The U-visa is given to undocumented victims of certain crimes to provide temporary legal status and work eligibility in the U.S. for up to four years. It’s a nonimmigrant visa and only 10,000 are issued every fiscal year. The program became active in 2007, and by 2010, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services had […]
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El 1 de julio, páselo en la 24
El perfume llévelo barato. Habrá mucha comida. Descuentos. Tragos sabrosamente baratos. Música. Más comida. Asómense a Candy Kitchen; a La Victoria; a galería de La Raza; recoja su copia de El Tecolote. Vino en Wonderland. Y aperitivos gratis en La Torta Gorda El viernes 1 de julio páselo en la calle 24. La idea es […]
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Hunger Strike!
Roughly 50-100 prisoners being held in the Secure Housing Unit of Pelican Bay State Prison are beginning a hunger strike on Friday, July 1 to protest what they say are acts of physical and psychological torture at the hands of prison officials and inhuman conditions in the SHU.
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First Friday on 24th Street
Join community residents at the First Friday on 24th Street. There will be plenty of food and perfumes offered. There will be discounts and drinks specials, as well as music and more food! Check out Candy Kitchen, La Victoria, La Raza Gallery and don’t forget to pick up your copy of El Tecolote. Also sip […]
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First Friday’s on 24th
Location24th St. from Mission St. to Potrero Ave Enjoy street performers, discounts, food tasting, art,music and childrens activities in the heart of the Mission. Discover 24th, something for all! (No street closure) Sponsored by the Lower24th St. Merchants and Neighbors Association in collaboration with the SF Office of Workforce and Economic Development and the Local […]
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El arte de la generosidad
Un éxito la subasta de arte en beneficio de El Tecolote. Generosos artistas y patrocinadores permitieron una recaudación histórica en beneficio del periódico más antiguo de la Misión. Otra subasta está planeada para el 27 de agosto, en la Galería “Back to the Picture”, como parte de la celebración del 41 aniversario de El Tecolote.
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Obras públicas en la Misión, por comenzar
Los nebulosos y perezosos días de verano se están acercando rápido, pero el aire del Distrito de la Misión va a estar muy pronto vibrando con el ruido de los martillos mecánicos y el rugido de los tractores.
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Mission construction starting soon
The lazy hazy days of summer are fast approaching, but the air of the Mission District will soon be abuzz with the rattle of jackhammers and the roar of tractors.
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Premian a La Gallinita
La carnicería La Gallinita, uno de los negocios familiares más antiguos de la Misión, fue uno de los ganadores del Premio de La Semana de Negocios Pequeños (Small Business Week Award), un honor nacional otorgado por la Administración de Negocios Pequeños de EEUU (U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA por sus siglas en inglés). El alcalde Edwin Lee nominó a La Gallinita.
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Meat market receives award
La Gallanita Carneceria, one of the longest standing family-owned businesses in the Mission District, is one of this year’s recipients of the Small Business Week Award, a national honor given to them by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Mayor Edwin Lee nominated La Gallanita for the award.