Volume 38, Issue 27 - March 30, 2016

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Volume 38, Issue 27

March 30, 2016

Bob Embrey is a homeless man who lives along the coast near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Embrey has become part of the community in the area. Photo by Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@msudenver.edu

Story Chris Bjork

Eli Ortega, an employee at Flora Grubb Gardens, places plants throughout the garden on March 18. He is taking horticultural classes at San Francisco Community College after being inspired by his colleagues to learn more about growing plants. Photo by Deanna Hirsch • dhirsch6@msudenver.edu

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Tales from the road:

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The sun baked boardwalk outlining the east harbor next to San Francisco’s Fort Mason is Bob Embrey’s favorite place to read. His closest companions sit below him, quietly panting under the shade of their master’s large shopping cart stuffed with the

bulging trash bags of the days gathered recyclables. Embrey’s toothy grin rarely breaks. Despite his struggles with homelessness, his optimistic attitude is infectious as the locals who pass him call his name with a smile in return.

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San Francisco

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At the head of the conference room table Chief Joanne M. Hayes-White reflects on her career at the San Francisco Fire Department on March 18. Photo by Michel Hansen • mevans41@msudenver.edu

Entertainment

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Sports

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Patrick Sheerin, owner of Bay Harbor Auto Service came to America in the late 60’s from Ireland, leaving his family of 12 for new opportunities. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu

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