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ICE HQ in S.F.s Financial District has an 80-year history of detaining immigrants

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in San Francisco, located at 630 Sansome St., has a long history of detaining immigrants, dating back to its early days as an Immigration and Naturalization Services headquarters. The building was linked to tragic incidents, including the suicide of Leong Bick Ha in 1948 after her detention caused immense anxiety. Historian Brianna Nofil argues that the site exemplifies how immigrant detention can occur away from public scrutiny.

Mission meltdown

A photo depicting a scene at Folsom and 22nd Streets captures a moment referred to as "Mission meltdown." The image, taken by Eric Brown, highlights the ongoing developments in the Mission District.

Pelosi, Trump mark 90th anniversary of Social Security by sparring over its future

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump marked the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, with Pelosi emphasizing the program's critical role for 100,000 constituents in San Francisco. Trump criticized the Biden administration's management of Social Security and warned of its potential disappearance under Democratic leadership.

Shelf Life Federal funding cuts impact local library digital access to the New York Times

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.

ICE HQ in S.F.s Financial District has 80-year history of detaining immigrants

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in San Francisco's Financial District has a history of detaining immigrants dating back to the end of World War II. The building, 630 Sansome St., has faced scrutiny due to past tragedies, including the suicide of Leong Bick Ha, a Chinese woman detained there in 1948. This facility's role in immigration enforcement highlights ongoing issues surrounding the treatment of asylum-seekers and detainees.

ICE HQ in S.F.s Financial District has 80-year history of detaining immigrants

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in San Francisco's 630 Sansome St. has a history of detaining immigrants that dates back to the end of World War II. Notably, the building was the site of tragic events, including the suicide of Leong Bick Ha in 1948, who was among thousands of Chinese women detained there. Local historian Brianna Nofil highlights the building's role in obscuring immigration enforcement from public view.

Newest San Jose councilmember takes oath, fills seat left vacant by arrested predecessor

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.

South Bay leaders eye collaborative effort to improve public safety in downtown San Jose

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong will collaborate to address homelessness and public safety issues in downtown San Jose. They aim to provide wraparound services for 30 to 40 individuals struggling with mental illness and addiction, as homelessness in the county rises to over 10,700 people.

Ukiah invites community to journey through the cosmos at Friday space party

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 supes to establish committee studying countys commemorative flag policy

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.