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immigration

Masked ICE Agents Detain Man at Gunpoint on SoMa's 6th Street, Sparking City Hall Rally and $1.8M Legal Fund Push

A Monday morning immigration arrest caught on home security video has set off protests, a City Hall rally, and emergency funding legislation in just four days.

Security camera footage shared by a neighbor on the morning of Monday, October 19, showed as many as four U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents — some in military-style fatigues, one in plainclothes carrying a handgun — detaining a man in a navy-blue suit on 6th Street near Bessie Carmichael Elementary School during morning drop-off hours. The man, heard on video saying he was a U.S. citizen on his way to work, was pushed to the ground and led away in handcuffs. ICE confirmed Tuesday that the man is 51-year-old Milton Ramos-Rodriguez, a Salvadoran national with a prior California voluntary manslaughter conviction who had been previously deported.

Read the full story: San Francisco Standard →
biotech

Dogpatch Biotech Revel Pharmaceuticals Claims a First: Reversing Molecular Aging in Human Tissue

A Dogpatch longevity startup says its engineered enzyme undid a form of protein damage that scientists had considered permanent for forty years — and the results were published in Nature Communications.

Revel Pharmaceuticals, a longevity startup headquartered at the American Industrial Center in Dogpatch, announced in July that its scientists — working with collaborators at Calico Life Sciences and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus — had published results in the journal Nature Communications describing a novel engineered enzyme called CMLase.

Read the full story: Potrero View →
public safety

Teen Fatally Shot at Potrero Hill Terrace and Annex, Second Gun Violence Incident This Year at the Redeveloping Complex

A teenager was killed Friday evening at the Potrero Hill public housing project, which is currently being torn down and rebuilt as a mixed-income development.

San Francisco police responded Friday evening, October 17, to a shooting at the Potrero Hill Terrace and Annex housing complex, where a teenager was killed, according to Mission Local. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed the fatality. No further details about the victim or a suspect were released publicly as of this week.

Read the full story: Mission Local →

The week ahead

SoMa & Mission Bay · forecast issued October 23, 2026 · National Weather Service

  1. Fri 64°55° Mostly Sunny
  2. Sat 66°54° Sunny
  3. Sun 65°56° Mostly Sunny
  4. Mon 63°55° Mostly Sunny
  5. Tue 62°55° Mostly Sunny
  6. Wed 62°56° Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
  7. Thu 61°55° Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Upcoming & Ongoing in the Community

Friday, October 23

In Their Name: Día de Los Muertos 2026

SOMArts opens its annual Día de los Muertos exhibition featuring altars and installations honoring family, community, and ancestral memory. The evening runs until 9 PM; admission is $15 (youth 16 and under free).

  • Location:SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St., SoMa
  • Time:6:00 PM
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Saturday, October 24

Undiscovered SF: Golden Hour Filipino Night Market

The annual Filipino American block party returns to the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District with food, live music, local vendors, and art from 4 to 10 PM; free with RSVP. An all-ages event with a 21+ afterparty from 10 PM to 1 AM.

  • Location:Victory Hall, 330 Ritch St., SoMa (SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District)
  • Time:4:00 PM
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Saturday, October 24

SIDEPIECE Day Party at Gold Bar Distillery, Treasure Island

DJ duo SIDEPIECE headlines an open-air daytime-to-night party at the Gold Bar Distillery on Treasure Island, featuring house music, sweeping Bay views, a full bar, and food trucks.

  • Location:Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery & Tasting Room, 1 Avenue of the Palms, Treasure Island
  • Time:12:00 PM
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Sunday, October 25

SFMOMA Free Family Day

SFMOMA opens its doors free of charge to families on October 25, with art-making activities and programming for all ages; the museum is always free for visitors 18 and under, and on Free Family Day adults accompanying children also get in at no cost.

  • Location:SFMOMA, 151 3rd St., SoMa
  • Time:10:00 AM
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Wednesday, October 29

Practical Magic 2 Movie Night at Oracle Park

Oracle Park hosts a special Halloween season outdoor screening of Practical Magic 2 on the field. Tickets are available at sfgiants.com/practicalmagic.

  • Location:Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, Mission Bay
  • Time:Various times
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Through October 31

Terror Vault: 'SLASHED — Return to Hellville' Halloween Haunt

San Francisco's immersive haunted attraction returns to the historic Mint building for the 2026 season with a new horror-themed theatrical experience from Peaches Christ. Tickets available at terrorvault.com.

  • Location:San Francisco Mint, 88 5th St., SoMa
  • Time:6:00 PM Thu–Fri, 5:30 PM Sat–Sun
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More from the Community

Mission Bay

Thrill-O-Ween Cancelled at Mission Bay's Thrive City — Valkyries WNBA Finals to Blame

Thrive City's sixth annual Thrill-O-Ween family Halloween celebration, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts created by the Golden State Valkyries' run in the 2026 WNBA Finals.

Read the full story: Chase Center / Thrive City →
housing

Mission Bay Block 4 East Scores Building Permits for 398 Affordable Homes in Two-Tower Plan

Building permits were issued in early October for both phases of Mission Bay Block 4 East, a 100-percent-affordable housing development at 3rd Street between Mission Rock Street and China Basin Street.

Read the full story: SF YIMBY →

Community Directory

Mexican & Latin American

South of Market Landmark

Californios

Fine-dining Mexican tasting menu

The world's first three-Michelin-star Mexican restaurant, helmed by chef Val M. Cantú, serving an inventive tasting menu rooted in Mexican and Northern California ingredients.

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Asian

South of Market Landmark

Benu

Contemporary Asian fine dining

Chef Corey Lee's three-Michelin-star flagship, ranked among the world's 50 best restaurants, serving an Asian-inspired tasting menu in an intimate SoMa setting.

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Dogpatch

Wooly Pig

Asian-fusion café and sandwich shop

A popular Dogpatch neighborhood spot known for bold, Asian-influenced sandwiches, plates, and fresh seasonal ingredients in a relaxed setting.

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Dogpatch

Sohn

Korean-inspired café and bar

A spacious Dogpatch warehouse conversion with Korean-inflected dishes — popcorn chicken, cold noodles, taco bar — and a low-key vibe suited for weekday dates or weekend crowds.

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Mission Bay

Burma Love

Burmese restaurant

A Mission Bay outpost of the popular Burma Love brand, serving Burmese staples including tea leaf salad, rainbow salad, and coconut noodle dishes near Thrive City.

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South of Market

Dabao Singapore

Singaporean hawker-style restaurant

A five-year SoMa institution serving authentic Singaporean classics — five-spice Hainanese chicken rice, Char Kway Teow noodles — in an unfussy, minority-owned setting.

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Italian & Deli

South of Market

Montesacro SOMA

Roman pinseria and wine bar

Beloved SoMa pinseria serving Rome's ancient oval flatbread — pinsa — made from a blend of wheat, rice, and soy flour, with an excellent Italian wine list.

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Dogpatch

Marcella's Lasagneria

Italian lasagna restaurant

A cozy Potrero Hill/Dogpatch spot specializing in inventive baked lasagnas, from classic Bolognese to creative seasonal variations, with a homey indoor-outdoor feel.

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Dogpatch Landmark

Piccino Restaurant

Cal-Italian café and pizzeria

A Dogpatch-adjacent Cal-Italian hangout with thin-crust pizzas, milk-braised pork ragù, walk-up bar seating, and a covered parklet ideal for daytime dining.

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Brunch & Breakfast

Potrero Hill Landmark

Plow

Neighborhood breakfast and brunch café

A beloved Potrero Hill corner café open since 2010, drawing loyal queues for its lemon ricotta pancakes, crispy potatoes, and locally sourced egg plates.

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Potrero Hill

Giuliana's Just for You Café

New American breakfast and brunch café

A cheerful Potrero Hill/Dogpatch café serving New American brunch with fresh-baked bread, locally sourced ingredients, and unforgettable beignets.

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Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

Potrero Hill

Chez Maman East

French bistro

A casual Potrero Hill French bistro serving classic bistro fare — moules frites, croque-monsieur, and steak frites — in a warm, neighborhood setting.

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Mission Bay

SF Kebab

Mediterranean grill

A reliable Mission Bay family restaurant offering Mediterranean kebabs, rice, and salads with indoor and outdoor seating, popular with UCSF campus visitors.

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Pizza & Sandwiches

Dogpatch

Long Bridge Pizza

Neighborhood pizzeria

A Dogpatch favorite known for thoughtfully topped, well-priced pies and a casual, community-minded atmosphere near the waterfront.

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Bars & Wine Bars

Dogpatch

Ungrafted

Wine bar and restaurant

Founded by Master Sommelier Rebecca Fineman, Ungrafted pairs an impressive, approachable wine list with thoughtfully crafted food in a relaxed Dogpatch setting.

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Dogpatch Landmark

Dogpatch Saloon

Neighborhood bar

A beloved Dogpatch dive bar with a loyal dog-friendly following, craft cocktails, and late-night hours — open daily from 2 p.m. through 2 a.m.

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Dogpatch

Third Rail

Craft cocktail bar

A Dogpatch cocktail bar known for creative drinks alongside housemade beef and candy jerky, with shot-beer-jerky combos that keep regulars coming back.

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Dogpatch

Bar Piccino

Craft cocktail lounge

A refined Dogpatch cocktail bar with a full Negroni menu, creative non-alcoholic cocktails, mezcal flights, and Oyster Sundays in an intimate setting.

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Seafood & American

Mission Bay Landmark

Mission Rock Resort

Waterfront bar and restaurant

A beloved SF Legacy Business at the water's edge near Oracle Park, serving fresh Dungeness crab deviled eggs, clam chowder, and $1 oysters at happy hour.

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Mission Bay

ATwater Tavern

Waterfront bar and restaurant

A Mission Bay waterfront tavern popular on Giants game days, offering American pub fare and a broad drink menu steps from Oracle Park.

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Stories in My Town News are compiled from public sources, and with assistance from AI. Please verify important details at the cited source. All named individuals appear only in their publicly documented roles. Directory listings reflect publicly available contact information and are updated periodically.
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'I thought they were going to shoot him': ICE agent draws gun on man in SoMa

 ·  https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/19/ice-agents-gun-arrest-soma-video/

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ICE confirms SoMa arrest of previously deported man after video shows agent drawing gun

 ·  https://www.ktvu.com/news/san-francisco-ice-arrest-milton-ramos-rodriguez-soma

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ICE Agent Draws Gun on Man Near SoMa School, Witnesses Say He Pleaded U.S. Citizenship

 ·  https://hoodline.com/2026/10/ice-agent-draws-gun-on-man-near-soma-school-witnesses-say-he-pleaded-u-s-citizenship/

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Man arrested by ICE faces domestic violence charge

 ·  https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/21/sf-leaders-rally-immigrants-soma-ice-arrest/

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S.F. to put $1.8M to immigrant defense day after public ICE arrest

 ·  https://missionlocal.org/2026/10/san-francisco-to-put-1-8m-to-immigrant-defense-day-after-public-ice-arrest/

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SF to Fund $1.8 Million In Immigrant Legal Support as Bay Area ICE Arrests Surge

 ·  https://sfist.com/2026/10/21/sf-to-add-1-8-million-for-immigrant-legal-defense-as-bay-area-ice-arrests-surge/

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Dogpatch Startup Revel Pharmaceuticals Makes Anti-Aging Breakthrough

 ·  https://www.potreroview.net/dogpatch-startup-revel-pharmaceuticals-makes-anti-aging-breakthrough/

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Revel Pharmaceuticals and Collaborators Report Enzymatic Reversal of a Chemical Hallmark of Aging in Human Tissue

 ·  https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260714631421/en/Revel-Pharmaceuticals-and-Collaborators-Report-Enzymatic-Reversal-of-a-Chemical-Hallmark-of-Aging-in-Human-Tissue

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Teen shot and killed at Potrero Hill public housing complex

 ·  https://missionlocal.org/2026/10/man-shot-killed-san-francisco-potrero-hill-housing-complex/

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New Building Permits Issued For Mission Bay Block 4 East, San Francisco

 ·  https://sfyimby.com/2026/10/new-building-permits-issued-for-mission-bay-block-4-east-san-francisco.html

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In Their Name: Día de Los Muertos 2026 at SOMArts

 ·  https://sf.funcheap.com/region/soma-san-francisco/

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'Undiscovered' 2026: SF's Huge Filipino Block Party (SoMa)

 ·  https://sf.funcheap.com/undiscovered-sf-2026/

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Practical Magic 2 Movie Night at Oracle Park

 ·  https://www.mlb.com/giants

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Events on Treasure Island San Francisco

 ·  https://www.tisf.com/events