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15TH ANNUAL FILMS OF REMEMBRANCE
presented by Nichi Bei Foundation, is the premier showcase of films commemorating the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in American concentration camps during World War II. (Screenings in San Francisco, San Jose, Little Tokyo, L.A., and Gardena, California)
presented by Nichi Bei Foundation, is the premier showcase of films commemorating the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in American concentration camps during World War II. (Screenings in San Francisco, San Jose, Little Tokyo, L.A., and Gardena, California)
2026.filmsofremembrance.org
January 24, 2026 at 8:41 PM
15TH ANNUAL FILMS OF REMEMBRANCE
presented by Nichi Bei Foundation, is the premier showcase of films commemorating the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in American concentration camps during World War II. (Screenings in San Francisco, San Jose, Little Tokyo, L.A., and Gardena, California)
presented by Nichi Bei Foundation, is the premier showcase of films commemorating the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in American concentration camps during World War II. (Screenings in San Francisco, San Jose, Little Tokyo, L.A., and Gardena, California)
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Officials confirmed that federal agents shot and killed a person in south Minneapolis.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Officials confirmed that federal agents shot and killed a person in south Minneapolis.
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BREAKING: Federal agents have shot and killed another person amid a crowd of protestors in Minneapolis.
While we don’t yet know all the details, it comes in the midst of a dangerous pattern of gun violence by federal agents that has wreaked havoc in communities across the country.
While we don’t yet know all the details, it comes in the midst of a dangerous pattern of gun violence by federal agents that has wreaked havoc in communities across the country.
Federal agents kill another person in Minneapolis, officials say, prompting clash with protesters
Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in south Minneapolis Saturday morning, according to city police.
www.cbsnews.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:27 PM
BREAKING: Federal agents have shot and killed another person amid a crowd of protestors in Minneapolis.
While we don’t yet know all the details, it comes in the midst of a dangerous pattern of gun violence by federal agents that has wreaked havoc in communities across the country.
While we don’t yet know all the details, it comes in the midst of a dangerous pattern of gun violence by federal agents that has wreaked havoc in communities across the country.
Bay Area: Napa County confirmed a measles case, the Bay Area’s third since December. An unvaccinated child was infected after travel to South Carolina. Santa Clara wastewater also tested positive. All recent cases involve unvaccinated people; Napa’s first since 2012.
Unvaccinated child marks Bay Area county's first measles case in over a decade
"This is exactly how outbreaks start."
www.sfgate.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Bay Area: Napa County confirmed a measles case, the Bay Area’s third since December. An unvaccinated child was infected after travel to South Carolina. Santa Clara wastewater also tested positive. All recent cases involve unvaccinated people; Napa’s first since 2012.
San Francisco: With 500,000 Super Bowl visitors expected, SF leaders hope to rebrand the city. Though the game’s in Santa Clara, SF will host most events, using APEC-style cleanups and a coordinated Emergency Operations Center to boost safety, including in areas like the Tenderloin.
San Francisco city officials hoping Super Bowl 60 will help restore its image
In 2016 during the last Super Bowl here, San Francisco was criticized for forcing the homeless to move from areas hosting fan events in an attempt to improve the image of the city. For this year's big...
abc7news.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:39 PM
San Francisco: With 500,000 Super Bowl visitors expected, SF leaders hope to rebrand the city. Though the game’s in Santa Clara, SF will host most events, using APEC-style cleanups and a coordinated Emergency Operations Center to boost safety, including in areas like the Tenderloin.
Napa and San Mateo counties reported two new measles cases Wednesday, Napa’s first since 2012. They are the Bay Area’s only reported cases in California in 2026 so far. Both San Mateo patients are adults linked to recent international travel.
New Measles Cases in the Bay Area: How to Check Your Vaccination Status and Who Needs a Booster | KQED
The Bay Area has three total cases of the measles — California’s only reported cases so far in 2026. Here’s what you should know to stay safe.
www.kqed.org
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Napa and San Mateo counties reported two new measles cases Wednesday, Napa’s first since 2012. They are the Bay Area’s only reported cases in California in 2026 so far. Both San Mateo patients are adults linked to recent international travel.
Nearly one million young salmon are being released this week into flooded rice fields near the Yolo Bypass. In partnership with the Bridge Group and Coleman National Fish Hatchery, salmon fry will grow for weeks before swimming to the Sacramento River and the Pacific.
Nearly one million salmon released into California rice fields to aid survival and growth
Nearly one million young salmon are being released this week into flooded rice fields near the Yolo Bypass. The project is a partnership with stakeholders from
krcrtv.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Nearly one million young salmon are being released this week into flooded rice fields near the Yolo Bypass. In partnership with the Bridge Group and Coleman National Fish Hatchery, salmon fry will grow for weeks before swimming to the Sacramento River and the Pacific.
After five years, downtown Walnut Creek’s defunct Neiman Marcus at the Broadway Plaza shopping center finally has a new tenant.
RH Gallery, as it will be called, will feature a restaurant and an outdoor wine experience, according to the earnings call.
RH Gallery, as it will be called, will feature a restaurant and an outdoor wine experience, according to the earnings call.
After 5-year vacancy, Bay Area store to become furniture gallery with restaurant
The prominent corner space, which anchors the mall, has been empty for five years.
www.sfgate.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM
After five years, downtown Walnut Creek’s defunct Neiman Marcus at the Broadway Plaza shopping center finally has a new tenant.
RH Gallery, as it will be called, will feature a restaurant and an outdoor wine experience, according to the earnings call.
RH Gallery, as it will be called, will feature a restaurant and an outdoor wine experience, according to the earnings call.
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WOW! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BOARD OF PEACE!
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
WOW! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BOARD OF PEACE!
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Minnesotans want safety. They want freedom. They want what’s best for our kids.
Masked agents snatching preschoolers off the street and sending them to Texas detention centers serves none of those purposes.
This campaign of retribution has got to stop.
www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
Masked agents snatching preschoolers off the street and sending them to Texas detention centers serves none of those purposes.
This campaign of retribution has got to stop.
www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
Preschooler and three other students detained by ICE, school district leader says
The detentions of Columbia Heights students come after weeks of heightened concern and enforcement presence near and on Twin Cities school property.
www.startribune.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Minnesotans want safety. They want freedom. They want what’s best for our kids.
Masked agents snatching preschoolers off the street and sending them to Texas detention centers serves none of those purposes.
This campaign of retribution has got to stop.
www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
Masked agents snatching preschoolers off the street and sending them to Texas detention centers serves none of those purposes.
This campaign of retribution has got to stop.
www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
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In many of the cases San Francisco has filed challenging Trump policies, federal judges have accused the administration of ignoring or defying the law.
Judges keep siding with S.F. over Trump. But SCOTUS could wipe out the city’s wins
In many of the cases San Francisco has filed challenging Trump policies, federal judges have accused the administration of ignoring or defying the law.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In many of the cases San Francisco has filed challenging Trump policies, federal judges have accused the administration of ignoring or defying the law.
When San Francisco restaurant Rich Table also opened nearby RT Bistro, the owners also rented and remodeled a four-bedroom apartment upstairs to house staff and culinary students priced out of the city. Tenants pay below-market rent, with utilities included and no long-term lease.
This acclaimed S.F. restaurant is offering an unusual employee benefit: Housing
Amid San Francisco’s affordability crisis, the owners of this popular restaurant decided to offer housing to their employees in the city.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM
When San Francisco restaurant Rich Table also opened nearby RT Bistro, the owners also rented and remodeled a four-bedroom apartment upstairs to house staff and culinary students priced out of the city. Tenants pay below-market rent, with utilities included and no long-term lease.
Oakland: Dozens of renters displaced by a downtown fire were told their leases were “terminated,” allowing brief escorted visits to retrieve belongings. The notice came from Commonwealth Management, tied to owner Ted Dang. City lawyers say canceling the tenancies violates local law.
Landlord of fire-ravaged Oakland building attempts to evict displaced tenants
The city attorney demanded a prominent Oakland real estate owner withdraw "unlawful notices" of termination.
oaklandside.org
January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Oakland: Dozens of renters displaced by a downtown fire were told their leases were “terminated,” allowing brief escorted visits to retrieve belongings. The notice came from Commonwealth Management, tied to owner Ted Dang. City lawyers say canceling the tenancies violates local law.
San Francisco: Now back, the Sunset Night Market plans four 2026 events tied to Chinese holidays, reflecting the area’s identity as an informal Chinatown. It begins with a Lunar New Year event Feb. 27, followed by markets for the Dragon Boat Festival, Moon Festival, and Winter Solstice.
San Francisco’s Biggest Night Market Plans a Triumphant Return | KQED
The Sunset Night Market kicks off with a Lunar New Year–themed edition on Feb. 27.
www.kqed.org
January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
San Francisco: Now back, the Sunset Night Market plans four 2026 events tied to Chinese holidays, reflecting the area’s identity as an informal Chinatown. It begins with a Lunar New Year event Feb. 27, followed by markets for the Dragon Boat Festival, Moon Festival, and Winter Solstice.
San Francisco Centre, formerly known as the Westfield Mall, is in its final days. The once-flagship mall of the Bay Area is closing this upcoming Monday.
www.kron4.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:10 AM
San Francisco Centre, formerly known as the Westfield Mall, is in its final days. The once-flagship mall of the Bay Area is closing this upcoming Monday.
Oakland: Moxy Hotel - The 172-room hotel, long offering modest rates, showed financial trouble after defaulting on a $35M Acore Capital loan in August. In September, asset manager Michelle Russo of hotelAVE took over to prepare it for a high-end sale.
Moxy Uptown Oakland stops taking hotel reservations and is expected to close
The news follows challenges to the city’s hospitality industry, including tech industry layoffs and declining tourism dollars.
oaklandside.org
January 21, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Oakland: Moxy Hotel - The 172-room hotel, long offering modest rates, showed financial trouble after defaulting on a $35M Acore Capital loan in August. In September, asset manager Michelle Russo of hotelAVE took over to prepare it for a high-end sale.
BART and Uber have partnered to allow users to book Uber rides directly through the BART app. This new feature aims to simplify the commute for riders by integrating planning and payment for Uber services within a single platform.
www.kron4.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:01 AM
BART and Uber have partnered to allow users to book Uber rides directly through the BART app. This new feature aims to simplify the commute for riders by integrating planning and payment for Uber services within a single platform.
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San Leandro police said they shot at and arrested an armed suspect who fled from an attempted traffic stop overnight Monday.
San Leandro police shoot at, arrest armed suspect who fled during traffic stop
San Leandro police said they shot at and arrested an armed suspect who fled from an attempted traffic stop overnight Monday.
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 2:20 AM
San Leandro police said they shot at and arrested an armed suspect who fled from an attempted traffic stop overnight Monday.
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Louansee Moua says ICE agents came to her brother-in-law’s apartment, handcuffed him and forced him outside in freezing weather in boxers.
She says Saly, a U.S. citizen, was released after they realized “he had no criminal history and no reason to be detained.”
Photo by Reuters
She says Saly, a U.S. citizen, was released after they realized “he had no criminal history and no reason to be detained.”
Photo by Reuters
January 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Louansee Moua says ICE agents came to her brother-in-law’s apartment, handcuffed him and forced him outside in freezing weather in boxers.
She says Saly, a U.S. citizen, was released after they realized “he had no criminal history and no reason to be detained.”
Photo by Reuters
She says Saly, a U.S. citizen, was released after they realized “he had no criminal history and no reason to be detained.”
Photo by Reuters
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At 19th St. Oakland station, both the 17th/19th St. Broadway entrances are closed due to a fire in the area. 19th St. Oakland station is currently open.
January 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM
At 19th St. Oakland station, both the 17th/19th St. Broadway entrances are closed due to a fire in the area. 19th St. Oakland station is currently open.
At least 3 injured as fire engulfs residential building in downtown Oakland
At least 3 injured as fire engulfs residential building in downtown Oakland
Oakland Fire Department said 50 firefighters were on the scene Monday morning.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
At least 3 injured as fire engulfs residential building in downtown Oakland
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BREAKING: Trump says eight European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing U.S. control of Greenland.
Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
bit.ly
January 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM
BREAKING: Trump says eight European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing U.S. control of Greenland.
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“They didn’t ask very many questions.”
Journalist Tests ICE Recruitment; Surprised to Find Herself Hired with No Background Check
“They didn’t ask very many questions.” Independent journalist and U.S. military veteran Laura Jedeed recounts how she was hired as a deportation officer by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a ...
www.democracynow.org
January 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
“They didn’t ask very many questions.”