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A red and brown mural on a wall reads "Respect Ramaytush" next to a gated doorway. The sidewalk is visible in front.

SNAPS

Quote of the day

by Michael Santiago May 22, 2026, 6:00 amMay 21, 2026, 6:02 pm

A person in a pink sweater sorts through assorted packaged cosmetics and toiletries near an open suitcase on a sidewalk.

SNAPS

Suitcase bargains for sale

by Adam Teitelbaum May 21, 2026, 6:00 amMay 21, 2026, 2:44 pm

A city bus and a gray Ford pickup truck are involved in a minor collision at an intersection, with a few people observing nearby.

S.F. Muni bus hits truck making ‘illegal’ turn on Mission Street, several injured

by Nicholas David May 20, 2026, 6:40 pmMay 21, 2026, 2:51 pm

Faint pencil sketch of a face and a flower on a concrete wall beneath a metal railing, with shadows cast across the sidewalk and wall.

SNAPS

Face time

by Walter Mackins May 20, 2026, 6:00 amMay 19, 2026, 6:02 pm

A modern multi-story building with curved golden exterior panels, large windows, rooftop greenery, and people walking nearby on a city street at dusk.

6-story Native American housing project to break ground in S.F. this fall

by Oscar Palma May 20, 2026, 5:00 amMay 21, 2026, 3:38 pm

Colorful mural on a garage door depicts cats and dogs in space suits, a doghouse, planets, and floating objects against a black starry background.

SNAPS

Vivienda asequible para todos

by Michael Santiago May 18, 2026, 6:00 amMay 15, 2026, 5:20 pm

Woman with medium-length dark hair smiles in front of a textured green wall, wearing a green shirt with a white floral pattern.

Supervisor Jackie Fielder taps City Hall veteran to join office

by Oscar Palma May 18, 2026, 4:45 amMay 19, 2026, 12:19 pm

Cartoon of a city street in 1972 labeled "The Mish," showing diverse pedestrians near a J Church streetcar and a street sign.

The Mish: Dive into life in the Mission circa 1972, in cartoon form

by Gary Handman May 16, 2026, 5:00 amMay 15, 2026, 5:20 pm

A person on a ladder works on the exterior of a corner building with black-and-white checkered tile and windows covered in brown paper.

Mission Buzz: Baja food coming to Mission, new sushi on Valencia

by Oscar Palma May 13, 2026, 12:15 pmMay 14, 2026, 11:32 am

A pedestrian wearing a safety vest and mask walks on a sidewalk lined with colorful papel picado banners, on a sunny day.

Bolstered by local shoppers, 24th St. tops Mission District’s economic recovery

by Oscar Palma May 12, 2026, 6:00 amMay 12, 2026, 11:48 am

A basketball player in a white uniform stands on the court during a game, with spectators and officials visible in the background.

Newly signed Valkyries star Gabby Williams was once a Mission Rec Rebel

by Marisa Ingemi May 10, 2026, 5:00 amMay 12, 2026, 12:30 pm

A group of people gather near a construction site with a large excavator and a sign that reads “Welcome to the Barrio.” Buildings and a clear sky are visible in the background.

S.F. housing nonprofit MEDA cuts staff, slashes salaries as fiscal troubles mount

by Sarah Hopkins May 1, 2026, 6:00 amMay 1, 2026, 11:35 am

Two people stand outside Thrift Town, a thrift store with red and white signage promising 17 reasons to browse, next to a Fabric Outlet on a city street.

Mission District’s landmark Thrift Town building gets new life

by Iryna Humenyuk May 1, 2026, 5:00 amMay 1, 2026, 11:40 am

People sitting at outdoor café tables and talking while a man exits the building; plants and a garage are visible beside the café.

Food

Restaurant review: Side A, just the hits!

by Maria C. Ascarrunz April 30, 2026, 4:00 amApril 30, 2026, 9:09 am

A man stands behind a bookstore counter holding a copy of "Used and Rare." Shelves of books and various items fill the background.

Colin Hutton’s Video Wave makes an old format work

by JL Odom April 26, 2026, 4:00 amApril 28, 2026, 10:16 am