After threatened federal “surge,” San Francisco supervisors introduced new legislation to direct $3.5 million toward immigrant legal defense and rapid-response services.
“It was terrible”: Latinx drag queen Hilary Rivers released from ICE detention after getting asylum
After months in ICE detention, S.F. Latinx drag queen Hilary Rivers has been granted asylum and released.
8 Día de Muertos events you can’t miss in San Francisco
Here are the Día de los Muertos altars, processions, markets, performances and celebrations you can’t miss in San Francisco.
These two S.F. neighborhoods reveal aftermath of RV crackdown — and it’s about to get worse
Two distinct neighborhoods reveal the fallout of the city’s rising RV crisis and the lives caught in between.
Trump called off “surge” in the Bay Area. Inside El Tecolote’s immigrant-centered emergency response
During a tense 48 hours, El Tecolote was the only newsroom distributing live updates via mobile devices directly to Spanish-speaking audiences across the Bay Area.
Federal agents are headed to the Bay Area. Here’s how to prepare
Here’s how immigrant communities can stay informed and prepared without panic.
These Día de Muertos altars in S.F. are an antidote to Trump’s America
SOMArts’ “We Love You” altar exhibition responds to national attacks on trans, women’s and immigrant rights with both resistance and affirmation.
Día de Muertos at SF Symphony: Become a member of El Tecolote for a chance to win tickets
Become a member of El Tecolote by October 30 for a chance to win tickets to the SF Symphony’s Día de los Muertos concert.
‘Coco’ at the SF Symphony: Send a photo of your Día de Muertos altar for a chance to win tickets
Submit a photo of your altar for a chance to get published in El Tecolote, and win free tickets to S.F. ‘s Symphony’s “Coco.”
Half-priced iPhone? Inside the Mission’s hidden shop full of major bargains
Barato Barato turns an empty San Francisco storefront into a bustling outlet catering to Latinos where most items are priced under $12.

