"In the early 1990s, I began documenting a generation of young, self-identified queers in San Francisco's Mission District. Rent was affordable, community was palpable, and gay youth, artists, and free spirits migrated to the city to find each other."
The combined efforts of the Department of Public Works, San Francisco Police Department, and the Ahsing outreach team successfully maintained a clear west side of Mission Street for two weekends.
"What do people want? Well it turns out they want stores like Nintendo. They've been open for maybe a little over a month-and-a-half and the line has been down the block every single day," said Marisa Rodriguez.
Residents express frustration over unaccepted streets, facing issues such as debris accumulation, maintenance responsibility, and potholes, which are not managed by the city services.
World of Dumplings returns for Year 2 during Fleet Week 2025, featuring over 20 restaurant vendors. The event includes cooking demos, trivia, and cultural performances—celebrating diverse cultures through dumplings.
"Inside the pop-up, everything was curated to the nines: red and white, BIGFACE branded, primed and polished for opening day. The shop featured a full espresso bar, mini-retail in its 'Corner Market,' and a locally sourced pastry selection, this week from Bernal Bakery."
"We owe our small businesses and residents safe and clean public spaces. People experiencing RV homelessness deserve compassion and pathways to stability. At the same time, our neighborhoods and small businesses deserve safe and clean streets. We really do believe that we can do both."
"The attorney with the Department of Homeland Security moved to dismiss the men's cases, citing that circumstances have changed to such an extent that continuing their asylum cases was no longer in the interest of the department."