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A Colombian asylum-seeker was arrested after her immigration hearing in San Francisco, despite the judge rejecting a motion to dismiss her case. The woman was the only person arrested out of over 30 scheduled for hearings that morning. This incident follows a recent violent protest outside the courtroom involving ICE agents.
A Colombian woman was arrested at San Francisco immigration court on Friday after her asylum case was dismissed by the Department of Homeland Security. Despite the judge rejecting the dismissal, ICE agents apprehended her in the hallway, marking a troubling trend for asylum-seekers in the area. The incident followed a violent protest outside the court two days earlier, highlighting tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.
City employees replaced the usual crowd of women outside A Woman’s Place shelter today, conducting a sidewalk cleaning. Lillyonna, a 31-year-old woman staying intermittently at the shelter, expressed frustration over the lack of available beds and the need for more housing options. She also highlighted her desire for life-management skills support and mental health resources.
The Bay Area Air District finalized a new pollution monitoring plan for the Tesoro refinery in Martinez, requiring a fenceline monitoring system to detect hydrogen sulfide and other pollutants. Tesoro agreed to implement this system and pay a $75,000 fine, while also pledging to provide quarterly pollution reports and hold a public meeting.
City employees replaced the usual crowd of women outside A Woman’s Place shelter in San Francisco, as a hazmat-suited worker power-washed the sidewalk. Lillyonna, a 31-year-old woman who sometimes stays at the shelter, described the challenges of homelessness and the lack of available beds. She emphasized the need for more housing and case management services.
California teachers will not receive paid pregnancy leave after Assembly Bill 65 failed to advance before the Senate deadline. The bill aimed to provide up to 14 weeks of paid leave for pregnancy and recovery, but it did not reach a Senate hearing. The California Teachers Association plans to advocate for similar legislation in 2026.
A Colombian woman was arrested outside a San Francisco immigration court after her hearing, despite a judge rejecting a motion to dismiss her asylum case. The Department of Homeland Security has been dismissing such cases, leaving asylum-seekers vulnerable to arrest by ICE agents waiting outside the courtroom. This incident follows a violent protest outside the court earlier in the week.
City employees cleared the sidewalk outside A Woman’s Place shelter as women, including Lillyonna, shared their experiences of homelessness. Lillyonna expressed frustration over the lack of available shelter beds and called for more housing and support services.
A Santa Rosa security guard, Peni Cere, faces charges for allegedly posing as law enforcement and sexually assaulting a woman. He threatened to report her to ICE, prompting police to warn that there may be additional victims hesitant to come forward due to immigration concerns. Cere is being held without bail on charges related to assault and intimidation.
Import activity at the Port of Oakland surged 31.4% in July, reaching a record 92,392 containers as businesses rushed to avoid tariffs. Exports also rose by 10%, contributing to a total container volume of 157,987. Experts caution that this increase may only reflect a temporary spike due to ongoing trade uncertainties.