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First of all, a huge thank you to all the readers who’ve given to Mission Local this month. If you haven’t yet, please donate today: Your gift will be matched, doubling our ability to keep bringing you truly independent local news.

Next: It’s Thanksgiving, and you might be wondering if there’s a bar open near you. We’ve got the necessary information here.

And going forward, what is going to happen Monday, when the ban on sidewalk vendors goes into effect on Mission Street? More than a hundred vendors have organized to push back, and are demanding the right of long-time permitted vendors to keep selling.

More soon,

Sara

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