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In a Rapidly Gentrifying Oakland, Tertulia Coffee is a Thriving Reminder of the Community’s Roots

Emilly Prado — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:03:38 +0000

Splashes of fuchsia and jade sprinkle the interior of the sleek modernist café and art gallery known as Tertulia Coffee and Sanchez Contemporary on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland. Like its techie neighbors across the street, Tertulia is continuing the trend of growth in the Uptown district of the city. Unlike the newcomers, however, owners Maria

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Danny Trejo Finally Gets a Documentary About His Larger-Than-Life Journey From Inmate to Movie Star

Andrew S. Vargas — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 23:29:53 +0000

Danny Trejo is nothing short of a living legend. For over 30 years, the Echo Park native has brought his pockmarked mean mug to some of Hollywood’s most emblematic films, and virtually defined the tough guy archetype for generations to come. But Danny Trejo also happens to be 72 years old – which means he’s

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From the Caribbean to the Bay: 10 Must-See Movies at the 2016 San Francisco Latino Film Festival

Manuel Betancourt — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:05:33 +0000

It’s officially Fall Festival season. Venice and Telluride just wrapped up. Toronto is in full swing, while New York is right around the corner. But fear not West Coast folks, the Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival is coming to the Bay Area to quench your thirst for exciting and critically acclaimed fare from Latin

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A San Francisco Quinceañera Got Way Too Lit After 19 Guests Accidentally Ate Weed Candy

Carolina Dalia Gonzalez — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 17:12:24 +0000

Quinceañeras are a time of celebration and coming of age, but they are also a time to get lit with your fam. You’re there to watch an awkward teenage rendition of Tiempo de Vals, gorge yourself on bomb comida casera, probably sneak some shots with your tío, and hit the dance floor. But a quinceañera hosted at the Women’s

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Here’s Everything Latino Playing at SF’s Frameline, The King of Queer Film Festivals

Manuel Betancourt — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:37:39 +0000

San Francisco’s Frameline40 LGBTQ Film Festival runs June 16-26, 2016.

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The Director of ‘Salero’ Doc On the Mind-Altering Power of the World’s Largest Salt Flat

Kiko Martinez — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 18:19:00 +0000

In 'Salero,' Mike Plunkett explores one man’s occupation, which has defined him his entire life, and what happens when that life is no longer sustainable.

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Hombres G y Enanitos Verde Concert – SF

Joel Moya — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:49:51 +0000

Win tickets to Hombres G & Enanitos Verde Concert in San Francisco.

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Watch This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Latin American Films at a Theater Right Now

Camila Rodriguez — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 22:53:09 +0000

There are movies from Chile, Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico playing in theaters across the country right now, and three of them are 2016 Oscar nominees.

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You Can Get Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Wedding Certificate for $15 Today

Yara Simón — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 17:46:53 +0000

Today would have been Diego Rivera’s 129th birthday, and it’s also the 75th anniversary of the second time that Rivera and Frida Kahlo got married. Their second marriage ceremony was held in San Francisco, and to celebrate, the city will be offering copies of the marriage certificate signed by the couple from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for just $15. The

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This San Francisco Mexican Restaurant is Giving Former Inmates a Second Chance

Yara Simón — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:58:25 +0000

By now, it’s been well documented that former inmates face many difficulties when trying to re-enter society. Just last month, John Oliver dedicated almost 19 minutes to the challenges they face. At least in San Francisco, Mexican restaurant Cala is working to give those with criminal records a second chance, according to San Francisco Magazine. In

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