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The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts will launch several new exhibitions this fall. Highlighted exhibits include a retrospective of Suzanne Jackson's work and a showcase honoring the Filipino diaspora.
San Francisco City Hall will illuminate in rainbow colors tonight, marking the beginning of Pride Week from June 23 to June 29. This annual event celebrates the LGBTQ community and promotes inclusivity.
A 19-year-old man faces charges for vandalizing the Pink Triangle memorial on Twin Peaks, according to the SFPD. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public memorials and community respect.
Immigration raids in California's Central Valley led to a 22% increase in student absences across five school districts, according to a Stanford University report. The raids, part of "Operation Return to Sender," created a climate of fear that kept nearly a quarter of students home from school, impacting education and funding.
Bay Area communities express cautious optimism over a potential ceasefire amid ongoing regional tensions. Local voices, including Iranian and Israeli representatives, highlight the complexities of the situation, particularly regarding Iran's internal governance and nuclear ambitions.
Social justice leaders in San Jose demand the release of text messages from city councilmembers that allegedly contain racist remarks. The call for transparency follows a report detailing derogatory comments made in a private text thread involving several officials. A news conference is scheduled to address the issue and seek accountability.
Mayor Daniel Lurie launched the Opportunities for All (OFA) and Black 2 San Francisco (B2SF) summer internship initiatives, aiming to provide young people with meaningful, paid work experiences. The programs, administered by the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, will place nearly 2,000 interns this summer, supporting economic recovery and youth empowerment in the city.
San Francisco Sheriff’s Office Chief of Staff Richard Jue was arrested for a hit-and-run while driving a city-owned vehicle. He faces charges of misdemeanor hit-and-run and providing false information, with the incident reportedly involving a Tesla parked in the Ingleside Police District. Jue has been placed on paid administrative leave pending investigations.
Three men drowned after jumping into the water at Rattlesnake Falls in Placer County, with their bodies recovered on Sunday. In a separate incident, a Los Angeles police sergeant was killed in a freeway crash while assisting at the scene of an earlier accident.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome diverted to Iceland after experiencing a mechanical issue eight hours into the flight. All 275 passengers and 14 crew members landed safely, and the airline arranged alternative travel plans. The specific cause of the mechanical issue remains undisclosed.