News in San Francisco

Police Blotter: Richmond District
Recent police activity in the Richmond District.

City Hall: Alan Wong
Trees are an important part of what makes the Sunset District such a special place to live. They bring greenery to our residential streets, provide habitat for birds and wildlife and make our neighborhoods more beautiful.

Neighbors Respond to St. Ignatius College Preparatory Environmental Impact Report
Neighbors living around St. Ignatius College Preparatory School on 37th Avenue responded to a court-ordered Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) recently published by the San Francisco Planning Department, pointing out what they see as flaws and inconsistencies in it.

From Coffee to Pizza and Cocktails, DAMNFiNE Pizza ‘Feels like San Francisco’
Along Judah Street in the Outer Sunset, steps away from the ocean, lies an unassuming establishment near the corner of 39th Avenue. This cozy spot has been a fan favorite to locals in the Sunset District since it first opened five years ago.

My Tofu House Closes its Doors After Nearly 25 Years
My Tofu House, the restaurant at 4627 Geary Blvd. between 10th and 11th avenues, closed after nearly 25 years, with its final day of service on Aug. 3. It was the only restaurant in San Francisco that specialized in sundubu-jjigae, a traditional Korean stew made with soft tofu.

El dragon
At Mission Chinese Food. Photo by Angel Mayorga. El dragon

S.F. sheriff opens up county jails to Discovery Channel treatment
A new episode of 120 Hours Behind Bars gives viewers a dramatized view inside S.F.’s largest jail S.F. sheriff opens up county jails to Discovery Channel treatment

People We Meet: A Talent for Mischief, S.F. duo’s genre-bending band
Meet A Talent for Mischief, a local band made up of two music lovers. People We Meet: A Talent for Mischief, S.F. duo’s genre-bending band

Mayor Lurie’s office apologizes for appointing only private school kids to Youth Commission
The mayor's office said it would do better in the future, and called the appointments an "oversight." Mayor Lurie’s office apologizes for appointing only private school kids to Youth Commission

Museum of Craft and Design honors exhibit that inspired its existence
The Smithsonian’s 1969 “Objects: USA” is the template for a new show pairing contemporary with original makers. Museum of Craft and Design honors exhibit that inspired its existence

Tenderloin Buzz: Small businesses galore!
Coming up in the Tenderloin: two new businesses to visit and weekly neighborhood events. Tenderloin Buzz: Small businesses galore!

Meet the school board candidates: How would you attract and retain teachers in SFUSD?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked how they'd attract and retain teachers. Meet the school board candidates: How would you attract and retain teachers in SFUSD?