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Tag Archives: San Francisco

Melodie, a homeless City College student, keeps her belongings attached to her at all times. (Photo by Ekevara Kitpowsong/ Bay News Rising)

When no place to park means no place to live: S.F. car dwellers “hammered by cops”

By Erasmo Martinez, Bay News Rising staff reporter — Melodie has lived in an RV since 2008, but this day, the 57-year-old looks distraught as she gazes down the road: A … Continue reading →

July 28, 2015 · 2 Comments
Posters promoting live jazz and an in-house gallery festoon the front window of Bird & Beckett Books and Records in Glen Park. (Photo by Ekevara Kitpowsong/ Bay News Rising)

Indie bookstores increasing, drawing customers with an appeal Amazon can’t match: community

By Elisabetta Silvestro, Bay New Rising staff reporter — The demise of independent bookstores has been predicted many times. They not only survived, they are regaining ground: The number of independent bookstores … Continue reading →

July 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

Parade Day in the Bay as Warriors Win it All

By Patrick Cochran, Bay News Rising staff reporter — Fans on both sides of the Bay may feud over their Giants or their A’s, but when it comes to the Golden … Continue reading →

July 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

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