By Christina Egerstrom Posted June 28, 2017 6:30 am
Abdiel Avila, 58, sets up on Mission Street every morning. He spreads a blanket out beneath the shade of a tree near 17th Street and pulls out watches, chargers, shoes, backpacks, movies, bike seats, and whatever has come his way. Once, he even tried to sell a dog someone gave him. On a good day, he says, he can make...
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By Ayla Albayrak and Natalie Leal, Posted January 22, 2010 6:54 pm
A woman we pass every day, but know little about.
By Rigoberto Hernandez and Stefania Rousselle, Posted January 19, 2010 4:54 am
"We are all human," said one legal vendor. "Hunger hits us all." En Español
By Rigoberto Hernandez and Stefania Rousselle, Posted January 11, 2010 12:16 am
The first of two parts on the world of the Mission District's seasonal fruit vendors. En Español
By Brooke Minters Posted December 9, 2009 3:34 pm
Burger and fries just clap your hands, yeah! En Español
By Brooke Minters Posted October 11, 2009 1:16 pm
Kristin Hoppe, a.k.a Sexy Soup Lady, wants to change lives one cup of soup at a time.
By Brooke Minters Posted September 17, 2009 11:42 pm
This side time hustle could just be a way of life.
By Amanda Martinez Posted September 3, 2009 6:01 am
A 47-year-old mother of five subverts the traditionally male Popsicle vendor role. By ROSA RAMIREZ
By Rigoberto Hernandez Posted July 17, 2009 6:56 am
Immigrant street vendors struggle in the recession, but they've had it worse on the street. By RIGOBERTO HERNANDEZ
By ARMAND EMAMDJOMEH & ANDREA VALENCIA, Posted July 12, 2009 12:47 pm
The Magic Curry Kart looks for love. By ARMAND EMAMDJOMEH & ANDREA VALENCIA
