In a neighborhood shaped by displacement, the “MARVEL” or La Maravilla housing project is a test of whether San Francisco can still make room for its own people. … More Marvel Project: A New Hope for Mission District Residents
(Updated 072815) – More than 150 people gathered Monday evening, outside the home of a Latino family fighting eviction in San Francisco’s Excelsior area. Apparently, the family pays rent on time but the landlord says the family owes them money; hence, they were served with an eviction notice weeks ago. At this point, they could … More Another Family Facing Eviction in San Francisco.
By Lupita Peimbert Growing up in the 70’s, I saw how it was the norm to have a guest room in the house. Family and friends would stay comfortably there during their vacation, or for a wedding in town, or while visiting the family for a wide scope of happy-to-sad occasions. The unspoken rule was … More What happened to the guest room?
