Oakland Faith Leaders Welcome New Police Chief, Mobilize Around Housing and Civic Action
This year, Black August provides an opportunity to recognize one year of police federalization under the Trump administration…
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon Moderates BWOPA’s Voice for the People
In her 80s and still actively working as an agricultural engineer, Effie Gant continues to break barriers in…
San Francisco neighborhoods unite Saturday for inaugural citywide day of service
San Francisco is set to have its inaugural citywide day of service on Saturday, which will bring neighborhoods…
Like an IKEA manual without words: San Jose activist helps residents navigate government
ELLINA YIN COMPARES CITIZEN PARTICIPATION in local government to putting together a piece of IKEA furniture using one…
San Jose moves to bring back virtual public comment, with new safeguards
SAN JOSE IS POISED to bring back virtual public comments during its meetings, two years after the city…
What would get Gen Z to vote in California’s primary? These candidates are trying
DESPITE MAKING UP one-fifth of the state’s voting population, most Gen Z Californians won’t vote in the June…
San Jose mayor’s bid for governor fizzles out
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s bid for governor appears to be stalling. An outside committee set up to…
California teachers ‘tread lightly’ for America’s 250th as they navigate competing narratives | News
The national political climate may be polarized and combative, but California is taking steps to ensure K-12 students…
San Francisco task force recommends cutting over 40% of city’s boards and commissions
San Francisco may be reducing or consolidating the number of its boards and commissions following a report examining…
Civic engagement isn’t a luxury, it’s the lifeblood of community
Fresh off its annual elections, the Allied Gardens Grantville Community Council is proud to introduce its 2026 board of directors…
With SF schools’ approval, students flood streets to protest immigration crackdown
San Francisco schools cleared the way for thousands of students to take part in walkouts Friday that filled…
‘Nobody knew her’: Shock, relief after Alcaraz resigns as SF supe; names float for successor
Local leaders and community members in San Francisco’s District 4 are reacting to Beya Alcaraz’s decision to step…