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Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

by H.R. Smith April 2, 2026, 4:00 amApril 7, 2026, 4:30 pm

Two police officers stand at a doorway, one entering a building, while an older man with a blue plastic bag walks nearby on a sidewalk.

Covering the Police

S.F. to boost police presence at Mission BART plazas, Mayor Lurie says

by Joe Rivano Barros February 28, 2026, 1:25 pmMarch 30, 2026, 3:46 pm

Police vehicles with flashing lights are parked on a dimly lit street at night.

3 people arrested after 16th & Mission weekend stabbing that injured 3

by Oscar Palma January 12, 2026, 6:09 pmMarch 30, 2026, 4:02 pm

A person wearing a cap browses candles at an outdoor market stall, smiling as they examine the selection under a canopy.

‘We’re here to create something positive’: Pop-up at 16th St. BART seeks to activate plaza

by Oscar Palma January 10, 2026, 7:13 pmMarch 30, 2026, 4:03 pm

A woman with a topknot hairstyle sits on a sidewalk by a brick wall, smiling and wearing a black hoodie and gray sweatpants.

Wishing for a Christmas miracle at 16th and Mission

by Oscar Palma December 25, 2025, 4:00 am

Day 238 at the 16th St. Plaza: Pinky and his plushies

by Mariana Garcia November 4, 2025, 7:20 pmDecember 11, 2025, 6:05 pm

Urban street scene at a busy intersection with pedestrians, palm trees, traffic signals, and colorful murals on building walls in the background.

CHP officers patrolling S.F. BART plazas this week for Dreamforce

by Oscar Palma October 15, 2025, 6:34 pmOctober 16, 2025, 10:28 am

Mobile command vehicle parked on a city street near a sidewalk. Buildings and a tree are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

SFPD nixes 24/7 police bus at 16th St., offers varying rationales

by Io Yeh Gilman September 29, 2025, 3:23 pmFebruary 28, 2026, 11:36 am

Two people sit on the sidewalk in an urban alley lined with graffiti-covered walls and scattered trash.

On Day 200, residents see progress and challenges in S.F.’s efforts at 16th St.

by Io Yeh Gilman September 27, 2025, 8:32 pmDecember 11, 2025, 6:07 pm

Two sheriff officers stand on a busy city sidewalk while pedestrians, including children and adults, walk by and interact.

Day 158 at the 16th Street Plaza: A tale of two streets

by Daniela Xitlaly Sandoval August 16, 2025, 6:45 pmDecember 11, 2025, 6:09 pm

A black dog with one blue eye and one brown eye rests its head on the window ledge of a vehicle, looking outside.

Day 156 at the 16th St. Plaza: Pets: Who rescued who?

by Abigail Vân Neely August 14, 2025, 7:00 pmDecember 11, 2025, 6:10 pm

People walk and stand near a colorful street cart in a busy urban plaza with murals, palm trees, and bright sunlight.

S.F. supervisors reject challenge to affordable housing at 16th and Mission

by Oscar Palma July 29, 2025, 7:43 pmJuly 31, 2025, 11:49 am

Urban plaza with people sitting and standing, surrounded by palm trees and buildings. Graffiti-covered walls and a sunny sky are visible.

Neighbors to challenge new permanent supportive housing at 16th and Mission

by Oscar Palma July 28, 2025, 5:31 pmJuly 29, 2025, 11:38 am

A table displays boxes of assorted produce, including radishes and vegetables; two people stand behind the table, partially visible.

Day 113 at the 16th St. Plaza: A calmer evening as the fog rolls in

by Jessica Blough and Lydia Chávez July 2, 2025, 8:19 pmDecember 11, 2025, 6:17 pm

A white police mobile command vehicle labeled "Mobile Command Two" is parked on a city street near a bus stop under a clear blue sky.

Day 98 of the 16th St. Plaza cleanup: Vending and open-air drug use

by Jose Alonso Velazquez June 17, 2025, 7:45 pmDecember 10, 2025, 5:43 pm