Today from Mission Local

Good afternoon!

Clerks in San Francisco’s criminal and civil courts are going on strike tomorrow. Abigail Vân Neely writes that the clerks—who manage court records, process court filings and prepare court orders—have been complaining for months of overwhelming workloads

Andy Tonozuka, the chef and owner of We Be Sushi, is retiring and closing the beloved restaurant after 39 years. Oscar Palma talks with him about his work and memories.

In other neighborhood news, is the Adobe Books building on 24th Street for sale? Well, it’s complicated. Check it out in the Mission Buzz.

The candidates for D2 supervisor, Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke, answer Io Yeh Gilman‘s questions about the proposed Muni parcel tax. See what Brooke has to say about the problems caused by “transit ideology” and why Sherrill believes it’s important to have fewer cars on the road.

More soon,

Sara


Latest News

A group of people holding SEIU signs and a megaphone stand on a sidewalk during a daytime staff protest.

San Francisco criminal and civil court clerks to strike tomorrow

“We have tried everything in our power to get management to work with us to fix this.”

An older man in a black shirt and white apron stands in a restaurant kitchen, smiling while preparing pieces of raw fish on a counter.

We be retiring: We Be Sushi chef bids adieu, shutters 39-year-old Mission mainstay

“I made good sushi for everybody. That’s my best pleasure.”

 

Illustration for the District 2 Supervisorial Race 2026, featuring district 2 landmarks and cartoon portraits labeled Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke.

Meet the District 2 Candidates: Should S.F. increase taxes to fund Muni?

“This isn’t a nice-to-have. This is about preventing deep, deep cuts.”


Street view of Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative entrance with two outdoor book carts and a "For Sale" sign for the building above the store’s awning.

Mission Buzz: Is Adobe Books building for sale? No. Actually, yes 

“We’re not sure we want to even get involved with owning it.”


SNAP

A crowd of people walk along a waterfront promenade lined with houses, while a lone person stands by the water in the foreground. The scene is in black and white.
Red Bull Showrun
By Jay A. Martin


Events

Today: After Hours: Death and Drinks, Paxton Gate, February 25, 7:30-9:30PM

Tomorrow: Figure Drawing presented by Sketchboard Co., Ruth’s Table, February 26, 6:30-8:30PM


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