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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
#civil-rights
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Commentary: The grief behind the cascade of online Dolores Huerta photos

Dolores Huerta disclosed that Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted her in the 1960s, complicating the legacy of both United Farm Workers co-founders and prompting public reflection on accountability within civil rights movements.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: The grief behind the cascade of online Dolores Huerta photos

Dolores Huerta disclosed that Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted her in the 1960s, complicating the legacy of both United Farm Workers co-founders and prompting public reflection on accountability within civil rights movements.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
#immigration
fromThe Nation
2 days ago
Agriculture

Meet the Immigrant Workers Who Launched the First Major Meatpacking Strike in Decades

Workers at the Greeley beef-processing plant launched a historic strike after years of exploitation and fear stemming from past ICE raids.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago
US politics

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
Agriculture
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Meet the Immigrant Workers Who Launched the First Major Meatpacking Strike in Decades

Workers at the Greeley beef-processing plant launched a historic strike after years of exploitation and fear stemming from past ICE raids.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
#jackie-fielder
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
SF politics
fromMission Local
6 days ago

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will stay in office, seek leave of absence

Jackie Fielder will take a medical leave of absence to recover from a mental health condition while her office continues to operate normally.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
SF politics
fromMission Local
6 days ago

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will stay in office, seek leave of absence

Jackie Fielder will take a medical leave of absence to recover from a mental health condition while her office continues to operate normally.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
Mission District
from48 hills
2 days ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Freed After a Year in ICE Jail, Palestinian Protester Leqaa Kordia Speaks Out

Kordia was arrested in 2024 during the Gaza solidarity protests at Columbia University. The charges against her were dropped the next day, but she was detained in March 2025 by ICE during a routine immigration check-in.
Left-wing politics
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
#california
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Former mayoral staffer sues Oakland, says she was fired for blowing the whistle

Leigh Hanson filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after raising concerns about unethical behavior involving then-Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins and a city contractor.
#cesar-chavez
California
fromKqed
5 days ago

The Challenges in Removing Cesar Chavez's Name in California Cities | KQED

California officially changes Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers' Day amid sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Social justice

Cesar Chavez supporters face the painful question of what to do with the labor leader's legacy

Social justice
fromTruthout
5 days ago

It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option.

Sexual abuse within movements, exemplified by Cesar Chavez, must be addressed to foster change and protect survivors' dignity.
Mission District
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

In a town close to the farmworker movement, some struggle to process Chavez allegations

Allegations against Cesar Chavez have sparked controversy in Delano, impacting the legacy of the farm labor movement and community sentiments.
Social justice
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Lawmakers Wasted No Time Condemning a Sexual Predator...for Once

César Chavez faces numerous sexual abuse allegations, leading to a reevaluation of his legacy in the civil rights movement.
California
fromKqed
5 days ago

The Challenges in Removing Cesar Chavez's Name in California Cities | KQED

California officially changes Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers' Day amid sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Social justice

Cesar Chavez supporters face the painful question of what to do with the labor leader's legacy

Social justice
fromTruthout
5 days ago

It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option.

Sexual abuse within movements, exemplified by Cesar Chavez, must be addressed to foster change and protect survivors' dignity.
Mission District
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

In a town close to the farmworker movement, some struggle to process Chavez allegations

Allegations against Cesar Chavez have sparked controversy in Delano, impacting the legacy of the farm labor movement and community sentiments.
Social justice
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Lawmakers Wasted No Time Condemning a Sexual Predator...for Once

César Chavez faces numerous sexual abuse allegations, leading to a reevaluation of his legacy in the civil rights movement.
#gender-discrimination
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
California

'This culture came from the top': Ex-East Bay parks director files legal claim alleging retaliation, gender discrimination

Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
California

'This culture came from the top': Ex-East Bay parks director files legal claim alleging retaliation, gender discrimination

San Francisco
fromKqed
5 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Good Morning, News: PCC Strike Ends, TSA Workers Finally Get Paid, and a Hospital Forced a Woman to Appear in Virtual Court While in Labor

Support for local journalism and arts is crucial for community enrichment and cultural coverage.
#sheryl-davis
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Sheryl Davis, Human Rights Commission Director and Dream Keeper Chief Under Breed, Arrested on Felony Charges

Sheryl Davis faces criminal charges for misappropriation of public funds and perjury amid ethics violations related to her role in city initiatives.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. ex-human rights boss Sheryl Davis pleads not guilty, postpones arraignment

Sheryl Davis faces felony charges for misappropriating funds and plans to plead not guilty on May 6.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Sheryl Davis, Human Rights Commission Director and Dream Keeper Chief Under Breed, Arrested on Felony Charges

Sheryl Davis faces criminal charges for misappropriation of public funds and perjury amid ethics violations related to her role in city initiatives.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. ex-human rights boss Sheryl Davis pleads not guilty, postpones arraignment

Sheryl Davis faces felony charges for misappropriating funds and plans to plead not guilty on May 6.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
6 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
6 days ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

DOJ to investigate California over housing of trans inmates at women's prisons

The DOJ is investigating California women's prisons for potential unconstitutional treatment of biological male prisoners and its impact on female inmates.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

On Chavez, People, and Power

A respected figure was revealed to have caused harm to vulnerable individuals, prompting a call for accountability and reflection on past actions and movements.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

Davis allegedly directed more than $4.5 million to Collective Impact from the Dream Keeper Initiative, a city program that distributes arts and culture grants to the Black community, the DA said.
Non-profit organizations
#protests
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Over 70 protesters were arrested after police used tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Over 70 protesters were arrested after police used tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Saikat Chakrabarti is flooding the zone with canvassers, paying up to $45/hr for more than 250 of them

Chakrabarti adopts Lurie's campaign strategies, focusing on self-financing, anti-status quo messaging, and a large paid canvasser operation.
#mental-health
Mission District
from48 hills
5 days ago

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn't resigned-and doesn't need to - 48 hills

Mental health crises deserve the same respect and privacy as physical health emergencies, and elected officials can take medical leave without facing resignation pressure.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Jackie Fielder to Take Leave of Absence, Citing Mental Health, As She Weighs Resignation

Jackie Fielder is taking medical leave to recover from a mental health crisis, with her office managing operations during her absence.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder on leave due to mental health condition; her staff set to take over

Jackie Fielder is on leave to address her mental health condition and regain stability before making future decisions.
Mission District
from48 hills
5 days ago

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn't resigned-and doesn't need to - 48 hills

Mental health crises deserve the same respect and privacy as physical health emergencies, and elected officials can take medical leave without facing resignation pressure.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Jackie Fielder to Take Leave of Absence, Citing Mental Health, As She Weighs Resignation

Jackie Fielder is taking medical leave to recover from a mental health crisis, with her office managing operations during her absence.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder on leave due to mental health condition; her staff set to take over

Jackie Fielder is on leave to address her mental health condition and regain stability before making future decisions.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

LAUSD teacher and service worker unions announce massive April 14 strike if no deal reached

Los Angeles Unified's teachers union and service employees union announced a joint strike for April 14 if no contract agreement is reached, potentially affecting 400,000 students and 32,000 adult school students.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Bronx housing justice org Banana Kelly sued over not properly paying workers | amNewYork

Banana Kelly nonprofit is accused of underpaying workers, violating labor laws by not compensating for all hours worked.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/17/26

A federal judge has blocked RFK Jr.'s dangerous changes to childhood vaccine policy. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, a former senior CDC official featured on The Advocate's January/February cover, called the ruling "big news" and a win for science and the law.
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California, other states sue to block Trump effort to roll back fair housing protections

In effect, the Trump administration is attempting to roll back civil rights enforcement in housing at the federal level, and pressure states to weaken their own protections as well. That's not just bad policy, it's unlawful.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Upstairs, downstairs: On the trail with Saikat Chakrabarti's posse of Chinese-language canvassers

The group practiced a conversation with faux voters, with some new members still getting comfortable reading from the script. They were soon dispatched in pairs to the Sunset District to find actual voters.
SF politics
#no-kings
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
Los Angeles
fromwww.latimes.com
2 weeks ago

"Nobody wants a strike." LAUSD answers back after union leaders announce April 14 walkout

Los Angeles Unified School District officials defended their contract offers while unions set April 14 as a strike deadline, affecting 400,000 students and 60,000 workers if no agreement is reached.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. teachers union widely expected to announce strike date at massive Wednesday rally

Los Angeles teachers union leaders are expected to announce a strike date Wednesday, potentially affecting 390,000 students, though an agreement could still prevent the walkout.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

Performance evaluations for police accountability leaders are infrequent, with the current director facing scrutiny due to workplace allegations and a pending lawsuit.
fromKqed
5 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Dolores Huerta Kept Silent to Protect the Man Who Abused Her. I Can Relate. I Did the Same.

Dolores Huerta, at age 88, danced unapologetically with a group of friends at a gay bar, embodying a liberating spirit that challenged traditional views on aging and identity.
NYC LGBT
#cesar-chavez-allegations
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations shake Oakland community

New York Times allegations of sexual abuse and assault by César Chavez against women, girls, and children have shocked East Bay communities that revered him as a civil rights icon and farmworker movement leader.
Mission District
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

California lawmakers say they'll change name of Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day

Sexual abuse allegations against César Chavez have prompted communities to remove his memorials, rename holidays, and reconsider his legacy despite his farmworker rights achievements.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'We're in shock': Farmworkers grapple with Cesar Chavez sex abuse allegations

Cesar Chavez faced explosive allegations of sexual abuse and assault from decades ago, causing division within the farmworker community between those defending his legacy and those supporting the victims.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations shake Oakland community

New York Times allegations of sexual abuse and assault by César Chavez against women, girls, and children have shocked East Bay communities that revered him as a civil rights icon and farmworker movement leader.
Mission District
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

California lawmakers say they'll change name of Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day

Sexual abuse allegations against César Chavez have prompted communities to remove his memorials, rename holidays, and reconsider his legacy despite his farmworker rights achievements.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'We're in shock': Farmworkers grapple with Cesar Chavez sex abuse allegations

Cesar Chavez faced explosive allegations of sexual abuse and assault from decades ago, causing division within the farmworker community between those defending his legacy and those supporting the victims.
US politics
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Madonna, Gracie Abrams, Muna Sign Petition to Close ICE Detention Center

Artists demand closure of ICE detention center in Dilley, Texas, citing trauma and neglect of detained children and families.
California
fromLAist
1 week ago

Anaheim wants to create an immigration legal defense fund for people impacted by ICE raids

Anaheim plans to establish an immigration legal defense fund to assist residents impacted by ICE raids.
#sexual-assault-allegations
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Cesar Chavez Was a Hero to Farmworkers. Now They Confront the Pain of Alleged Abuse | KQED

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Cesar Chavez Was a Hero to Farmworkers. Now They Confront the Pain of Alleged Abuse | KQED

US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

DHS attorney said agents in Los Angeles should have 'started hitting' protesters, emails show

A DHS attorney suggested using force against protesters during an anti-ICE demonstration in Los Angeles, advocating for mass arrests of those unable to escape.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

What We Must Learn From the Revelations About Cesar Chavez

The New York Times investigation revealed Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls for years while leading the United Farm Workers, with survivors staying silent for decades due to fear of harming the movement and disbelief.
#sexual-abuse-allegations
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Farmworkers union voices support for victims, reckoning with Cesar Chavez abuse revelations

The United Farm Workers union confronts sexual abuse allegations against co-founder Cesar Chavez, with leadership pledging support for victims while stating the allegations contradict organizational values.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Dolores Huerta: "My Silence Ends Here"

Dolores Huerta revealed that Cesar Chavez sexually abused her twice in the 1960s, ending her 60-year silence following a New York Times investigation into his misconduct.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez, icon of the Latino civil rights movement, accused of sexually abusing girls and women for decades

Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, sexually abused girls and women for decades from the 1960s until his death in 1993, according to a New York Times investigation.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Farmworkers union voices support for victims, reckoning with Cesar Chavez abuse revelations

The United Farm Workers union confronts sexual abuse allegations against co-founder Cesar Chavez, with leadership pledging support for victims while stating the allegations contradict organizational values.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Dolores Huerta: "My Silence Ends Here"

Dolores Huerta revealed that Cesar Chavez sexually abused her twice in the 1960s, ending her 60-year silence following a New York Times investigation into his misconduct.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez, icon of the Latino civil rights movement, accused of sexually abusing girls and women for decades

Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, sexually abused girls and women for decades from the 1960s until his death in 1993, according to a New York Times investigation.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Dolores Huerta, sexual violence survivors speak out against Cesar Chavez

Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta and other women have publicly accused deceased labor leader Cesar Chavez of sexual violence, with a New York Times investigation revealing abuse of children as young as 12.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

California faces teacher strikes across state for better pay and work conditions

California teachers are preparing statewide strikes over pay, staffing, and working conditions, with massive union votes and potential walkouts in major districts.
US politics
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

This bill would ban ICE agents from future hiring as a public employee in California

California would ban hiring ICE agents or other law enforcement who engaged in immigration enforcement during Jan. 20, 2025–Jan. 20, 2029 from public agency jobs.
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