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Low hanging fruit

[Spotted @ 18th and Capp by geehows]

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Capp Street after the 1906 quake

Just got this amazing postcard showing Capp and 17th streets after the 1906 quake as a gift. Amazing.

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‘Japanese Jimmie Rodgers’ going on hiatus

Toshio Hirano, the charming country crooner who plays regular gigs in the Mission at Amnesia and the Rite Spot Cafe, appears to be hanging up his guitar or at least taking a long break from music. Hirano made the announcement last week on his Facebook page but did not explain why he’s going to stop playing. […]

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Just thinking of the ladies

Chivalry, alive and well

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Mission native seen in viral video talks gentrification

Buzzfeed takes on gentrification in the Mission in a video called, “What It’s Like To Get Kicked Out Of Your Neighborhood.” The video features Kai, one of the guys seen arguing with Dropbox bros in the dispute last year over a Mission soccer field. [H/t Bustle] (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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You’ve been asked nicely

Piss off!

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The latest buzz

Capp Street has a new honey bee mural. (Between 17th and 18th streets).

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Capp Street library open, seeking donations

Spotted on Capp between 21st and 22nd streets by Twitter user @dunbar151 who says, “I’m rooting for you, upstart lending shelf.” [top photo via @dunbar151]

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Neighborhood preservation

Quite a spread.

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Absurdity alert: New site helps you couchsurf while raking in money from Airbnb

Is your San Francisco apartment not quite the cash cow you hoped it would be? The sharing economy has a fix for that. Billed as “Airbnb for Airbnb,” a new website hooks you up with fellow Airbnb users so you can stay at their place while renting out yours. The homepage for Can I Stay […]

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