The issues facing Teamsters and all workers was held in San Francisco on 11/22/25. Teamsters spoke about attacks that they face on the job and the need for a democratic union with transparency that mobilizes not only Teamsters but the entire working class. It followed a labor community rally at the Port of Oakland with ILWU and Teamsters protesting the tariffs and trade war agenda of the government.

SACRAMENTO, November 24, 2025 — In response to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, Save the American River Association and American River Trees, a federal court has issued an injunction blocking the Army Corps of Engineers from cutting down hundreds of trees along Sacramento’s Lower American River.

This week, we hear how the removal of four dams has changed the Klamath River, and what the journey meant to the Indigenous youth carrying on their ancestors’ work.

Oscar Grant Plaza In front of Oakland City Hall

Findings Come as Regulators Propose Expanding Uses of Highly Toxic Products

Valentin Lopez has retired as Tribal Chair of the Amaha Mutsun Tribal Band (AMTB). According to a press release from the Amah Mutsun Land Trust (AMLT), Vice-Chair and Tribal Historian Ed Ketchum will now step into the role of Chairman. "It has been a great honor to work with and learn from former Chairman Lopez," said AMLT Executive Director Noelle Chambers. "We look forward to continuing his work to restore our relationships with one another and with Mother Earth under the guidance and leadership of Chairman Ketchum." (Photo: Ed Ketchum with Noelle Chambers.)

Teamsters and ILWU members as well as other trade unionists and community members rallied at the Port of Oakland to protest the tariffs, trade war and sanctions. It was the first rally in the United States by labor to oppose the tariffs which are destroying jobs and crushing the lives of workers in the United States and throughout the world.

Our California Grown Pan African Global Holiday continues to expand and educate in a good way. “Matunda Ya Kwanzaa” First Fruits of the Harvest explores the past, present and future in the Urban Farm City of the Farm to Fork Capitol Region of America

Daniel Sanchez is facing federal charges for what free speech advocates say is a clear attack on the First Amendment.

Organizers are breaking down barriers and creating clever campaigns to welcome people new to protesting

Photos: Steve Chan ProBonoPhoto Please credit the photographer

Photos: Steve Chan, ProBonoPhoto Please credit the photographer