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San Francisco will welcome an additional 8,000 city workers back to the office for at least four days a week starting Monday, as part of Mayor Daniel Lurie's initiative to restore pre-pandemic staffing levels. This move aims to boost local businesses and transit ridership amid budget deficits faced by agencies like BART and Muni.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in San Francisco has a controversial 80-year history of detaining immigrants at 630 Sansome St. The building, which previously housed the Immigration and Naturalization Services, is linked to tragic incidents, including the suicide of Leong Bick Ha in 1948 after her detention. Historical scrutiny reveals that many immigrants passed through this site, often without public awareness of their plight.
Anthony Tordillos took the oath as San Jose's new District 3 councilmember this week, succeeding Omar Torres, who resigned after his arrest. Tordillos, a former Planning Commission chair, emphasized housing as his priority and distanced himself from some of Mayor Matt Mahan's controversial proposals.
Mass arrests and prolonged detentions of immigrants have drawn attention to the ICE office at 630 Sansome St. in San Francisco, a site with an 80-year history of detaining immigrants. The building has long been associated with controversial immigration practices, including the tragic case of Leong Bick Ha, who took her own life in 1948 after being denied asylum.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in San Francisco, located at 630 Sansome St., has a history of detaining immigrants dating back to the late 1940s. Notably, Leong Bick Ha, a Chinese woman detained there, tragically took her life in 1948 after being denied asylum. The building's role in immigration enforcement has often gone unnoticed, drawing criticism for its lack of transparency.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in San Francisco has a long history of detaining immigrants, dating back to its establishment in 1946. The building, 630 Sansome St., has been linked to significant cases of distress among detainees, including the tragic suicide of Leong Bick Ha in 1948. Recent mass arrests and detentions have reignited scrutiny of the facility and its practices.
PG&E plans to decommission the Potter Valley Project, which includes two dams on the Eel River, impacting local fish populations. A workshop will take place Friday in Willits to discuss the implications of dam removal and gather community input for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Federal funding cuts from the IMLS will impact public libraries in California, including the Contra Costa County Library, which can no longer afford its New York Times subscription. To maintain access, Califa negotiated discounted rates, allowing the library to continue offering the Times for $36,598 annually. The Library Foundation of Contra Costa contributes $4,000 to support this initiative.
Ukiah hosts its Star Party on Friday, featuring bounce houses, an inflatable planetarium, and guided telescope observations. The event takes place at Observatory Park from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., offering attendees a chance to explore the night sky and visit the historic Ukiah Latitude Observatory.
San Joaquin County's Board of Supervisors approved the formation of a committee to review the county's flag policy, following controversy over past commemorative flag requests. The committee aims to establish a structured approach for evaluating requests, which currently require four out of five supervisor votes for approval.