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San Francisco Pride celebrates its 55th anniversary this weekend, highlighting love, equality, and inclusion amid ongoing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights. The festival's theme, "Queer Joy is Resistance," resonates with attendees who emphasize the importance of community support. Thousands are expected to participate in the festivities, culminating in a large parade on Sunday.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced new incentives for converting commercial spaces into residential units, building on a plan from his predecessor. Developers can now benefit from tax rebates and exemptions from affordable housing requirements, but rising construction costs pose significant challenges. The city aims to revitalize downtown and create thousands of new housing units.
Habitat for Humanity will sell four newly renovated condominiums in San Jose to low-income families, offering homes valued between $510,000 and $620,000. The city provides $250,000 in down payment assistance to ensure affordability, allowing families to pay a fixed mortgage rate of no more than 35% of their income. The historic Pallesen Apartments building will remain affordable for the next 99 years.
San Jose advocates mobilize as city officials ramp up efforts to clear homeless encampments, including a new policy to arrest individuals refusing shelter. The Rapid Engagement Support Team (REST) assists unhoused residents during sweeps, providing essential resources and legal support. Mayor Matt Mahan's initiative has sparked concern over the safety and well-being of the homeless population, especially during extreme heat.
Supporters of day laborers in Oakland urged city officials to restore $440,000 in funding cuts to the Street Level Health Project, which serves hundreds of immigrant workers. The cuts, representing over 50% of the project's budget, could worsen food insecurity and job matching services amid rising fears due to ICE raids.
William Rhodes, an artist and program director, has collaborated with Black seniors in the Bayview to create quilts that honor their history and experiences at the local shipyard. The project highlights the decline of the Black population in the area and showcases the cultural significance of quilting in Black communities. Rhodes aims to preserve these stories as the demographic shifts continue.
A Tesla driver sustained minor injuries after their vehicle dangled over a 200-foot cliff at Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County. The incident occurred just hours before a hiker fell from a cliff in the same area. Emergency crews stabilized the car and rescued the occupant.
San Francisco's Dyke March returned Saturday after a six-year hiatus, drawing thousands from Dolores Park to the Castro. Participants expressed the need for visibility and community support amid ongoing threats to LGBTQ+ rights.
Thousands participated in the San Francisco Trans March, advocating for transgender rights and a safer community. Activists emphasized unity and resilience against rising discrimination, particularly from the Trump Administration. Participants called for recognition and support, asserting their existence and rights.
More than 10,000 people attended the annual Trans March in San Francisco, booing Mayor Daniel Lurie as he attempted to participate. The crowd criticized Lurie's presence, demanding action for the trans community and expressing dissatisfaction with perceived hollow support from politicians. The event highlighted ongoing struggles for trans rights amid a vibrant display of solidarity and resistance.