Results tagged “immigrant” from Bay Voices
The estimated 60,000 San Franciscans who lack health insurance are facing troubled times as the nation confronts an economic recession and flu outbreak. Luckily, however, San Franciscans have options for finding health care thanks to both privately and city-funded projects. Eric Meuser reports from the Mission District.
Mayan brothers and boxers Bernardo and Alex Nic reach back to the fable of “Hero Twins” Hunahpu and Xbalanque as they battle their way through life's adversities. Alexis Terrazas reports from the Mission District.
With her hair tied in a bun, Carmen Biminchumo carefully fixes some of the balloons, souvenirs and other adornments that she sells at her Mission District store, “Decoración de Salones ‘Carmen,’” or "Carmen's Salon Decorations.” Maria Umanzor reports on an entrepreneur in the Mission District.
Claudia León says her early experiences as a young volunteer in the Mission District helped ther to prepare for her current job as program coordinator for the Chicana/Latina Foundation. Melissa Dudum-Maya reports from the Mission District.
It may be an exaggeration to say that everyone in the Mission Districtknows Ethel Newlin, a longtime community safety activist and well-known squeaky wheel for quality of life issues, but it certainly seems that way. Beth Renneisen 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.
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...
Maria Reyes created the Go Get It after-school tutoring center because young people need help finishing school and planning their futures. Karla Amaya reports from Concord.
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.
