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A group of people stand and walk near a city street corner with bikes, a dog, and various belongings by a building and palm tree.

Day 61 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Vendors pack the sidewalk

by Junyao Yang May 11, 2025, 3:32 pmJune 16, 2025, 3:54 pm

A woman wearing sunglasses and a beanie holds a small dog in a pink sweater, standing on a paved path in a park with trees and a green bench nearby.

People We Meet: Linda English wants to skate forever

by Junyao Yang May 11, 2025, 4:00 amMarch 27, 2026, 1:27 pm

A restaurant with red chairs, round tables, wall art, and ceiling fans. Several people are seated and staff are behind the front counter near a TV and decorative items.

Day 60 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Tough times at Mission Hunan

by Junyao Yang May 10, 2025, 2:33 pmJune 16, 2025, 3:53 pm

A colorful tie-dye teddy bear rests against the trunk of a tree on a city sidewalk, partially covered by leaves.

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Siesta

by Michael Santiago May 10, 2025, 6:00 amMay 8, 2025, 1:32 pm

A brick building with a wooden door, a plaque reading "Chinese American Historical Museum," and a vertical sign with Chinese characters. Address number 965 is above the entrance.

Stopping the ‘anti-immigrant spin cycle:’ Chinese laundry exhibit opens in Chinatown

by Junyao Yang May 10, 2025, 4:00 amMay 13, 2025, 12:16 pm

A man with a gray beard and cap stands in front of a black sign with a red star and yellow lettering.

Day 59 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: A bit calm, still complicated

by Gustavo Hernandez May 9, 2025, 5:57 pmJune 16, 2025, 3:53 pm

On Day 4 of SFMTA trial, parking bosses ask: What to do with an angry employee?

by Marina Newman May 9, 2025, 3:38 pmMay 13, 2025, 12:27 pm

A white car is parked on the street in front of Marshall Elementary School, which features colorful murals on its exterior walls. Trees cast shadows over the sidewalk.

Mission residents face a question: More affordable housing, or sunlight for kids?

by Oscar Palma May 9, 2025, 12:39 pmMay 13, 2025, 12:33 pm

A group of people holding signs with messages such as “Drug-Free Sidewalks” and “Drug Enablism Kills” during a public demonstration.

‘We’ve got kids on this block:’ Neighbors protest for drug-free 16th and Mission

by Gustavo Hernandez May 9, 2025, 12:20 pmMay 13, 2025, 12:39 pm

Two people stand at a counter in front of cubby shelves with pink and white bins, under a “SUPPLIES” sign and framed posters on a white wall.

As S.F. pushes drug services, DOGE cuts harm-reduction funding

by Eleni Balakrishnan May 9, 2025, 11:20 amMay 13, 2025, 12:41 pm

A crosswalk with faded and newly repainted white stripes crosses an asphalt road, showing a contrast between old and fresh paint.

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Patchwork

by Junyao Yang May 9, 2025, 6:00 amMay 7, 2025, 5:15 pm

A person pushes a cart filled with flowers past a closed storefront on a city street, while another person in a hooded jacket walks nearby and a police car is parked in the alley.

Photos: After 2 months, no clear rhyme or reason to 16th St. alley clean-ups

by Abigail Vân Neely May 9, 2025, 4:00 amMay 9, 2025, 12:19 pm

Two workers in safety vests use a crane on a yellow utility truck to install or repair a traffic light at a city street intersection near a hotel.

Day 58 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Familiar faces, few changes

by Gustavo Hernandez May 8, 2025, 3:57 pmJune 16, 2025, 3:52 pm

Police and paramedics respond to the shooting death of 19-year-old Elijah Keyandre Bates on 26th Street on May 2, 2025.

SFPD arrests suspect for Mission District daylight killing of 19-year-old

by Joe Rivano Barros May 8, 2025, 11:17 amMay 8, 2025, 2:39 pm

Person in gold sequin outfit and crown with gold angel wings stands on street near red car decorated with flags; a sign reading “@CPAGOLDSF” is attached to the wings.

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Saturday night in the Mission

by Robert Weiner May 8, 2025, 6:00 amMay 8, 2025, 1:33 pm