Today from Mission Local

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What does real security look like? Abigail Vân Neely has a sobering report from veteran healthcare workers around the city, who say their clinics are not safe, two months after a social worker was fatally stabbed and management pledged improvements. Meanwhile, vital training programs for de-escalation and crisis intervention are threatened by budget cuts.

For back story, see Marina Newman’s account of what went wrong on Ward 86, where social worker Alberto Rangel was killed.

And we’re restarting our “Meet the Candidates” series for D2, where Stephen Sherill and Lori Brooke are facing off in a June 2 special election.

Would you like to buy some old clothes or kitchen gadgets while you eat your Pad Thai? Xueer Lu has the Excelsior Buzz.

More soon,

Sara

SF STEAM Academy is opening its new elementary school with small classes and project-based learning. Join their Open House on March 13 (9:30 AM) to see it in action. Register here!

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A blur of a gray car drives past a city street. A person in a wheelchair and another seated are near a building entrance with blue banners. Trees and buildings line the sidewalk.

S.F. healthcare workers say safety issues continue at city’s clinics

“The city gets amazing people. But it does not understand how to support a workforce.”

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Excelsior Buzz: Thai curry with indoor yard sale, and new pupusa joint on the way

“We want to take good care of the people here.”

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: What’s your No. 1 priority?

“I will increase policing in our neighborhoods.”

Back Story

Four people in scrubs and lab coats react with alarm in a hospital or clinic reception area, some moving toward exits labeled "EXIT.

What went wrong in Ward 86? The lead-up to Alberto Rangel’s killing.

“I’m flabbergasted that no one stopped him.”

SNAP

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By Walter Mackins

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Today: Mardi Gras Swing Dance Party with the Hot Baked Goods at the Woodchopper’s Ball, Verdi Club, February 17, 9-11:30PM

Tomorrow: Lunar New Year Pop-Up Dinner, at 18 Reasons, February 18, 6-9PM

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