#snap-benefits

#snap-benefits

"Between Nov. 3 and Nov. 8, USDA issued formal guidance four distinct times, each providing our states with new directives that were contrary to its earlier guidance," Bonta said in a statement. "Those contradictory messages underscore that USDA's actions have been arbitrary, they've been capricious and demonstrates why we need the court to step in to provide clarity and concrete guidance."

News broke Thursday that Federal District Court Judge John McConnell of Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits in full by Friday, which the administration is appealing. Hours later, at a photo op with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, Heinrich confronted Trump about the ruling and the appeal, and their impact on Americans.

Two men were gunned down and killed at a gas station in East Oakland's Elmhurst Park neighborhood Thursday morning at about 11:30 am. Neither of the two male victims has been identified, though both died on the scene, and thus far there is no information about any possible suspect. [KTVU] Beloved former Giants manager Bruce Bochy, who delivered us three championships, is finalizing an agreement to return to the Giants in some sort of advisory role with the front office.

Hundreds were shopping at the Marin Civic Center's Sunday farmer's market. This week, the need for food has never been greater, as SNAP benefits run out for thousands. "We're here to help, we have enough so we should share what we can," said Alex Tishman. Tishman, owner of Fire Swamp Provisions, is offering his fresh baked goods to any family in need.

Screenshot Fox News is drawing heat from media industry observers for getting duped by an AI-generated video and then failing to take sufficient accountability for the error. In a piece published Friday to Foxnews.com, writer Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi posted about SNAP beneficiaries threatening to loot stores amid the government shutdown. The piece, originally headlined SNAP Beneficiaries Threaten to Ransack Stores Over Government Shutdown, quoted Black women claiming to be SNAP recipients complaining about the cutoff of benefits due to the shutdown.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- As the government shutdown continues, federal money for CalFresh benefits is set to run out as of Nov. 1. RELATED: Could halt in SNAP benefits, paychecks pressure lawmakers to strike shutdown deal? Over 5 million Californians rely on these benefits. While that's only 13.5% of the population, it means on Nov. 1, grocery stores could see over 1 billion less dollars spent in their grocery stores.

The outlook is unpleasant right now. It is going to be a challenge that we're getting through, but I would also add that this is what food banks are built for, said Michael Altfest, communications director for Alameda County Community Food Bank. What it's going to require is support. So the fact that the county is recognizing this and really believes food is a basic human right shows they're doing what they can.

With Halloween and trick-or-treating ready to rise Friday night, Mission Local has a map of all 41 streets that will be car-free so the kids can be out Halloweening. The one grown-up option is the Halloween Castro Night Market, but there are 40 other options where kids can roam with no cars, and adult kids are welcome to show up with a bag of candy to trick out the youngsters.

Are you f*cking kidding me? This guy wants to create a ballroom for his rich friends while completely turning a blind eye to the fact that babies are going to starve when the SNAP benefits end in just hours from now. Come on, Harris said. SNAP benefits are set to run out of funding on Saturday while Democrats and Republicans remain in a standstill over a continuing resolution to fund the government.

More than 40 million Americans will soon be without federal food assistance. The Trump administration says there will be no money for SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will not use emergency funds to address this situation. The White House is placing blame on Democrats for this outcome, similar to its approach with various other issues related to the shutdown over the past month.

After a six-year hiatus, San Francisco's Dyke March returned Saturday with roaring motorcycles, a rally in Dolores Park, and a packed march route through the Mission, emphasizing community and visibility.