âItâs really important to understand that this decision is not yet final,â said Lalo Gonzalez, member of Save CCSF, a coalition of students, staff and faculty members who organized in response to the accreditation crisis. âI think this (protest) is a great representation of how mad the city is.â
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FOOD STAMPS
The California Dept. of Social Services has announced new rules that allow for the immediate renovation of food stamp benefits. Previously, if a householdâs benefits were terminated for failing to comply with a requirement, they were required to start the process over by re-applying. Restoration of benefits will be automatic if the household can comply […]
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Remembering Rafael ManrĂquez
Renown Bay Area singer, composer, journalist, and activist Rafael ManrĂquez died on June 25 after suffering a stroke. He was 66 years old. His ashes will be spread at Bodega Bay. ManrĂquez was driving on Highway 80 around 10 p.m. to visit his daughter Marci Valdivieso. The stroke hit as he exited Buchanan Street in […]
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Reviewing San Franciscoâs ban on plastic bags
The plastic checkout bag ban, which was implemented by San Francisco last October, is part of the Cityâs plan for a Zero Waste environment; however, the ordinance received mixed reviews from San Franciscans.
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LibroTraficante fights ban on Latino literature
The words of Latino poets were heard loud and clear last Thursday at the Mission Cultural Center where activists and writers gathered for an evening of readings from books banned under Arizonaâs House Bill 2281.
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The Mexican Museum appoints new council
The Mexican Museum announced June 25 the creation of the Arts & Letters Council to help the museumâs relocation efforts, naming Edward James Olmos, Mexican American film actor, director and producer, its Honorary Chairman.
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City College accreditation to be revoked
An embattled City College of San Francisco will lose it accreditation effective July 31, 2014, a state accrediting commission has ruled. In the coming weeks, a state appointed trustee will assume full decision-making powers to run the college, appeal the decision, and act on any of the recommendations that didnât meet the satisfaction of the […]
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Brazilian protesters demand equality
The same youth protests that stormed the Mediterranean, Europe and United States during the last two years reached Brazil in June. Without any political party or organization and with different roots and aspirations, hundreds of thousands of Brazilians took the streets of the main cities of South Americaâs largest country. The flames that lit the […]
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Miracle on wheels
Seniors may qualify for a power wheelchair Medicareâs regulations now make it easier for seniors and others with debilitating diseases such as arthritis, stroke, heart and breathing problems or diabetes, to obtain a power wheelchair at little or no cost. Miracle on Wheels is trying to raise public awareness about the assistance options that allow […]