Today from Mission Local

Good afternoon!

Well, Superintendent Maria Su broke down in tears at a press conference this morning, announcing that the district hadn’t come to an agreement with the teachers union. San Francisco school principals and maintenance workers have voted to walk out in sympathy if teachers go on strike Monday, and schools will close.

Joe Eskenazi reports on the S.F. school district’s attempts to restrict the enrollment of immigrant kids in newcomer programs. Read the internal memos and district sources he found to contradict SFUSD’s claim that newcomers have been just too fearful to sign up.

Yes, it’s Super Bowl weekend, and you can check out our guide to free events around the city. And read about the fabulous Bad Bunny look-alike contest at Tacolicious last night!

More soon,

Sara

Latest News

A Bad Bunny look-alike is crowned in S.F., and the crowd goes wild

“Thank you, me siento super cabron.”

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School principals, custodians: If teachers strike, we will too

โ€œA single administrator alone in a school building does not constitute a functioning or safe school environment.”

A person in a maroon shirt with a "FAITH" sticker is shouting or calling out in a busy room with people and various supplies in the background.

The strange and terrible claim that S.F. immigrant students are scared to enroll in immigrant programs

“Our office affected that demand.”

Around the Neighborhoods

A beige building with large windows is illuminated by warm sunlight, set against a clear blue sky.

Richmond Buzz: February festivities for foals, flirts and football fans

Parties for the Year of the Horse, and a goth prom

A vertical neon sign reading "Tenderloin" is attached to the side of a building near fire escapes; another building and the word "Cadillac" are partially visible.

Tenderloin Buzz: Thai โ€˜tinis, a Vietnamese Tแบฟt Festival and more

Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration this Saturday

SNAP

A memorial with lit candles, flowers, and offerings arranged in front of a wooden bench and stone wall at dusk.
Hilltop votives
By Robin Merrin

Events

All Events

Today: Dave Chappelle at The Chapel, February 6, 10-11:30PM

Tomorrow: Richmond Lunar New Year Good Luck Parade and Night Market, Balboa Corridor, 3-8:30PM

Sunday: Super Gay Super Bowl Watch Party at Manny’s, 3-8PM

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Volunteer and author of the daily newsletter. I'm a writer whoโ€™s covered wars, politics, and religion. Iโ€™ve lived in the Mission for over 30 years, and have appreciated the work of Mission Local since it began.