Good afternoon!
Hey, congratulations: El Tecolote, the bilingual Mission newspaper that’s trained generations of journalists, is celebrating its 55th anniversary! Stop by the offices at 2958 24th St. from 5-10PM today for the party. Yes, there will be a piรฑata.
This morning, several adults and families with children filled the S.F. immigration court for scheduled hearings. A weeping Colombian woman seeking asylum was handcuffed outside the courtroom and arrested by ICE.
The U.S. citizen who was detained Wednesday protesting ICE arrests has been charged with two federal misdemeanors. She was held incommunicado at ICE headquarters and the Santa Rita jail in Alameda County until yesterday, when a judge released her pending trial.
San Francisco will receive between $8-12 million as part of a nationwide opioid settlement. Between 2015 and 2020, the city saw a 500% increase in opioid overdoses.
And check this out, sports fans: Liliana Michelena‘s got the story on Bay FC’s debut tomorrow at Oracle Park.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
ICE protester charged with federal misdemeanors in S.F.
Holding a citizen at an ICE building is โunheard of,โsaid a public defender.
S.F. to receive $8-12 million from opioid lawsuit payout
“No settlement can bring back the lives that were lost.”
Born at S.F. State, El Tecolote turns 55
ย “One of those very scrappy but awesome, wonderful newsrooms.”
16th St. Plaza Crackdown
Day 163: A Womanโs Place
“If itโs illegal to be homeless, we need more housing. What do you want us to do?”
SNAP
Crane Cove coyote
By Jake Hanft
Events
Today: El Tecolote’s 55th Birthday Celebration, at Acciรณn Latina, August 22, 5-10PM
Tomorrow: Raga & Rhythm, at the Red Poppy Art House, August 23, 7:30-9PM
Sunday: Guajirรณn Cuban Jam, at Bissap Baobab, August 24, 7-10PM