Renowned Disability Rights Advocate Alice Wong Passes Away at 51 in San Francisco
Alice Wong, disability rights advocate and writer, died at 51 due to an infection. She founded the Disability Visibility Project, and her work is in the Library of Congress.
Bay Area City Halls Slip Shelters Onto Quiet Blocks, Neighbors Erupt
San Francisco, San José and Oakland are expanding interim shelters into new neighborhoods to ease downtown pressure — but NIMBY opposition, land limits and funding are making openings rocky. Cities say the shift is about equity; neighbors say it’s about quality of life.
Feds At Alameda Base Spook Shoppers, Gut Richmond Flea Market
Vendors at Richmond’s flea market say customers vanished after Bay Area immigration operations were announced. Some longtime sellers are considering closing as weekend attendance falls.
San Francisco Supervisor Advocates for Local Control Over Self-Driving Cars After Community Cat's Death
A community mourns the death of a neighborhood cat, KitKat, killed by an autonomous Waymo vehicle, igniting debate and calls for local regulation of self-driving cars in San Francisco's Mission District.
San Francisco Sends Prepaid Grocery Cards To CalFresh Recipients
San Francisco is mailing activation letters this week to CalFresh households with one‑time prepaid grocery cards to cover delayed November SNAP benefits. Here’s who qualifies and how to activate.
Golden Gate Half Marathon Adjusts Course Due to Federal Shutdown, San Francisco Runners Unfazed
The Golden Gate Half Marathon had to change its course due to a federal government shutdown affecting park closures. The race will not be US Track and Field certified this year.
San Francisco Firefighters Perform Cliffside Rescue of Dog at Fort Funston
San Francisco Fire Department rescued a dog that fell off a cliff at Fort Funston, with help from an SFPD drone. The successful operation resulted in a joyful reunion with its owner.
British Journalist Sami Hamdi Nabbed at SFO on Alleged National Security Grounds Amidst Claims of Free Speech Violation
British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE at SFO before a CAIR event, with CAIR condemning the action as an attack on free speech and McLaughlin labeling Hamdi a security threat.
The SF Market Celebrates Donation of 10 Million Pounds of Fresh Produce to Fight Food Insecurity in San Francisco
The SF Market has donated 10 million pounds of produce through its Food Recovery Program, supported by Bay Area officials including Mayor Daniel Lurie and Senator Alex Padilla.












