News in San Francisco

At Richmond District town hall on Safeway housing project, neighbors see an assault on democracy
Some 60 people attended to listen and air their thoughts about a proposed eight-story Safeway redevelopment project in the Outer Richmond. At Richmond District town hall on Safeway housing project, neighbors see an assault on democracy

Mayor Lurie’s charter measures raise stunning $11M, more than all others combined
Fundraising for the ballot measures is staggering: Over $19 million is going toward the 10 measures on the ballot. Mayor Lurie’s charter measures raise stunning $11M, more than all others combined

Two men stabbed in SoMa in one week — one on Muni bus
Two men were stabbed in separate SoMa incidents this week, including one attack on a Muni bus and another near a homeless shelter Two men stabbed in SoMa in one week — one on Muni bus

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.

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

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

Despite angry merchants, S.F. approves Therapy Stores spot in the Richmond
Is Therapy a chain that triggers the city's formula retail laws? Despite angry merchants, S.F. approves Therapy Stores spot in the Richmond

Physicality forms backbone of S.F. exhibit on one of Korea’s most acclaimed artists
Ha Chong-Hyun's work exemplifies hard work and a response to lived reality, and labor is the thread holding the retrospective together. Physicality forms backbone of S.F. exhibit on one of Korea’s most acclaimed artists

San Francisco unveils two new names for Cesar Chavez Street
Cesar Chavez Street in San Francisco could become either 'Si Se Puede' or 'Las Campesinas' after sexual assault allegations against farmworker leader San Francisco unveils two new names for Cesar Chavez Street

Letter to the Editor: Prop. B, Let’s Not Approve the Next Scandal
No City government should gamble our precious, essential public resources on running a risky "Public Bank." Not now, not in the future, no matter how hard elected officials campaign promoting it.

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