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2 days ago
Social justice

Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say

Environment
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

Indigenous Leaders Warn AI Boom Repeates Patterns of Extraction

AI offers potential benefits for Indigenous communities but poses risks due to resource extraction from their territories.
Social justice
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has banned data center construction on its land, becoming the first Indigenous nation to do so.
#california
fromKqed
2 days ago
US politics

California Courts Could Soon Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED

California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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.
SF politics
fromABC30 Fresno
1 month ago

California sues Trump to keep shut oil pipeline on Santa Barbara coast

California sued the Trump administration to block the use of emergency authority for restarting an offshore oil operation shut down over a decade ago.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's publicly-funded preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Courts Could Soon Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED

California is considering a rule to collect data on civil arrests at courts to protect victims from immigration enforcement.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

CA to open 3 new state parks and expand others, including in Bay Area: Here's where

California is expanding its state parks system significantly, adding new parks and increasing existing park sizes.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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.
SF politics
fromABC30 Fresno
1 month ago

California sues Trump to keep shut oil pipeline on Santa Barbara coast

California sued the Trump administration to block the use of emergency authority for restarting an offshore oil operation shut down over a decade ago.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

Ice Quietly Opens Another Detention Center in a Former California Prison | KQED

GEO Group opened the Golden State Annex in 2020, promising economic benefits to McFarland while complying with California's legal requirements for immigration detention facilities.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days 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.
Pets
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

The Oakland Zoo Now Has Two Rescued Mountain Lion Cubs Named Crimson and Clover'

Clover and Crimson, orphaned mountain lion cubs, were rescued by the Oakland Zoo, highlighting the challenges faced by young cubs in the wild.
Law
fromKqed
2 days 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.
#environmental-justice
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

Fundraising
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

Atticus Jackson founded a Sunrise Movement chapter to advocate for environmental justice after experiencing the devastating Palisades fire in California.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

The AI industry's data center expansion poses significant threats to Indigenous communities and the environment, according to activist Krystal Two Bulls.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Comanche Nation lawsuit revived over Warm Springs Casino

The Comanche Nation can continue its lawsuit against the Fort Sill Apache Tribe regarding the Warm Springs Casino under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
fromKqed
4 days 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
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Native American remains found at UC Berkeley construction site. What happens next?

Native American remains were discovered at a UC Berkeley construction site, prompting collaboration with the Confederated Villages of Lisjan for their care.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
4 days ago

From totally harsh to thriving marsh

The transformation of Pacheco Marsh from a scarred dumping ground into a pristine wetland represents a significant achievement in environmental restoration, showcasing the potential for nature to reclaim industrial sites.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 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
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

California's wildlife bridge became a target for the right. Now it's eyeing the finish line

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California will open on December 2, providing safe passage for wildlife despite facing criticism and delays.
#indigenous-communities
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago
Social justice

Report details missing, murdered Indigenous people in San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

Generational trauma from colonization and violence against Indigenous people in the U.S. is quantified in a report on Bay Area Native communities.
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago
Washington DC

Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty - and possibility - High Country News

Indigenous communities face significant challenges and opportunities under the second Trump administration, impacting funding, policies, and cultural consultations.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Report details missing, murdered Indigenous people in San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

Generational trauma from colonization and violence against Indigenous people in the U.S. is quantified in a report on Bay Area Native communities.
Washington DC
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty - and possibility - High Country News

Indigenous communities face significant challenges and opportunities under the second Trump administration, impacting funding, policies, and cultural consultations.
#california-law
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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
3 days 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.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 days 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.
Pets
fromSFGATE
4 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.
fromKqed
3 days 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
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Sunset Dunes opponents appeal S.F. court decision to keep Great Highway a park

Residents are appealing a court decision that upheld a ballot measure closing the Great Highway to vehicles for a new city park.
#sand-mining
Environment
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Sand removal in the Bay threatens species and worsens coastal erosion, lawsuit claims

San Francisco Baykeeper sued California State Lands Commission over approval of sand mining in the Bay, claiming it will destroy habitat, harm wildlife, and worsen coastal erosion.
Environment
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Sand removal in the Bay threatens species and worsens coastal erosion, lawsuit claims

San Francisco Baykeeper sued California State Lands Commission over approval of sand mining in the Bay, claiming it will destroy habitat, harm wildlife, and worsen coastal erosion.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Environmentalists sue Trump administration over mining in Mojave National Preserve

A lawsuit challenges the approval of mining operations in Mojave National Preserve, citing environmental concerns and legal violations by the National Park Service.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 days 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.
Portland food
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
Environment
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Asks Ships to Hit the Brakes for Whales | KQED

California's Blue Whales Blue Skies program aims to reduce ship speeds to protect whales and decrease marine shipping pollution.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Tribal leaders fight federal oversight of sports prediction markets

"Today, our Board took decisive action to protect what generations before us fought to build. These so-called prediction markets are an attempt to bypass tribal authority and recast gambling as a financial product. We will not allow that. We will stand united to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of Indian gaming."
Poker
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Uproar over mama bear killing could help launch a state wildlife coexistence program

Legislation is being considered in California to promote nonlethal solutions for human-wildlife conflicts following public outcry over a bear's death.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US conservatives sue to dismantle Native Hawaiian healthcare scholarships

Do No Harm stated that the scholarship's requirement that applicants be Native Hawaiians was a violation of federal law and tantamount to racial discrimination.
Non-profit organizations
#kalshi
Law
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Kalshi battles Arizona tribes over betting legality

Kalshi seeks a federal injunction to stop Arizona's enforcement actions against its event-based trading platform, claiming federal law governs its operations.
Law
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Kalshi battles Arizona tribes over betting legality

Kalshi seeks a federal injunction to stop Arizona's enforcement actions against its event-based trading platform, claiming federal law governs its operations.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

"What's at issue is can the president rewrite the Constitution. And basically we are arguing that birthright citizenship is clearly stated in the 14th Amendment and that the Supreme Court actually already decided this issue in 1898," Kohli says.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California pledges to open 7% of its land and waters to Indigenous tribes - a step toward healing a 175-year-old broken promise

That number represents roughly 7% of the state's land and waters. It also corresponds with the amount of land the federal government promised it would hold as reservations for Indigenous tribes after California joined the union in 1850. Congress ultimately rejected these treaties in a secret meeting - after pressure from the state - and failed to notify tribes, many of whom upheld their end of the agreement to relocate.
Agriculture
#indigenous-land-reclamation
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

How an Ohlone nonprofit quickly became one of the wealthiest Indigenous land trusts in the nation

Sogorea Te' Land Trust is removing 80+ years of asphalt from a Fourth Street parking lot to restore it as an Indigenous-controlled green space honoring Ohlone history and culture.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tribal members to help shape Bay Area open space as historic Juristac lands are reclaimed by deal

The Amah Mutsun tribe successfully reclaimed Juristac, a sacred ancestral landscape near Gilroy, California, after community opposition halted mining plans and the Peninsula Open Space Trust purchased over 6,000 acres.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

How an Ohlone nonprofit quickly became one of the wealthiest Indigenous land trusts in the nation

Sogorea Te' Land Trust is removing 80+ years of asphalt from a Fourth Street parking lot to restore it as an Indigenous-controlled green space honoring Ohlone history and culture.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tribal members to help shape Bay Area open space as historic Juristac lands are reclaimed by deal

The Amah Mutsun tribe successfully reclaimed Juristac, a sacred ancestral landscape near Gilroy, California, after community opposition halted mining plans and the Peninsula Open Space Trust purchased over 6,000 acres.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month 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
California
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Judge halts Northern California casino tribal case amid appeals

A federal judge has paused a lawsuit by California tribes against a casino proposal linked to the Koi Nation, awaiting related legal outcomes.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

California plots return of 7.5 million acres of land and coastal waters to Indigenous tribes

When California became a state in 1850, officials signed 18 treaties setting aside millions of acres for tribal reservations. Congress killed the deals in secret after pressure from state leaders. Many tribes had already moved, trusting the promises. Now California wants to make good.
SF politics
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 month ago

SCOTUS Case on Munitions in Guam Could Set Precedent for Indigenous Rights

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case regarding the open detonation of munitions on Tarague Beach, impacting the CHamoru people's ancestral land.
#washoe-tribe
Education
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Jewish advocacy groups sue California over alleged antisemitism in public schools

Jewish advocacy organizations sued California and state education officials for failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment in K-12 public schools across the state.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Growing Presence of AI Data Centers Prompts Debate on Native Lands

AI data center expansion creates environmental and cultural challenges for Native American tribes, sparking debates over tribal digital sovereignty and regulatory needs for data infrastructure control.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. State Parks sues for $38 million over failure to save mansion

California State Parks sued alarm company ATP for failing to monitor Bidwell Mansion and alert authorities during a December 2024 arson that destroyed the historic 156-year-old property.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Environmental groups sue to stop Trump's water diversions in California

Trump's executive order diverts more federal water to Central Valley farmers, bypassing state officials and environmental protections, prompting lawsuits from environmental groups claiming violations of the Endangered Species Act.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Students ask Saratoga council to advocate for indigenous tribe recognition

Saratoga council received a request to recognize the Muwekma Ohlone but took no action; it approved using an SVCE $184,537 grant for Corporation Yard electrification.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Bill Samsel, Berkeley attorney and activist

William Michael Samsel was a civil rights advocate, community lawyer, and educator who dedicated his career to serving underrepresented populations through legal practice and social activism.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Morongo tribe lawsuit over California gaming compact dismissed

The tribe argued that several parts of the agreement violate the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, or IGRA, because they regulate issues that do not directly relate to the operation of Class III gaming. That category includes slot machines and casino-style table games offered at tribal casinos. Morongo's complaint laid out 17 separate claims, each focused on a specific provision in the compact.
US politics
Environment
fromKqed
3 months ago

Maidu Tribes Reignite Ancestral Fire Stewardship in the Sierra Foothills | KQED

Berry Creek Maidu revived traditional controlled burns to restore ecological stewardship, protect gathering areas for food and basket materials, and train community members.
Environment
frombigthink.com
1 month ago

Widening the frame: Indigenous land rights and the future of climate policy

Indigenous land rights are essential to climate action, with Indigenous representatives at COP30 demanding recognition of their ancestral land ownership and management authority.
California
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

LandBack advances across the West - High Country News

14,000 acres of Blue Creek returned to the Yurok Tribe, completing California's largest tribal land return and doubling tribal land for ecological and cultural restoration.
#mountain-lions
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Students ask Saratoga council to advocate for indigenous tribe recognition

Students urged Saratoga to recognize the Muwekma Ohlone tribe while the city approved a $184,537 SVCE grant for electrification infrastructure.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

This condor couple may be tending to first egg in Northern California in a century

California condors are nesting in the Pacific Northwest for the first time in over 100 years, marking a significant recovery milestone after near-extinction.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Maidu Tribe Returns to Its Roots of Ancestral Fire | KQED

The Maidu tribe of Butte County-Berry Creek, Mechoopda, Mooretown, Enterprise and Konkow Valley, come together to conduct CAL-TREX prescribed burn training to relearn how to put helpful fire back on their native lands that have been devastated by recent catastrophic wildfires. Organizers say the training camp is designed to help restore fire-scarred lands and people. While other Northern California tribes have been reintroducing cultural fire for decades,
California
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

An EPA proposal would make it harder for tribes to protect their water - High Country News

Developers seeking to build dams, mines, data centers or pipelines must navigate a permitting process to do so. One requirement in the process is obtaining certification from a tribe or state confirming that the project meets federal water quality standards. Currently, tribes and states conduct holistic reviews of projects, known as " activity as a whole ", evaluating all potential impacts on water quality, including spill risks, threats to cultural resources, and impacts on wildlife. This approach was established under the Biden administration in 2023.
Environment
California
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

California tribes express concern over Vallejo casino, with statement sent

Four California tribes oppose Scotts Valley’s temporary Vallejo preview casino, citing a federal court warning and ongoing Department reconsideration of gaming eligibility.
Environment
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Calif. mountain lions gain landmark protections weeks after SF sighting

California mountain lions across multiple ranges are now protected as threatened under the state's endangered species act, making it illegal to harm or kill them.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How failing negotiations could spiral into a bitter fight over the Colorado River

Deadlock among seven Colorado River states risks federal unilateral cuts and protracted court battles over shrinking water allocations.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 months ago

Malibu sues LA, California over Palisades fire - saying they prioritized 'plants over human lives '

Malibu sued Los Angeles and California, alleging officials' negligence allowed the Palisades fire to ignite and destroy over 700 homes and dozens of businesses.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission

A former Sierra Club Foundation leader alleges wrongful termination after raising concerns about internal discrimination and diversity and says harassment claims relied on racist stereotypes.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Calif. nonprofit opens coastal Bay Area preserve. Neighbors hate it.

It was off-limits to the public for a century until recently, when a nonprofit land trust called the Wildlands Conservancy liberated the coastline following 10 years of planning. Accessing the preserve is allowed after reaching the farthest end of Bodega Harbour, a scenic coastal community of 700 homes linked within an 18-hole golf course. But once word about the hike began to spread last month, locals began saying their neighborhood was upended overnight by hundreds of cars.
Environment
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