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A tree with its branches painted yellow and trunk painted orange stands on a city sidewalk, surrounded by parked cars and buildings.

SNAPS

Tree on “fire”

by Chelsea Cassanova February 12, 2025, 6:00 amFebruary 11, 2025, 6:32 pm

People with mobility aids and a child outside a Safeway store on a cloudy day.

Safeway’s desertion of the Fillmore has happened before

by Eleni Balakrishnan February 12, 2025, 6:00 amFebruary 13, 2025, 11:42 am

A man wearing a red vest sits on a stone bench beside a large drum and a percussion instrument against a concrete wall.

With Raga Fest, classical Indian music takes root in a surprising venue

by Andrew Gilbert February 11, 2025, 6:13 pmFebruary 20, 2025, 2:56 pm

A person speaking at a podium with a microphone, wearing a suit and tie. Another person stands behind, also in a suit. A wall clock and TV are in the background.

Mayor Lurie taps former Medicaid chief as new head of Public Health

by Xueer Lu February 11, 2025, 12:26 pmFebruary 13, 2025, 11:31 am

Woman in a white blazer shakes hands with a man at an outdoor event. American flag and stage in the background.

He allegedly stole toilet paper. DA blasted judge who reduced his felony charge.

by Abigail Vân Neely February 11, 2025, 11:30 amFebruary 13, 2025, 9:46 pm

A man and two dogs sit on a bus. The man wears a hooded jacket. Two drinks sit on the seat next to him, and a dog rests beside them. Another dog stands on its hind legs next to him.

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Morning rush

by Matthew Lasar February 11, 2025, 8:07 amFebruary 11, 2025, 8:07 am

Police officers and bystanders at a car crash scene outside The Napper Tandy pub. Yellow caution tape blocks the area.

Prop. E opponents say Sunday’s S.F. police-chase crash is what they feared

by Kelly Waldron February 11, 2025, 6:00 amFebruary 12, 2025, 10:43 pm

Residential street with traffic signs for speed humps, "Slow for Kids" notices, and parked cars. Trees and houses line the street.

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Slow humps

by David Chalk February 10, 2025, 6:00 amFebruary 11, 2025, 10:17 am

People gather under white tents set up in an urban alley, reminiscent of a triage area. Tables and personal belongings are visible, lending a sense of organized chaos. Buildings and trees provide a backdrop to this bustling scene.

S.F.’s solution to drugs, homelessness and mayhem on Sixth Street? Tents. Magical tents.

by Joe Eskenazi February 10, 2025, 5:30 amFebruary 11, 2025, 10:36 am

A damaged car and shattered wooden barriers rest outside The Napper Tandy bar, adjacent to a fire hydrant on the sidewalk.

Six hurt in S.F. police chase when SUV crashes into Mission sports bar

by Joe Rivano Barros and Kelly Waldron February 9, 2025, 4:41 pmFebruary 11, 2025, 11:11 am

A small dog with its tongue out is wrapped in a thick, brown blanket, resting with its eyes closed.

SNAPS

Niño

by Angel Mayorga February 9, 2025, 6:00 amFebruary 7, 2025, 2:08 pm

People walking on a sunny sidewalk, with one elderly woman in the foreground using a cane. Buildings, storefronts, and a van are visible in the background.

Photos: Mission Streets

by Jay A. Martin February 9, 2025, 4:57 amFebruary 16, 2025, 11:49 am

Wrestler in elaborate costume holds another wrestler's face with foot on ring ropes, while a referee looks on in a wrestling arena.

Photos: Lucha Libre from Salinas

by Vilen Gabrielyan February 8, 2025, 1:01 pmFebruary 11, 2025, 10:51 am

Danny Mendez, co-owner of Rosamunde, poses for a photo with his favorite beer, a Hafbrau lager, on Thursday Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Oscar Palma.

People We Meet: Danny Mendez, co-owner of Rosamunde Sausage Grill

by Oscar Palma February 8, 2025, 6:00 amMarch 27, 2026, 1:32 pm

People enjoying a park on a sunny day, with a view of a city skyline in the background.

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Top of the slide

by Jake Hanft February 8, 2025, 6:00 amFebruary 7, 2025, 2:01 pm