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Sleater-Kinney performed to a packed crowd at Stern Grove on June 30, 2025. The iconic feminist rock group, led by Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker, played hits like "Modern Girl" and "Jumpers." The band's name originates from a road in Lacey, Washington.
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces indictments from a civil grand jury for three counts of retaliation against employees and one count of conflict of interest. The allegations stem from testimony provided by 32 witnesses during a month-long investigation. Despite the charges, Corpus vows to remain in her position and fight the accusations, claiming they are politically motivated.
A bartender from San Francisco faces charges for allegedly stabbing a fellow patron at The Fishbowl Bar & Grill. The attack occurred in the restroom, where the victim, Taylor "TJ" Vindigni, suffered severe injuries and remains hospitalized. Police arrested 43-year-old Patrick Hamer two days later, holding him on multiple serious charges, including attempted murder.
The San Francisco Unified School District plans to replace its ethnic studies curriculum amid recent backlash from parents. Starting in August, the district will adopt an off-the-shelf program following complaints about promoting division and antisemitism. The requirement for freshmen to complete a year-long ethnic studies course will remain, though students may waive it.
Four municipalities in the Bay Area will implement minimum wage increases on July 1, with San Francisco raising its hourly wage to $19.18. New California laws will also require bars to provide drink lids to prevent drink spiking and prohibit hidden cleaning fees for short-term rentals. Additional regulations include mandates for suicide hotlines on student IDs and improved remote court access.
A Guatemalan drag performer known as Hilary Rivers was detained by ICE during an immigration court hearing in San Francisco just before Pride Weekend. Rivers, who has a pending asylum case, complied with all legal requirements, raising concerns from his attorney about violations of asylum rights. San Francisco Pride and local organizations are mobilizing support for Rivers amid ongoing criticism of ICE's tactics against immigrants.
Liza Johansen has been removed as the Mission Station police captain after a brief tenure of 10 months. Community members express disappointment, citing her efforts to foster trust and improve relations between the police and the community. The San Francisco Police Department has not yet announced her successor.
Jacquelyn London opened Pepperjack Provisions in San Francisco's Inner Sunset, a modern general store featuring a variety of tomato-themed products. The store, which also offers home goods and small-batch foods, has quickly become a community favorite since its opening in September 2025. London emphasizes the importance of local engagement and hosts weekly cheese tastings to attract customers.
Oakland Unified School District reduced its projected deficit for the 2024-25 fiscal year from $95 million to $30 million. However, the new budget fails to meet the required 3% reserve, cutting starting reserves to just over $26 million.
PRIDE NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences attracted over 2,000 attendees, celebrating inclusivity with drag performances and local artists. NightLife events, held weekly, aim to engage diverse communities, with this year's PRIDE event praised for its welcoming atmosphere.