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Two San Jose nonprofits, Grail Family Services and Sacred Heart Community Service, are addressing food insecurity by providing grocery vouchers and food boxes to families affected by delays in CalFresh benefits. Grail Family Services distributed $150 vouchers to 100 families, while Sacred Heart plans to distribute 7,000 food boxes worth $200 to $250 each during the holiday season.
Mayor Daniel Lurie launched a program to expedite the transition of San Francisco residents living in vehicles to permanent housing. The initiative, funded by the Breaking the Cycle Fund, aims to improve the housing system's efficiency and assist families experiencing vehicular homelessness.
Victor Aenlle, former chief of staff to ex-San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, was fired by new Sheriff Ken Binder, who Aenlle claims acted out of political motives. Aenlle, central to a scandal leading to Corpus's removal, filed a federal lawsuit alleging retaliation and wrongful termination. His dismissal raises concerns about political loyalty undermining public trust in law enforcement.
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan announced her candidacy for Congress to replace Nancy Pelosi, who will not seek reelection in 2026. Chan, a first-generation immigrant from Hong Kong, emphasized her commitment to supporting local families and addressing the city's affordability crisis. Other candidates include State Sen. Scott Wiener and former Ocasio-Cortez chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti.
Berkeley Police Chief Jennifer Louis reported a tightening of data security practices to prevent surveillance data from being used in federal immigration enforcement. Access to automated license plate reader data is now limited to specific Bay Area agencies after concerns arose from searches linked to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The California State University Board of Trustees appointed Michael Spagna as the new president of Sonoma State University, effective January 20. Spagna, currently serving as interim president at Cal Poly Humboldt, expressed his honor in leading the university and collaborating with its community.
The “Bay City Beat” radio show, hosted by journalist Leslie Katz, highlights weekend arts and cultural events in Marin County from November 21-23, 2025. This program aims to inform residents about local happenings, fostering community engagement.
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee deadlocked on a $2.25 million proposal to expand the police department's surveillance camera network, receiving only two votes in favor. The proposal, which faced strong opposition from privacy advocates, will likely be reintroduced with amendments in next month's City Council meeting. Activists are concerned about potential misuse of data by federal agencies.
Mendocino College will host its second annual Native American storytelling event on Thursday, Nov. 20, featuring storytellers Jocelyn Garcia and Eric Wilder. The event aims to connect traditional storytelling with modern digital art and is free to the public.
A lockdown at Hoover Elementary School and Harriet Tubman Preschool in West Oakland followed reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the area. Community members and educators gathered outside the schools to support families and discourage ICE presence, reflecting local resistance to federal immigration enforcement policies.