Mission Mission

Gangs of San Francisco is a series of t-shirts celebrating the various “gangs” that tore shit up in San Francisco throughout history. Ohlone Chiefs apparently hailed from the Mission District, back before the Gang Injunction Zone. See rival gang t-shirts here, but, well, clearly the Ohlone Chiefs could kick the Fleishhacker Diving Club’s ass. (Thanks, Plug1!)

Previously on Mission Mission:

Homo Habilis Sweethearts Shirt

Fuck Cars Shirt

Titty City Shirt

Gillian says:

The election is over – come dig in the dirt!

Please join us to plant 300 plants in the middle of Guerrero Street, tomorrow (Saturday).
Enjoy the music of the Aaron Cohen Jazz trio. Sample delicious food from Boulangerie Bay Bread.
Organic juice boxes for kids. Friendly neighbors!

Even if you can’t volunteer, come take a stroll along Guerrero – where the Mission, Bernal and Noe Valley meet!

When: Saturday, November 8th, 9:30am to 2pm, rain or shine

Where: Guerrero Street, from 25th to 24th  Streets (one median)

Read: http://www.sanjoseguerrero.com/Greening/PlantingInstructions.php

Bring: Work gloves, a hand trowel and your neighbors and friends

Tonight at 5:30, everybody in town will meet at Civic Center, march down Market to Castro, and ultimately Dolores Park. SFist has further details and commentary, and the official poster art, here.

Map by Protest 8.

By Captain Stephen Tacchini

The past couple of weeks have been extremely busy in the Mission District.  Besides the everyday calls for police services, arrests, crime prevention programs, traffic safety and enforcements, community meetings, training, and crime enforcement operations, there have been several large events to plan for and facilitate. Despite the demand, the officers of Mission Station stepped up and delivered the necessary police services. The workload of these officers is often daunting, yet no challenge goes unmet.  Their work ethic and commitment to public safety and crime prevention is commendable and the pride they take in the performance of their duties is well deserved.

Over the past couple of months, the Mission District has hosted several large events involving thousands of attendees.  The last two weeks of October were very busy planning and organizing the Red Bull Soapbox Derby which drew approximately 100,000 persons, the “Milk” movie premier at the Castro Theater, Halloween, Dia de las Muertes Parade, and Election Day events.  It may seem as though there is not much involved in planning these events, but I assure you the process is often complex, involving multiple agencies, large personnel resources and logistical planning to assure all necessary equipment and personnel needs are accounted for.  An important ingredient in planning and working with organizers, community members, and merchants is diplomacy, respect, experience, and knowledge of what needs to be done.  Behind the scenes, organizing all aspects of these events is Sergeant Marta McDowell. The demand on police personnel to staff these events is significant and it takes flexible and creative distribution of resources by Sergeant McDowell and the Mission Station lieutenants to make sure sufficient patrol officers remain available to police the district. I want to publicly commend Sergeant McDowell for her outstanding and tireless efforts in planning and supervising all of the previously listed events.  Each and every one of them went off without a hitch and the level of public safety at the events and elsewhere in the district were exceptional.

Often times, and occasionally with appropriate reason, the media cites perceived shortcomings of the Police Department in the performance of its duties.  In the case of the events hosted in the Mission District, planned and supervised by Sergeant Marta McDowell, there is no room for criticism, but only praise.  Since the media reporting on these events was limited, I feel it is important to share with you the positive outcome of all of the events.  It is also important to recognize the efforts of the officers of Mission Station and from other units of the San Francisco Police Department in making all of the events happen safely, peacefully, and with a continuity of professional and respectful service.  A job well done by all!

I respect criticism provided for the goal of improvement.  I encourage suggestions made for the good of all. I welcome participation from those who care enough to share the burden of trying to make a difference.

Newsletter comes with a number of other features including a resource list, a day-by-day summary of criminal activity, and “Outstanding Arrest.” To subscribe, email Mirna_Melendez (at) sfgov (dot) sfgov (dot) org.

Wow, look at that soup. I can’t believe I biked right past and didn’t go in. Fortunately, Jesse went in and took lots of great pictures. Full report here. I’m glad Elizabeth’s fortune cookie fortunes made the grade, and I fully support the Jew-food idea.

Johnny0 was there too, and he also paid a visit to the operation’s former corner afterward. Link.

Stay tuned to Mission Street Food for weekly updates.

Wait, there was a shrine to Buddy Holly the other night? Pics please.

Plug1 saw some shit last night Tuesday night:

The police were chasing 2 streakers thru Dolores park, one had no on 8 on his chest, the other had the obama logo. Unfortunately, I left the camera in the car and have no pictures.

Anybody not leave the camera in the car?

Walter says:

Was at Muddy’s around 10 AM yesterday and sat next to Chuck D. Yes, Public Enemy Chuck D. At Muddys. I was in disbelief, but after he asked me to watch his laptop (a Mac) while he got a cup of coffee, I confirmed. Any other Chuck sightings in the Mission?

Link.

Photo by Brendan O’Connor. Spotted by Christina from Borrowed, bought, stolen. Nice shot! I love living in the city.

Amid all the street parties and other hubbub of the last few days, I neglected to mention a personal milestone I reached over the weekend. For years I’ve been walking down that really cute block of Lexington and reminding myself to someday have a dance party under the disco ball.

On Saturday, I did it, kind of. Really, I just played some music on my phone and cut the rug for a few minutes while my companions waited more or less patiently. But, it was fun.