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Archbishop Franzo W. King leads “sound baptisms” at the Saint John Coltrane Church in San Francisco, celebrating jazz’s spiritual resonance. On July 17, the church will hold a special event at Grace Cathedral with 20 musicians, poets, and priests, marking the 59th anniversary of John Coltrane's ascension. The church emphasizes love as a universal principle, welcoming all seekers of truth.
Hundreds of locals participated in the inaugural “Summer Sip and Stroll” on Mission Street, supporting small businesses in the Mission District. The event, organized by the Mission Merchants Association, attracted nearly 300 attendees and raised funds for local initiatives.
San Francisco's Controller's Office has begun the hiring process for an inspector general, a position aimed at investigating waste and corruption in city government. The role comes after the federal government dismissed numerous inspectors general, potentially leading to a qualified pool of applicants. The new inspector general will face challenges, including potential resistance from those being held accountable.
Federal agents arrested three asylum-seekers immediately after their court hearings at the San Francisco immigration court on Friday. This pattern of arrests, which has seen over 30 detentions since May, raises concerns about the tactics employed by the Trump administration to expedite deportations. Despite judicial motions to dismiss their cases, ICE agents proceeded with arrests as asylum-seekers left the courtroom.
The Trump administration has fired four immigration judges in San Francisco since April, leaving nine vacancies across 26 courtrooms. Notably, three of the judges had higher asylum approval rates than the national average, with Judge Ila Deiss granting relief in 93.7% of her cases.
The Trump administration fired four immigration judges in San Francisco, including Ila Deiss, who had a high asylum approval rate of 93.7 percent. This move leaves nine vacancies in the San Francisco Immigration Court amid a nationwide trend, where at least 17 judges across 10 states have been dismissed.
A reading and fundraiser for the Gaza Soup Kitchen will take place in San Francisco on July 17, 2025. The event, part of the Southern Exposure series, focuses on Palestinian cuisine and aims to support those affected by conflict in Gaza. Attendees can expect discussions on culture and community engagement.
Mission Street in San Francisco will host a Wine Walk on July 17, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM, featuring local businesses and wine tasting. The event aims to promote small businesses while providing a vibrant summer experience for attendees.
The Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue in San Francisco seeks volunteers to foster orphaned opossums, highlighting their essential role in the ecosystem. Founder Lila Travis emphasizes the need for support as wildlife faces increasing displacement due to human activities. Regular fosterer Kitty Jones recently released a litter of opossums into the wild, showcasing the rescue's impact.
A mother and her 9-year-old son got lost while traveling to a Boy Scouts camp in Calaveras County after their GPS led them onto remote logging roads. They were found safe after a search effort was launched when they failed to arrive at the camp as expected. The pair left notes for rescuers and utilized various distress signals, which aided in their recovery.