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California advocates are aiding immigrants at risk of detention through court accompaniment, monitoring ICE activity, and assisting with legal processes. Volunteers offer support during hearings, and organizations train them to effectively participate in these efforts. Legal motions to facilitate online hearings also help reduce in-person appearances.
Artists in San Francisco's Tenderloin, led by choreographer Anne Bluethenthal, have used art to address community issues such as generational trauma and urban neglect for over 15 years. The group, known as Skywatchers, fosters collaboration among residents to express their stories through performances and visual art. Their initiatives include public performances and a short film highlighting anti-homeless architecture.
A loophole in California law enabled the owner of Devastating Pyrotechnics to secure explosives permits despite a felony conviction. The July 1 explosion at the Yolo County warehouse resulted in the deaths of seven workers, raising questions about regulatory oversights. Local permits were also lacking for the property, which was designated for agricultural use only.
Al Pastor Papi Mexican Grill opened in San Francisco's Union Square, with owner Miguel Escabedo distributing 100 free burritos to those in need on its first day. The restaurant transitions from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar location through the city's Vacant to Vibrant program.
Matthew Muller, sentenced to at least seven years for a 2015 kidnapping case, pleaded no contest in a separate abduction of three individuals. His crimes, which included demanding over $30,000 for their release, went unreported until his 2024 confession while serving a 40-year sentence for the high-profile Vallejo kidnapping of Denise Huskins.
Antioch police released body camera footage showing the moments before officers fatally shot 26-year-old David Bahrami on June 30. In a phone call to dispatch, Bahrami threatened to kill someone and refused to cooperate with officers. He brandished a knife and advanced towards police, prompting them to use lethal force.
San Jose State University received a five-star rating from Money magazine in its 2025 Best Colleges list, recognizing its high graduation rate and affordability. The university's tuition for the 2025-26 school year is $8,846, and graduates typically earn $78,990 annually.
Oakland's Board of Port Commissioners voted to rename the airport from “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” to “Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport.” The decision aims to prioritize Oakland's identity while legal disputes with San Francisco over the name continue.
The Bill Pickett Rodeo celebrated its 41st year in Castro Valley, showcasing Black cowboys and cowgirls who are reshaping Western culture in the Bay Area. Concurrently, chaos erupted at the Streets of Brentwood mall, where over 300 teens gathered, leading to arrests and property damage.
SOMArts Cultural Center hosts the "Under Pressure" art exhibition and community print party on July 13, 2025, in San Francisco. The event, part of the Queer Ancestors Project Resists!, highlights transgender artists including Maya Salcido White and Tyah-Amoy Roberts. Attendees can engage with art and community discussions from 1 PM to 6 PM local time.