Four people were arrested by ICE outside San Francisco’s immigration court — a rare tactic immigrant advocates say marks a disturbing escalation.
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Photos: 47th Carnaval celebrates African diaspora in the Americas
Thousands gathered in the Mission District for Carnaval, honoring the African diaspora across the Americas.
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Carnaval isn’t just a parade. For this troupe, it’s an immigrant tradition
Fogo Na Roupa blends dance and immigrant resilience into a Carnaval tradition that feels more like family than performance.
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S.F. Carnaval 2025: What to know about parade, street closures
From the Grand Parade to street closures, here’s what to know about the 47th annual festival.
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‘Huge win’: SFUSD reverses 151 layoffs of counselors and paraeducators
After months of public outcry, SFUSD reversed most layoffs of school counselors and paraeducators — a decision advocates are calling a “huge win” for students, families, and community schools.
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SF approves turning ‘La Muerte de la Misión’ into market-rate housing
After a decade-long fight for affordable housing at the beloved Mission Market site, San Francisco approved a mostly market-rate development — sparking outrage over displacement and gentrification.
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San Francisco’s police RV isn’t fighting crime. It’s waging a psychological war
Opinion: San Francisco says its police RV at 16th Street is about safety. But the vehicle’s presence reveals something deeper.
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San Francisco says it’s not a crackdown. Mission food vendors say otherwise
City officials deny there’s a crackdown on food vendors. But for those pushed out of their longtime vending spots, the impact feels the same — and now, they’re organizing in response.
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She never worried about mental health — until her daughters left home
When Rosario Ortegón’s children left home to build lives of their own, she was hit by an unexpected state of distress.
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Immigration news: 16 major Trump-era policy changes immigrants should know about
The Trump administration has rolled back key immigration protections, impacting immigrants with and without legal status.