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Election Coverage

S.F. congressional candidates debate immigration in the Mission. But one skips forum.

by Alice Finno February 12, 2026, 12:08 pmFebruary 13, 2026, 12:39 pm

Man arrested in fatal Mission District stabbing

by Alice Finno February 6, 2026, 2:27 pmFebruary 13, 2026, 9:17 am

Two cars with significant front-end damage are stopped in the middle of a city street at night, debris scattered, with people and a dog standing nearby.

Early morning hit-and-run in Mission District involved four vehicles

by Alice Finno February 3, 2026, 5:23 pmFebruary 5, 2026, 11:37 am

Barbara Lee walking down Mission Street next to Kevin Ortiz, president of the San Francisco Latinx Democratic Club

Mission Buzz: Latino Democratic Club gets new leadership

by Oscar Palma January 28, 2026, 4:46 pmFebruary 11, 2026, 5:12 pm

A person with curly hair stands in a bookstore, resting a hand on a display of books. Shelves filled with books and eclectic decor are visible in the background.

How Daniel Meléndez found community among the shelves of a Mission bookstore

by Alice Finno January 17, 2026, 4:00 amJanuary 20, 2026, 12:49 pm

Man in a blue "San Francisco Public Health" hoodie, part of the SF Street Team, stands outdoors; additional images show branded hoodies, a jacket, and a car with a DPH sticker. Informational labels describe staff uniforms and vehicles.

They’re all trying to clean up the Mission District’s streets. But who does what?

by Xueer Lu January 8, 2026, 4:00 amJanuary 8, 2026, 10:11 am

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