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Slain former SFPD deputy chief Ann Mannix, daughter Katie celebrated as kind people ‘gone too soon’

Slain former SFPD deputy chief Ann Mannix, daughter Katie celebrated as kind people ‘gone too soon’

"Life felt noticeably larger, more vibrant, whenever she was there."

Excelsior Buzz: Grab a free Mission Local special election paper at your local spot

Excelsior Buzz: Grab a free Mission Local special election paper at your local spot

“Excelsior Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and news from the Excelsior. Got news? Send us tips at xueer@missionlocal.com. Mission Local is delivering 30,000 copies of our free […]

People We Meet: Louie Hammonds, Urban Alchemy street ambassador who’s friends with everyone

People We Meet: Louie Hammonds, Urban Alchemy street ambassador who’s friends with everyone

Meet Louie Hammond’s, a longtime Urban Alchemy street ambassador who now oversees the organization’s day to day operations.

Sex offenders targeted by Christopher Rufo can legally live in the Tenderloin

Sex offenders targeted by Christopher Rufo can legally live in the Tenderloin

Supervisor Mahmood shared conservative activist Christopher Rufo’s video on Tenderloin halfway home, but says state law ties city’s hands.

Bayview Buzz: Día de los Muertos, and a dog-poop dilemma

Bayview Buzz: Día de los Muertos, and a dog-poop dilemma

Plus: Halloween block party coming to Third Street, birdwatching and Restaurant Week

Ulysses ‘Bear’ Davis remembered at Warfield vigil

Ulysses ‘Bear’ Davis remembered at Warfield vigil

'He was working, off the streets, and still something like this happened to him.'

Gig firm WorkWhile to pay $2.3 million to settle San Francisco lawsuit

Gig firm WorkWhile to pay $2.3 million to settle San Francisco lawsuit

The San Francisco city attorney’s office has reached a $2.3 million settlement with WorkWhile, a gig-work company that the city attorney’s office said wrongfully classified its workers as contractors instead of employees.


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