The homeless and hungry bodies lined the sidewalk outside the modest, light-green, paint-chipped church during the early morning hours in the Mission; they knew a hot and free meal awaited them inside the building at 856 Capp St.
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Report concludes Nieto death was homicide
Standing atop Bernal Hill, at the spot where Alejandro âAlexâ Nieto was killed by SFPD gunfire six months ago, Benjamin Bac Sierra held the 33-page medical examinerâs report.
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Nuevo Reportaje concluye la muerte de Nieto un Homicidio
Parado en Bernal Hill, el lugar donde Alejandro âAlexâ Nieto fue asesinado por miembros del Departamento de PolicĂa de San Francisco hace seis meses, Benjamin Bac Sierra sostiene 33 pĂĄginas del informe mĂŠdico forense.
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From the border to the big leagues: a profile of Sergio Romo
The bearded, brown-skinned face is one almost anyone who remembers the final out of the 2012 World Series would recognize. The San Francisco Giants claimed their cityâs second baseball championship the night Sergio Romo struck out Miguel Cabrera looking. But as the Giants seek to make yet another postseason run come this October, still not […]
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Unmasked: An exhibition about real and re-imagined superheroes
For some minority readers, superheroes have come to represent the saga of the disenfranchised, as caped crusaders like Superman and Batman confront themes of loneliness, hatred and “otherness.” Until recently there werenât many minority characters in the Marvel and DC universes, Unmasked celebrates the acceptance of the exceptional and diverse superheroes of today. When: Wednesdays […]
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Mariachi Festival
Mariachi bands, folklorico dancers, and an outdoor market celebrating Hispanic food and art will be featured at the fifth annual Hayward Mariachi Festival from 4 pm to 9 pm on Friday, Oct. 3 at Hayward City Hall Plaza. This free, family-friendly event is hosted by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hayward […]
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Celebrating Mexican and Central American Independence Day
This event is a benefit concert for the San Francisco Living Wage Coalition. Come join us for the fun, learn what is happening in Ciudad Juarez, and here at home. When: Monday, Sept. 15 ⢠7pm ⢠$10 advance, $12 at the door (children under 12 free) Where: 2940 16th St. ⢠(415) 863-1225 More […]
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Free San Jose Annual Mariachi Festival
Free San Jose Annual Mariachi Festival (plus Mass and El Grito) Feria del Mariachi celebrate Fiestas Patrias, the authentic Mexican Independence Day, with games, music, food, arts and cultural activities for the entire family. Join us on Sunday, Sept. 14 in downtown San Jose as we extend our âhands across the borderâ and celebrate Mexicoâs […]
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Fiestas Patrias Music Festival
La Revolucion Restaurante presenta Fiestas Patrias Music Festival with an outdoor stage, dancing, mariachi band, car show, folklorico dancers, horse rides, raffle prizes When: Sunday, Sept. 14 ⢠10am â 5pm ⢠$20 adults, children under 15 Free Where: 3190 Klose Way, Richmond More info: (510) 222-7500
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Free Day of the Dead Preparation & Sugar Skull Production
We will be making sugar skulls from scratch! Community members are welcomed and encouraged to stop by and help out. Come play with sugar and help us get ready for a SWEET Dia de los Muertos! Where: Sunday, Sept. 14 ⢠12pm When: GalerĂa de la Raza, 2857 24th St. (at Bryant St.) More info: […]