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Author Archives: Christian Balanzar

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Mission Street vendors face uncertainty after 90-day ban goes into effect

by Christian Balanzar November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Gabriela Carbajal stood close to the group of vendors that had gathered at 24th and Mission Street on Wednesday, Nov. 22.  Keeping a close eye on her puesto just a few feet away, she listened attentively as members of the newly formed Mission Street Vendors Association took turns voicing their frustrations on the 90-day ban. […]

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Photo Essay: SF emboldens love and diversity through Pride Celebration  

by Christian Balanzar June 30, 2023June 30, 2023
Family, friends and loving community members attend Tucan’s World, an arts pop-up held at the Mission District bookstore Medicine for Nightmares on April 29. The pop-up was organized in honor of Sean Monterrosa, who was killed by Vallejo police in 2020. Photo: Jeremy Word
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Tucan’s World: Remembering Sean Monterrosa

by Christian Balanzar and Kari Vides May 18, 2023June 6, 2023
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