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Over 100 unhoused people died in San Francisco last year, and Abigail Vân Neely went to a memorial service for them, where she discovered that she knew a man who was being remembered. Read the reflections of the outreach workers who sometimes lose the people they’ve been trying to support.
The old Hibernia Bank/Social Security office on the corner of Valencia and 22nd St. is turning into a restaurant, bookstore, and entertainment space. Oscar Palma reports on the project’s status.
Here’s another piece of History Worth Knowing: A historical bike tour of the Mission’s hidden waterways by H.R. Smith, from 2010. Check out the great downloadable map for your next ride!
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
Over 100 unhoused people died in S.F. last year. A memorial service tries to remember them.
“May the earth be gentle with those who were denied gentleness in this life.”
Mysterious LLC wants to turn old Social Security building into restaurant, bookstore and events space
“Promising—unless it’s formula retail.”
History Worth Knowing
Biking the Mission’s Waterways
“If you want to look for where the water was, look for the breweries.”
SNAP
Viva Venezuela!
By Angel Mayorga
Events
Today: Analog Dog at The Chapel, January 16, 8-10PM
Tomorrow: Ricardo Peixoto and Carlos Oliveira at the Red Poppy Art House, January 17, 7:30-9PM
Sunday: Everything You Have is Yours, at ODC Theater, January 18, 5-7PM
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