Today from Mission Local

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A former Trader Joe‘s employee was struck by a car and killed early this morning while fleeing police after allegedly shoplifting a bottle of wine from the Nob Hill store, reports Abigail Vรขn Neely. Two police officers who ran after him into the street were also hit by the car and injured.

Hamza Fahmy was at an Irish sports bar in the Mission yesterday with a crowd watching Mexico beat South Africa in the first World Cup game, when Mayor Daniel Lurie walked in. Read what fans had to say about soccer and politics.

Stay tuned for more World Cup coverage, and see our guide to soccer-watching events around the city.

The Tenderloin is at risk of losing yet another public space, writes Eleni Balakrishnan, as the city cuts funding for the “oasis” mini-park at Turk and Hyde run by Urban Alchemy. The mayor’s office has been shifting Urban Alchemy ambassadors away from fixed posts in favor of roving teams.

Do read the interesting piece by Sarah Hopkins on the arts scene taking place in West SoMa storefronts, SROs, and former warehouses.

More soon,

Sara

A colorful poster advertises a Pride Month Magic Disco Party on June 20, hosted by Ruby Red Munro, supporting Queer LifeSpace at 201 Ocean Ave.

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Several police officers detain a person on the ground next to a black vehicle on a city street, with nearby trees and buildings visible.

Former Trader Joeโ€™s worker killed by car, 2 SFPD officers injured in police chase

“I’ve been scared something violent like this would happen.”

A man wearing a green shirt holds up a Mexican flag inside a crowded restaurant or bar with people watching an event and eating.

Mexico fans gather in the Mission for World Cup kickoff, and Mayor Lurie drops in

“I go to Mexico a lot, so soccerโ€™s in my blood.”

Outdoor urban space with colorful murals, people sitting under a canopy labeled "BE COMPASSIONATE," traffic cones, and planters on a paved lot next to a brick building.

Tenderloin at risk of losing yet another public space

“Having that lot be vacant is going to be bad for the neighborhood.”

Arts Roundup

A group of people sits and stands around tables in an art studio, with art supplies and paintbrushes visible in the foreground.

In West SoMa, an arts scene hides in plain sight

“People don’t expect there to be good art here.”

SNAP

A person holds an Itโ€™s-It ice cream sandwich in the foreground as a street artist paints on an easel in an urban neighborhood with colorful buildings.
It happened
By Jay A. Martin

Events

All Events

Today: Don Carlos at The Chapel, June 12, 9-11PM

Tomorrow: Mariachi CMC at Paseo Artรญstico, outside Temo’s Cafe, June 13, 1-2PM

Sunday: Annual Pride Crafts Fair, Rainbow Grocery, June 14, 11AM-3PM

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