The message is starting to spread: people want to keep Valencia street locally owned. Check out local coverage of the struggle here and here.
Update:
Looks like the SF Bay Guardian has also decided to help spread the word. From Juliette Tang:
The Mission District is gathering its forces in a fight against American Apparel. Yes, native Missionites are rebelling against skinny jeans, hoodies with white zippers, and colorful tights. (Irony! — Ed.).
Click here to read the whole article.