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Bay Area Legal Aid’s free, monthly, in-person Consumer Rights Clinic at the SFLL will resume in January 2026. In the interim, please contact their legal advice hotline at 1-800-551-5554 (Monday and Thursday 9:30am-3pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30am-1pm). baylegal.org/events/
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Speak to an attorney for free this Saturday 11/15 at JDC's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in Civic Center:

LARC in Civic Center
UC Law San Francisco, Alumni Reception Center
Saturday, November 15
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Great news for CalFresh users in San Francisco: November CalFresh benefits are starting to be restored across CA! That means many of you will begin to see your full food benefits back on your EBT cards -- something we’ve all been waiting for. More info: sfhsa.org/calfreshaid
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The law library will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans' Day. Please use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa...
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Mayor Daniel Lurie's statement on the retirement of Speaker Emerita Pelosi.

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November 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits won't be issued in November. However, San Franciscans who are use CalFresh will get a letter from our agency next week with instructions for accessing a one-time prepaid card that can be used at grocery stores citywide: sfhsa.org/calfreshaid
October 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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🗳️ Your Vote Counts, @sfgov.sf.gov polling locations are open until 8 pm!

#SFElections
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
There's still to register for both of our free virtual MCLE programs this week. To receive CA CLE and the program registration link, email your name and CA Bar # to [email protected] by Noon the day before the program. Details here: www.sf.gov/departments-...
November 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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🗳️Tomorrow is Election Day!

SF Elections Voter Outreach team is hosting several Resource Tables today, sharing everything you need to know about the November 4 Statewide Special Election. Stop by to learn more about accessible voting options and key deadlines!

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November 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Happy November! Find out about our upcoming free MCLE programs, read about new laws and election news, and get updates on clinics in the library. SF Law Library - November E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/5408...
November 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We have two free virtual MCLE programs next week. We hope to see you there!

Navigating Bankruptcy in the New Era
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
12-1PM

Introduction to Westlaw
Thursday, November 6, 2025
12-1PM

www.sf.gov/departments-...
October 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
There's a free webinar tomorrow, Wednesday 10/29, on the responsibilities of legal educators in a divided era. You can register for "Academic Freedom in Polarized Times: A Conversation with Three Law Deans" here: rwu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Academic Freedom in Polarized Times: A Conversation with Three Law Deans. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar...
Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series: Academic Freedom in Polarized Times: A Conversation with Three Law Deans As national debates over free speech, governance, DEI, and higher education c...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Law Library Director, Diane Rodriguez, will join other legal advocates and community leaders at this year's Annual Reentry Conference and Expo on Monday, November 3rd. Learn more about the webinar "Legal Services for Reentry & Recovery" here: reentryconferencesf.org/legal-servic....
October 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
There's still time to make an appointment for Bay Area Legal Aid's free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic hosted at the law library tomorrow, Thursday 10/23 from 9-5. Speak to an attorney about your consumer rights issue and get more information.

www.sf.gov/events--octo...
October 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The law library will be closed Wednesday, October 22 from 9am to 11am for staff training.
October 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Have a question about a legal issue? Speak to an attorney for free this Saturday, 10/18 and learn about referrals and next steps. The JDC's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in Civic Center is Saturday 10/18 from 9:30am-12PM. No appointment necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Save the date! Take a look at all of our upcoming free programs:

Navigating Bankruptcy in the New Era (virtual)
Wednesday 11/5
12-1PM

Introduction to Westlaw (virtual)
Thursday 11/6
12-1PM

Law’s Picture Books: Visual Culture & Legal Publishing
Thursday 12/9
12-1PM

www.sf.gov/departments-...
October 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Speak to an attorney for free and find out if you have a legal issue at tomorrow's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic, provided by the JDC:

JDC's LARC in the Tenderloin (@GLIDEsf)
Wednesday 10/15
10AM-12PM

No appointment necessary. Learn more here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...
October 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
You are invited you to a special lunchtime speaker program in the Law Library on Tuesday, 12/9, from 12-1PM, featuring visiting Rare Book Expert Mike Widener. “Law’s Picture Books: Visual Culture & Legal Publishing,” is free and open to everyone. More details here: www.sf.gov/event-202512...
October 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The law library will be closed Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. You can use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa...
October 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Check out the October dates for the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinics!

Tenderloin/GLIDE: Wednesday 10/15
Civic Center: Saturday 10/18
Mission/The Women's Building: Tuesday 10/28 (by appointment only)

Full details about the clinics here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...
October 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Happy October! We have lots of treats this month, including information about an upcoming special in-person event with a rare book librarian. Read all about it in our latest newsletter: SF Law Library - October E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/db96...
October 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today is always a good day to visit @sflawlibrary.bsky.social! We are open Monday-Friday from 9-5, and all are welcome. You can also schedule a free tour for yourself or a group to learn more about our free resources and spaces: www.sf.gov/events--marc...
September 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On the fourth Thursday of every month, Bay Area Legal Aid offers a free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic in the law library at 1145 Market St., 4th Floor. RSVP required—please call 415-982-1300 to schedule an appointment for this Thursday, 9/25. www.sf.gov/events--sept...
September 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM