Results tagged “Mission” from Bay Voices
Protesters covered in fake $100 bills tried to "buy" votes in a demonstration meant to highlight the political influence that landlords and real estate agents in local government. Daisy Miao reports from San Francisco.
DJ “Monkey” is the mastermind behind Pirate Cat Radio (PCR), which broadcasts to the world from a little cafe at the corner of 21st and Florida streets. Maria DeLorenzo reports from the Mission District.
Andrea will finish high school this spring with a 3.83 cumulative grade point average, $15,000 in scholarships, but her dream is to attend the University of California at Davis has been stalled by the laws that cover tuition rates for undocumented immigrants. Brenda Reyes reports from the Mission District.
Continue reading Tuition fee law stalls undocumented student's UC Davis, Stanford dreams.
Breast cancer is a serious diagnosis for any woman, however, what is the leading cause of death among Hispanic women is an increasingly preventable one with a little time and care. Taryn Harrington reports from the Mission District.
Continue reading Health advocates warn Latinas about failure to seek cancer check-ups.
Like all other high schools, John O’Connell High School is waiting to hear on the governor’s final budget cut before sending out pink slips to more teachers.
In a school with more than 50 teachers, 14 have already received their pink slips, according to school officials. Tara Haghighi reports from the Mission District.
Musician Ricardo Dos Santos fears that many young musicians and listeners fail to understand and appreciate the origins of Samba music from Brazil. JC Domingo reports from San Jose.
The beats of drums, the tapping of feet, the clapping of hands, and the calling out of symphonic poems can be heard during a traditional Panamanian Tamborito dance. Tamborito, Panama’s national dance, is an expression of the country’s people’s hopes, desires, spirit, and soul. Paulette Greenhouse reports from the Mission District.
Continue reading Las Bellezas Panameñas troupe to bring Tamborito dance to Carnaval.
As children look forward to their summer break approach, parents who want to keep their kids busy are investigating options available for summer activities. Fernanda Silva reports from the Mission District.
By Roberto Daza San Francisco’s undocumented workforce waits patiently for a day’s work, crowding the early-morning sidewalks in San Francisco’s Mission District, from the dingy and unkempt landscapes of the 25th Street exit and nearby Rolph Park to the noticeably...
Renters make up eight out of 10 residents in the Mission District, so many are fearful of a statewide measure that could curtail rent controls. Taryn Harrington reports from the Mission District.
By Sarah Bogen With the Potrero Del Sol skatepark scheduled to open in June, supporters say it will add even more life to the Mission District and put San Francisco back on the map as a skateboarding city. Tall bushy...
Still locked behind steel fences, the new skatepark at Portrero Del Sol in the Mission District is stimulating anticipation, mixed reactions and even some late night sneak peeks.
Lexi Bondar reports from the Mission District.
It is 3:30 am. As late night bar hoppers head home after a night of drinking and socializing, Blanca Valle is stepping into Panadería La Mexicana to begin her long day of work. Paulette Greenhouse visits a popular, family-run business in the Mission District.
Continue reading Family spirit and 4:30 a.m. opening contribute to success of Panadería.
High school leaders Arda Sititrawet and Besso Khidesheli will travel to Mali, West Africa, to help build a new school under the Building with Books program. Brenda Reyes reports from the Mission District.
Some of the most respected community organizations in the Mission District are joining forces to create a one-stop service center for medical, legal and financial services at a former furniture store. Fernanda Silva reports from the Mission District.
Blanca Muñoz, a 55-year-old housekeeper and grandmother has a new job: tenants’ rights activist. Elizabeth Pfeffer reports on the campaign against Proposition 98 in the Mission District.
Adult Latino jobseekers are learning email and other computer skills as a prerequisite to searching for work. Elizabeth Pfeffer reports from the Mission District.
Continue reading Adult Latinos shift to email in search for jobs.
Immaculate Conception Academy has one of the most diverse student enrollments among private schools in San Francisco. Tara Haghighi reports from the Mission District.
Continue reading Academy features bargain rates.
Mission Beacon, a nonprofit community center based at Everett Middle School, helps young people and their families cope with problems in their lives. JC Domingo reports from the Mission District
Continue reading Schoolyard fistfight symbolizes need for help.
A youth apprenticeship organization aimed at letting middle school students explore career options is launching its San Francisco program out of the Women’s Building on 18th Street this fall. Brenda Reyes reports from the Mission District.
