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Liliana Michelena reports on why the El Farolito soccer players climbed into the bleachers to fight after their loss on Wednesday: A Sacramento fan allegedly kicked the three-year-old son of Farolito striker Dembor Bengtson, and players rushed to protect their families. See the video.
How do you get the attention of City Hall? Well, Yujie Zhou has a great story about Ed Siu, ‘The Complaint Guy,‘ and his squeaky-wheel persistence that keeps giving politicians a headacheโand usually gets Chinatown‘s grievances resolved.
The San Francisco school district has signed a contract with the union representing custodians, cooks, and school secretaries. SFUSD officials warned of a severe budget shortfall by 2028, though Marina Newman reports its predictions have not always been accurate.
There’s a lot going on around the neighborhoods: Art (and the longest-imaginable lines for coffee) in the Richmond, Eid al-Fitr in the Tenderloin, and an affordable carnitas restaurant in the Mission. Check out all the buzz.
More soon,
Sara
Celebrate 24 years of the SF LGBT Center at their annual Soirรฉe. Expect an open bar, dinner, and live performancesโall while investing in the vital services that help the community thrive. Grab your tickets here!
Latest News
Opposing fan kicked El Farolito strikerโs toddler, sparking fight, players say
“Pick on someone your own size, not a baby.”
Ed Siu, Chinatownโs โcomplaint guy,โ isnโt here to make friends. Heโs here to get results.
“You got to voice up, then they will listen.”
SFUSD signs 3rd labor agreement in 2 months. District predicts major budget shortfall.
“We donโt have a crystal ball. Weโre looking at trends.”
Around the Neighborhoods
Mission Buzz: Carnitas and Taiwanese fried chicken coming to 22nd St.
“Four people would be able to eat for $40.”
SNAP
Family portrait
By Eleni Balakrishnan
Events
Today: Castro Night Market, on Market and Castro, March 20, 5-10PM
Tomorrow: Beginning Birding, at Garden for the Environment, March 21, 10AM-noon
Sunday: CMC Vocalpalooza at the Community Music Center, March 22, 11:30AM-4PM
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