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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

A man wearing elaborate traditional indigenous attire, including a feathered headdress, golden armor, face paint, and beaded necklaces, poses against a dark background.

Aztec warrior of love: The Mission remembers Ricardo ‘El Tigre’ Peña

by Oscar Palma December 10, 2025, 1:37 pmDecember 17, 2025, 9:26 am

23 wild years of lesbian bar culture, this Sunday at Rikki’s

by Mariana Garcia December 7, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 3:19 pm

A nighttime urban street scene with police cars, flashing lights, and a crowd gathered on the sidewalk near colorful murals and a lit-up building.

Day 270 at the 16th St. Plaza: It’s all about the nights

by Lydia Chávez December 6, 2025, 10:59 pmDecember 11, 2025, 6:04 pm

An older man with long white hair, sunglasses, and a goatee wears a red shirt over a black long-sleeve shirt, standing in a wood-paneled room.

Saxophonist and Chicano icon Dr. Loco’s last jam at the Brava

by Andrew Gilbert December 6, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:35 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 pmDecember 9, 2025, 11:36 am

After years of alleged neglect, their Mission building caught fire. Will suing help them return?

by Oscar Palma December 5, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:39 am

Street vending thrives as people sell food and goods laid out on blankets and carts along a busy sidewalk in an urban area, with pedestrians walking by.

Here’s the list of items S.F. cops can now bust you for selling illegally

by Oscar Palma December 2, 2025, 6:45 pmDecember 9, 2025, 11:40 am

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

Waymo hits dog in S.F. weeks after killing Mission bodega cat

by Kelly Waldron December 1, 2025, 5:04 pmDecember 9, 2025, 11:42 am

A man with an afro hairstyle sits on outdoor steps, wearing a patterned shirt and light pants, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. The background is textured and worn.

The 44th love letter to the Mission at Brava on Dec. 6

by Andrew Gilbert November 29, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:43 am

A man sits at a bar counter smiling at a bartender in a red jacket who is pouring a drink. The setting is dimly lit with art deco decor.

Need a drink? Here are the Mission area bars open on Thanksgiving.

by Oscar Palma and Joe Eskenazi November 27, 2025, 9:30 amDecember 19, 2025, 9:56 am

Storefront of Pho Star restaurant with a teal exterior, large windows, and a sign advertising noodle soups, sandwiches, and grill; an "OPEN" sign is visible in the window.

Food

Review: Phở Star, casual Vietnamese in the Mission District

by Maria C. Ascarrunz November 26, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:45 am

Free-for-all hackerspace Noisebridge is fighting to stay free

by Marina Newman November 22, 2025, 6:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:47 am