A laminated window sign at Oceanview Diner on Fourth Street set off a neighborhood flap; worker-owners say it was meant to protect immigrant staff and have clarified the wording.

After a May fire left their Mission building uninhabitable, three tenants allege years of ignored code violations and are suing the landlord for $750,000.

San José State dismissed tenured Justice Studies professor Sang Hea Kil after her participation in pro‑Palestinian protests. Academic groups say the move threatens tenure protections as Kil fights back.

Loc Vu, founder of San Jose’s Viet Museum and a longtime refugee advocate, has died at 92. The museum remains closed amid a leadership dispute and pending litigation.

A city contract put a private, unlicensed firm on the Mission’s streets this summer — residents praise the results even as licensing and oversight questions mount.

City Attorney David Chiu plans to sue major food makers, saying ultra‑processed products have driven costly diseases and strained local health budgets.

San Francisco's controller labeled Mission youth nonprofit HOMEY "tier 3" for undisclosed debts and unclear financial reporting, putting city contracts at risk.

Queer land stewards in Sonoma County are blending prescribed burns, farming and gatherings to restore forest health and queer community along the Russian River.

Volunteers at Berkeley High are urging donations on Giving Tuesday to keep tutoring, college access and wellness programs afloat amid budget shortfalls and frozen grants.

San José State engineering students refurbished a retired penguin display and added animatronic wing motion for this season’s Christmas in the Park at Plaza de César Chávez.

Alameda launches the 12 Days of Alameda campaign to support local businesses during the holiday season, with themed shopping days, giveaways, and community engagement.

Macy's Union Square in San Francisco will not host Santa Claus this holiday season, breaking a near-80-year tradition, with Santa instead touring nationally.

San Francisco volunteers provided over 4,000 meals to seniors on Thanksgiving, with the Salvation Army and GLIDE Memorial Church spearheading efforts amid increased demand for food assistance.