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A two-story motel with red doors and balconies is lit at night, facing a swimming pool with poolside chairs and palm trees.

The Phoenix Hotel rises: Famed S.F. rock-and-roll inn stays open under new owner

by Eleni Balakrishnan February 17, 2026, 6:40 pmMarch 3, 2026, 4:02 pm

Three potted plants, including two tall green plants and one with red flowers, sit on a wet sidewalk near a parked car and a tree on a rainy day.

Excelsior Buzz: Thai curry with yard sale, and new pupusa joint on the way

by Xueer Lu February 17, 2026, 12:00 pmApril 24, 2026, 3:30 pm

Street view of shops and apartments in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, including Arizmendi Bakery and Willow on the Green, with pedestrians walking by.

Sunset Buzz: Campaign offices in close proximity and free soup for teachers

by Junyao Yang February 13, 2026, 12:00 pmApril 24, 2026, 3:31 pm

Food

‘We are still trying’: Bini’s Kitchen holds on in SoMa

by Sarah Hopkins February 13, 2026, 4:00 amMarch 23, 2026, 10:57 am

People sit and converse in a dimly lit bar with ornate tin ceiling tiles, red walls, and leather seating. A bartender serves drinks behind the counter.

Tasting menus out, bar bites in: Outta Sight Pizza guys start Tenderloin dive

by Eleni Balakrishnan February 12, 2026, 5:06 pmMarch 3, 2026, 4:02 pm

Three people stand indoors in front of a white wall, facing the camera and smiling. A desk, chairs, and framed pictures are visible in the room.

Inside the Newsroom

Mission Local welcomes three new members to board of directors

by Mission Local Staff February 11, 2026, 2:44 pmFebruary 16, 2026, 9:52 am

A person stands behind a counter at a restaurant with a yellow "Cash Only" sign; a large menu and refrigerated drinks are visible in the background.

‘Ethos of inclusivity’ no more: S.F. looks to repeal law requiring stores to accept cash

by Eleni Balakrishnan February 11, 2026, 1:27 pmMarch 3, 2026, 4:02 pm

Street mural depicting diverse community scenes, including a bus and pedestrians, covers the wall of a building labeled "Excelsior District." Nearby, there's a "Glaze Donut" shop entrance.

S.F. offers $50K-$100K to fill empty storefronts in the Excelsior

by Xueer Lu February 6, 2026, 1:00 pmFebruary 10, 2026, 11:49 am

A man in a suit and glasses sits at a desk with a laptop and microphone in front of him, against a wooden paneled background, ready to record his latest podcast about RV adventures.

S.F. Mayor Lurie opposes both competing business-tax measures

by Io Yeh Gilman February 6, 2026, 12:00 pmFebruary 6, 2026, 12:59 pm

A man wearing glasses, a yellow shirt, and a black apron stands behind a counter in a commercial kitchen, with a cash register and electronic equipment nearby.

Tenderloin falafel maven Billy Alabsi may be San Francisco’s most interesting man

by Eleni Balakrishnan January 24, 2026, 4:00 amMarch 26, 2026, 4:12 pm

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: CVS has a change of heart, a neighborhood news site launches

by Eleni Balakrishnan January 23, 2026, 12:00 pmMarch 3, 2026, 4:02 pm

A street corner with a large, gray stone building featuring arched windows, trees in front, people walking, a bike, and parked cars near a crosswalk.

Mysterious LLC wants to turn Mission’s old Social Security building into restaurant, bookstore and events space

by Oscar Palma January 16, 2026, 4:00 amMarch 30, 2026, 4:01 pm

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: A new strip club, beautification day, and a museum expansion

by Eleni Balakrishnan January 9, 2026, 11:05 amMarch 16, 2026, 7:17 pm

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

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