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Oakland attorney Christopher Dobbins was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle pornographic magazines into Solano County Jail. Previously, Dobbins faced various controversies, including a six-month suspension of his state bar license in 2023 for misleading a judge. The Solano County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the situation.
Mayor Daniel Lurie faced criticism from residents during a town hall meeting in Bayview, San Francisco, over his budget and RV proposals. Community members expressed concerns about the impact of these initiatives on local neighborhoods.
Residents of the Mission neighborhood gathered at Galeria de la Raza to express support for Hilary Rivers, a drag performer arrested by ICE. The event allowed community members to write letters of encouragement following Rivers' detention.
A 20-year-old asylum-seeker faces deportation after his case was transferred from a San Francisco immigration court, where he had a favorable judge, to a more conservative court in San Bernardino County. The new judge, Ravit Halperin, has a history of denying 90% of asylum cases, contrasting sharply with the previous judge, Jeremiah Johnson, who approved nearly 89% of cases. The transfer highlights a shift in tactics by the Department of Homeland Security to expedite deportations.
Stinson Beach, California, is considering a $1.2 billion plan to adapt to rising sea levels, which could cost about $2.4 million per resident. The community faces extreme flood risks due to its location between the ocean and Bolinas Lagoon, prompting the need for comprehensive adaptation strategies.
The San Francisco Unified School District will adopt an off-the-shelf ethnic studies curriculum after discontinuing its own controversial program. Teachers must familiarize themselves with the new curriculum before classes resume on August 18. Meanwhile, the SF Bay Ferry expects to see increased ridership this summer compared to pre-pandemic levels.
The Trump administration proposes a 53% cut to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' construction budget, threatening crucial levee restoration projects in California's Delta region. Representative Josh Harder warns that these cuts could jeopardize flood protection for 300,000 residents and harm local economies.
San Jose updated its mobile home rent control policy to include recreational vehicles (RVs) as mobile homes, addressing illegal rent increases. The change clarifies that property owners cannot raise rents over 7% without city approval, a rule previously overlooked by some landlords. Housing officials aim to stabilize rent and protect RV residents in the city.
Police in Antioch fatally shot a man armed with a knife during an incident that may have involved a mental health crisis. The man allegedly threatened to kill residents and rushed at officers with the weapon. This shooting follows recent scrutiny of the Antioch Police Department over past misconduct.
WesBurger 'N' More, a popular burger joint in San Francisco's Mission District, will close on July 15 after 12 years. Owner Wes Rowe announced the closure rather than renewing the lease, having established the smashburger trend in the area. A farewell celebration is planned in the final weeks leading up to the closure.