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Entertainment Commission delays decision on 4234 Mission Street permit after residents cite noise, loitering and public‑safety concerns
Summary
The commission continued Jose Escolero’s application to operate live entertainment at 4234 Mission Street (doing business as La Officina) to Feb. 4 after neighbors described loud music, loitering, urination and vomiting; Ingleside Station presented statistics showing a drop in nearby crime and recommended 15 permit conditions.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission voted to continue consideration of a live‑entertainment permit for 4234 Mission Street to its Feb. 4 meeting after neighbors pressed the commission for more outreach and enforceable conditions. Applicant Jose Escolero, doing business as La Officina, has operated the location about four months and said he wants to continue hosting live music.
Deputy Director Cammie Blackstone introduced the application and noted neighborhood concerns and recommendations from Ingleside Station; she told the commission staff had the venue’s ABC paperwork and would pull prior permit conditions for commissioners to review. Blanca, who spoke for the applicant, said Escolero is “the new owner for 4234 Mission Street” and that the venue had live music on Fridays and Saturdays. She said security pat‑downs and bag checks are performed and that staff tries to…
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