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Mission Dolores.

Dispatches filed from Mission Dolores, in reverse chronological order.

Current lead

Caltrain Makes SF-to-Stanford Commute Workable, Reddit Tells New Hire

A newly hired Stanford employee weighing whether to leave San Francisco got a consistent answer from the Bay Area subreddit this week: try Caltrain before you pack anything.

By Bex Connolly, City Hall · May 25, 2026

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3 dispatches

Culture

The Golden Fire Hydrant Gets Its Annual Glow-Up — And Yes, It Actually Matters

Every year, a small crowd gathers in Dolores Park to slap a fresh coat of gold paint on a fire hydrant.

April 18, 2026

Politics

A 2-Year-Old Is Dead From Fentanyl. Her Parents Have Been Charged With Murder.

There is no gentle way to write this story.

April 15, 2026

Culture

The Mission Dolores Security Guard Who Greets Everyone

If you've spent any time around Mission Dolores lately, you've probably encountered that security guard — the one who greets literally everyone.

April 4, 2026