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San Francisco celebrates Pride Month with a diverse lineup of events, including the International Queer Women of Color Film Festival and the 55th annual Pride Celebration. Notable events occur throughout June, featuring performances, film screenings, and community gatherings. The festivities aim to honor and uplift LGBTQ+ voices and experiences.
San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf will undergo a $10 million revitalization to enhance its appeal as a tourist destination. The project, funded by the Port of San Francisco, aims to address pandemic-related declines and includes infrastructure upgrades and new public spaces.
Reem Assil, owner of Reem's Bakery, emphasized the importance of sanctuary spaces for immigrants during an event at San Francisco City Hall, as ICE recently detained at least 20 individuals in the city. Assil received an immigrant leadership award alongside other honorees, amidst ongoing protests against ICE actions. The event coincided with the start of Immigrant Heritage Month in June.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie introduced legislation aimed at addressing vehicular homelessness by pairing expanded housing options with citywide parking restrictions. The plan includes a $13 million budget proposal for rapid rehousing subsidies and specialized outreach, aiming to restore public spaces while providing stability for families living in vehicles.
Mayor Daniel Lurie faces criticism for avoiding direct comments on Donald Trump and ICE actions in San Francisco. Meanwhile, CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeks to accelerate AI development at Meta by forming a new team focused on "superintelligence." Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's request to deploy military for LA protests raises concerns of escalating tensions.
The Trump administration plans to cut over $41 million in environmental protection funding for San Francisco Bay, angering local advocates. David Lewis of Save the Bay warns that these cuts threaten recent progress in bay restoration projects. Former Congresswoman Jackie Speier attributes the decision to political motives aimed at punishing the Bay Area.
Hundreds protested in San Francisco and San Jose against ICE raids, demanding justice for immigrants. Demonstrators expressed their anger and fear over the impact of these actions on families, emphasizing the need for community support and legal defense for undocumented individuals. Local officials pledged to address the issue with peaceful resistance and proposed funding for legal aid.
Adrian Tirtanadi, executive director of Open Door Legal, will begin a hunger strike Wednesday in protest of Mayor Daniel Lurie's proposed cuts to San Francisco's legal aid budget. Tirtanadi claims that these cuts threaten low-income families with homelessness and lack of legal support.
Up to 10,000 protesters gathered in San Francisco's Mission District to oppose ICE actions on June 10, 2025. While the main demonstration remained peaceful, a splinter group engaged in vandalism near Civic Center, leading to arrests and police use of pepper spray.
Vandals targeted Manny's cafe in San Francisco during protests against ICE raids, breaking the front window and leaving anti-Semitic messages directed at owner Manny Yekutiel. Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans to impose a two-hour parking limit on large vehicles, affecting the 437 RVs being used as homes in the city. Critics argue the city lacks adequate shelter options for residents living in these vehicles.