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After Sentencing, Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Vow to Continue Fighting for a ‘Free Palestine’

Seven pro-Palestine activists were sentenced to 30 days in jail and six months probation for their roles in the 2024 shutdown of the Golden Gate Bridge.Ā 

It’s ‘One Arm Against Another’ for This Budding San Francisco Community

Arm wrestling— long associated with bars, school lunchrooms, and bragging rights — is enjoying a worldwide resurgence, including in San Francisco.

ā€˜Moral Conviction is Not Criminal Intent’ – Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Claim Victory in Court Ruling

Seven Bay Area activists were found guilty of multiple misdemeanor charges stemming from a 2024 pro-Palestine protest. The judge declared a mistrial on the most serious charge.

San Francisco Celebrates Affirmation of Birthright Citizenship in the Footsteps of Wong Kim Ark

In a 6-3 ruling June 30, the Supreme Court ruled that all children born on US soil are automatically US citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.

‘A Different Way of Looking’ — The Art and Legacy of Mildred Howard

A native San Franciscan, Howard's work stretching six decades reflects on Black culture, American history, justice and community.

From Jail, Kevin Epps Self-Reflects and Talks Next Steps

In an interview from San Francisco County jail, the filmmaker and activist discusses life behind bars, and what gives him hope and optimism for the future.

Jumping on the Knicks Bandwagon

"Being swept up in a crowd of Knicks fans during their championship run gave me a feeling of unity and belonging I won’t lose for years to come."

Mega Hearings, Short Notices Fuel Fear and Uncertainty at Bay Area Immigration Court

Large asylum backlogs, too few judges and mass hearings designed to speed up deportations follow after the closure of San Francisco's immigration court.

From Hate to Healing: Bambi Salcedo Calls for Trans Power at CA Civil Rights Summit

As the federal government moves to strip transgender rights, the California Civil Rights Department’s first-ever California Civil Rights Summit had a different message.

For Iranian American Youth, Iran War’s Impact Hits Close to Home

Young Iranian Americans in the Bay Area say the US war with Iran has cast a cloud of sadness over their family’s homes.

BART is the Bay Area’s Backbone. Can it Stay Standing?Ā 

While BART’s future remains uncertain, a confluence of factorsĀ is spurring hopes that it may now finally be turning the corner.