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Joe Eskenazi ponders the selection process for D4 supervisor, which he’s been following since the recall of Joel Engardio. Read Joe’s commentary on politics-as-game-show—and his conclusion that “no matter whom he picks, Lurie can probably manage to avoid picking the third District 4 supervisor to go to federal prison.”
A federal court has ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to improve conditions in ICE holding cells in San Francisco, ruling that detainees must have prompt medical attention, mattresses, blankets, and basic necessities. But the ruling allows ICE to hold detainees for 72 hours in the makeshift cells.
We’ve got a guide to free Thanksgiving dinners around the city. If you’re interested in volunteering, that’s wonderful! Here’s your annual reminder that food banks and meal programs will need the most help after the holidays.
And if you’re tired of hearing about turkey and pumpkin pie, we’ve got a review of a new family-run Vietnamese place in the Mission.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
D4 supe selection process is bizarre, game show-like — and bizarre politics
“Perhaps you could call it “Who Wants to be a District 4 Supervisor?” “
Ninth Circuit orders ICE to provide blankets, medical care in S.F.’s ICE facilities
“This decision is a powerful affirmation of [detainees’] humanity.”
Where San Franciscans can find a free Thanksgiving dinner
“If we don’t look out for each other…. who will?”
In the Neighborhoods
Phở Star – Casual Vietnamese in S.F’s Mission District
“Now that’s what I call a handsome bowl of soup!”
SNAP
The Vaillancourt Foundation
By Jay A. Martin
Events
Today: Kimya Dawson at The Chapel, November 26, 8-10-PM
Tomorrow: Indigenous People’s Sunrise Thanksgiving Gathering on Alcatraz, November 27, ferries leave starting 4:15AM
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