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San Francisco's nonprofits face potential layoffs and funding cuts totaling $160 million following Mayor Daniel Lurie's budget approval. Many organizations, including the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and HealthRIGHT 360, report they may have to reduce staff or cease operations if funding is not restored. The cuts primarily affect services for vulnerable populations, including the homeless and low-income residents.
Mission Science Workshop engages nearly 20,000 students annually in hands-on learning activities, including anatomy and technology. The nonprofit, which operates three locations in San Francisco's underserved communities, emphasizes creativity and experimentation. Funding cuts threaten its operations, reducing city support from $550,000 to just $50,000 for the next fiscal year.
San Anselmo seeks a FEMA review to assess the removal of Building Bridge 2, a footbridge that contributes to flooding risks along San Anselmo Creek. The bridge's removal aims to restore the creek's natural flow and facilitate the development of a new public park, Creek Park. If the bridge is taken down, 20 upstream properties will be excluded from the FEMA floodplain.
Wooden benches have appeared at bus stops across the Bay Area, with nearly 90 in the East Bay and eight in San Francisco. The San Francisco Bench Collective, a volunteer group, installs these benches to improve transit comfort despite operating in a legal gray area. Local officials express concern over maintenance and liability issues related to the unauthorized installations.
Protesters gathered outside OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home, criticizing his support for President Trump's tax cuts and environmental policies. Demonstrators voiced concerns over cuts to vital safety net programs and the environmental impact of AI technology.
Illegal fireworks usage surged across the Bay Area during the Fourth of July, prompting increased police and fire department responses. San Francisco police declared illegal assembly in the Mission District, leading to two arrests, while the San Francisco Fire Department reported a 20% rise in fireworks-related calls compared to last year. Officials link the fireworks to several vegetation fires, emphasizing the serious consequences of illegal firework usage.
Sunnyvale's City Council approved changes to the Village Center Master Plan, which may lead to the demolition of grocery stores for new housing developments. Residents are concerned about the potential loss of essential food resources, prompting a petition with over 1,800 signatures for stronger protections.
Protesters gathered outside OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home on Sunday, opposing his support of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, which lacks AI regulations. The Sunrise Movement organized the protest, displaying signs that criticized Altman's impact on green jobs. In related news, California has rejected the Trump administration's stance on trans athletes in schools.
San Francisco police captain Al Casciato criticized urban planning decisions at 16th and Mission streets, highlighting a lack of housing and retail in the BART station design. He noted that the La Fénix housing complex, while home to 400 residents, has not improved street safety, allowing open drug use to persist. Local officials are working to address these challenges, but progress has been limited.
Anti-Trump protests took place across the country on Independence Day, with over 300 demonstrators marching in San Francisco against President Trump's recent budget reconciliation bill. Organizers argued the legislation would disproportionately harm marginalized communities, including low-income families and immigrants. Protesters urged a collective response to defend civil liberties and oppose the perceived rise of fascism.