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S.F. hospital stabbing analysis confirms Mission Local reporting on security lapses

by Eleni Balakrishnan April 22, 2026, 1:30 pmApril 23, 2026, 10:13 am

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

A person with a backpack looks over their shoulder while two uniformed officers stand in the background, inside a building with large windows.

Covering the Police

‘Tired of living like this:’ One man’s journey from S.F. jail to addiction treatment

by Abigail Vân Neely April 21, 2026, 6:00 amApril 22, 2026, 2:14 pm

A person in an orange uniform speaks to a seated woman holding a clipboard, with two uniformed officers standing behind them in a hallway.

Covering the Police

40% of people booked into S.F. jail at the start of 2025 were back within a year

by Abigail Vân Neely April 21, 2026, 5:00 amApril 23, 2026, 4:51 pm

Stone steps lead to ornate double doors with a sign above reading "City Hall" on a grand, detailed building facade.

S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here’s what you need to know.

by Abigail Vân Neely April 20, 2026, 1:00 pmApril 21, 2026, 11:06 am

S.F. to close 3 health clinics amid budget cuts, including long-standing youth centers

by Eleni Balakrishnan April 9, 2026, 5:00 amApril 10, 2026, 1:58 pm

Covering the Police

S.F. sheriffs’ union spent $30K to push debunked story of hospital worker’s stabbing

by Abigail Vân Neely March 31, 2026, 11:00 amMarch 31, 2026, 1:41 pm

Two women stand at an outdoor market stall with baskets of avocados, dragon fruit, and other produce arranged on a counter.

S.F. supervisors OK new street-food law that vendors fear will force them out

by Oscar Palma March 24, 2026, 6:56 pmMarch 30, 2026, 3:37 pm

Storefront of Richmond Serenity Spa at 3446 Balboa St., with a blue awning, large front window, curtains, and flowers in the foreground.

Covering the Police

An undercover S.F. cop, an alleged hand job, and a Westside massage parlor

by Eleni Balakrishnan March 24, 2026, 4:57 pmMarch 26, 2026, 12:49 pm

A person speaking at a podium with a microphone, wearing a suit and tie. Another person stands behind, also in a suit. A wall clock and TV are in the background.

Mayor Lurie tells S.F. public health department to cut another $40M

by Abigail Vân Neely March 2, 2026, 5:00 pmMarch 5, 2026, 11:12 am

State clears S.F. General Hospital’s response to social worker’s killing on campus

by Abigail Vân Neely February 27, 2026, 4:00 pmMarch 3, 2026, 4:19 pm

A three-story building with "Archbishop Riordan High School" on the facade, featuring accessible parking spaces and trimmed trees in front.

Tuberculosis tests reveal 204 latent cases at Riordan High in S.F.

by Sarah Hopkins February 20, 2026, 7:00 pmFebruary 24, 2026, 6:01 pm

A blur of a gray car drives past a city street. A person in a wheelchair and another seated are near a building entrance with blue banners. Trees and buildings line the sidewalk.

S.F. healthcare workers say safety issues continue at city’s clinics

by Abigail Vân Neely February 17, 2026, 4:00 amFebruary 18, 2026, 12:28 pm

A group of people stand outdoors holding colorful protest signs in front of a mural and some buildings on a sunny day.

Mission District food vendors say they took a bath during Super Bowl week

by Oscar Palma February 10, 2026, 7:00 amMarch 30, 2026, 3:54 pm

A group of people stand outside a hospital holding large signs that collectively spell "PRETTY GOOD" above the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center sign.

S.F. activists axe Zuckerberg name from General Hospital in favor of ICE victims

by Sophia Rerucha February 9, 2026, 4:00 pmFebruary 10, 2026, 1:57 pm