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An estimated one million attendees are expected at San Francisco Pride festivities this weekend, featuring events like the Trans March and the main parade. The theme "Queer Joy Is Resistance" underscores the celebration's significance, with performances by notable artists like Saucy Santana and MJ Rodriguez.
Central Drug Store, the oldest retail establishment in the Excelsior District, will close permanently on July 15 as owner Jerry Tonelli retires. After 117 years at 4494 Mission Street, no family members are taking over the business, marking the end of an era for the local community.
California LGBTQ+ youth will lose access to the Trevor Project's specialized suicide hotline starting July 17 due to funding issues. This decision comes as mental health barriers already affect this population, with 35% of LGBTQ+ young people in California considering suicide last year.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture launched a new website to promote agritourism statewide, featuring interactive maps and guides for various experiences. The site highlights opportunities from vineyard tours to U-pick orchards, aiming to connect visitors with local farmers.
Stockton officials terminated the consulting contract of Lathrop City Manager Stephen J. Salvatore, who was hired to assist interim City Manager Steve Colangelo. Salvatore's contract, worth up to $100,000, was criticized for being signed without council approval and funded through unspent diversity funds. The city stated Salvatore's services were no longer needed, despite earlier claims of competency concerns regarding Colangelo's appointment.
House lawmakers are demanding answers from Covered California regarding the sharing of sensitive health data with LinkedIn. The inquiry follows a report that exposed how the state health insurance exchange shared information on health conditions and personal circumstances through tracking tools. Lawmakers expressed significant concerns about privacy violations and the adequacy of data safeguards in place.
Sonoma County expanded the Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park by over 1,500 acres with a $24 million land acquisition. The conservation nonprofit Save the Redwoods League purchased the land, previously logged, and donated it to the county for permanent protection. This expansion enhances wildlife corridors and preserves critical ecosystems, including habitats for coho salmon.
Tiara Embrey, 28, died in a traffic collision on June 8, just two months after sharing a special dance with her father at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Her father, Steven Embrey, who is incarcerated, received the news while playing cards in prison and expressed profound grief over losing his only daughter. The prison administration is seeking approval for him to attend her funeral.
Stockton officials announced that Lathrop City Manager Stephen J. Salvatore will no longer serve as a consultant for the city. This decision follows an investigation revealing that interim City Manager Steve Colangelo lacks city management experience.
Sonoma County reports a 23% decrease in homelessness, with 1,952 individuals counted on January 31. Despite this overall drop, the number of homeless families reached its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing by 37%.