The iconic Tenderloin motor lodge was supposed to close on New Year’s — until its landlord stepped in at the 11th hour.

Tenants of Inner Sunset apartments were warned it would take a long time to return. It’s taking a really, really long time.

After months of fighting efforts by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain him, Bay Area activist Guillermo Medina Reyes was arrested by federal agents on Valentine’s Day, his legal team said.

At 23rd and Mission Streets. Photo by Neil G. Ballard.