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Federal agents launched an ICE raid at two cannabis farms on California's Central Coast, prompting a large protest that escalated into chaos. Protesters clashed with law enforcement, who deployed tear gas and rubber bullets, resulting in multiple detentions. Community leaders condemned the raid's aggressive tactics as harmful to local families.
SFDanceworks will showcase its eighth season from July 10 to 12 at Z Space’s Steindler Stage, highlighting the creativity of various choreographers. The program aims to celebrate the vibrancy and energy of dance, engaging local audiences.
Ahsing Solutions began cleaning the west side of Mission Street on Wednesday, reducing loitering in the area. Despite improvements on the west side, the east side remained crowded with unpermitted vendors and open drug use by evening. The presence of mobile units and police did not disrupt these activities.
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier will host a virtual town hall on Thursday to discuss the Republican budget known as the One Big Beautiful Bill. The event starts at 4 p.m. and will take questions via Zoom and YouTube, focusing on its impact on California and the East Bay.
Sonoma Clean Power donated $20,000 to launch the SchoolsRule Mendocino County initiative, aimed at enhancing educational experiences for youth in Mendocino County. The program will fund field trips, outdoor activities, and arts and science programs, ensuring all public schools receive support based on enrollment.
The 49ers Foundation and Bay Area Host Committee plan to upgrade Townsend Field in Santa Clara, linked to Buchser Middle School, with a project currently in the design phase. Trustees expressed excitement but raised concerns about potential ongoing costs during a recent board meeting. The project aims to enhance community sports facilities ahead of major events like the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl 60.
San Francisco's Sunset Night Market will not return in September 2025 due to delayed payments to its producers. Supervisor Joel Engardio attributed the cancellation to a lengthy reimbursement process, which hindered planning for the event. Local businesses expressed disappointment, citing the market's positive economic impact on the neighborhood.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie inaugurated the first fast-charging stations for electric vehicles in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood, marking a significant step toward environmental justice. Funded partly by a California Energy Commission grant, the six EVgo stalls aim to enhance accessibility to cleaner transportation options in a historically underserved area.
Bay Area immigrant parents are seeking summer camp counselors as potential guardians for their children amid ongoing immigration raids. This trend reflects heightened fear within the community due to intensified immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Counselors report being approached by multiple parents who want to ensure their children are cared for if they are detained.
Tim Conover, a father of two, was shot and killed outside his home in Oakland's Longfellow neighborhood early Saturday morning after a Fourth of July party. His family launched a GoFundMe, raising over $26,000 to assist with expenses, highlighting Conover's generosity and community spirit. The suspect, described as someone Conover trusted, remains unidentified.