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Meet the school board candidates: How would you address the district’s 24% chronic absenteeism rate?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked how they'd fix the district's chronic absenteeism rate. Meet the school board candidates: How would you address the district’s 24% chronic absenteeism rate?

Excelsior Buzz: The comic book store is finally open. Coming soon: an arcade.
“Excelsior Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and news from the Excelsior. Got news? Send us tips at xueer@missionlocal.com. The owner of Mission: Comics & Art’s new Excelsior outlet, […] Excelsior Buzz: The comic book store is finally open. Coming soon: an arcade.

Decoding Fragrance Dupes and What Makes a Quality Alternative
This article was contributed by TheDuaBrand.com Fragrance dupes have become a significant part of contemporary scent culture, sparking as much debate as enthusiasm among perfume fans. With the rising popularity of alternatives to high-profile fragrances, many shoppers are seeking…

'California Cool Climate' church to bless solar panels
'California Cool Climate' church to bless solar panels mps-post Fri, 09/25/2026 - 10:22 Image (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (California News Service) Audio file This Sunday, a Bay Area church won’t just be blessing the congregation – they’ll be blessing 21…

District 8 candidates Gary McCoy, Darshini Patel form alliance in S.F. supervisor race
Gary McCoy and Darshini Patel are encouraging their supporters to rank the other candidate second on their ballot. District 8 candidates Gary McCoy, Darshini Patel form alliance in S.F. supervisor race

5Q4: Brandy Cristelle
“I think a lot of people in the industry feel a lot of judgement from outsiders behind pole dancing/stripping—which are two very different things, by the way,” Brandi Cristelle told Gene Kahane in a recent interview. “… I want the world to see and embrace the beauty in both.”

Blues, Brews & BBQ Brings the Fun to Washington Park
Cloudy skies couldn't scare away thousands of enthusiastic visitors from the ninth annual Blues, Brews & BBQ on Sunday, September 20. Vivian Delchamps Wolf takes a trip to Washington Park to soak up the sounds, sights, and smells of the festival that draws crowds from throughout…

Volunteers Remove 200 Pounds of Trash from Crown Beach on Coastal Cleanup Day
Small pieces of difficult to spot “microtrash” on Crown Beach pose risks to the local environment. “On the surface, the beach looks okay,” volunteer Rose Nieh told Desmond Bracken. “But if you dig deep, you’ll see little pieces everywhere.”

Letters to the Editor for September 25, 2026
In this week's Letters to the Editor, Airbnb host Michael Fisher objects to the City Council's significant new regulations on unhosted short term rentals, and Steven Smith asks voters to "consider Malia Vella’s record when deciding on a mayor this November."

Math Puzzle for September 25, 2026
Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for September 25, 2026 – Say goodbye to cold weather, hello to the first week of autumn.

Alameda PostCast for September 25, 2026
In Episode 221, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda has a new Communications Manager. Election season heats up. Getting to the ferry gets cheaper, but the ferry may get pricier. Cleaning up the beach. And the first weekend of autumn features lots of events.

La niña y la mariposa
On Valencia Street. Photo by Mike Santiago. Mural by Amanda Lynn. La niña y la mariposa