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SF Civil Grand Jury finds part of 'Vision Zero' failure due to lack police traffic enforcement

Eight pedestrians have died on San Francisco streets this year, undermining the city's Vision Zero plan aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities by 2024. A Civil Grand Jury report attributes this failure partly to insufficient police enforcement of traffic laws, despite millions spent on safety measures. San Francisco officials call for renewed commitment to traffic enforcement and community trust-building.

Sunday Links Top SF Law Enforcement Official Arrested, Under Investigation for Hit-and-Run

San Francisco Sheriff Chief of Staff Richard Jue was arrested for an off-duty hit-and-run and providing false information to officers. The 65-year-old was booked on two misdemeanors and released on a $7,500 bond while facing an internal investigation.

Artillery AG Fruit Inspired Ceramics Workshops with Munisa Ceramica

Artillery AG hosts fruit-inspired ceramics workshops with Munisa Ceramica on June 22, 2025, in San Francisco. The event runs from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM local time at 2751 Mission St. Participants will explore creative ceramic techniques inspired by nature.

Stockton re-entry service staff gotta have passion to help rebuild lives after prison

Antonio Hernandez, a case manager at Friends Outside in Stockton, helps formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society. His organization hosted a resource fair to support those impacted by incarceration and disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline. Hernandez draws from his own experiences growing up in a gang-affiliated environment to connect with clients.

Ruth Williams Opera House Freedom Family Fest

The Ruth Williams Opera House will host the Freedom & Family Fest on June 22, 2025, from noon to 11 p.m. in San Francisco. The event features various activities, including a chess tournament and a Sip and Paint session.

They dont have to explain a lot San Jose clinics push Black health to the forefront

Ujima Adult & Family Services and Roots Community Health provide culturally centered health services for the Black community in San Jose. With a focus on behavioral health and primary care, the organizations aim to address the unique challenges faced by Black clients, including misdiagnosis and overmedication. Founder Yvonne Maxwell emphasizes the importance of creating a comfortable environment that acknowledges cultural heritage.

How San Francisco purged scores of records requests that were available to the public

San Francisco's Department of Technology purged nearly 27,000 public records from the NextRequest system on May 1 under a new data retention policy. City officials did not communicate this decision to the task force overseeing data management, raising concerns about compliance with local laws governing public records. The purge, deemed a "system configuration," lacked necessary approvals, prompting scrutiny over transparency and accountability.

Giants Pitcher Sean Hjelle Accused of Abuse and Infidelity by His Wife in Viral TikTok Video

Major League Baseball investigates allegations of abuse and infidelity against San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle, made by his estranged wife, Caroline, in a viral TikTok video. The video, which received over 3 million views, claims Hjelle abandoned the family on Mother's Day amid allegations of affairs and abuse. The Giants acknowledged the seriousness of the claims and stated that MLB will handle the situation.

California to examine its Amazon oil ties after Indigenous leaders visit to Richmond

Indigenous leaders from Ecuador urged California to reconsider its oil imports from the Amazon during a visit to a Chevron refinery in Richmond. Their advocacy coincided with the introduction of a resolution in the state Senate to investigate California's role in the oil trade as Ecuador plans to auction new oil blocks in Indigenous territories. The delegation emphasized the environmental risks and human rights violations associated with oil extraction in their homeland.

Saturday Links SoCal Man Says He Was Dragged From Van, Arrested for Filming ICE Raid

A Civil Grand Jury report warns that Sonoma County remains unprepared for large-scale evacuations during emergencies like fires or floods, citing inadequate evacuation routes and unreliable emergency communications. In related news, a Southern California man claims he was violently arrested by federal agents while filming an immigration raid. Meanwhile, a San Jose police officer faces charges after allegedly firing his gun while intoxicated and a separate child abuse charge.