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San Francisco Harley-Davidson closes abruptly after 110 years
WEBJun 29, 2024 — by Abigail Van Neely June 28, 2024, 6:01 pm. San Francisco Harley-Davidson, as seen on June 26, 2024, closes after 110 years. Photo by Abigail Van Neely. When Christopher Weber clocked in to his job as a mechanic at San Francisco’s historic Harley-Davidson dealership at 3146 Mission St. last Saturday morning, he expected a typical work day.
Bernal Star evicted and will move into sister restaurant - Mission …
WEBAug 22, 2024 — Bernal Star, the 13-year-old burger and brunch spot in Bernal Heights, will be evicted from its current space this month and reopen at Vega Pizzeria across the street. Photo by Junyao Yang on Aug. 22, 2024. Memarzadeh, for his part, blamed this on his previous attorney, who Memarzadeh is currently suing for “professional negligence.” “I ...
Today's Mission Archives - Mission Local
WEBDec 16, 2023 — Staff picks: Mission Local’s favorite Mission Local stories of 2023. by Mission Local Staff December 31, 2023, 5:30 am.
Understanding the Mission District’s history
WEBAug 3, 2018 — Mission District history map. The nominal Mission of the Mission was San Francisco de Asis, founded by Spanish Franciscans in 1776, but Yelamu Indians inhabited the area around Mission Creek for thousands of years before that. Since the Spanish came, there’s been waves of immigrants and newcomers: Irish, Germans, Latin …
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WEBAug 15, 2024 — Mission Local produces enterprise reporting on San Francisco's most critical issues: police reform, corruption, public health, housing and homelessness. Learn more about us, and donate below keep us reporting. Your contribution is appreciated. On 16th and Mission streets. Photo by Angel Mayorga.
Street dwellers pick up pieces after homeless sweeps - Mission Local
WEBJul 31, 2024 — By 1 p.m., Public Works was gone and had wiped almost all traces of street living off of 13th Street, which had previously hosted five encampments, according to Tannahill. On the stretch of 13th between Mission and Bryant streets yesterday afternoon, only a single tent was visible, and a handful of homeless people remained, Tannahill among them.
Hillary Ronen quits committee chair in rebuke to Aaron Peskin
WEBJul 16, 2024 — In a dramatic move, Supervisor Hillary Ronen today tendered her immediate resignation as chair of the Board of Supervisors Rules Committee. In a public letter, she accused Board President Aaron Peskin of using procedural legerdemain to potentially resurrect legislation Ronen yesterday moved to kill.. The legislation in question would place a measure on the ballot, sponsored by Supervisor Matt ...
Two SFPD officers, former SF cop arrested - Mission Local
WEBApr 19, 2022 — Photo by Eleni Balakrishnan. Two current San Francisco police officers and one part-time retired San Francisco police officer were taken into custody today by their employer for charges including theft of a machine gun from the SFPD and destruction of evidence. The SFPD announced the arrests today, …
SF police union endorses Mayor Breed — but cops cry foul
WEBAug 23, 2024 — San Francisco police officers received an email this afternoon from their union leadership, confirming that the San Francisco Police Officers Association will endorse incumbent Mayor London Breed in her re-election campaign. “Mayor Breed has been a champion for the members of the SFPOA,” concludes the …