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This historic Mission mural almost got destroyed. Then community artists saved it

by Veronica Brehmer September 2, 2024September 24, 2024

A beloved Mission mural on the side of “La Gallinita” carnicería was nearly painted over — until a dedicated team of community muralists and volunteers stepped in to save it.

Posted inElections

D9 candidates: How would you hold SF leaders accused of sexual assault accountable?

by Cami Dominguez August 25, 2024August 26, 2024

Amid an entrenched culture of machismo in San Francisco’s Latinx political circles, readers say they want a District 9 supervisor who will take allegations of sexual assault seriously.

Posted inArt Show

The Memory Of Our Skin

by El Tecolote Staff August 23, 2024October 21, 2024

A photography exhibition by Chilean-American artist and phototojournalist Pablo Unzueta.

Posted inNews

Inside S.F. Mayor’s push to make street homelessness ‘uncomfortable’

by Maura Corkery August 21, 2024September 5, 2024

Mayor London Breed swiftly directed city departments to launch what many describe as aggressive sweeps of homeless encampments.

Posted inCommunity

He never went to college. Now, this Salvadoran immigrant father sends his daughter to Yale

by Veronica Brehmer August 19, 2024August 19, 2024

After sacrificing his own educational dreams, Douglas Ramirez sends his daughter Emely off to Yale University on a full-ride scholarship.

Posted inNews

Displaced Latinx RV residents secure S.F. housing as others struggle to park elsewhere

by Cami Dominguez August 18, 2024June 12, 2025

While some families have secured city-backed housing, others are urgently searching for a safe place to park their vehicles.

Posted inVoices

Capturing Latinx life in San Francisco through a photographer’s lens

by Pablo Unzueta August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

El Tecolote photojournalist Pablo Unzueta reflects on one year of documenting Latinx life in San Francisco.

Posted inNews

Displaced Winston Drive RV community hit with tickets, towing

by Pablo Unzueta and Erika Carlos August 8, 2024June 12, 2025

San Francisco police and the SFMTA are ramping up efforts to move the displaced RV community of families and children from their new location near the San Francisco Zoo.

Posted inNews

This female-led Latin pop-funk band is a must-watch at Outside Lands

by Kari Vides August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Led by an all-female trio, the Latin pop-funk band DARUMAS is a must-watch at this year’s Outside Lands music festival.

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She sold pupusas on Mission Street. Now, a former street vendor opens S.F. restaurant

by Veronica Brehmer August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Estrellita’s Snacks has come a long way from its origins as a street vending operation on Mission Street.

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  • Immigration news: ICE at airports, third-country deportations and moreMarch 24, 2026
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  • $1 million in rent refunds? How rent strikes are forcing S.F. landlords to negotiateMarch 11, 2026
  • Sinvergüenza: These Latinx artists unapologetically flip narrative on shameMarch 2, 2026

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