Mastodawn

Here are two articles on #reading that deserve to be re-tooted not just boosted:

https://sharonecathcart.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/from-rif-to-ridicule-what-happened-to-celebrating-reading/

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/reading-crisis-solution-literature-personal-passion/685461/?gift=OiB0nX6YsGpAXB68m8k5JgGfGrAiQ-68rqx3FhAycKA

Personally, I read a lot, just not #books.

I'm on the Net everyday reading articles like these (and others), as well as news published by the #NYT, the #SFChronical & #SFGate, as well as those published by other smaller independent news agencies in SF, like #MissionLocal, #SFist and #The Voice but, while I still buy them, I seldom take the time to read books lately.

Why? I'm not sure but spending time on the Net has a lot to do with it because when I read a book, it's usually while listing to #music out of my #vinyl or #CD collection, which I also haven't been doing much lately.

So, I think it's time to start listening to music & reading books again.

From RIF to Ridicule: What Happened to Celebrating Reading?

When I was a kid, there was a program called RIF—Reading Is FUNdamental. And yes, they emphasized the “fun” just like that. There were posters in the library and little paper bookmarks. The message…

Sharon E. Cathcart

N-gated Hacker News Jun 12, 2025

🍸🚶‍♂️ Finally, the *groundbreaking* privilege to legally parade Valencia St. with a drink in hand—because nothing says civic progress like public intoxication! Meanwhile, Mission Local is desperately shaking its virtual tip jar, hoping your cash can magically transform their relentless coverage into #accountability at City Hall. 💰🙄
https://missionlocal.org/2025/06/valencia-drinking-san-francisco/ #publicintoxication #civicprogress #ValenciaSt #MissionLocal #tips #HackerNews #ngated

You can now walk around with a drink on Valencia Street — legally

San Francisco bar goers will soon be able to legally sip drinks on Valencia Street — no festival, no permit, and no special event needed. Starting

Mission Local

LilMikeSF Apr 8, 2025

Perpetual prude #MissionLocal blog editor (exiled from #SFWeekly, #Chronicle and other print publications) suggests #California Gov & notable #winery owner #Newsom could extend #SanFrancisco alcohol drinking hours to 4am to "own the libs" and perhaps please Steve Bannon...

https://missionlocal.org/2025/04/sf-plans-for-downtown-recovery-lean-heavily-on-getting-young-people-drunk/

Downtown SF recovery plan leans heavily on getting young people drunk

The city cannot, single-handedly, counter the global economic trends decimating downtown. But it can facilitate drawing hordes of young people there to get sozzled.

Mission Local

Joel VanderWerf Mar 31, 2025

"If the police, as they claim, established probable cause on every arrest — and went 0-for-40 with the DA — that’s problematic. And if they didn’t establish probable cause, then they violated people’s rights. It’s hard to suss out a possible third option here."

Yikes!

https://missionlocal.org/2025/03/sf-police-raid/

#SanFrancisco #MissionLocal

Forty arrests, zero charges: S.F. police raid was a dud. But not on social media.

Questions remain about both the efficacy and legality of an SFPD raid in which 40 people were arrested but none have yet been charged

Mission Local

Carol Brownson Nov 4, 2023

Just received email from #MissionLocal titled "Adult Leaves City Hall." 😹

https://missionlocal.org/2023/11/ben-rosenfield-san-franciscos-adult-in-the-room-bids-adieu/

Ben Rosenfield, San Francisco’s ‘adult in the room,’ bids adieu

San Francisco's fiscal outlook is "Up shit creek." SF lost its paddle with the announced departure of controller Ben Rosenfield.

Mission Local

Philip Weiss (Phil in SF)Jul 7, 2023

Anyone know why @MLNow went quiet after June 25th?

#MissionLocal

Webappia Jun 27, 2023

Mission Local: AI art, a sanctuary for technology enthusiasts. #TechieArt

Hashtags: #AIart #TechiesRefuge #MissionLocal Summery: AI art has become a refuge for tech enthusiasts seeking a creative outlet. As the field of artificial intelligence continues to advance, many techies are finding solace in exploring the intersection of technology and art. AI art refers to the use of artificial intelligence algorithms and techniques to create unique and innovative artworks.…

https://webappia.com/mission-local-ai-art-a-sanctuary-for-technology-enthusiasts-techieart/

Mission Local: AI art, a sanctuary for technology enthusiasts. #TechieArt

Half a year into the AI boom, the artists embracing AI in San Francisco’s Mission District generally have a tech background.

Webappia

zceline Jun 25, 2023

People of the SF Bay Area!

Keep your eyes open out there for this chair - stolen in the Mission this weekend from @lizzard !!

#SanFrancisco #Oakland #MissionLocal

quote-posting: https://mastodon.social/@lizzard/110601041926892288

Tero Keski-Valkama Nov 24, 2022

#SFPD authorized to #kill suspects using #robots in draft policy - #MissionLocal

"A #policy proposal heading for Board of Supervisors approval next week would explicitly authorize #SanFrancisco #police to kill suspects using robots."

https://missionlocal.org/2022/11/killer-robots-to-be-permitted-under-sfpd-draft-policy/

SFPD authorized to kill suspects using robots in draft policy

A policy proposal heading for Board of Supervisors approval next week would explicitly authorize San Francisco police to kill suspects using robots. The

Mission Local