Author: cappstreetcrap
Street signs now on 24th Street marking it a “Latino Cultural District’
October 19, 2016
Visitors to 24th Street in the Mission may notice a new addition to the business-lined corridor: street signs aimed at raising awareness of the neighborhood’s cultural history. On Tuesday, city crews hung signs reading ‘Calle 24 Latino Cultural District” along the stretch of 24th between Mission and Potrero streets, the latest in ongoing efforts by […]
Woman can’t take the heat, attempts to rehome once-bitten burrito
October 18, 2016
In what has to be one of the most, er, unique takes on the sharing economy, a woman posted to a Facebook forum Monday in attempt to give away her too-spicy carne asada burrito “with one bite taken out.” Up for grabs for free in Oakland, the burrito had come from somewhere in the Mission […]
Not-so-super man
October 17, 2016
He got aHEAD of himself? [Photo via 42Lions/Instagram] Previously: Rough times for superheroes
Stopped in to say ‘high?’ Amazon pot comedy wrapping up filming in the Mission
October 13, 2016
The Mission has been a bit greener as of late. Crews have been filming the pilot for Amazon’s pot-themed comedy ‘Budding Prospects’ has been taking place in various Mission locations since the beginning of the month and wraps up today in the neighborhood. Budding Prospects, based on the book of the same name by T.C. […]
A chapter closed: Modern Times will shutter next month
October 11, 2016
Never quite able to regain its footing since it was forced from Valencia Street in 2011, Modern Times Bookstore Collective is set to close next month after 45 years in business. According to an announcement on the store’s Facebook page, the progressive book store will shut its doors at 2919 24th St. on Nov. 15. […]
Teen injured in weekend shooting
October 10, 2016
A 13-year-old boy was shot in the Mission District early Sunday evening but is expected to recover from his injuries, authorities said. The shooting took place around 6:30 p.m. near the corner of 26th and Valencia streets, said San Francisco Police Sgt. Michael Andraychak. The teen was taken to an area hospital with injuries that […]
Dumped doll a real head turner
October 7, 2016
Devil baby be gone! [via @LDellas]
Political season snark
October 6, 2016
Posted at 20th and Folsom streets by someone, I’m guessing, cranky about the plastic wrapped political fliers that District 9 supervisor candidate Joshua Arce left on neighborhood doorsteps this week. [via Leef Smith/Instagram]
Girl, Interceptored
September 27, 2016
That’s MS. Meter maid to you buddy.