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San Jose opened a tiny home village on Valley Water land, providing shelter for 136 homeless individuals. The $18.3 million project includes amenities like private bathrooms and is supported by nonprofit HomeFirst for case management and meals. This initiative reflects the city's commitment to addressing homelessness, aiming to increase temporary housing capacity significantly.
Hayward officials appointed Ryan Hamre as the new Fire Chief, succeeding Eric Vollmer, who served as interim chief. Hamre, a 20-year veteran of the Hayward Fire Department, will oversee fire suppression and emergency response for the city and the Fairview Fire Protection District.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents visited Cherryland Elementary School in Hayward last week seeking information about a student. The school did not share any information per protocol and the agents left without incident. This visit followed a separate incident where federal agents prompted lockdowns at local schools due to immigration enforcement activities.
Berkeley City Council members discussed racial disparities in police stops and accountability during a special meeting. A report revealed that Black residents, making up a small portion of the population, account for a disproportionate number of police stops and arrests. Councilmembers emphasized the need for policy changes and further data collection to address these issues.
Mayor Daniel Lurie launched San Francisco's Interfaith Winter Shelter program, which will provide shelter for up to 80 people nightly during winter. The initiative aims to combat homelessness and the behavioral health crisis by offering hot meals, mobile showers, and self-referral options. The program runs from November 24, 2025, to March 29, 2026, rotating among five faith-based locations.
Tenderloin Tessie celebrates its 51st year serving food and services to the needy in San Francisco, expecting a turnout of 1,000 people for its holiday dinner. The event aims to provide a warm meal and community spirit to those in need during the festive season.
San Francisco's competitive congressional race heats up as three candidates emerge to succeed Nancy Pelosi. The election marks the city's first competitive congressional contest since 1987, indicating a significant shift in local political dynamics.
Isabella "Beya" Alcaraz was sworn in as San Francisco's newest city supervisor on her 29th birthday, representing District 4. Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed Alcaraz, a community-rooted arts teacher with no political experience, sparking mixed reactions from local leaders. Residents expect her to address pressing issues like reopening the Great Highway and opposing mayoral upzoning plans.
Isabella "Beya" Alcaraz, a music and arts teacher, was sworn in as San Francisco's newest city supervisor on her 29th birthday, representing District 4. Mayor Daniel Lurie praised her community roots, despite her lack of political experience, as residents express disappointment and skepticism. Alcaraz faces pressing issues, including reopening the Great Highway and addressing the mayor's upzoning plan.
Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz was sworn in as San Francisco's new city supervisor for District 4 on her 29th birthday, despite lacking political experience. Mayor Daniel Lurie praised her community roots, while some locals expressed disappointment over her appointment. Alcaraz faces pressing issues, including reopening the Great Highway and addressing a controversial upzoning plan.