Drama Masks: A queen who brings chillsβand a carry-on
SF Opera's 'Mary, Queen of Scots' packs the puffy jackets, while ACT's 'North by Northwest' flies by the seat of its pants. The post Drama…
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Who will manage LAβs federal homeless dollars after an embattled agency bows out?
Hundreds of millions of dollars meant to serve unhoused Angelenos are on the line as government officials and a federal judge navigate a difficult transition.
Read full article βS.F. police stopping drivers for minor violations far less after policy change, report finds
New report shows San Francisco Police Department use-of-force during traffic stops went down without crime going up S.F. police stopping drivers for minor violations far…
Read full article βCalifornia offers free money for college. Less than 20% of kids in LA County have claimed it
The state program started in 2022, offering up to $175 of investment money for babies born after July 1, 2022 and up to $1,500 for…
Read full article βSurvey says: San Franciscans feel city government improved, but streets still poor
The 2026 San Francisco city survey results are out, and ratings for most city services are on the mend. Survey says: San Franciscans feel city…
Read full article βJudge approves Paramountβs settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close
Paramount previously called the antitrust challenge the last hurdle ahead of closing its Warner merger.
Read full article βCapt. Perdomo feels your pain: Mission SFPD leader on the hot seat at community meeting
Residents describe open drug use, dirty streets and slow response times, while the captain points to the limits of the law. Capt. Perdomo feels your…
Read full article βBass and Raman differ over Gaza at Jewish Federation forum
City Councilmember Nithya Raman said Israel is committing genocide in Gaza while Bass said the term does not apply.
Read full article βCaltech students organized a βMathathonβ sponsored by Anthropic and OpenAI. Then came the backlash
AI juggernauts Anthropic and OpenAI were set to sponsor the two-day "Mathathon" competition. Critics objected.
Read full article βLIVE UPDATES: Valkyries seek teamβs first playoff series victory
The Golden State Valkyries take on the Dallas Wings in the second game of the series. Mission Local is on the ground in Dallas and…
Read full article βOC Transportation Agency funds Metrolink for another quarter as service hangs in the balance
Metrolink points to a dip in ridership and increasing costs for budget woes.
Read full article βMeet the District 8 candidates: Should the city stop giving out drug use supplies?
The District 8 candidates supervisor candidates share their thoughts on Mayor Daniel Lurie backing away from harm reduction measures. Meet the District 8 candidates: Should…
Read full article βMission Buzz:Β Fielder asks mayor to do better for Mission St., and itβs concha time in the old Shuggieβs
Mission Buzz is a regular update on changes, tidbits and other news from the Missionβs commercial corridors. Got news? Send to tips at tips@missionlocal.com. βΒ …
Read full article βBest of the Bay 2026 Editorsβ Pick: Tacos El PatrΓ³n
The popular Mission taqueria just expanded to the Fillmore, spreading its quesabirria delights (and hearty plates) across SF. The post Best of the Bay 2026…
Read full article βHow do you handle it when San Francisco weather gets hot?
San Francisco has famously cool summers, but it does warm up and this is how residents deal with the heat. How do you handle it…
Read full article βOne more in the can: Hot Tuna returns to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Guitar legend Jorma Kaukonen shares 60 years of Bay Area musical memories, including 24 at the free fest. The post One more in the can:…
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Read full article βMayor Bass orders independent review of how LAPD responds to mental health crises
The goal is to improve how officers respond to people in crisis through better training, de-escalation and less-lethal options.
Read full article βLA County Public Health fell short in response to Chiquita Canyon landfill issues, audit says
An underground reaction at the Chiquita Canyon landfill has produced chemicals and bad odors for years.
Read full article βS.F. cracked down on RV dwellers. A year later, many have left the city altogether.
Data shows that a year after San Francisco's RV ban, 1/3 of RV dwellers using city aid have moved outside of city limits. S.F. cracked…
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