Good Morning Mission: Meet on the street
By Janet Kornblum Went out this morning, expecting a dull morning. But today? This is one of the reasons I still love it here, despite the expense, noise, and rising tensions. People were out walking...
View ArticleSwimmers dive into Garfield pool’s redesign debate
By Laura Waxmann Suggested improvements to the Garfield swimming pool and clubhouse at 26th and Harrison streets were met with concern by Mission residents who packed a meeting Tuesday night aimed at...
View ArticleBitcoin investor buys SRO in SF Mission
By Laura Waxmann After years of building a quirky community, bitcoin investor Jered Kenna last month purchased the building at the corner of Mission and 20th streets that houses art and technology...
View ArticlePolice and community address spike in SF Mission gang violence
By Laura Waxmann Mission organizers and police alike are mobilizing to address a spate of violence including shootings in the Mission and in Bernal Heights that have sent five victims to the hospital...
View ArticleCommunities rally for reprieve from gun violence
By Laura Wenus Organizers, politicians, and young people rallied at 24th and Mission streets on Friday night, calling for a 60-day moratorium on street violence and enlisting local political leaders to...
View ArticleGood Food Advocate Shakirah Simley Bids Bi-Rite Farewell
By Laura Waxmann As Community Program Manager at Bi-Rite Market, Shakirah Simley married her passion for “good food” and social justice, helping to nourish San Francisco’s underserved communities. On...
View ArticleCity honors local merchant for service to community
By Laura Waxmann Women’s Day came early for Eden Stein. On Tuesday, the curator and owner of Secession Art and Design was distinguished by the city with a total of six awards for her leadership in the...
View ArticleCommunity will decide on name for new Mission park set to open in May
By Laura Waxmann A 17-year vision to transform an empty parking lot at 17th and Folsom streets into a recreational park is months away from completion and all that remained to do at Thursday’s final...
View ArticleNew Mission police captain shares vision of “customer-service” oriented policing
By Laura Waxmann Assigned from the Airport Bureau to one of San Francisco’s busiest police districts, new Mission Station Police Captain William Griffin said he anticipates a change of pace and comes...
View ArticleSF promises a dedicated patrol to monitor temporary homeless shelter
By Laura Waxmann A temporary homeless shelter open its doors at 1515 South Van Ness Ave. in the coming months, and on Thursday night city leaders responded to a multitude of questions and concerns by...
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