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ICE arrested four people this morning in the hallway of the Sansome Street immigration courtrooms. Margaret Kadifa was there, and explains the government’s new tactic—one that even a judge admitted was “confusing and complicated.”

Liam O’Brien, who’s hand-painted 700 portraits of local butterflies, is one of the always interesting People We Meet. Read why he wants to “crush the patriarchal misogyny” of field guides.

The former Lucca store on Valencia and 22nd opened today as ‘Ciao,’ a BIGFACE coffee pop-up from Warrior star Jimmy Butler. Lattes are $10, hoodies are $165, and there’s a line around the block.

Read the back story on Lucca’s 90-year run, and about the time an SFPD cruiser crashed into the storefront. Bella ciao.

More soon,

Sara

Banner for a self-defense and immigration rights event on July 26, 2025, in San Francisco, with lunch and childcare provided. Includes registration link and QR code.


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ICE arrests four people after they appear in immigration court

“No matter what you decide today, it’s very likely you’re not going to come back to this court.”

An older man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, blue shirt, and backpack stands outdoors in a sunny, grassy area, watching a butterfly flutter near the bushes and trees in the background.

Liam O’Brien is here to crush butterfly misogyny

“They are happenstantially pollinators, but that’s not really their main thing.”

People stand in line outside Lucca deli and market on a sunny day at the corner of 22nd Street and Valencia Street; bicycles are parked nearby.

Opening day: BIGFACE coffee from Warriors star on Valencia

“San Francisco is a tough town for coffee, so let’s hope it’s good.”


Back Story

police SUV crashed into Lucca, firefighters and police officers standing nearby

SFPD cruiser crashes into Lucca, injures two in high-speed chase

“Not Lucca! Why Lucca, of all places? It went through enough.”


SNAP

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By Michael Santiago


Events

Today: Valencia Live! Free street fair from 16-19th Streets. July 10, 5-10PM.

Tomorrow: Summer Happy Hours on the Patio, at Teeth, 5-8PM


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