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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · Dec 10
Hey! A lot of our reporters and editors are on Bluesky — give them a follow!

We're posting here every day, and we're already seeing ~much~ better engagement than at the other place. Thanks to everyone on here making that happen.

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A San Francisco judge denied all arguments in a lawsuit that challenged the Great Highway closure and sought to bring cars back to the coastal road.

Park supporters hope it puts the issue to rest. But opponents say they may appeal.

by @junyaoyang.bsky.social

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S.F. judge tosses lawsuit claiming Great Highway closure was illegal
Sunset Dunes is safe — for now. Supporters of the park hope to put the issue to rest. But opponents may appeal within 60 days.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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PODCAST... A look at SF politics w/@missionlocal.org's @esksf.bsky.social: Mayor Daniel Lurie's first year & the race to replace Nancy Pelosi. Eskenazi will co-moderate a forum with @scottwiener.bsky.social Saikat Chakrabarti and @conniechansf.bsky.social on Weds.
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A look at San Francisco with Joe Eskenazi - Capitol Weekly
CAPITOL WEEKLY  PODCAST: We're joined today by Mission Local Managing Editor and columnist Joe Eskenazi, who looks back over Mayor Daniel Lurie's first year, and gets us up to speed on other San Franc...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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@missionlocal.org Joe Eskenazi @esksf.bsky.social shares his reporting on SFs power grid issues // A panel discussion on how SF could balance the adoption of new technologies with transparency and safety for residents // & Del Seymour the “Mayor of the Tenderloin”
January 4, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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POLL RESULTS ARE IN!

The people have spoken regarding what street they want renamed for Claude the Alligator.

It wasn't close.

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Poll results: Which S.F. street did you vote to rename for Claude the Alligator?
Here's the official winner from Mission Local's poll for 'Claude the Alligator Way.' The city will use the results to inform its next move.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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400 protestors gathered in downtown San Francisco today to condemn the U.S.'s bombing of Venezuela and capture of the country's president, Nicholás Maduro.

“Money for jobs and education, not for war and occupation!” protesters chanted.

via @io-y-g.bsky.social

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‘Latin America isn’t yours’: S.F. protesters condemn Trump bombing of Venezuela, capture of Maduro
About 40 people killed in U.S. strikes on South American nation
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January 4, 2026 at 3:38 AM
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A S.F. federal judge has restored Temporary Protected Status for thousands of migrants who fled natural disasters from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua.

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S.F. federal judge restores Temporary Protected Status for thousands
A San Francisco federal judge ruled that the Trump Administration unlawfully ended Temporary Protected Status. Now, status has been restored for thousands.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Mission Local asked San Franciscans about their New Year's resolutions. Their answers? More reading, less doomscrolling, and 'hockey stick' business growth.

via @io-y-g.bsky.social

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San Franciscans aim for more reading, less doomscrolling and ‘hockey stick growth’ in the new year
S.F. residents' New Year's resolutions included completing degrees, quitting sugar, and becoming 'fun-employed'
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January 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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On Wednesday, a federal judge denied ICE's attempt to halt a court order mandating improvements to San Francisco's holding cells.

Under the court order, ICE must provide detainees with a medical intake, mattresses, and other basic necessities.

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Federal judge halts ICE attempt to stop court order mandating better conditions in S.F. holding cells.
On Wednesday, Judge Casey Pitts denied the government's motion to halt the court order that mandates improved conditions at ICE's holding cells in San Francisco.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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It's a New Year - immerse yourself in art at one of the city's many museums. Here's your guide. missionlocal.org/2026/01/what...
What's on now at San Francisco museums, January 2026
Some very good shows are closing soon. Catch them at the Legion of Honor, Asian Art Museum and at the Mission Cultural Center.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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At the stroke of midnight the year ends. And the poll on which street to rename for Claude the Alligator ends, too.

You should vote.

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Which street will S.F. name for Claude? Vote here in the official poll.
The city wants your input on which street should be renamed after Claude, the albino alligator who died this month. Take our official poll.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Happy New Year! Mission Local finished out 2025 by winning a bunch of stuff.

You can read our award-winning articles here:

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Mission Local closes out 2025 by winning a bunch of stuff
Mission Local named ‘Best Community News Website’: Here's another chance to read the stories that earned honors in 2025
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December 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Mission Local's favorite Mission Local stories of 2025.

Staff picks:

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Mission Local's favorite Mission Local stories of 2025
Read the favorite Mission Local stories of Mission Local's own staffers — 2025 edition. And Happy New Year!
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December 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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In San Francisco, a scheduled power outage was interrupted by an unscheduled power outage. Last week, 1/3 of the city was in the dark.

SF, for years, has been moving to buy out PG&E. Could it use eminent domain if PG&E says no?

It just might.

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'Fire sale': S.F. moving to buy out PG&E — even, potentially, if PG&E says no
Public power: It’s not just for lefty conspiracy theorists anymore. Could San Francisco use eminent domain to break up with PG&E and municipalize electric service? It may yet try.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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11,000 homes in the Richmond and Presidio lost power again Sunday night.

A little over two hours later, power has been restored to most homes.

S.F. has now had three major power outages in the last eight days.

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11,000 lose power in yet another S.F. outage in the Richmond and Presidio
Unplanned PG&E outage comes hours ahead of planned outage
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December 29, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Here we bleed, here we sweat, here we cry. This is the offering, this is the sacrifice we make
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Carrying the fire home: Mission honors Ricardo 'El Tigre' Peña
Hundreds gathered outside Mixcoatl on Saturday to honor the danza teacher and shop owner who became the heartbeat of 24th Street.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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When Jose Villegas’ grandparents died, he & his mother looked at each other and asked: What will we do?

The answer came easily: “We’ll open a restaurant.”

Cocina Mamá Cholita was born, bringing Michoacán to the Mission District.

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Cocina Mamá Cholita: Mother-son duo brings Michoacán to the Mission
The mother-son duo behind the family-run Cocina Mamá Cholita recently won the Mission District's "mole to die for" contest.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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The PG&E blackout was devastating for Richmond District merchants: bakeries tossed their product, walk-in refrigerators were emptied, reservations were canceled.

“PG&E fucked us."

Our latest "Richmond Buzz" column on goings-on in the neighborhood.

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Richmond Buzz: An 'absolutely brutal' blackout weekend
“Richmond Buzz” will be a recurring column on the neighborhood. This edition: Businesses are devastated after the weekend blackout.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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After the fatal stabbing of UCSF social worker Alberto Rangel this month, UCSF is telling workers: Don't talk about the incident w/out an attorney.

The university said the instruction is "required by law" in the face of potentially costly litigation.

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UCSF tells workers at Ward 86, site of fatal stabbing, to stop talking
The university told workers at the HIV clinic that it is “on notice” of litigation regarding the stabbing.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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All William Rentie wants for Christmas? "To dance with my father again."

Those who frequent 16th & Mission tell us what miracles they're hoping for this holiday season.

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Wishing for a Christmas miracle at 16th and Mission
What do you want for Christmas? for many folks around the 16th Street BART plazas the answer is simple: to hug my family again.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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It's a little Christmas miracle: 12 Mission District tenants will be able to stay in their homes after a nonprofit bought their building last week.

"Over the years we always thought ‘What if somebody sells our building?' This really means a lot.”

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Mission District miracle: S.F. nonprofit buys building, and its tenants breathe a little easier
Mission District tenants worried their building's sale could result in displacement. Then the San Francisco Community Land Trust stepped in.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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San Francisco tenants get a reprieve over the holidays—deputies pause their evictions at the end of the year.

But not in court. In court, tenants are still pleading their cases.

via @marinanewman.bsky.social

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S.F deputies don’t carry out evictions during the holidays. But in court, the clock’s still ticking.
For the last two weeks of December, San Franciscans facing eviction get temporary reprieve. But in court, it's a different story.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Need Christmas Eve plans? We've got you covered.

Here's a list of (almost) everything you can do in San Francisco on Dec. 24—from Die Hard to free coffee to ice skating, and more.

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How to spend Christmas Eve in San Francisco
Whether you want to ice skate under the lights at Union Square or catch a holiday concert, here's your guide to making the most of the city.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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The blackout is officially over: PG&E said Tuesday morning that power was fully restored.

And it's making amends: Residential customers will get $200 bill credits, automatically. Businesses, $2,500.

For more, you can file a claim.

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PG&E fully restores power in S.F., offers $200-$2,500 credits to customers
Residential customers would get $200 and business customers $2,500, automatically, after San Francisco's worst blackout in years.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Glad to see @missionlocal.org on your list! Definitely the best for investigative journalism in SF.
December 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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San Francisco has a lot of sidewalk drains—those little 4x4 holes capped by small grates. A lot of them are uncovered.

One artist is on a mission to fix that—one 3D-printed character at a time.

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San Francisco's latest art show covers the city's drains
“The idea is, every piece solves a real problem while adding something beautiful," says the creator.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM