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A massive, $1 billion school bond slated for the March 2024 ballot has now been put off until November. Xueer Lu explains the multiple challenges facing SFUSD, and the “toxic” climate that could make labor and political support for the bond unlikely.

“A minimum of eighty dykes an hour” show up at Mission Rec for queer dodgeball on Mondays. Fans are welcome to come cheer, pick their favorite team name, and check out the players.

Our reigning duke of data, Will Jarrett, has updated Mission Local’s web of corruption with new info from Joe Eskenazi‘s latest explorations of shady goings-on in San Francisco government. Take a look at this elegant interactive graphic, and connect the dots.

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Sara

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Mission High sits next to Mission Dolores Park.

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““A lot of things that are in the air that have not been cleared.”

A group of dodgeball players with the She/They Dodgeball League playing at Mission Rec. Center.

Mission Rec’s queer dodgeball: explicit names and strategy ball

“This is kinda window shopping for the sapphic community.”

Web of corruption: Explore the cronyism, lies, and federal crimes at the heart of SF government

“Corruption is pouring into San Francisco from around the world.”

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A wooden pole with a sign on it that says Do not shit here!

Do not shit here!

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