Immigration application fees, including those for DACA, green cards, naturalization certificates, u-visas, work permits and renewals, significantly increased April 1. Here’s what to know.
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San Francisco to name street after Sean Monterrosa
A San Francisco intersection will soon bear the name of Sean Monterrosa to honor the legacy and contributions of the 22-year-old man killed in 2020 by a Vallejo police officer.
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âWhat justice?â: Vigil marks 10 years since S.F. police shot and killed Alex Nieto
Dozens of people gathered at Bernal Heights Park Thursday for a vigil to mark 10 years since San Francisco police shot and killed Alex Nieto.
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Comic: Remembering Alex Nieto’s death, 10 years later
UPDATE: Artist Yano Rivera has updated the comic to clarify that several panels were sourced from a single witness during trial, and are contested by Alex Nietoâs family.
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Zapatista masks and lingerie: Latina artist explores women’s shame in Mission District art exhibition
Isis Rodriguezâs new exhibition at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts explores women’s shame, femininity and protest.
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Miss Universe and Nicaraguan protest symbol begins U.S. tour in S.F.’s Mission District
As the first Nicaraguan to become Miss Universe, Sheynnis Palacios sparked pride â and political tensions â in her home country and beyond.
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Aztec dancers celebrate 17th annual Mexica New Year in S.F.âs Mission District
Mazatzin Aztecayollazalli Acosta hosted a traditional Aztec dance celebration at City College of San Francisco on March 11.
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âDiplomatic encuentroâ with Ambassador of Cuba reveals local opportunity
Why do we have to wait for the appearance of someone important to find time to share our thoughts?Â
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Chucho Valdés & Irakere 50: A historic celebration of Afro-Cuban jazz
Cuban jazz legend JesĂșs âChuchoâ ValdĂ©s and the Irakere 50 hosted a sold out performance at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.
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SF Supervisor calls for city to stop leaving immigrant families with children on street
âIn a city with almost forty-eight billionaires,â said District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai at a City Hall rally Tuesday, âit is unconscionable that we have children living on our streets when we have shelter beds that are vacant.â