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City employees replaced the usual crowd of women outside A Woman’s Place shelter in San Francisco, conducting a power-wash of the sidewalk. Lillyonna, a 31-year-old shelter resident, expressed the inadequacy of homeless outreach efforts, stating, "If it’s illegal to be homeless, we need more housing."
City employees replaced the usual crowd outside A Woman’s Place shelter, conducting a power wash of the sidewalk while homeless individuals continued to navigate the area. Lillyonna, a 31-year-old woman who sometimes stays at the shelter, expressed the need for more housing and support services. She highlighted the challenges faced by homeless individuals in accessing resources and managing their lives.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's redistricting proposal cleared the legislature and will go to voters on November 4. The measure aims to suspend the state's independent congressional districts to create a map that favors Democrats, countering Republican gains in Texas. Newsom argued that the move is necessary to ensure Californians have a voice in Congress.
A Colombian asylum-seeker was arrested Friday at a San Francisco immigration court hearing after a Department of Homeland Security attorney moved to dismiss her case. Judge Joseph Park rejected the motion, but ICE agents apprehended her immediately afterward, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement. This incident follows recent protests against ICE actions outside the court.
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.
City employees replaced the usual crowd of women outside A Woman’s Place shelter, conducting a power wash of the sidewalk. Lillyonna, a 31-year-old shelter resident, expressed frustration over the lack of available beds and the need for more housing and life-management skills. She highlighted the challenges of recovery after losing her mother.
A Colombian woman faced arrest outside a San Francisco immigration court after her hearing, despite the judge rejecting the Department of Homeland Security's motion to dismiss her asylum case. She was the only individual arrested among over 30 scheduled for hearings that day. This incident followed recent protests outside the court that resulted in violent confrontations with ICE agents.
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.
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.
A Colombian asylum-seeker was arrested at San Francisco immigration court on Friday after her case was dismissed by the Department of Homeland Security. Despite the judge rejecting the motion to dismiss, ICE agents detained her immediately after the hearing. This incident follows recent tensions outside the court, where protesters clashed with ICE agents.