Pieces Old and New
Know Your Rights: What to do if you encounter ICE
Fear of ICE raids and arrests has been spreading through immigrant communities, fueled by news reports, social media, and misinformation. It’s important to remember, however, that everyone in the U.S.— regardless of immigration status — is protected under the Constitution.
Miraloma Club Crash Injures Two
Two Injured In West Portal Walgreens Auto Crash
Chancellor Bilked City College for $8 Million
\We were led to believe City College was in dire financial straits—the fiscal reality was a substantial surplus
Bookshop West Portal’s Candidate Series Begins with Aaron Peskin
Bookshop West Portal’s Candidate Series: Farrell and Lurie
Bookshop West Portal was the gathering spot for its “Meet a Mayoral Candidate,” an opportunity to greet West Portal residents and answer questions in an informal format. Candidates Mark Farrell and Daniel Lurie both spoke at the neighborhood bookshop and attracted consi...
Inside S.F. Mayor's Push to Make Homelessness "Uncomfortable"
Mayor London Breed swiftly directed city departments to launch what many describe as aggressive sweeps of homeless encampments.
SFMTA Approves West Portal Station Project
An account of the riot in the Dublin on O'Connell Street
Walking down O’Connell Street on a wintery Thursday evening one would usually expect to run into nothing more than people briskly walking along, amidst the budding holiday cheer. But this evening would see this scene burnt to a crisp, when at roughly seven p.m. a stolen Gardai vehicle was set on fire in the middle of O’Connell Street’s north-bound lane. A crowd of onlookers stopped to observe this spectacle while countless masked teenagers and young men jumped around, seemingly in delight at th...
Backyard feud spills out on social media, spurs allegations of harassment, racism - El Tecolote
By now, it would not be surprising if the majority of Mission residents have at least heard of the ongoing mess that is the literal backyard dispute between next door neighbors Sirron Norris, of Sirron Norris’ Studio & Gallery, and Laura Rios, of Laura’s Beauty & Barbershop.
SFUSD Adds a Courtroom Battle to Their Lengthy List of Reopening Hurdles - El Tecolote
In what has deemed quite an unusual move, San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced on Feb. 3, that he had filed a lawsuit against the San Francisco United School District (SFUSD) and the San Francisco Board of Education (BOE) on the grounds that their plans to reopen the city’s public schools were “woefully inadequate and [didn’t] meet the basic requirements set by the state” to offer in-person, classroom instruction whenever possible.
Are We There Yet? COVID-19 and the Impending Return to the Classroom - El Tecolote
It seems like a decade ago when the San Francisco Unified School District announced that all S.F. public schools would be closed due to the dangers of COVID-19. For many teachers, that semester became a matter of basic pass/fail as both they and their students learned how to navigate an online curriculum.
The City Promised Financial Help for the Latinx Community, But Has It Been Enough? - El Tecolote
Several months ago, Mayor London Breed announced the allocation of $28.5 million for COVID-19 relief in the Latinx community, who have been hit disproportionately hard by the pandemic. One of those purposes for the money was economic relief for the Latinx small business community; another was economic support for the healthcare efforts conducted on a local level. But where one has received the funds intended for such a purpose, the other continues to be overlooked.
Despite $28.5 million for SF COVID-19 relief, challenges remain for Latinx community - El Tecolote
The word “Resiliency” comes to mind when thinking about the population of the Mission, especially in the time of COVID-19. It is a testament to the strength of the Latinx community that despite a disproportionate number of cases and limited resources providing aid, the Mission’s spirit hasn’t wavered. But after eight months of shelter in place and shuttered business, help looks like it’s on the way from the City.
