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Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
4 hours ago

Registration open for Dodgers Dreamteam with expanded access

Dodgers Dreamteam program connects 17,000 underserved youth with baseball opportunities and comprehensive support services in Los Angeles.
fromThe Atlantic
10 hours ago

The Man Holding MAHA Together

Tony Lyons believes that Republicans can secure the midterm elections by embracing the Make America Healthy Again movement, particularly its popular initiatives like banning soda from SNAP benefits.
Right-wing politics
#philanthropy
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
Fundraising

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.
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.
#los-angeles
Remote teams
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.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
Remote teams
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.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
#homelessness
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago
Los Angeles

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

A shelter village provides a bridge to permanent housing

Bloomington opened its first shelter village to address homelessness exacerbated by a housing shortage and extreme winter conditions.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
fromInvestigative Post
2 days ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Nonprofit at the center of federal corruption probe still has a $94M city contract

BHRAGS Home Care Corp faces federal bribery and embezzlement charges while holding a $94 million city contract set to begin this summer.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May - Above the Law

I'm incredibly proud of the firm and what we've accomplished in the last year. We had certainly, the year before, a historic year financially, and this year was also historic in being one of our best financial years in history.
Law
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
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.
Miami Marlins
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Los Angeles FC v Orlando City: Perelman proud of awesome attitude - Soccer News

Martin Perelman is pleased with Orlando City's player attitude despite recent struggles and an injury crisis ahead of their match against LAFC.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Baby mountain lion orphaned and left to starve in Southern California is rescued

A rescued baby mountain lion named Crimson requires intensive care and monitoring after losing toes and being orphaned in Southern California.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Amazon donates 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest | amNewYork

City Harvest President Carlos Rodriguez stated, 'Today, Amazon is our largest local food donor, playing a significant role in our ability to provide food to New Yorkers in need.'
Non-profit organizations
Books
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How American independent bookstores made a massive comeback

Independent bookstores have adapted and are thriving despite the rise of online shopping.
#nyc-community-boards
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
#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.
SF parents
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. nonprofit exec, charged as accomplice in alleged public dollar misappropriation, is out of jail

James Spingola was released from jail on bond after being charged with aiding former Human Rights Commission head Sheryl Davis in felony activities.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
Medicine
fromAol
6 days ago

Kidney donation connects first responders across the country

Two first responders connected through a selfless organ donation, changing one man's life after a kidney transplant.
#no-kings
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

After 'No Kings' rally, local organizers are looking to sustain momentum. What's next?

The 'No Kings' coalition in Boston emphasizes ongoing engagement and plans for May Day mobilization with weekly actions and community involvement.
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.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Thousands turn out for Oakland No Kings march

Thousands protested across the U.S. against authoritarianism, with Oakland's No Kings march being one of the largest events, attracting 20,000 participants.
Design
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How the public changes spaces-and art-for the better

Public engagement enhances design, transforming spaces into vibrant community hubs that foster creativity and connection.
Fundraising
fromLas Vegas Review-Journal
3 days ago

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
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.
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.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Modern social impact conferences need a new playbook

Conferences must address real tensions and foster candid discussions to remain relevant and effective in today's uncertain environment.
US politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Trans Nonprofits Brace For Funding Cuts When Community Needs Them Most

Nonprofits for the transgender community face funding cuts amid a significant city budget deficit, impacting support when it's most needed.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
NYC music
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

A Dispatch From The Flagship No Kings Rally In The Twin Cities - Above the Law

A diverse crowd gathered at the Capitol, expressing a somber mood amidst a significant protest.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Opportunities in April 2026

Monthly opportunities for artists include residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from various organizations.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 week ago

You Don't Have to Be Unionized to Be United | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The labor of this kind of organizing was invisible and deeply exhausting. In a precarious workplace, where a so-called 'performance review' could amount to job loss, organizing meant building a bridge while standing on it.
Social justice
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

How HCN is helping fill a growing need for local news - High Country News

More than a third of the nation's local newspapers have folded in the last 20 years, with the Western U.S. being especially hard-hit, including significant losses in Utah and New Mexico.
Media industry
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Why "Service" and "Giving Back" Get It Wrong

Fresh terminology is needed for 'service' and 'giving back' to avoid implying a moral hierarchy.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

As beloved Valley Ice Center faces demolition, hockey families fight to save it

The L.A. Kings Valley Ice Center will lose its main rink in June 2026, impacting youth hockey programs significantly.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
6 days ago

Your Vote Decides Which New York Neighborhood Fix Mamdani Will Tackle Next

Over 11,600 New Yorkers participated in the Mayor's Municipal Madness to select city projects for repair by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Non-profit organizations
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Game-Changer': Non-Profit Throws Financial Lifeline to Open Streets Program - Streetsblog New York City

The new funding model for open streets provides upfront financial support to volunteer organizations, improving efficiency and community engagement.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

How a 'Universal Basic Neighborhood' Can Help Americans Live Longer - Streetsblog USA

Universal Basic Neighborhood aims to ensure healthy living conditions and mobility for all U.S. residents, enhancing life expectancy beyond just financial support.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

She Invited Homeless Men to Run. That Instinct Fueled Her $100M Business.

Why do I get to be the runner, and these guys get to be the homeless guys on the corner? Why can't we all be runners? She didn't have an answer. It would've been easy to let that question dissolve with her footsteps. Most people would have. But Mahlum saw something in those men that others had missed.
Running
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

As gender-affirming care gets harder to access under Trump, trans people turn to GoFundMe

The cost of gender-affirming treatment is rising, leading many transgender individuals to use crowdfunding for financial support and access to care.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Urban Truth Collective: Straight Talk About The Joy Of Cities In An Age Of Disinformation - Streetsblog USA

Fifteen-minute cities enable convenient living without car dependency, while decades of car-centric policies have deliberately created sprawl and reduced walkability, homelessness correlates directly with insufficient housing supply, and wider roads increase crashes and traffic rather than reducing congestion.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We have to go out and touch people': how activism is tackling the US loneliness epidemic

Older adults and volunteers find renewed purpose, connection, and joy through civic organizing, strengthening personal well-being while advancing democracy and climate action.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

How the Design Community Has Rallied to Help Los Angeles Rebuild After Last Year's Devastating Fires

The Foothill Catalog Foundation supplies pro bono, preapproved house and ADU designs to accelerate rebuilding for Eaton Fire survivors, partnering with Habitat for Humanity.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: It took a village' to heal her trauma and homelessness. Will California keep funding this help?

Trauma-informed community services, consistent care, and compassionate housing support enabled recovery from long-term abuse, addiction, homelessness, and estrangement.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Time to splurge on the homeless

Menlo Park City Council committed $62 million to build a homeless shelter under Caltrain tracks at Middle Avenue connecting Alma Street and El Camino Real.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

A Tech Bro Think Tank Is Trying to Roll Back Evidence-Based Homelessness Policy

The Cicero Institute, created by tech investor Joe Lonsdale, has spent the past few years promoting aggressive policies targeting encampments for the unhoused and pushing cities to move away from Housing First, the U.S.'s primary model for responding to chronic homelessness. Over the summer, HUD quietly adopted several of Cicero's key recommendations. And the result was widespread panic among the local agencies responsible for keeping people housed.
US politics
Fundraising
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Thanks to All of You, Streetsblogs California, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Made Our 2025 Fundraising Goal - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog California surpassed a $20,000 year-end fundraising goal, securing resources to continue and expand transportation journalism and advocacy.
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