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Locals get mayoral commendation, cut the ribbon on City Hall café

At the ribbon-cutting for Café Melange, Mayor Daniel Lurie acknowledged the work of local entrepreneurs.

Laura Wenus Mar 26, 2026

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I was ashamed of living in the Tenderloin. Not anymore.

The neighborhood’s bad reputation made Niko embarrassed to admit it was home. His grandma and others helped change his mind.

Niko Clark Mar 24, 2026

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Stephen Tennis lives on in neighbors’ hearts — and on the street that carries his name

At the unveiling of “Stephen Tennis Way,” friends reminisced about the local hero who touched many lives.

Noah Arroyo Mar 20, 2026

River is a longtime resident and steward of the Tenderloin. He’s experienced it from sidewalk to sanctuaries, gaining a unique and deeply personal perspective. Now 64, River’s writing aims to honor the community’s history and enduring spirit.

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San Francisco’s Van Ness Avenue, at Eddy Street.

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The fourth block

Once upon a time, as River plodded barefoot up Van Ness, the universe reached out.

River Mar 17, 2026