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Starting Nov. 1, S.F. will enforce a two-hour parking limit for large vehicles. Residents must obtain a Large Vehicle Refuge Permit or face tickets and towing.
These two neighborhoods reveal the fallout of the city’s rising RV crisis and the lives caught in between: bit.ly/4oMd4bb
These two neighborhoods reveal the fallout of the city’s rising RV crisis and the lives caught in between: bit.ly/4oMd4bb
October 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Starting Nov. 1, S.F. will enforce a two-hour parking limit for large vehicles. Residents must obtain a Large Vehicle Refuge Permit or face tickets and towing.
These two neighborhoods reveal the fallout of the city’s rising RV crisis and the lives caught in between: bit.ly/4oMd4bb
These two neighborhoods reveal the fallout of the city’s rising RV crisis and the lives caught in between: bit.ly/4oMd4bb
In Alameda, protesters gathered outside Coast Guard Island, where dozens of federal agents were reportedly set to arrive for a major immigration operation.
By early afternoon, protesters are still circling the intersection. Authorities have called for dispersal, warning that arrests could follow.
By early afternoon, protesters are still circling the intersection. Authorities have called for dispersal, warning that arrests could follow.
October 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
In Alameda, protesters gathered outside Coast Guard Island, where dozens of federal agents were reportedly set to arrive for a major immigration operation.
By early afternoon, protesters are still circling the intersection. Authorities have called for dispersal, warning that arrests could follow.
By early afternoon, protesters are still circling the intersection. Authorities have called for dispersal, warning that arrests could follow.
Day laborers are the unseen backbone of San Francisco’s economy, taking on its most dangerous and least protected work.
This is the story of one man whose fragile stability shattered when a job cost him his leg: bit.ly/45AS1Aq
This is the story of one man whose fragile stability shattered when a job cost him his leg: bit.ly/45AS1Aq
August 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Day laborers are the unseen backbone of San Francisco’s economy, taking on its most dangerous and least protected work.
This is the story of one man whose fragile stability shattered when a job cost him his leg: bit.ly/45AS1Aq
This is the story of one man whose fragile stability shattered when a job cost him his leg: bit.ly/45AS1Aq
The SFMTA just voted 6-1 to approve a new “refuge permit” — a major step toward enforcing San Francisco’s citywide two-hour parking limit for RVs.
Can it actually get enforced?
Read about the controversial policy: eltecolote.org/content/en/s...
Can it actually get enforced?
Read about the controversial policy: eltecolote.org/content/en/s...
June 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The SFMTA just voted 6-1 to approve a new “refuge permit” — a major step toward enforcing San Francisco’s citywide two-hour parking limit for RVs.
Can it actually get enforced?
Read about the controversial policy: eltecolote.org/content/en/s...
Can it actually get enforced?
Read about the controversial policy: eltecolote.org/content/en/s...
“Nothing would run in this city and this economy without the labor of immigrants and all workers. These are our streets, our building — and if they can’t open it because of us, we’ll consider that a victory.” — Sanika Mahajan, Director of Community Engagement & Organizing with Mission Action
June 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“Nothing would run in this city and this economy without the labor of immigrants and all workers. These are our streets, our building — and if they can’t open it because of us, we’ll consider that a victory.” — Sanika Mahajan, Director of Community Engagement & Organizing with Mission Action
Last night, federal immigration officials sent text messages instructing immigrants to appear at an unmarked ICE office at 478 Tehama Street this weekend — an unusual move outside standard weekday operations.
In response, hundreds of community members gathered at 7 a.m. to protest.
In response, hundreds of community members gathered at 7 a.m. to protest.
June 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Last night, federal immigration officials sent text messages instructing immigrants to appear at an unmarked ICE office at 478 Tehama Street this weekend — an unusual move outside standard weekday operations.
In response, hundreds of community members gathered at 7 a.m. to protest.
In response, hundreds of community members gathered at 7 a.m. to protest.
San Francisco is moving towards a citywide ban on RVs.
Our year-long investigation reveals how the mass eviction of a Latinx RV community became the city’s blueprint for displacement — and made the crisis worse.
Read here: bit.ly/4loeWFt
Our year-long investigation reveals how the mass eviction of a Latinx RV community became the city’s blueprint for displacement — and made the crisis worse.
Read here: bit.ly/4loeWFt
June 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
San Francisco is moving towards a citywide ban on RVs.
Our year-long investigation reveals how the mass eviction of a Latinx RV community became the city’s blueprint for displacement — and made the crisis worse.
Read here: bit.ly/4loeWFt
Our year-long investigation reveals how the mass eviction of a Latinx RV community became the city’s blueprint for displacement — and made the crisis worse.
Read here: bit.ly/4loeWFt
Tonight’s anti-ICE protest in San Francisco’s Mission District ✨
June 10, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Tonight’s anti-ICE protest in San Francisco’s Mission District ✨
What began as a peaceful protest outside SF’s ICE office Sunday night ended in chaos with more than 60 people arrested.
Over 500 demonstrators took to the streets in solidarity with Los Angeles, where Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to suppress protests against federal immigration raids.
Over 500 demonstrators took to the streets in solidarity with Los Angeles, where Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to suppress protests against federal immigration raids.
June 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
What began as a peaceful protest outside SF’s ICE office Sunday night ended in chaos with more than 60 people arrested.
Over 500 demonstrators took to the streets in solidarity with Los Angeles, where Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to suppress protests against federal immigration raids.
Over 500 demonstrators took to the streets in solidarity with Los Angeles, where Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to suppress protests against federal immigration raids.
Johana Ramírez has been on rent strike for two, demanding repairs from her landlord, Ballast Investments.
“I fight for myself, yes. But we have to set a precedent to protect others like me,” Ramírez said. “This landlord has hundreds of apartments.”
Read more: bit.ly/3GFbKWA
“I fight for myself, yes. But we have to set a precedent to protect others like me,” Ramírez said. “This landlord has hundreds of apartments.”
Read more: bit.ly/3GFbKWA
April 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Johana Ramírez has been on rent strike for two, demanding repairs from her landlord, Ballast Investments.
“I fight for myself, yes. But we have to set a precedent to protect others like me,” Ramírez said. “This landlord has hundreds of apartments.”
Read more: bit.ly/3GFbKWA
“I fight for myself, yes. But we have to set a precedent to protect others like me,” Ramírez said. “This landlord has hundreds of apartments.”
Read more: bit.ly/3GFbKWA
Today, community members will gather at the Mission’s 24th and Bryant Streets at 11am for a “Day of Resistance” demonstration, marching with a large banner, posters and t-shirts created by González-Medina’s latest piece, “Somos La Resistencia.”
Read more: bit.ly/4jpxIMr
Read more: bit.ly/4jpxIMr
January 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Today, community members will gather at the Mission’s 24th and Bryant Streets at 11am for a “Day of Resistance” demonstration, marching with a large banner, posters and t-shirts created by González-Medina’s latest piece, “Somos La Resistencia.”
Read more: bit.ly/4jpxIMr
Read more: bit.ly/4jpxIMr
Tecolote newsroom is back in action! 🗞️🦉
This week, we’re working hard to connect S.F.'s Latinx communities with the resources, information and events they need to stay prepared and uplifted as the new administrations take office.
In the meantime, the first print edition of the year is here:
This week, we’re working hard to connect S.F.'s Latinx communities with the resources, information and events they need to stay prepared and uplifted as the new administrations take office.
In the meantime, the first print edition of the year is here:
January 14, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Tecolote newsroom is back in action! 🗞️🦉
This week, we’re working hard to connect S.F.'s Latinx communities with the resources, information and events they need to stay prepared and uplifted as the new administrations take office.
In the meantime, the first print edition of the year is here:
This week, we’re working hard to connect S.F.'s Latinx communities with the resources, information and events they need to stay prepared and uplifted as the new administrations take office.
In the meantime, the first print edition of the year is here:
In a major win for RV residents, the Board of Supervisors overturned San Francisco’s controversial RV towing ban in a 7-3 vote on Tuesday.
The policy, backed by Mayor London Breed and the SFMTA, would have allowed officials to tow RVs if residents refused shelter offers.
The policy, backed by Mayor London Breed and the SFMTA, would have allowed officials to tow RVs if residents refused shelter offers.
December 11, 2024 at 6:43 PM
In a major win for RV residents, the Board of Supervisors overturned San Francisco’s controversial RV towing ban in a 7-3 vote on Tuesday.
The policy, backed by Mayor London Breed and the SFMTA, would have allowed officials to tow RVs if residents refused shelter offers.
The policy, backed by Mayor London Breed and the SFMTA, would have allowed officials to tow RVs if residents refused shelter offers.
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December 3, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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Through Dec. 31, NewsMatch will keep doubling your one-time gift up to $1,000 or match new monthly donations 12 times: bit.ly/3O8ACGU
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For Joaquin “Kalito” Cruz Chavez, 45, the gathering is both a continuation of tradition and a powerful act of solidarity.
“It’s about supporting battles across the globe,” he said. “And it’s always the natives of the land who are being hurt.”
See all portraits: bit.ly/4fM66i8
“It’s about supporting battles across the globe,” he said. “And it’s always the natives of the land who are being hurt.”
See all portraits: bit.ly/4fM66i8
November 30, 2024 at 4:33 AM
For Joaquin “Kalito” Cruz Chavez, 45, the gathering is both a continuation of tradition and a powerful act of solidarity.
“It’s about supporting battles across the globe,” he said. “And it’s always the natives of the land who are being hurt.”
See all portraits: bit.ly/4fM66i8
“It’s about supporting battles across the globe,” he said. “And it’s always the natives of the land who are being hurt.”
See all portraits: bit.ly/4fM66i8
Among the dancers were Leticia Bustos-Mosqueda, 44, and her daughter, Ysaiya Castaños, 17.
“What brought us to Alcatraz was definitely our ancestors,” said Bustos-Mosqueda. The gathering, she says, is a way to honor her roots and stand in solidarity with Indigenous struggles worldwide.
“What brought us to Alcatraz was definitely our ancestors,” said Bustos-Mosqueda. The gathering, she says, is a way to honor her roots and stand in solidarity with Indigenous struggles worldwide.
November 30, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Among the dancers were Leticia Bustos-Mosqueda, 44, and her daughter, Ysaiya Castaños, 17.
“What brought us to Alcatraz was definitely our ancestors,” said Bustos-Mosqueda. The gathering, she says, is a way to honor her roots and stand in solidarity with Indigenous struggles worldwide.
“What brought us to Alcatraz was definitely our ancestors,” said Bustos-Mosqueda. The gathering, she says, is a way to honor her roots and stand in solidarity with Indigenous struggles worldwide.
At any moment, organizers say, these workers could walk out, turning the prolonged strike into one of the largest San Francisco has seen in decades.
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November 22, 2024 at 8:41 PM
At any moment, organizers say, these workers could walk out, turning the prolonged strike into one of the largest San Francisco has seen in decades.
Read more: eltecolote.org/content/en/h...
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On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of striking hotel workers marched through downtown in the pouring rain, holding banners and signs reading “Bet on SF” and “One job should be enough.”
The next day, nearly 500 workers voted to authorize strikes at the W and the St. Regis.
The next day, nearly 500 workers voted to authorize strikes at the W and the St. Regis.
November 22, 2024 at 8:40 PM
On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of striking hotel workers marched through downtown in the pouring rain, holding banners and signs reading “Bet on SF” and “One job should be enough.”
The next day, nearly 500 workers voted to authorize strikes at the W and the St. Regis.
The next day, nearly 500 workers voted to authorize strikes at the W and the St. Regis.
The workers, employed by Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton across five hotels, say they’ve united to demand a contract that sets a fair standard for all hotel workers in San Francisco.
November 21, 2024 at 12:24 AM
The workers, employed by Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton across five hotels, say they’ve united to demand a contract that sets a fair standard for all hotel workers in San Francisco.
Nearly 2,000 hotel workers in San Francisco are still striking — 60 days and counting.
Stawy tuned for our upcoming story.
Stawy tuned for our upcoming story.
November 20, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Nearly 2,000 hotel workers in San Francisco are still striking — 60 days and counting.
Stawy tuned for our upcoming story.
Stawy tuned for our upcoming story.
Evelyn Luarca, 50, stood outside the Hilton Hotel, joining thousands of hotel workers who have been on strike for weeks.
“Despite the majority of us not liking Donald Trump, we need to work collectively to help this country continue to move forward. We need to keep fighting.”
“Despite the majority of us not liking Donald Trump, we need to work collectively to help this country continue to move forward. We need to keep fighting.”
November 17, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Evelyn Luarca, 50, stood outside the Hilton Hotel, joining thousands of hotel workers who have been on strike for weeks.
“Despite the majority of us not liking Donald Trump, we need to work collectively to help this country continue to move forward. We need to keep fighting.”
“Despite the majority of us not liking Donald Trump, we need to work collectively to help this country continue to move forward. We need to keep fighting.”
“Well [Donald Trump] won now let’s hope the economy improves. The economy has been a little difficult.”
- Jose Orozco, 41, a worker at a butcher shop in San Francisco’s Mission District
- Jose Orozco, 41, a worker at a butcher shop in San Francisco’s Mission District
November 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM
“Well [Donald Trump] won now let’s hope the economy improves. The economy has been a little difficult.”
- Jose Orozco, 41, a worker at a butcher shop in San Francisco’s Mission District
- Jose Orozco, 41, a worker at a butcher shop in San Francisco’s Mission District
Sofia sells cups of freshly cut fruit for $8 each in San Francisco. In a day, she can bring home about $75 in sales. A mother of one daughter, Sofia lost her job at a clothing store during the pandemic and has since turned to selling whatever she can while taking temporary gigs to make a living.
November 17, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Sofia sells cups of freshly cut fruit for $8 each in San Francisco. In a day, she can bring home about $75 in sales. A mother of one daughter, Sofia lost her job at a clothing store during the pandemic and has since turned to selling whatever she can while taking temporary gigs to make a living.