San Francisco's Roxie Theater closes doors to protest ICE

San Francisco's Roxie Theater is among the local businesses that closed their doors Friday as part of the nationwide protest against ICE. 

A phone on SF's Valencia Street aims to address the political divide through conversation

A social experiment is underway on the streets of San Francisco, aimed at connecting a country that at times seems so far apart. It all starts with picking up the phone. 

Mission District shooting: Altercation preceded deadly gunfire

Two men were found lying on a San Francisco street in the Mission District with gunshot wounds early Sunday after an altercation, and one later died from his injuries, police said.

San Francisco supervisor to hold rally for cat killed by Waymo

A San Francisco supervisor, who represents the Mission District, is holding a rally for the beloved bodega cat killed by a Waymo last week. She's also introducing a resolution that has to do with public input on autonomous vehicles.

SF bodega cat struck and killed by Waymo, store owner says

San Francisco's Mission District is mourning the loss of a beloved Bodega cat after he was  killed by a Waymo autonomous vehicle this week. 

Unpermitted bus stop benches in San Francisco stirring debate

Call them what you like; pop-up benches, DIY benches, guerrilla benches. The unpermitted wooden seats, first seen at East Bay bus stops, have now made their way into San Francisco’s Mission District, drawing mixed reactions from residents and city officials. 

Chile Lindo, known for empanadas, added to San Francisco's legacy business registry

Chile Lindo in the Mission District is among the small businesses added to the city's legacy business registry this week. The shop's owner says beyond the food, the space contributes to the city's culture in an integrated way.

Man seriously injured 2, sideswiped Muni bus in hit-and-run crash: DA

A man was found guilty of a San Francisco hit-and-run crash that broke one man's femur and caused another man to lose his legs.

San Francisco Carnaval parade highlights rich culture of historic Mission District

It’s Carnaval weekend, and those who celebrate took to the streets in the historic Mission District Sunday morning for the annual San Francisco Carnaval Parade. 

Michelin-star restaurant, Osito, shuts down due to 'SF economy'

Fine-dining restaurant Osito, in the heart of San Francisco's Mission District, closed its doors for good on Sunday.

SFPD investigating broad daylight fatal shooting in the Mission

Police in San Francisco are investigating a Mission District homicide on Friday where a man was found shot to death. 

Nearly 70 arrested in single drug sweep operation in San Francisco

San Francisco authorities arrested dozens throughout the city in a single day in an effort to disrupt the drug market and narcotics sales in the city.

Construction to begin Tuesday on San Francisco's Valencia Street bikeway

Crews on Tuesday will begin a months-long project to replace the current center-running bike lane on Valencia Street with side-running lanes.

Mission District supervisor questions SFPD over chase that injured 7

A San Francisco supervisor is questioning the police department's decision to pursue a suspected stolen vehicle across town on Super Bowl Sunday. The end result of the chase was the arrests of two suspects, but also the suspect vehicle crashed into a Mission District parklet, sending seven people to the hospital. 

2 arrested after SUV driver evading police crashes into parklet, hospitalizing 6

Two of the people injured in the crash were taken to a hospital in critical condition, while the remaining four were reported to be in moderate condition.

Fire activity in SF's Mission District causing delays

Officials are asking drivers to avoid an area in San Francisco's Mission District due to fire activity. 

Illegal fencing operations targeted by San Francisco leaders' legislation

San Francisco leaders are working together to craft new legislation aimed at curbing the sale of stolen goods on the streets of the city. Authors of the bill hope that it will allow legal vending to flourish. 

San Francisco man says he was 'violently' attacked, left partially blind

A man who says he was attacked in San Francisco's Mission District says he's left partially blind in his right eye and can't hear well out of his left ear.