River - The Tenderloin Voice

Issue 2 of the Tenderloin Voice zine has hit the shelves!

Thanks to new distribution partners, you can get the zine at more locations.

Laura Wenus Apr 14, 2026

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Help us meet our neighbors for Local News Day

If you’re reading this, you can support the Tenderloin Voice without spending a dime.

Laura Wenus, Daphne Magnawa, Noah Arroyo Apr 9, 2026

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This play captures the Tenderloin’s soul — then and now

“The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot” sells out nearly every week. One community organizer reflects on why that is.

Laura Wenus Apr 7, 2026

River is a longtime resident and steward of the Tenderloin. He’s experienced it from sidewalk to sanctuaries, gaining a unique and deeply personal perspective. Now 64, River’s writing aims to honor the community’s history and enduring spirit.

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San Francisco’s Van Ness Avenue, at Eddy Street.

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The fourth block

Once upon a time, as River plodded barefoot up Van Ness, the universe reached out.

River Mar 17, 2026