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Newly signed Valkyries star Gabby Williams was once a Mission Rec Rebel
These days, Gabby Williams is a newly-signed member of the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries. But she often thinks of her ten year-old self, hooping at…
Jerry Brown compares San Francisco’s Prop. B to Trump, Putin
California’s four-time gov says term-limits measure is just a thinly veiled attempt to kneecap Aaron Peskin. It’s hard to argue with him.
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, May 2026
Trina Michelle Robinson at 500 Capp Street and Root Division will close soon. Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10 is open at SFMOMA and lots going on elsewhere.…
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Government
At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie
City politicos celebrated pragmatism, efficiency, results, public-private partnership, and — everyone present was a fan of Mayor Daniel Lurie.
Trouble
S.F. sues Tenderloin corner store for selling meth, weed
The San Francisco city attorney’s office filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a Tenderloin corner store, seeking to shut it down for a year.
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Elections 2026 ➔
It’s a big election year — check out Mission Local’s coverage of candidates, measures, and the money behind them.
Arts & Culture
Marcelo Avilés, the soul of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Running through Oct. 31 witha panoply of cultural festivals, the entire YBGF season is dedicated to Marcelo Avilés. Read our recommendations.
Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant review: Side A, just the hits!
The ambience at Side A is cool and lively another real neighborhood spot with some outstanding dishes.
Review: Kitchen Istanbul brings Turkish delights to the Richmond
The space is spacious and airy and boasts shelves of wine available for purchase.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Nigel Poor’s prison-life podcast is coming to S.F.
The artist-cum-podcast host has spent a lifetime thinking about San Francisco’s discarded objects — and its people.
My Excelsior: Jay Pham knows his dive bars and his late-night burritos
In a first of the series “My Excelsior,” read local bar owner Jay Pham’s take on the Excelsior District, his favorite neighborhood.
Covering the Police
SFPD brings first man, in handcuffs, to RESET sobering center
San Francisco police on Monday police pulled up to the city’s new 24-hour sobering center at 444 Sixth St. and delivered a man in handcuffs.
