"I value education and knowledge. A library is the first thing we should give our children," said Esteves, his voice sometimes breaking. "When I see the sign, it honors parents and teachers, especially immigrants looking for a better life and future."
The San Francisco Public Library will make every issue of the San Francisco Bay Times published from May 1978 to June 2012 available to the public by the end of 2025, ensuring free access to a significant historical archive.