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Exterior view of the Museum of the African Diaspora featuring a glass facade, visible staircase, and various colorful posters at the entrance.

Museum of the African Diaspora caps 20th anniversary celebration

by Teresa Moore December 13, 2025, 3:55 amDecember 16, 2025, 11:29 am

A vertical neon sign reading "Tenderloin" is attached to the side of a building near fire escapes; another building and the word "Cadillac" are partially visible.

Tenderloin Buzz: Tree lighting, microcinema, new eateries, and more

by Eleni Balakrishnan December 12, 2025, 3:10 pmMarch 16, 2026, 7:18 pm

A man wearing a cap, scarf, and jacket stands on a city sidewalk holding a rolled-up purple blanket, with buildings and cars in the background.

68 people displaced in Tenderloin apartment fire in San Francisco

by Eleni Balakrishnan December 12, 2025, 12:04 pmMarch 18, 2026, 1:05 pm

S.F. needs to cut spending by $400M. Here’s the mayor’s austerity plan.

by Io Yeh Gilman December 12, 2025, 10:00 amDecember 16, 2025, 11:53 am

Black-and-white photo of a mural showing a young girl's face, partially covered by graffiti tags and spray-painted text.

SNAPS

Child abuse

by Robert B. Livingston December 12, 2025, 6:00 amDecember 12, 2025, 9:17 am

A man wearing a black t-shirt and cap sits and smiles outside a Bayview storefront with a menu and signs visible behind him.

From celebrity chef to political ‘wild card:’ Meet ‘Mr. Gumbo’

by Marina Newman December 12, 2025, 4:00 amMarch 29, 2026, 6:58 am

The entrance to the United States Appraisers Building with glass doors, brass frames, and a "Closed" sign visible inside.

S.F. immigration court is down from 21 judges to just seven

by Sage Ríos Mace December 11, 2025, 3:13 pmDecember 16, 2025, 1:53 pm

A boy in an orange hoodie speaks into a microphone at a wooden desk, while a man in a suit sits beside him smiling; a screen displays the boy’s image.

What’s the future of Alcatraz? Fun! say San Francisco’s kids

by Xueer Lu December 11, 2025, 1:57 pmDecember 12, 2025, 9:32 am

A man repairs a shoe using a polishing machine in a shop. A sign reads "ALEXANDERS SHOE REPAIR, HEEL WHILE U WAIT. SHOES PURSES LUGGAGE." Boots are displayed on the machine.

Nicolas Torres, who fixed the Mission’s shoes for 33 years, has died

by Oscar Palma December 11, 2025, 1:02 pmDecember 15, 2025, 3:42 pm

Black and white photo of a woman in a sleeveless dress eating while sitting at a table, with a napkin on her lap and a cup on the table.

SNAPS

Yum!

by Robert Weiner December 11, 2025, 6:00 amDecember 11, 2025, 10:41 am

Modern multi-story building with glass facades, curved architecture, retail spaces at street level, and people walking on a busy sidewalk at dusk.

Why is San Francisco’s pro-housing mayor opposing new housing in the Marina?

by Io Yeh Gilman and Kelly Waldron December 11, 2025, 5:00 amDecember 11, 2025, 3:38 pm

Chinese handwritten signs displayed on a storefront window, listing various food items; parked cars and residential buildings are reflected in the glass.

Richmond Buzz: New Uzbek, Nepalese restaurants, and extremely famous pizza

by Nicholas David December 11, 2025, 4:00 amMarch 12, 2026, 7:15 pm

A man wearing elaborate traditional indigenous attire, including a feathered headdress, golden armor, face paint, and beaded necklaces, poses against a dark background.

Aztec warrior of love: The Mission remembers Ricardo ‘El Tigre’ Peña

by Oscar Palma December 10, 2025, 1:37 pmDecember 17, 2025, 9:26 am

Exterior view of the Robert F. Peckham United States Courthouse & Federal Building with sunlight and shadows on the facade.

Bay Area legal orgs are one step closer to halting ICE courthouse arrests in S.F.

by Sage Ríos Mace December 10, 2025, 1:09 pmDecember 12, 2025, 9:53 am