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fromKqed
1 day ago

California's Ban on Masked Immigration Agents Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court | KQED

"If a state law directly regulates the conduct of the United States, it is void irrespective of whether the regulated activities are essential to federal functions or operations, and irrespective of the degree to which the state law interferes with federal functions or operations."
Law
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
2 days ago
California

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
fromMission Local
2 days ago
Mission District

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
California
fromMission Local
2 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
SF politics
fromKqed
16 hours ago

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

National scandal' as ministers U-turn on lifesaving plans for overcrowded prisons

Prison fire safety measures remain inadequate, risking lives as automatic detectors are still not installed in many cells, including Clare Dupree's.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
9 hours ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
13 hours ago

California court curbs Coastal Commission on building permits

California Supreme Court ruled against the Coastal Commission's denial of building permits, reinforcing local authority in housing development decisions.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans woman wins $295K after suing state for housing her in male prison - LGBTQ Nation

Oregon settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Oregon to pay $295K to trans woman imprisoned until 2049

Oregon officials settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Trump Is Making Federal Prison Even More Dangerous for Transgender Inmates

New directives classify being transgender as a mental health disorder and mandate conversion therapy-like treatment for inmates with gender dysphoria.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Appeals court clears path to move trans women into men's prisons despite sexual assault risk

Transgender women inmates may be relocated to men's prisons following a federal appellate court ruling that reverses a lower court's decision.
US politics
fromTruthout
13 hours ago

Arizona GOP Bill Permits Prison Sentences for Protesters Who Damage Property

Arizona lawmakers propose stricter riot laws, allowing harsher penalties for protesters damaging property.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
Social justice
fromKqed
19 hours ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
fromMission Local
22 hours ago

Has San Francisco made West SoMa into a crime containment zone?

Molina's job is to keep sidewalks clear of people sitting or lying down on the pavement. If he sees people using drugs in the open, he tells them to move along.
SOMA, SF
Boston real estate
fromKqed
23 hours ago

'They're Bleeding Us Dry': Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED

Residents face significant rent increases and feel powerless against management's decisions.
US news
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Ex-SFPD cop gets 8 years for 'horrific' child pornography offenses

A former San Francisco police officer was sentenced to over eight years in prison for distributing child pornography.
Cannabis
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Equity cannabis products in Oakland are getting their own special certification

Oakland launches a certification program for cannabis businesses founded by those impacted by the War on Drugs.
#california
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

California to pay $1.9 million to female inmates who say guards unleashed 'war zone' level violence

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation settled for $1.9 million with 13 female inmates over excessive force claims during a 2024 operation.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Law

California Agrees to $1.9 Million Settlement in Prison Use-of-Force Case | KQED

California will pay $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit over excessive force used by corrections officers on women inmates.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California is leading national preschool expansion, but quality lags, report says

California's preschool expansion has increased enrollment but needs to improve the quality of early education programs.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California marks biggest state park expansion in decades with 3 new parks

California plans to establish three new state parks in the Central Valley, expanding its park system to 283 parks, the largest expansion in decades.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

CA inflation relief cards expire April 30. Here's how to fix problems, see if you have money coming

California Middle Class Tax Refund debit cards expire April 30, with $600 million remaining unused on five million cards.
Law
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

California Agrees to $1.9 Million Settlement in Prison Use-of-Force Case | KQED

California will pay $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit over excessive force used by corrections officers on women inmates.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged members of notorious MS-13 gang

A Salvadoran court is conducting a mass trial of 486 alleged gang members under controversial emergency powers aimed at combating gang violence.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will lay off 284 workers due to county funding withdrawal for a new homeless services department.
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

At his home in Pasadena, high schooler Atticus Jackson frantically shoved his belongings into his car as the sky turned a deep orange. A few hundred feet away, the fire climbed up the mountain and a cloud of red and gray smoke obscured the view.
Fundraising
Pets
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

8 birds of prey saved after being released in bizarre NorCal crime

A falconry center owner is urgently searching for 11 missing birds after a break-in.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

New York City Council members toured Rikers Island to assess conditions and advocate for reforms, emphasizing transparency, dignity, and the eventual closure of the facility.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed

I chose my friends poorly, and your friends have a tendency to rub off on you. And so I started making poor decisions. The next night I made a plan of how to do it, and I did it. And I didn't get caught doing it, [but] I got caught afterwards.
Arts
Law
fromKqed
11 hours ago

Alameda County Public Defender: 'Right to Counsel Is Dead' | KQED

Public defenders in the Bay Area face rising case numbers without increased budgets, leading to ethical concerns and strained resources.
#ice
Miami food
fromTruthout
1 week ago

"Alligator Alcatraz" Guards Allegedly Beat Prisoners for Requesting Phone Access

Brutal treatment of detained immigrants at ICE facility raises serious concerns about their rights and access to communication.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
Miami food
fromTruthout
1 week ago

"Alligator Alcatraz" Guards Allegedly Beat Prisoners for Requesting Phone Access

Brutal treatment of detained immigrants at ICE facility raises serious concerns about their rights and access to communication.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.
#clergy-abuse
fromKqed
19 hours ago
California

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse case verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing litigation against the Diocese of Oakland.
fromKqed
19 hours ago
California

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
19 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse case verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing litigation against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
19 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
fromSFGATE
10 hours ago

As California election season heats up, Anh Phoong stars in political ad

When something's wrong, call Anh Phoong. And when insurance is looking grim, vote for Jane Kim. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of supporting women in leadership roles.
SF politics
#california-law
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court due to constitutional concerns.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Federal appeals court blocks CA law requiring federal agents to wear identification

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court due to constitutional concerns.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Federal appeals court blocks CA law requiring federal agents to wear identification

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Teen boy held at young offenders' institute dies

The juvenile from HMP Feltham A, which holds children aged between 15 and 18 who are on remand or have been convicted, died in hospital on Monday.
UK news
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
SF parents
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System Over Inmate Stabbing

Tory Lanez is suing the California Department of Corrections for $100 million after being stabbed 16 times by a fellow inmate.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

CA marijuana industry facing challenges as 420 comes and goes

The legal market in California, despite being 10 years legal, is still less than 40% of the cannabis consumed in this state so we are still fighting every day against folks that are unregulated, they're untaxed, and we don't know the safety of their products.
Cannabis
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
Arts
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Commentary: Stop being so chill, Xavier Becerra. Fight for California's future

Xavier Becerra needed a strong debate performance to distinguish himself but failed to inspire confidence among voters.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Voters will decide if rideshare companies should be liable for sexual assaults during trips in November.
#immigration
SF parents
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

Federal judge orders release of Pasadena man who is plaintiff in lawsuit against ICE

A federal judge ordered the release of Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, prohibiting re-detention without notice and a hearing.
SF parents
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

Federal judge orders release of Pasadena man who is plaintiff in lawsuit against ICE

A federal judge ordered the release of Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, prohibiting re-detention without notice and a hearing.
Cannabis
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

What Happened After A Decade Of Legal Weed In California? - Above the Law

Legislation around marijuana has failed to curb illegal cultivation and has not led to the predicted negative societal impacts.
fromKqed
1 day ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act would establish a 'whale desk' at San Francisco's Coast Guard station, creating a centralized place for whale sightings to be reported and mariners to be alerted, helping large ships avoid collisions.
SF politics
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

CA State Senate to vote on slew of insurance reform bills, addressing transparency, non-renewals

California is voting on insurance reform bills aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the insurance market.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

That California Ban on Masked ICE Agents Just Got Struck Down

California's law banning masks for federal agents violates the Supremacy Clause, as states cannot regulate federal agency operations.
California
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Calif. man faces 55 years after leading 'crime tourism' theft ring

Juan Carlos Thola-Duran ran a crime tourism network, stealing millions through a fake car rental business and facilitating burglaries across the U.S.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

No Big Winner in Statewide Debate of CA Governor Hopefuls

Homelessness, gas prices, and political blame dominated the gubernatorial debate in San Francisco, highlighting divisions between Republican and Democratic candidates.
Non-profit organizations
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

San Quentin among 8 California prisons that could lose decades-old arts programs

The William James Association faces funding cuts, risking the continuation of arts programs in California prisons, particularly at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.
Arts
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

People We Meet: Nigel Poor's prison-life podcast is coming to S.F.

Nigel Poor collects found objects, showcasing them in her home and art studio, reflecting her artistic journey and passion for storytelling.
#california-governor-race
California
fromABC30 Fresno
1 day ago

Newsom won't back a specific Democrat primary candidate for CA governor

Gov. Gavin Newsom supports a Democrat in the California gubernatorial runoff, highlighting several candidates with strong records.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Becerra, Steyer Tie For Democratic Lead In Governor's Race Following Endorsements

Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer are tied for the Democratic lead in the California governor's race after key endorsements.
California
fromABC30 Fresno
1 day ago

Newsom won't back a specific Democrat primary candidate for CA governor

Gov. Gavin Newsom supports a Democrat in the California gubernatorial runoff, highlighting several candidates with strong records.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Becerra, Steyer Tie For Democratic Lead In Governor's Race Following Endorsements

Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer are tied for the Democratic lead in the California governor's race after key endorsements.
#use-of-force
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Humpday Headlines: Gubernatorial Candidates to Face Off In New Debate

Six candidates for California governor will debate, with a focus on Democrats Porter, Becerra, and Steyer in a competitive race.
fromMission Local
3 days ago

No, Brooke Jenkins does not have an on/off switch for crime

In 2025, crime goes down. Way, way down: Crime drops across the board, homicides reach lows unseen since 'Gunsmoke' was on the air and the DA delivers a forceful warning to Trump's ICE goons.
SF politics
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

California sees lowest number of firearm-related deaths since 1968, new data shows

California has achieved historic lows in firearm deaths, suicides, and homicides, but continued investment is necessary to maintain this progress.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California prison guard charged with smuggling 20 kilos of cocaine

Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman stated that it is 'reprehensible that a state corrections officer can be seduced by greed and manipulated by others to commit such crimes that endanger the public.'
California
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Nick Reiner in solitary: No visitors, alone with his dark thoughts'

Following Reiner's arrest in the murder of his parents, who were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood mansion on Dec. 14, people have looked back on those red-carpet photos and say that he looked a bit detached from everyone else and even from the reality of the moment.
Film
Education
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Newsom Unveils San Quentin Learning Center in First Phase of New Rehabilitation Center Project

San Quentin opened a $239 million learning and rehabilitation center emphasizing education, reentry services, and rehabilitation to promote safer communities.
US politics
fromCalifornia Post
2 months ago

Gavin Newsom blasted for $239M Nordic-style redesign of infamous California prison

California opened a $239 million San Quentin learning center with rehabilitation-focused amenities, prompting criticism that prisons are too comfortable and taxpayers will pay.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

A month of cold showers, vomit and human waste inside S.F. jail, arrestees say

County Jail No. 2 had prolonged limited hot water in January, prompting many incarcerated people to forgo showers amid overcrowding, withdrawal, and unsanitary conditions.
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Lawmakers Want to Raise Taxes on For-Profit Immigrant Detention Operators | KQED

California lawmakers propose a 50% tax on detention contract revenues of companies running federal immigration jails to reinvest in immigrant communities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

California's new war on drugs': thousands arrested, few get treatment, data shows

Proposition 36, a state ballot measure, enacted harsher penalties for minor theft and drug offenses, with proponents pledging the crackdown would lead to mass treatment to keep people alive, out of jail, and off our streets. Case records, however, suggest the state is largely failing to meet the central goal of getting people help and instead conducting mass arrests and incarcerating more people with addiction.
California
#criminal-justice
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves?

California's criminal justice system has shifted toward rehabilitation under Governor Newsom, with fewer incarcerated people and expanded rehabilitation programs, raising questions about the next governor's direction.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Therapy, remorse: A look at how 'monster' child molester got parole and new efforts to alter law

He abused these children horrifically. He stole their childhoods. Someone that does these type of things, they don't deserve a second chance in life.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: California promised accountability for inmate deaths in jails. A year later, no results.

California's jail death review law preserves sheriff control, lacks enforcement authority, permits redactions, and produced no completed reviews within its first year.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

New CA Law will Stop Sheriffs from Medically Examining Deaths in Their Own Jails

California's Assembly Bill 1108 requires independent medical examiners to investigate all custody deaths, eliminating sheriffs' conflict of interest in overseeing investigations into deaths occurring under their watch.
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

Newsom Expands Mental Health Court Program - and Calls Out SF for Falling Behind | KQED

California expands CARE Court mental health program funding while threatening to redirect resources from underperforming counties to accelerate implementation statewide.
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