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Contra Costa Supervisor Gioia to be Honored at NAACP Richmond Banquet

The annual event recognizes community leaders advancing equity and justice.

Adam Milstein Helps Build the Israeli-American Council into a National Community Organization

Milstein's strategic approach to community infrastructure creation serves as a model for activating underserved populations.

Trans Child's Mother Threatens to 'Hunt Down and Kill' Woman at Democratic Convention

Madeline Mann, a UCSF employee, was filmed making the shocking threat against gender-critical activist Beth Bourne.

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Brings Civic Message to Pasadena Schools, Playhouse

Justice Sotomayor spoke to students, read her children's book, and joined a panel of Latina jurists during her visit.

Criminalizing Childhood: When the Justice System Fails America's Youth

Poverty, systemic neglect, and under-resourced institutions create crises for children across the U.S.

Activists Call for Boycott of Chevron Over Israel Ties

Protesters plan to gather at Richmond overpass to demand Chevron cut contracts with Israel

Bay Area Activists Host Weekly 'Overpass Dance Party' Calling for Peace in Politics

The lighthearted gatherings on a Berkeley pedestrian bridge aim to promote nonviolence and community unity amid divisive national debates.

California Teacher Under Fire After Using Racial Slur

Parents and students in Dixon react to incident, sparking wider debate over racism in classrooms

Stanford Investigates Antisemitic Emails Targeting Jewish Students

University increases security as FBI probes threats against campus Jewish community leaders.

Sacramento Kings Fans Protest Fossil Fuel Sponsorships

Environmentally-minded fans join nationwide demonstrations against 'sportswashing' by Big Oil companies

Protest and March Planned in Atascadero on March 28

North County groups join nationwide day of action against 'No Kings'

Conservative Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intensify

Experts argue the 'diversity principle' remains vital despite some DEI program issues

San Francisco Hosts Films and Panel on Accessing Abortion Across State Lines

Event examines political and economic challenges of reproductive health care as more people travel to California for abortions

Climate Activists Protest Big Oil Sponsorships of Pro Sports Teams

Activists call out 'sportswashing' deals between fossil fuel companies and beloved sports franchises across the U.S.

Sonoma Weighs Privacy Risks of Automated License Plate Readers

Residents raise concerns over mass surveillance and data sharing as city considers ALPR program

Mountain View Scraps License Plate Readers

Residents raise privacy concerns over automated surveillance technology

California Sued Over Alleged Antisemitism in K-12 Schools

Lawsuit claims state failed to address hostile environment for Jewish students

Unincorporated San Diego County Residents Seek Voting Seat on SANDAG Board

Community planning groups call for separate representation from County on regional transportation agency

New Petition Calls for Colleges to Disclose Protest-Related Violence

America First Legal files petition urging Department of Education to require transparency on campus unrest

LA Public Library Cancels 'Read Palestine' Week, Uninvites Authors

Organizers protest decision, say it violates library's duty to remain nonpartisan

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