Abraham Rodriguez
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Armed man foiled in attempted McDonald's robbery; suspect quickly arrested
Police arrested an armed man after he allegedly tried to rob the McDonald’s at 24th and Mission Street on Tuesday afternoon. At least four San Francisco → Read More
Six-story residential building planned for Mission Street near 24th Street BART
A proposed six-story development could rise on Mission Street just one block south of 24th Street BART Station — and come with parking to boot. Located at → Read More
Bernal Cutlery, Mission Bicycle and other burned-out 766 Valencia Street tenants will likely soon relocate
Bernal Cutlery and Mission Bicycle as well as the shipping offices for Paxton Gate will likely be forced to relocated after the holidays so that → Read More
Walgreens on 16th Street BART Plaza shutting down after Christmas
The Walgreens at 1979 Mission St., next to the 16th Street BART Station, will close its doors for good on Dec. 26, bringing another empty storefront to → Read More
SFPD investigating bizarre hit-and-run on 15th and Valencia — man dragged by truck is hit by car
In a troubling Tuesday rush-hour incident, a man being dragged by a speeding truck was run over by another vehicle going west at the intersection of 15th → Read More
Here are the Mission District bars that'll be open on Thanksgiving
Let’s say your holiday is not going great — or maybe it’s going really great — and you’re in the Mission. Need a drink? Mission Local has you covered. → Read More
Ready player one: Planning commissioners approve Mission arcade in epic meeting
Community Music Center and cannabis outfit are also approved After weeks of rescheduling, the San Francisco Planning Commission last night approved → Read More
Xanath ice cream owner offering $2,000 reward following 'acid' vandalism
The owner of a longtime Mission ice cream shop is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of three men who have vandalized his → Read More
Would a tax on vacant storefronts work in the Mission?
Standing today with Elias Bihaki, the proprietor of Caffe Sapore at 790 Lombard St., Supervisor Aaron Peskin told North Beach residents that he and his → Read More
Cesar Chavez mural on York and 24th Streets vandalized — again
One of the Mission’s signature Cesar Chavez murals has been vandalized once more, one year after its creators excised portions of it to deter taggers. The → Read More
'Diamond Dave' is — improbably — turning 82. And he wants you to be there.
Every Nov. 12 like clockwork, Diamond Dave Whitaker gets a year older. And, every Nov. 12, like clockwork, the longtime San Francisco poet, activist, and → Read More
Game over? Proposed Mission arcade to be challenged by neighborhood activists
Mucha is applying for a change of use permit for the current home of his repair business, Joey the Cat, at 3252 19th Street between South Van Ness and Shotwell Streets. His family purchased the space in 2014 for $1.5 million. Last month, the city granted him a temporary use authorization to host private events, but he’s hoping to make the change permanent. → Read More
'State of Flux' launches on Valencia — a new store from the creators of Faze
Faze, the longtime men’s clothing store at 3236 21st St., closed its doors on Oct. 1. But the same team has opened its spiritual successor just two → Read More
Lively night full of warmth and color at Day of the Dead in the Mission (Photos)
Sachin Bhara Dwaj in facepaint. Photo by Abraham Rodriguez. Deanna Robles at Potrero Del Sol Park. Photo by Abraham Rodirugez Paulina Licavoli as Frida Kahlo. Photo by Abraham Rodriguez. Mario Vargas. Photo by Abraham Rodriguez. Macario Cano. Photo by Abraham Rodriguez. → Read More
Your definitive list of every 100-percent affordable housing project in the Mission
In all, five different affordable housing projects have broken ground — two are being developed by the Mission Housing Development Corporation and three by the Mission Economic Development Agency, known as MEDA. In addition two more buildings— with 193 total units — are on the books, but not quite through the approval process. → Read More
Artists ready themselves for open studios — a chance to gain more exposure
This year’s San Francisco Open Studios is set to kick off in the Mission District on the weekend of Oct. 26, and the 93 artists who fill the studios at → Read More
Slice of life: The Barberhood is a full-service shop replete with complimentary ganja, beer and massages
At Barberhood, you can get smoked out before you get your hair faded Working late into the night, Jay Zavala fist-bumps and slaps hands with his → Read More
Three cannabis businesses proposals in the Mission set for hearings in October
Two more aspiring Mission cannabis outfits are heading before the Planning Commission this week, with a third slated to appear later this month. Up for → Read More
Comically tiny comic book shop opening up in the Mission
Hella Novela, on Mission near 19th, will feature comic books from female and minority artists who are often outsiders to the comics world. → Read More
Mission Eyes: Acrobats, magicians and a spanking "nun" at Foreign Cinema's 20 year bash
Foreign Cinema celebrated its 20 year anniversary with a big celebration that brought out magicians, acrobats and a spank booth inspired by the films of → Read More