Today from Mission Local

Good afternoon! And welcome to the rain.

Sen. Scott Weiner, “the man who shod the state with a pair of steel-toed ass-kicking boots,” doesn’t care if you like him, writes Joe Eskenazi. But will his combative stance as Mr. Upzoning quash his future chances for Nancy Pelosi‘s seat?

Farewell to Las Tinajas and its ballplayer-friendly gallo pinto. Hello to Fried Chicken Palace and pit-cooked Yemeni meat. Oscar Palma checks out recent restaurant openings and closings in the Mission.

Did you see Anusha Subramanian‘s piece about a pair of new friends on Capp Street? Nice story.

More soon,

Sara


Latest News

A person in glasses, holding a microphone, speaks while gesturing with their hands. A large artwork depicting hands is visible in the background.

Scott Wiener’s fine with being the upzoning heavy. Will voters care?

“When you start bullshitting voters, it’s bad — period.”

A red pickup truck is parked in front of a building under construction, covered in scaffolding. A person walks on the sidewalk nearby.

Openings and closings in the Mission

“The minute you walk in, you’re not going to think you are in America.”


16th St. Plaza Crackdown

A person wearing a red beanie and black jacket walks down a city sidewalk next to parked cars and a brick building.

Day 213: Camaraderie on Capp Street

“I used to be homeless. Now I work and I share a little of what I earn with my friends. “


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Tamalpais
By Elodie Townsend


Events

Today: B2Z: Brazilian Zouk Mondays, at the Verdi Club, October 13, 7-11PM

Tomorrow: Books Not Bans presents: The Transformative Power of Fiction, at the SFPL Main Branch, October 14, 6-7:30PM


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