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Day 163 at the 16th St. Plaza A Womans Place

City employees replaced the usual crowd of women at A Woman’s Place shelter on August 22, 2025, as they conducted a cleaning operation. Lillyonna, a 31-year-old woman who sometimes stays at the shelter, expressed frustration over the lack of available beds and the need for more housing and case management support. She highlighted her struggles with recovery and the challenges of living on the streets.

ICE arrests Colombian asylum-seeker at S.F. court hearing

A Colombian woman was arrested at a San Francisco immigration court hearing after a Department of Homeland Security attorney moved to dismiss her asylum case. Despite the judge rejecting the motion, ICE agents detained her as she exited the courtroom, marking a significant moment in ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.

Day 163 at the 16th St. Plaza A Womans Place

City employees replaced the usual crowd of women outside A Woman’s Place shelter today, as police and outreach workers arrived. Lillyonna, a 31-year-old shelter resident, expressed frustration over the lack of available beds and called for more housing and life-management support.

ICE arrests Colombian asylum-seeker at S.F. court hearing

A Colombian woman was arrested at a San Francisco immigration court hearing on Friday, marking a tense morning where over 30 asylum-seekers appeared without legal representation. Despite the judge rejecting a motion to dismiss her case, ICE agents detained her immediately after the hearing. This incident follows violent protests outside the courthouse earlier in the week.

GLBT History Museum Speaking Of The Castro Fog Why We Forget Our Other Gayborhoods

The GLBT History Museum in San Francisco will host an event titled "Speaking Of: The Castro Fog – Why We Forget Our Other Gayborhoods" on August 21, 2025. The event features notable speakers including Marga Gomez and Nan Alamilla Boyd, addressing the historical significance of various LGBTQ+ neighborhoods. This gathering aims to foster dialogue about the often-overlooked gayborhoods outside of The Castro.

Day 163 at the 16th St. Plaza A Womans Place

City employees replaced the usual crowd at A Woman’s Place shelter today, where women often gather outside. Lillyonna, a shelter resident, highlighted the need for more housing and case management services for the homeless. She expressed frustration over the lack of available beds and support options.

ICE arrests Colombian asylum-seeker at S.F. court hearing

A Colombian asylum-seeker was arrested at a San Francisco immigration court on Friday after her case was dismissed by a Department of Homeland Security attorney. Despite the judge rejecting the motion to dismiss, ICE agents apprehended her in the hallway, highlighting ongoing tensions between asylum-seekers and immigration enforcement.

ICE arrests Colombian asylum-seeker at S.F. court hearing

A Colombian woman faced arrest in the San Francisco immigration court after her hearing on Friday, despite the judge rejecting a motion to dismiss her asylum case. The Department of Homeland Security has been increasingly moving to dismiss such cases, leaving asylum-seekers vulnerable to deportation. This incident follows a violent protest outside the courthouse, highlighting tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.

Day 163 at the 16th St. Plaza A Womans Place

City employees replaced the usual crowd of women outside A Woman’s Place shelter, where a DPW worker power-washed the sidewalk amid concerns over potential chemicals. Lillyonna, a shelter resident, expressed frustration over the lack of available beds and called for more housing and case management support. She highlighted the challenges of recovery following her mother's death.

Day 163 at the 16th St. Plaza A Womans Place

City employees replaced the usual crowd of women outside A Woman’s Place shelter, cleaning the area while residents like Lillyonna expressed the need for more housing and case management. Lillyonna, a 31-year-old who sometimes stays at the shelter, highlighted the lack of available beds and the challenges of recovery after losing her mother.

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