Civil rights organizations have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging courthouse arrests of immigrants and the prolonged detention of people in harsh conditions at ICE’s San Francisco Field Office.
Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking, urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to commute all 565 death sentences in the state, citing racial injustice and the potential for rehabilitation of those on death row.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a settlement with the Coalition on Homelessness that requires the city to follow its bag-and-tag policy and creates oversight measures to protect the belongings of unhoused residents.
UC College of the Law San Francisco’s Academic Village project provides a replicable model for creative, cross-institutional solutions to San Francisco’s housing crisis, bringing together universities, hospitals, nonprofits and other anchor institutions to co-develop affordable housing for students, faculty and staff.
Judge Simon Frankel granted a 17B motion to reduce a felony assault charge to a misdemeanor for a senior woman with limited mobility, citing her age, health, and lack of serious criminal history since 1995.
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the creation of the State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force to coordinate state agencies to remove homeless encampments and expand access to shelter and supportive services in California’s ten largest cities.
After spending 156 days in jail on misdemeanor charges, an unhoused man was released to pretrial services after his attorney argued that the arrest was made without credible cause.
John Killops was acquitted of a felony strike charge with a hate crime enhancement after a San Francisco jury found he was in the midst of a mental health crisis at the time of the alleged incident in Dolores Park in February 2023.
President Donald Trump threatened to send the National Guard into San Francisco, prompting pushback from Governor Gavin Newsom, city leaders, and residents, who argued that the city is becoming safer and cleaner.
San Francisco prosecutors dismissed all charges against Bradford Lasalle, an unhoused man who defended himself against an inebriated security guard, after body-worn camera footage and surveillance video showed the guard throwing the first punch and pulling a knife on Lasalle.
Davis has a robust urban forest thanks to an enthusiastic community, but the city has faced challenges associated with inadequate funding for the program, resulting in tree liability issues, tree maintenance, and a lack of clarity on tree ownership.
San Francisco’s housing crisis is a result of high costs, political gridlock, and dysfunction, with over 20,000 approved homes not yet built, leaving the city far behind its state-mandated housing goal.
Judge Teresa M. Caffese used an automated speech program to read charges against an accused woman, prompting objections from the defense and an emotional reaction from the accused, leading to the arraignment being rescheduled to August 13.
Judge Michael Rhoads ruled to release a man accused of felony robbery on ACM, after hearing arguments regarding his release being delayed due to complications with Citywide, a rehabilitative organization.
SFPD and the Sheriff’s Department spent over $350,000 responding to three anti-ICE protests in June, drawing criticism for deploying surveillance drones and failing to protect demonstrators from individuals falsely claiming to be ICE agents, violating the city’s sanctuary city policies.
Judge Brian J. Stretch denied the motion to reduce the unauthorized entry of a dwelling charge against the accused, but granted the request for diversion, and instructed the accused to return to court on Oct. 22 for a hearing regarding a diversion update.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed new legislation to address vehicular homelessness, providing housing options and outreach efforts, as well as citywide parking restrictions and enforcement.
After a jury trial concluded with a not guilty verdict on domestic battery and simple assault charges, and a hung jury on child endangerment and simple battery charges, the prosecution has decided to retry the case on the remaining charges.
Judge Brian J. Stech approved a request for an extension of diversion for an unhoused man accused of attempted second-degree burglary, with the condition of a stay-away order and restitution, and if the accused is compliant, the case will be dismissed on Dec. 1.
San Francisco’s government is struggling to address homelessness, with a lack of transparency and ineffective data collection methods, despite spending over $1 billion a year on services, while Mayor Lurie is working to improve the system with a focus on government accountability, crime and behavioral health, and economic recovery.