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Two people wearing bright yellow "Community Ambassador" jackets walk together under an umbrella on a rainy city street.

S.F. to lay off ‘community ambassadors,’ including several in the Mission

by Oscar Palma April 22, 2026, 9:00 amApril 23, 2026, 10:27 am

A three-story pink building with boarded-up windows on the ground floor stands between yellow and red buildings on a cloudy day; people and a black SUV are in front.

Sam Devdhara is making money at the bottom of S.F.’s housing market

by Oscar Palma April 22, 2026, 5:00 amApril 21, 2026, 8:49 pm

Amidst the vibrant cityscape, people cross the street, one draped in reflective material, reminiscent of a triage blanket. The backdrop of colorful buildings and dynamic street art adds an artistic flair to the urban scene.

Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department

by Io Yeh Gilman April 21, 2026, 11:00 amApril 22, 2026, 8:58 pm

Two people stand smiling behind a bar counter; one wears a "Keep Austin Weird" shirt, and the other wears a patterned dress. Glassware, bottles, and a baked flatbread are visible.

Mission Buzz: New murals coming to Wiese, pop-ups join forces and El Faro for sale

by Oscar Palma April 16, 2026, 12:02 pmApril 24, 2026, 3:25 pm

A three-story pink building with boarded-up windows on the ground floor stands between yellow and red buildings on a cloudy day; people and a black SUV are in front.

Mission Buzz: Los Coyotes taqueria rides again

by Oscar Palma April 3, 2026, 1:50 pmApril 24, 2026, 3:26 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

A black cat rests in a shallow cardboard box on a glass counter, with shelves of assorted liquor bottles blurred in the background.

3rd time’s the charm: 16th and Mission bodega gets new cat after Waymo tragedy

by Oscar Palma February 26, 2026, 1:21 pmMarch 30, 2026, 3:47 pm

An older man in a black shirt and white apron stands in a restaurant kitchen, smiling while preparing pieces of raw fish on a counter.

We be retiring: We Be Sushi chef bids adieu, shutters 39-year-old Mission mainstay

by Oscar Palma February 25, 2026, 4:00 amMarch 30, 2026, 3:48 pm

A modern six-story apartment building with balconies, located between two older residential homes, with people walking and cars parked on the street.

Mission Buzz: Housing, a brewery and an owner who stands her ground on cannabis

by Oscar Palma February 12, 2026, 12:02 pmApril 24, 2026, 3:31 pm

A Siamese cat with blue eyes is sitting on a fluffy white pet bed next to a white wall.

Coco, bodega cat that followed KitKat, leaves liquor store after leukemia diagnosis

by Oscar Palma January 26, 2026, 6:11 pmMarch 30, 2026, 3:58 pm

Street view of a three-story beige building with red trim, several trees, and parked cars in front; a sign reads, "WHERE ART CHANGES LIVES.

Mission District miracle: S.F. nonprofit buys building, and its tenants breathe a little easier

by Oscar Palma December 25, 2025, 12:00 pmDecember 26, 2025, 12:17 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 amDecember 23, 2025, 11:20 am

Surveillance camera view of a gated stairwell entrance at night, with a person walking by on the sidewalk, lights above, and a KitKat wrapper visible near the gate. Timestamp reads 10-27-2023, 23:49:31.

Video of KitKat killing by Waymo undercuts company’s claim

by Oscar Palma December 5, 2025, 3:56 pmDecember 9, 2025, 11:35 am

Poster taped to a wall shows an illustration of Teatro Tin Tan, announcing the opening of a live performing arts café in San Francisco, targeted for December 2026.

Mission Buzz: New theater and performing arts space coming to Mission

by Oscar Palma December 5, 2025, 12:38 pmApril 24, 2026, 3:36 pm

A Siamese cat sits on a counter in a liquor store, surrounded by bottles and small piles of dry cat food.

After beloved KitKat was killed by Waymo, liquor store gets new feline

by Oscar Palma December 2, 2025, 2:23 pmDecember 4, 2025, 12:00 pm