Good afternoon!
ICE arrested seven people at an apartment building in SOMA yesterday, and six people were seized at immigration court, amid confusion and fear. Margaret Kadifa has the details.
Nice neighborhood story about the Excelsior’s Royal Bakeryโyou know, the one with the mural of the Last Supper? After some family tragedies, the storefront is re-opening for retail customers soon.
We’ve got a very cool look at artist Rose B. Simpson, whose new show at the de Young features a 1964 Buick Riviera that she meticulously rebuilt and painted in vibrant Tewa polychrome. Check it out!
And here’s a blast from the pastโLabor Day weekend 2020, when Mayor London Breed (remember her?) and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence reminded San Franciscans to wear masks while cruising. Given the current rise in Covid cases, and the chaotic state of vaccine rollouts, that may still be good advice.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
S.F. immigration judge ordered a woman into court. Then ICE took her.
“Please, I cannot go back to my country.”
Two tragedies nearly shuttered The Excelsiorโs Royal Baking Co. A comeback awaits.
“I had to keep going and be strong.”
Artist Rose B. Simpson parks a 1964 Buick inside the de Young
“I think in clay.”
Back Story
Mayor Breed and the Sisters say โwear your maskโ during the Labor Day weekend
โLetโs be honest. We know most people come here to pick somebody up.”
SNAP
Sunflowers
By Lydia Chรกvez
Events
Today: Disco, Yes with Elements Oakland featuring Maurice Fulton, at Public Works, August 29, 9PM-midnight
Tomorrow: Community Organizing Forum on ICE, Adobe Books, August 30, 2-5PM
Sunday: NTP Presents Bigbabygucci, at the Brick & Mortar Music Hall, August 31, 7-9PM
