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SFUSD Superintendent Maria Su got some belated Valentine’s Day cards from immigrant children asking her to stop budget cuts that affect newcomer families, writes Mariana Garcia. Teachers say Su promised to meet with them to discuss the cuts.

For the back story, see Joe Eskenazi‘s report on why families and educators say the district has undermined newcomer programs.

After less than a year with Alan Wong as their mayorally-appointed supervisor, Sunset voters will choose their own. Meet the D4 candidates with Junyao Yang.

It’s heavy lifting over in Noe Valley, where JL Odom checks out a women-centered gym that offers strength training without mirrors or machismo.

More soon,

Sara

SF STEAM Academy is opening its new elementary school with small classes and project-based learning. Join their Open House on March 13 (9:30 AM) to see it in action. Register here!

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S.F. immigrant students send Valentineโ€™s message to superintendent

“Please don’t make decisions that will hurt us! Without asking us! “

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Meet the District 4 Candidates: What is your No. 1 issue?

“I will fight to keep the park a park.”


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Where mirrors and machismo donโ€™t rule: Women lift heavy in Noe Valley

“Every single person who walks in our door learns how to lift with a barbell.”


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Events

Today: Don Carlos at The Chapel, February 19, 8-10PM

Tomorrow: Communal Table, at the Drawing Room ANNEX, February 20, 6-9PM


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Three more immigrants taken by ICE at S.F. immigration court

“Heโ€™s about to be arrested outside.”


Back Story

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Whoโ€™s afraid of the inspector general?

โ€œItโ€™s time we stop relying on the FBI to uncover systemic corruption, and start cleaning up our own house.”


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