Mahmood describes a new ballot measure as a “combination of carrots and sticks" to combat vacant groceries and pharmacies.
S.F. supervisor proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired ‘Affordable Groceries’ laws
Mahmood describes a new ballot measure as a “combination of carrots and sticks" to combat vacant groceries and pharmacies.
S.F. supervisor proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired ‘Affordable Groceries’ laws
“Tenderloin Buzz” is a recurring update on changes, tidbits and other news from the Tenderloin. Got news? Send us tips at tips@missionlocal.com. We’ve been hearing for months that the “safe […]
Tenderloin Buzz: ‘Safe Zone’ in the works, Sunday Streets returns
San Francisco cuts funding for ‘oasis’ at Turk and Hyde, site of former drug-filled lot. Supervisor Mahmood is scrambling to keep it open.
Tenderloin at risk of losing yet another public space
The Bay Area Women's and Children's Center is dissolving. Its director wants the funds for a nonprofit she controls.
S.F. nonprofit boss seeks to shift $2.3M from dissolving Tenderloin org to her own nonprofit
The Bay Area Women’s and Children’s Center, once a Tenderloin powerhouse, is shutting down with several million to its name.
45-year-old S.F. nonprofit closes. Former board wonders where the money went.
"They sell chips and sodas and meth pipes, and run illegal gambling rings," says Tenderloin nonprofit head.
S.F. wants to stop new corner stores from opening in these two neighborhoods
The latest from the Tenderloin: The outspoken senator will speak about how to stand up in defense of democracy.
Sen. Cory Booker visits San Francisco to talk ‘good trouble’
San Francisco is full of outreach workers trying to help vulnerable residents — and potential scammers out for their personal information.
‘Preying on poor people:’ Who is Nurse Albert and why does he want your Medi-Cal number?
At Hyde and Turk Streets. Photo by Beth Winegarner.
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Vicious and Dangerous Dog hearings will return, the city’s public safety chief said at a Board of Supervisors committee hearing Thursday.
San Francisco revives dog court after nearly a year in limbo
No one was injured by the blaze that travelled from the second to the sixth floor of 285 Turk St. on Tuesday evening.
Fire tears through walls of Tenderloin affordable housing building, displacing 46
The San Francisco city attorney’s office filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a Tenderloin corner store, seeking to shut it down for a year.
S.F. sues Tenderloin corner store for selling meth, weed
The Tenderloin is coming together to fight back against budget cuts, and there are effects from Mission Local's reporting on dog bites.
Tenderloin Buzz: People’s budget, dog bites, and a new but old landmark
City officials offer inconsistent ideas about how the city’s new drunk tank will operate on the eve of its opening.
No one knows what S.F.’s new drug RESET center will do
The San Francisco mayor’s Tenderloin aide is caught up in federal delays for children of undocumented immigrants.
‘They want us to break:’ Mayor Lurie staffer’s life in limbo amid DACA delays
In this Tenderloin Buzz: A new Larkin Street event series, a monthly street corner activation, and new "Slim Silhouette" trashcans are here.
Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloin roadway mural, and more
Bilal Mahmood’s support for a tax on companies with highly paid CEOs has some in the C-suite mad.
‘Moderates’ helped Bilal Mahmood oust S.F.’s leftiest supe. Now, some say he’s too progressive.
In 1956, a wrestler and a boxer opened a bar together. 70 years later, not much has changed.
Ha-Ra Club, the Tenderloin’s newest oldest bar, wants to be a dive forever
San Francisco is on track to lose hundreds of shelter beds as the city began closing multiple homeless shelters in recent weeks.
S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin
Also: S.F. can keep distributing safe drug use supplies, judge rules.
Tenderloin Buzz: New Yemeni cafe, mystery focaccia, and an easter egg hunt
For a time, Ranjit found himself selling drugs, stealing cars, committing identity theft, anything to make it through the night.
People We Meet: Ranjit Brar’s ‘horrible’ road led him back to San Francisco
Also: A local Pakistani-Indian chain gets city recognition
Tenderloin Buzz: Eid festival returns to Golden Gate avenue
The Tenderloin district police station has launched a dog enforcement operation with the tongue-in-cheek working name, “Paw Patrol.”
Dog bites in S.F. are rising. But in the Tenderloin, they’re skyrocketing.
Tony Phillips was charged with assault on a San Francisco police officer. The judge says he’s the one who was assaulted.
S.F. judge releases man ‘violently assaulted’ by Mayor Lurie’s security in street fight
Anti-commercial filmmaker and former Tenderloin fixture is raising money for his old neighborhood with private retrospective
A Q&A with Rob Nilsson, the Tenderloin’s indie cinema master
San Francisco's Tenderloin again found itself in the national spotlight after Mayor Daniel Lurie's security detail was injured in a fight.
‘Trying to be Mother Teresa:’ Tenderloin leaders react to Lurie’s security brawl
Video shows moments before SFPD officer slammed to ground by man in Tenderloin brawl, calling into question the officer's narrative.
Video shows Mayor Lurie’s security shoved man to ground before fight
Here's what's new in the Tenderloin: a new Theatre Arts District along Market St., a new barbershop, and a free bluegrass concert.
Tenderloin Buzz: From theater on Market St. to bluegrass in Boeddeker Park
Here's what's new in the Tenderloin: A Black history walking tour, an art gallery re-opening, and new security gates for three businesses.
Tenderloin Buzz: Black history walking tour, gallery re-opening, and more
The iconic Tenderloin motel was supposed to close on New Year’s — until its landlord stepped in at the 11th hour.
The Phoenix Hotel rises: S.F.’s famous rock-and-roll motor lodge stays open under new owner