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How a 1957 Vintage Radio Rekindled a Daughter’s Bond With Her Dad
A 1957 Telefunken Opus 7 radio traveled with a daughter from Los Angeles to the Bay Area — sitting in silence and collecting dust for 25 years — before she finally had it restored, rekindling her connection to her late father’s musical legacy.

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A Corpse Flower Is Blooming at San Francisco’s Conservatory of Flowers — and It Stinks
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ICE Officers Drive Through Protesters Trying to Stop Arrest at SF Immigration Court
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Housing Affordability

Here’s Why SF Homeless Advocates Are Glad Lurie Ditched Push for 1,500 Shelter Beds

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is abandoning his campaign promise to build 1,500 new shelter beds in his first six months, but advocates are optimistic about a shift toward services.

¿Renta su hogar sin contrato? Todavía tiene derechos como inquilino en California

Incluso si eres un inquilino informal, tienes derechos garantizados por el estado de California, sin importar tu estatus migratorio. Nuestra guía explica cómo hablar con tu arrendador, incluso si es un familiar.

SF Supervisor Proposes Overhauling ‘Outdated’ Housing Code to Allow Shared Living

New legislation from Supervisor Bilal Mahmood could reform the city’s housing stock to allow more unrelated roommates in San Francisco.

Central Valley Grocery Store Lends Helping Hand To Immigrant Community

The grocery store owner is doing more than just ringing up customers – he’s delivering food right to their doors.

Immigration

Protester holds up a sign that says "everyone is welcome Here"

ICE Officers Drive Through Protesters Trying to Stop Arrest at SF Immigration Court

Videos captured by protesters and journalists showed violent clashes between federal officers and demonstrators outside the downtown San Francisco immigration court.

When ICE Is Waiting at Immigration Court, What Can Advocates Do?

At least six people have been arrested and detained at immigration courts in San Francisco since June, prompting protests by activists that shut down the building for a day.

How Trump's Tax Cut and Policy Bill Aims to 'Supercharge' Immigration Enforcement

Trump's massive "big, beautiful bill" package sets aside about $170 billion to support the Trump administration's border and immigration goals, which includes detaining and deporting a record number of people from the U.S.

Journalists Fleeing Authoritarian Regimes Now at Risk, as Trump Ends Parole Program

One Nicaraguan journalist escaped a crackdown on press freedom to seek asylum in the U.S. Now she feels hunted again, as deportation looms.
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A Corpse Flower Is Blooming at San Francisco’s Conservatory of Flowers — and It Stinks

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A middle-aged man smiles at the camera with his arm draped around a smiling young woman, his daughter.

How a 1957 Vintage Radio Rekindled a Daughter’s Bond With Her Dad

A 1957 Telefunken Opus 7 radio traveled with a daughter from Los Angeles to the Bay Area — sitting in silence and collecting dust for 25 years — before she finally had it restored, rekindling her connection to her late father’s musical legacy.

San José Police Officer Arrested on Charges of Sexual Assault of a Teenager

San José Police Department leaders say they arrested one of their own officers on suspicion of sexual assault of a minor.

How Healthcare Cuts In Trump's Megabill Will Hurt Californians

Protester holds up a sign that says "everyone is welcome Here"

ICE Officers Drive Through Protesters Trying to Stop Arrest at SF Immigration Court

Videos captured by protesters and journalists showed violent clashes between federal officers and demonstrators outside the downtown San Francisco immigration court.

$18K, 18 Months, No Strings Attached: Contra Costa County Pilots Guaranteed Income Program

Proponents say the program could offer financial stability and improve employment opportunities for vulnerable Contra Costa County residents.

Here’s Why SF Homeless Advocates Are Glad Lurie Ditched Push for 1,500 Shelter Beds

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is abandoning his campaign promise to build 1,500 new shelter beds in his first six months, but advocates are optimistic about a shift toward services.
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