Good afternoon!
Sad news: the trailblazing muralist and educator Patricia Rodriguez has died at the age of 80. She was a co-founder, in 1972, of the Bay Area art collective Las Mujeres Muralistas, and a mentor to generations of artists and muralists.
San Francisco has settled with homeless plaintiffs for $2.8 million, after a years-long lawsuit alleged that S.F. workers failed to follow the city’s own rules against throwing away homeless people’s personal belongings.
Starting Oct. 1, the city will allow homeless families to stay in shelters for 90 days and receive unlimited 90-day extensions. The new policy was the result of negotiations with families, most of them new immigrants, and city officials.
See the back story on how the families organized with Faith in Action to stop their eviction from shelters.
The SFPD’s Taraval Station covers the most populous and largest geographic area in San Francisco—but sometimes has only 5 cops on duty. The area still has one of the lowest crime rates in the city.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
S.F. muralist, educator Patricia Rodriguez dies at 80
Her memorial will be held Friday July 25 at the Victoria Theatre from 7-9PM.
S.F. settles longstanding homeless lawsuit for $2.8M
“We are happy to be putting this lawsuit behind us.”
After pushback, homeless families can stay in shelters longer
“When government isn’t afraid to try things and listen to feedback, we can craft thoughtful, effective policies.”
Just a few cops cover S.F.’s largest police district
“I had to leave my foot beat and go help with the call, because we don’t have enough people to respond.”
Back Story
S.F. homeless families say mayor promised reprieve. They got eviction notices.
“It’s completely unfair and terrifying for those families.”
SNAP
S.F. summer
By Zach Smith
Events
Today: Will Hill with Ian Kelly, 5inco, Jackson Stone, at the Brick & Mortar Music Hall, July 23, 8-10PM
Tomorrow: The Pancakes & Booze Art Show, at Public Works, July 14, 7PM- midnight