Today from Mission Local
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Immigrants in the Bay Area who are “not a threat to public safety” are increasingly under electronic surveillance, writes Clara-Sophia Daly. Read about how ankle monitors, wrist monitors, and smartphone apps affect the daily lives of immigrants awaiting determination of their cases.
Hamza Fahmy reports on D6 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood’s plan to get corner stores in the Tenderloin to sell fresh produce. Apparently the merchants aren’t all convinced.
Four candidates are vying for the seat of D8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, who terms out this year. Io Yeh Gilman asks them about their priorities.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
ICE steps up surveillance of immigrants with increased electronic monitoring
“This entire system is a big corporate giveaway—this is an unnecessary program.”
Meet the District 8 candidates: What is your No. 1 issue?
“We’re losing artists, nurses, teachers, queer families, and working people who built this city’s culture. When they go, so does the city we love.”
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS
S.F. supe wants vegetables, fruits in Tenderloin corner stores, but owners are skeptical
“You need to sell tobacco and alcohol to survive here.”
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By Chris Palmer
Events
Today: El Silencio Árido del Agua (The Arid Silence of Water) at the Brava Theater, August 5, 8-10 pm
Tomorrow: Value Culture presents Sumyer of Love: OSL Pre-Party, The Chapel, August 6, 6-8pm
