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It’s Day 23 of the “cleanup” at the 16th St BART station, and yes, the side streets looked cleaner this morning. But some residents say police officers fail to patrol. “I do not see any noticeable work ethic from the police,” wrote one. “I see a steely presence that does not engage with anyone.โ€ย 

The Latino Task Force, born from the crisis of the pandemic, turns five this year. Junyao Yang looks at its new generation of leaders, mostly young women, who are stepping up to meet the needs of the moment.

Nice interview by Gustavo Hernandez with artist Lian Yung Morales, whose drawings of the Chinese zodiac are featured in her solo show. It opens tonightโ€”check it out.

More soon,

Sara

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Four women smiling, wearing matching hoodies with a Zia symbol. Below them is an illustration with a torch labeled "LTF" and various symbols like a paint palette, gear, and musical notes.

Latino Task Force’s longtime activists pass the torch

“I want to make my own way โ€” my own name out here, my own stamp in this community.โ€ย ย 

Utility truck parked by a colorful graffiti wall, with debris including a brown bottle on the ground, under a partly cloudy sky.

Day 23 of the 16th st plaza cleanup: cleaner side streets

โ€œWhere are all of you? Thereโ€™s hoodlums running around.”

Artist sitting on a crate in a studio, surrounded by large canvases featuring detailed animal artwork. Sunlight streams through a window, and plants hang from the ceiling.

Some people look for signs. So she painted 12.

“Just start. Paint your rabbit. Put it on the wall. See who shows up.โ€

SNAP

Colorful three-dimensional artwork resembling scissors is placed on a sidewalk near a street pole. A white utility vehicle is parked on the street, and storefronts are visible in the background.

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Today: The Future of SF Housing: A New Zoning Map, with SF Planning Director Rich Hillis, at Manny’s, April 3, 6-7PM

Tomorrow: Bachata in the Mission, at Bissap Baobab, April 4, 8PM-midnight

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